Trump withdraws support for Chagos deal as four Chagossians land on disputed archipelago saying they plan to settle there

US President Donald Trump (AP) LONDON: US President Donald Trump has, in a U-turn, withdrawn US support for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s deal to hand the Chagos Islands over to Mauritius, calling it a “big mistake” and saying the claims made on the island “are fictitious”.In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump…

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Ponduru Khadi secures GI tag: Andhra Pradesh’s handspun fabric gains national recognition

Ponduru Khadi from Andhra Pradesh has finally received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a century after Mahatma Gandhi lauded its craftsmanship. This recognition validates the dedicated work of Srikakulam district weavers, whose traditional handspun fabric, made with local cotton and meticulous processes, now stands protected from imitation. The GI tag promises better demand and fair…

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VonDerful Trade Deal? 

European Union (EU) and India might finally be close to a big trade deal. That’s surprising, because they have been talking about it for 18 years! What changed? One big reason is Donald Trump, who has made Europe feel unsure about depending too much on the US. Recently, the EU’s top official, Ursula von der…

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Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight vs the Philadelphia 76ers? Latest update on the Denver Nuggets star’s injury report (March 17, 2026) | NBA News

Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers (Image via Getty) Nikola Jokic will play for the Denver Nuggets against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 17, 2026. He is not listed on the injury report, so Denver will have its main player available at home in Ball Arena.The game comes at a time when both teams are in…

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Lucknow inferno: Bodies of 2 minors recovered at dawn; over 1,000 left homeless | Lucknow News

LUCKNOW: Bodies of two minor girls were recovered during an early morning search operation on Thursday, hours after a devastating fire razed over 280 shanties in Sector 11 of Vikas Nagar on Wednesday evening.The deceased were identified as Shruti (2) and her two-month-old sister, daughters of Satish, a resident of Kashipurwa village in Barabanki district….

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EC hikes remuneration for poll officials ahead of assembly elections in 5 states | India News

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has increased remuneration for presiding officers, polling staff, counting personnel, micro-observers, and other officials associated with the conduct of polls ahead of the assembly elections in five states, an official said on Wednesday.The official said the revised structure aims to ensure adequate compensation and incentivise staff working long and demanding…

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Harvard students struggle with unexpected costs despite expanded financial aid for families earning under $100,000

Harvard’s Financial Aid Expansion Leaves Some Students in a Gray Zone Nearly a year after Harvard College expanded its financial aid program to cover tuition, housing, and food for families earning under $100,000, some students say the policy has left them facing unexpected costs due to vague definitions of “typical assets,” according to a report…

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