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NEW DELHI: For decades, India’s fiscal federal system has had one core element that stood out: poorer states would be supported so that growth could be shared.The 16th Finance Commission has not broken that promise on paper. States will still receive 41 percent of the divisible pool of central taxes. But beneath that headline number,…
Israel’s decision to resume strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs has added a new layer of complexity to the fragile diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, with Iranian officials questioning whether military escalation by Israel is undermining efforts to reach a broader agreement with the United States.The renewed attacks come as US and Iranian officials continue indirect…
AI Revolution: Dubai Magnate Warns of Job Market Disruption, India’s Outsourcing Sector Vulnerable At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Dubai business magnate Hussain Sajwani sounded a stark warning about the future of global employment: artificial intelligence is not just a productivity tool, it is a job-market revolution and economies dependent on outsourced…
Prince Harry’s trip to Australia just got a shot of pure joy, and it’s not something you expect from a royal’s visit. Picture this: Harry is in a room full of parents, kids, and mental health advocates, and suddenly he breaks out singing and dancing, all thanks to his children.Yes, that’s what happened. Someone asked…
It tells you what is good, normal, worthwhile in life When we look at the world rationally, the world looks rationally back, Hegel said. Following this precept enables Alexandre Lefebvre, professor of politics and philosophy, to float against the zeitgeist centred on bemoaning the rise of illiberalism. His book Liberalism as a Way of Life…
Kidneys work all day quietly. When kidneys struggle, toxins stay longer in the body and affect overall health. As per a report published by WHO, approximately 674 million people live with chronic kidney disease. They filter waste, balance fluids, and keep blood clean. The good news is that certain everyday foods can support kidney function…
NEW DELHI: After two benches of the Supreme Court differed over whether delay in trial can justify bail for those accused under UAPA, the apex court has now referred the issue to a large bench for authoritative pronouncement.A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale said this while taking exception to remarks made…
South Africa Squad: Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj(c), Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Wiaan Mulder, Prenelan Subrayen New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Tom Latham(w), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Katene D Clarke, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Zakary…
At a time when composer-director Palaash Muchhal is in the headlines over his called-off wedding with cricketer Smriti Mandhana and an ongoing legal battle, actress Daisy Shah has spoken about her personal experience of knowing him — and her words are filled with warmth. At a time when composer-director Palaash Muchhal is in the headlines…
Representative image (Photo credit: AP) At least three Indian seafarers serving on foreign‑flagged vessels were killed and a fourth injured in the Middle East region, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said on Tuesday. He warned maritime operators to review voyage‑specific risks amid escalating military actions involving the US, Israel and Iran.In a statement, the…
