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There are moments in the life of a nation-state when its institutions, habits, and expectations shift so subtly that the transformation is barely noticed while it is taking place. India is living through such a moment. We describe it in convenient phrases such as digital governance, digital public infrastructure, innovation and reform. Yet, beneath these…
Erika Kirk sparks fresh debate at AmFest 2025 after Egypt joke tied to Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk death claims (Image via Getty) Erika Kirk made a quiet but clear joke at AmericaFest 2025 that many people saw as a response to Candace Owens and her past conspiracy talk. Erika Kirk is the CEO of…
Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav NEW DELHI: With no let up in the air pollution crisis, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday asked local authorities to take necessary steps to ensure “visible improvement” in the prevailing air quality situation across the national capital region (NCR) within one week.Chairing a high-level meeting to undertake a…
Rohit Sharma. (File photo/Agencies) AHMEDABAD: Former India captain Rohit Sharma will feature in the first two matches for Mumbai in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, and all-rounder Shivam Dube have not been included in Mumbai’s squad for the domestic One-Day tournament. The team will be captained…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) charged a Chinese researcher in a case regarding illegal import of biological materials into the United States.Youhuang Xiang is a post‑doctoral researcher on a J‑1 visa from China who was charged with smuggling strains of Escherichia coli (E. Coli) and making false statements about the materials, FBI Director Kash…
A senior US Federal Reserve official has said there is no immediate need to cut interest rates further, cautioning that recent inflation data may have been distorted due to disruptions in data collection during the federal government shutdown, AFP reported.Speaking to CNBC on Friday, New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said inflation readings for…
Umpire down in pain (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: An unusual and worrying moment unfolded during the fifth T20I between India and South Africa when on-field umpire Rohan Pandit was struck by a powerful shot from Sanju Samson, forcing a brief pause in play. The incident occurred in the ninth over of India’s innings and left players…
NEW DELHI: India Under-19 booked a place in the Asia Cup final after beating Sri Lanka U19 by eight wickets in a rain-shortened semi-final on Friday. Vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George shared an unbroken partnership to complete the chase after India’s bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 138 for 8 in a 20-overs-a-side contest.After rain…
Private college in Indianapolis shuts abruptly amid funding crisis, full staff laid off. Martin University, a private institution in Indianapolis, has terminated all staff and announced it will cease operations at the end of the semester, following years of financial struggles. Students have been advised to transfer to other local colleges, with the university providing…
Gautami Kapoor, who was recently seen opposite R Madhavan in De De Pyaar De 2 also starring Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh, has finally spoken about the online backlash she faced over a remark she made during a podcast about parenting and openness with her daughter, Sia Kapoor, about her willingness to buy a…
