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Vladimir Putin’s 4-5 December 2025 visit to India was far from routine. It represents a major strategic signal: the India–Russia partnership is shifting from a narrow oil-plus-arms dependency toward a modern, diversified, resilient relationship spanning trade, technology, energy, critical infrastructure, nuclear cooperation, and strategic connectivity. This deeper alignment strengthens both countries individually and accelerates the…
The Department of Homeland Security announced it is ending all categorical family reunification parole (FRP) programs for aliens from 7 countries, including Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, along with their immediate family members.“This administration is ending the abuse of humanitarian parole which allowed poorly vetted aliens to circumvent the traditional parole…
The Union Cabinet has approved significant reforms for the stock market and insurance sectors. The plan includes allowing 100% foreign investment in insurance, aiming to boost penetration and consumer choice. NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Thursday cleared rewriting of laws in two critical sectors – stock markets and insurance. The plan is to allow 100%…
NEW DELHI: Setting the stage for the world’s largest enumeration exercise, the Cabinet approved Rs 11,718 crore for conducting Census 2027, which will be in two phases and include a caste count for the first time. March 1, 2027 has been set as the reference date for the census. For snow-bound areas, it is Oct…
Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to Oman is poised to forge a robust economic and strategic alliance, potentially including a free trade agreement and a joint defense partnership. India anticipates receiving spare parts for its retired Jaguar fleet from Oman. NEW DELHI: India’s outreach to Gulf countries is set achieve a significant boost with PM…
Donte DiVincenzo to New York Knicks? (Image via NBA) This season, the New York Knicks are anticipated to be active in the trade market, and it’s possible that they will bring back a fan favorite guard during a championship-chasing campaign. As the trade deadline draws near, the New York Knicks are reportedly looking into ways…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday approved a new policy framework called the CoalSETU window, creating an additional auction route for long-term coal linkages for any industrial use and exports, according to an official release.The decision modifies the existing Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) Linkage Auction Policy of 2016, which restricts linkages to specified end-use…
Jitesh Sharma’s lucky escape against South Africa (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: In the second T20I match of the five-match series between India and South Africa, wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma experienced an unusual moment at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Thursday.Jitesh Sharma, who currently serves as India’s primary wicketkeeper-batter in T20Is after…
Hikaru Nakamura (GCL Photo) The Global Chess League’s third season is set to begin at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House, with American Gambits making their second tournament appearance.The team has announced World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura’s participation as their Icon player, arriving Sunday morning. The squad includes Bibisara Assaubayeva, Richard Rapport, Vladislav Artemiev, Teodora Injac, and…
US redirects $208M to school mental health after revamping Biden-era grants The U.S. Education Department has opened a new chapter in its school mental health strategy, announcing fresh funding and a policy reset that has already stirred national debate. The department confirmed that $208 million will be released to strengthen mental health services in schools…
