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Russia backs India over Pakistan for ‘long-term diplomatic role’ in US-Iran conflict
NEW DELHI: Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday suggested that India could play a larger long-term diplomatic role in mediating the ongoing tensions involving the US and Iran, while indicating that Pakistan was currently helping facilitate immediate dialogue between the two sides.Addressing a media briefing after the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi,…
Rupee hits fresh record low of 96.07 against US dollar amid West Asia crisis
Rupee hit a fresh record low of 96.07 against the US dollar on Friday, extending its losing streak over three straight sessions amid soaring crude oil prices and escalating tensions in West Asia.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.86 against the US dollar and slipped further to 95.94, down 30 paise…
PM Modi receives F-16 escort as he lands in UAE on first leg of five-nation tour
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Friday on the first leg of his five-nation tour, receiving a ceremonial escort from UAE F-16 fighter jets as his aircraft entered Emirati airspace.On arrival in Abu Dhabi, Modi was accorded a guard of honour before beginning high-level engagements with UAE President…
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Two inaugural buses were launched for passenger services from the Central Secretariat Metro station today at 8:30 am. NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has launched an integrated hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi’s Central Vista…
After NEET UG paper leak, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan announces computer-based exams from next year
Dharmendra Pradhan (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that NEET UG exams will go computer based from next year, while clarifying on the alleged irregularities in the examination, he said that the government has “zero tolerance towards malpractices.“His announcement came days after huge uproar that followed the NEET…
Boost for energy security! India signs MoU on strategic petroleum reserves, LPG supplies during PM Modi’s UAE visit
In a boost to India’s energy security, several MoUs have been signed during PM Narendra Modi’s UAE visit on Friday. PM Modi’s visit to the UAE amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict and global crude oil price shock holds particular significance.According to an ANI report, several key agreements and investment commitments were announced during the trip….
Supreme Court quashes Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life term
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case and directed the high court to hear the matter afresh.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the…
Oracle revokes job offers made to students of IIT and other biggest engineering colleges; here’s the reason ‘cited’
Oracle recently announced layoff of around 20,000 employees across its global offices. Now, the US software giant has reportedly revoked dozens of job offers made to students at India’s premier engineering colleges, including the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and National Institute of Technology (NITs). The move comes in the wake of recent mass layoffs…
IPL 2026 | Hardik Pandya likely to return for KKR clash, confirms Mumbai Indians teammate
Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: When will Hardik Pandya return? How serious is his injury? When will the Mumbai Indians captain be back in action? These are some of the questions dominating social media as Pandya has now missed three consecutive matches for Mumbai Indians.Sidelined with a back spasm, Pandya first missed Mumbai…
IPL 2026 | ‘Arshdeep Singh should be banned’: Ex-India star fumes over alleged racist remark on Tilak Varma
Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has landed in controversy after allegedly making a racial remark directed at Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma. The incident reportedly took place after Mumbai Indians handed Punjab Kings a six-wicket defeat in Dharamsala — PBKS’ fifth consecutive loss in IPL 2026.In a video…

