August 12, 2026

April 2026

Japan invites 1,000 Indian PhD scholars, researchers under LOTUS Programme 2026; apply by June 9

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Japan invites 1,000 Indian researchers under LOTUS Programme 2026 Japan has opened applications for the LOTUS Programme FY2026, offering nearly 1,000 Indian Master’s, PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers an opportunity to participate in funded research stays across leading Japanese universities and institutions.The initiative, part of the India-Japan Circulation of Talented Youths in Science Programme, is…

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Friday OTT releases of the week (March 30 – April 5): ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, ‘Bloodhounds 2’, ‘Maamla Legal Hai 2’ and more |

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This week offers a diverse slate of OTT releases, perfect for a long weekend binge. From the comedic courtroom antics of ‘Maamla Legal Hai 2’ and the quirky mission of Vir Das’s ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos’ to thrilling dramas like ‘Bloodhounds 2’ and ‘Gangs of Galicia 2’, there’s something for every taste. This week is…

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Judge dismisses USD 50 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Cardi B over song ‘Enough (Miami)’ – Report |

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Rapper Cardi B has been cleared of copyright infringement claims by a Texas judge. Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar had alleged her song ‘Enough (Miami)’ copied their track ‘Greasy Frybread.’ The judge ruled there was no infringement, marking a significant legal victory for the artist, who also recently won an assault case. Almost two years…

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Who am I to deny my mother the right to be buried according to her belief, says Prakash Raj | Kannada Movie News

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Actor Prakash Raj has responded to criticism online after the final rites of his mother, Swarnalatha Rai, were conducted with Christian rituals in Bengaluru on March 31.The ceremonies began with a funeral mass at St Michael’s Church, followed by her burial at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, with family members and close friends from the film…

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Plans B To Z

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Last year, Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs on April 2, not April 1, to ensure they weren’t taken for a joke. This year, he couldn’t care less. While he delivered his rambling 19-minute monologue on Wednesday evening – his time – the world spent all of yesterday parsing it, for clues to the likely trajectory…

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First time since 1972, humans leave Earth orbit: Artemis II astronauts head for the Moon; what comes next?

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Artemis II was launched on Thursday. In a major leap for human spaceflight, Nasa’s Artemis II mission successfully executed a critical engine burn late Thursday, sending its crew out of Earth’s orbit and onto a path toward the moon.The trans-lunar injection took place about 25 hours after liftoff, placing three American astronauts and one Canadian…

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Another round of Liberation day tariffs? Trump slaps patented drugs with 100% tariff, lowers duties for steel, aluminium

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A year after the Liberation Day tariffs, US President Donald Trump has rolled out another set of duties, this time targeting medicines and key metals. The move is aimed towards pushing companies to manufacture within the US. The new measures impose tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper, strengthening efforts to boost domestic production.The announcements come…

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Kerala assembly polls: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy unveils UDF manifesto, calls it the beginning of a ‘golden era’ | India News

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Revanth Reddy (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday unveiled United Democratic Front (UDF) manifesto ahead of the Kerala assembly elections.He also launched a scathing attack on the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government and declared that the ‘dark era’ in the state was coming to an end and a ‘golden era’ was beginning.The…

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