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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued stern warning to WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms against sharing users’ private data for targeted advertising, warning that citizens’ right to privacy could not be compromised for the business interests of a multinational corporation. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said it…
India’s foreign policy has always been deeply shaped by geography – its borders are not merely lines on a map but dynamic corridors of culture, commerce, migration, and shared history. From the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, India’s immediate neighbours – Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar and Afghanistan, have always been central to its…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 1 per cent higher on Wednesday, extending their recovery for a third straight session amid a slight easing in crude oil prices and supportive global cues.The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 633.29 points, or 0.83 per cent, to settle at 76,704.13. During the session, it surged as much…
NEW DELHI: Owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been detained after a lookout circular was issued in connection with the Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people in south Delhi.The hotel was allegedly operating at nearly four times its permitted capacity, had no fire safety clearance, and was functioning from a building where additional floors were…
England’s Jos Buttler (AP Photo) Jos Buttler etched his name into the record books on Saturday, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter in history — and the quickest overall in terms of balls faced — to reach 4,000 runs in T20 Internationals. The England star achieved the landmark in just 2,670 deliveries, surpassing the previous benchmark held…
As India builds its manufacturing and exports, one country it must study for hard lessons in scale, speed, and systems is China – which in less than three decades has built enough factories, ports, and processes to become the world’s leading manufacturer and exporter. In 2024, it exported $3.6tn of goods and ran a record…
Cameron Green of Australia speaks to media during his press conference before an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) Kokata Knight Rider’s (KKR) bid at Rs 25.20 for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green made him the most expensive overseas player at an Indian Premier…
NEW DELHI: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), on Thursday said it will acquire a 100% stake in Jaypee Fertilisers & Industries (JFIL) from Jaiprakash Associates for Rs 1,500 crore, as part of the NCLT-approved resolution plan for JAL.In a regulatory filing, APSEZ said the acquisition will further consolidate the company’s inland logistics presence…
AI-generated image used for representational purpose AGRA: A 35-year-old man allegedly shot himself dead with an illegal firearm in Hathras district on Wednesday morning after an argument with his wife over being woken up early, police said Thursday. The incident took place at Rampur Jattari village in Sikandrarao area.The deceased farmer, Lalu Singh, is survived…
NEW DELHI: US envoy to India Sergio Gor on Friday expressed concern over rising tensions at the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that India is “vital partner” for the United States in helping keep global oil prices stable as the Middle East conflict intensifies.Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Gor said, “Today we’re in a situation…
