‘The Tsar in Propria Persona: How Vladimir Putin Deceived Us All’ was written by Russian investigative journalists Roman Badanin and Mikhail Rubin, who are now living in exile in the US. The book draws on more than two decades of reporting and hundreds of interviews.
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Putin’s secrets, power and inner circle: 'Shocking' book on Russian leader wins French literary prize
Written by exiled Russian journalists Roman Badanin and Mikhail Rubin, the book draws on decades of reporting and hundreds of interviews to examine Putin’s private life, wealth and inner circle
Most of the Indians missing in the Nepal flash floods were pilgrims who travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar yatra. Here's what we know.
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Nearly 300 Indians missing in Nepal flash floods: Why did they travel to Nepal?
After floodwaters swept through parts of Nepal, 590 foreigners are missing. Of these, nearly 300 are from India, said Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, adding that most of them were on the Kailash Mansarovar yatra. This pilgrimage is very sacred to Hindus,…
The world will remember Dolly Parton as many things – a masterful songwriter, a pioneering businesswoman and a mother figure. But many will also remember her as a champion of books.
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Dolly Parton was the book lady, and that may be her greatest legacy
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has given millions of children free books, turning her love of reading into a lasting legacy for young readers around the world.
Ahead of the October elections, Benjamin Netanyahu faces more trouble. The Israeli PM's wife has been sued by a former house help. He alleges that Sara Netanyahu verbally assaulted him and demanded that he continue working after undergoing a cardiac procedure.
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Why Israeli PM’s wife Sara Netanyahu is being sued by former household staff
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife is being sued for nearly Rs 1.5 crore by a former household employee. The complainant alleges that Sara Netanyahu called him a ‘backward Moroccan’, subjected him to verbal abuse, and even forced him to clean the soles…
Was China late in warning Nepal of the flash floods, which have killed hundreds so far? A claim gaining traction online has been dismissed by Beijing as ‘fake’.
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Did Beijing not warn Nepal in time? China under the spotlight after deadly flash floods
After flash floods have left a trail of death and destruction in Nepal, some experts are pointing fingers at China. A theory on social media claims that the Asian giant’s construction activities along the Tibet border are to blame for the calamity, which…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK, with the couple said to have found a ‘hidden gem’ in the Cotswolds as their potential new home.
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Where will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stay after their return to the UK?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK with their two kids, Archie and Lilibet, after six years in the US. With Frogmore Cottage no longer available, where could the Sussexes set up their new private home?
The Nepal flash floods raise a bigger question for the Himalayas: are we prepared for floods that can start not with rain, but with what happens on the mountain itself?
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The Himalayas are vulnerable. Nepal’s deadly flash floods are proof
An ice-rock avalanche high in the mountains reportedly triggered a devastating surge downstream in Nepal. Similar disasters across the Himalayas are raising questions about how communities can prepare for hazards that can unfold within hours
Nepal’s flash flood warning system struggled to provide timely alerts, with the first alert arriving 16 minutes after the torrent swept through the area. Could more lives have been saved?
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Did Nepal’s warning system fail? The alert was sent 16 minutes after the deadly floods
Two days on, the death toll from Nepal’s flash floods keeps rising. Experts note that the damage could have been minimised if the country’s warning system had kicked in on time. Authorities state that a lack of coordination with China and the reliance on…
According to Zahed Ur Rahman, an adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh will proceed with the purchase of the Chinese jets this year if adequate budgetary allocations are made. Otherwise, the deal will be deferred until next year.
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Bangladesh to buy China’s J-10 fighters, cites performance against Indian Rafale during Op Sindoor
Bangladesh will buy Chinese J-10 fighter jets and has cited the aircraft's performance against the Indian Air Force's Rafale during Operation Sindoor as a key reason for the purchase.
Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a defence cooperation protocol, extending Islamabad's influence in the Gulf region. India is expected to watch closely.
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Pakistan signs defence deal with Kuwait: Is Islamabad’s expanding footprint in the Gulf a worry to India?
After signing a defence deal with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, Pakistan has now inked a military cooperation deal with Kuwait. Islamabad will provide assistance in training troops and border management, further deepening its defence ties in the Gulf region. But…
Called the “AI kid of India”, 16-year-old Raul John Aju is already running an artificial intelligence company while finishing up Class 12.
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India’s ‘AI kid’: Who is Raul John Aju, the 16-year-old who pays his dad Rs 2 lakh monthly salary?
At 16, Kerala’s Raul John Aju is already running a company with a 15-member team, developing more than 15 AI tools and training nearly five lakh learners worldwide. The Class 12 student has even hired his father, paying him Rs 2 lakh a month. Here’s how a…
Elephant-train collisions in India are common but not random. Herds continue to use the same route even if infrastructure is introduced. Can railways be made safer for these giants?
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When elephant trails meet train tracks: Can technology prevent deadly collisions?
India’s elephant herds continue to follow age-old routes despite railway expansion. From AI alerts to wildlife crossings, here’s how the rail network is trying to make these journeys safer
Devastating flash floods in Nepal have claimed hundreds of lives and left several others missing, prompting desperate searches by families outside overwhelmed hospitals as authorities grapple with the scale of the disaster.
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Inside Nepal's crammed hospitals, where the search for missing kin intensifies after deadly flash floods
As Nepal reels from deadly flash floods, hundreds are scouring hospitals with photographs and names, hoping to find their loved ones among the rescued, injured or missing as the death toll climbs to over 450
Donald Trump has called the agreement with Venezuela the ‘biggest oil deal in world history’. He said it was negotiated by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
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Trump announces mega oil deal with Venezuela; US to take control of 65 bn barrels of oil reserves
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the country has reached a massive oil agreement with Venezuela, taking control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves.
Pakistan's army chief seizes unchecked power as three provinces revolt and JeM's Bahawalpur base rises rebuilt, while India fields its first fully indigenous AK-203 rifle and opens missile production to private industry. Firstpost's Weekly Defence Dispatch has the full picture.
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Weekly Defence Dispatch: Pakistan may be sleepwalking into its fifth coup, JeM's Bahawalpur base fully rebuilt, India fields its…
As Asim Munir legislates himself unchecked control over Pakistan's military and nuclear command while Balochistan, PoK and now Sindh revolt in the same breath, JeM's Bahawalpur headquarters stands fully rebuilt a year after Operation Sindoor, India test fires…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Central Asia tour puts trade, defence, energy, connectivity and the SCO at the heart of India’s Eurasian strategy. We take a look.
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What's on the table for India as Modi visits Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s four-day Central Asia tour takes him to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, where India will focus on trade, defence, connectivity, energy security and digital cooperation. His visit to the SCO Summit in Bishkek will also underline New…
Nepal is facing a fresh flood threat after a glacier collapse created a barrier lake near the China border. But what exactly is a barrier lake, how can it burst, and why does the danger remain despite signs of drainage?
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Why Nepal is facing fresh flood threats from a barrier lake
Nepal faces a fresh flood threat after a glacier collapse triggered catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border and created a dangerous barrier lake. Although satellite images show the lake is shrinking, authorities remain alert as another water body…
In this version of privacy, the books exist to be discussed and debated, but the author doesn’t. They protect themselves by not making themselves available to all and sundry.
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Why authors hide their identities
From Salinger and Ferrante to the masked Japanese horror writer Uketsu, authors have found increasingly inventive ways to keep their identities out of the spotlight while letting their work speak for itself.
The court set aside the FDA’s suspension orders and allowed the five outlets to reopen. It criticised the department for taking what it called a ‘pedantic instead of pragmatic' approach, despite an earlier direction to reconsider the matter.
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Bombay HC raps Maharashtra FDA over restaurant crackdown, warns officials of contempt
The Bombay High Court has pulled up Maharashtra’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) over its decision to suspend the food licences of five restaurants operating on the Mumbai Cricket Association’s (MCA) premises
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed the signage after Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to change its name to Lake America.
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'Lake Ontario. Now & Always': Canada installs massive signage, taking jabs at Trump's name change
Amid the growing tensions, Ontario Premier Doug Ford took a dig at US President Donald Trump by installing a giant sign on Canada's shoreline with the message: 'Lake Ontario. Now and Always.'
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