Protesters — mostly young — are holding up holding up signs reading ‘Hands off Fedorov’ and ‘Stop sabotaging victory!’ and chanting ‘Shame!’.
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Why Zelenskyy’s sacking of defence minister has sparked protests in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing backlash over his move to oust the defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, as part of a Cabinet shakeup. Some speculate that Fedorov’s removal is linked to tensions between him and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr…
Frustrated Secret Service agents assigned to Vice President JD Vance and his family have become “fed up” with their “inappropriate” and last-minute tax-payer-funded travel demands.
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Did JD Vance order a military helicopter to take his son for golf lessons?
Secret Service agents have reportedly shared their concerns internally about US Vice President JD Vance and his office pressuring them into last-minute travel. Among Vance’s demands was a request for a US Marine Corps helicopter to transport his young son…
In a primetime speech, US President Donald Trump outlined alleged vulnerabilities with the country's election system, claiming that China had made huge efforts to undermine his presidency. Here's what else he claimed in his 25-minute address.
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Accusations against China, threats against TV networks: Big moments from Trump’s speech on elections
In a 25-minute prime-time address, Donald Trump revisited his long-running issue about the security of the vote in the country. The US president made a range of claims, including China trying to interfere in the 2020 presidential polls and the American intelligence…
The move is expected to affect thousands of families, particularly Canada’s large Indian diaspora, many of whom rely on the programme to reunite with elderly parents.
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Canada freezes parents and grandparents sponsorship programme, leaving Indian diaspora families in limbo
The Canadian government has suspended new applications under its Parents and Grandparents Program to tackle a backlog of more than 60,000 cases, leaving thousands of families, including many in the Indian diaspora, without a pathway to sponsor elderly relatives…
With the launch, India joins an elite club of countries exploring hydrogen-powered rail transportation. These include Germany, Japan, China and the United States.
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PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen train: What makes it so special?
PM Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen train, travelling from Haryana’s Jind to Sonipat. With this, the country joins an elite club of nations who possess this technology. The Indian train, with 10 cars, boasts of being one of the longest and…
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Christopher Nolan delivers a visually breathtaking adaptation of Homer’s epic, anchored by Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. However, it does suffer from a emotionally distant screenplay.
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The Odyssey review: Christopher Nolan delivers spectacle with surprising restraint
The Odyssey review: Christopher Nolan delivers a visually breathtaking adaptation of Homer’s epic, anchored by Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway, but it does suffer from a emotionally distant screenplay.
The US has introduced one of the biggest changes to its student visa system in decades. This could significantly change how international students study, work and remain in the country.
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US visa new rules: What a 4-year limit on student visas would mean for Indians studying in the US
The Trump administration has issued a final notice of stricter rules on foreign students, barring them from staying in the US for more than four years unless they receive federal approval. This new measure spells trouble for Indians, who form the largest…
Pakistan’s decision to go ahead with international arbitration over the Indus Waters Treaty has become an expensive affair. Islamabad is not only footing its own legal expenses but also India’s share as New Delhi refuses to participate in the proceedings.
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How Pakistan is footing India's arbitration bill over the Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan has ended up paying not only its own legal expenses but also India's share of arbitration costs in the ongoing Indus Waters Treaty dispute after New Delhi boycotted the proceedings. Here's why Islamabad is footing the bill, what the legal battle…
Frequent travellers to the UAE now have an attractive alternative to repeatedly applying for short-term tourist visas.
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Here's how you can get Dubai's new 5-year multiple-entry visit visa
The UAE’s five-year multiple-entry tourist visa allows eligible travellers to visit Dubai and other emirates multiple times without a local sponsor. Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility, required documents, stay limits, the application process…
On July 16, 2024, an ultrabright meteor smashed through the roof of a home in New Jersey. Scientists have now revealed that determined that the space rock contains certain building blocks of life and evidence of salty water.
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Rock on: How meteorite that crashed into US home provide clues to life’s origin?
In 2024, a meteorite crashed through a bedroom ceiling in New Jersey. Now, researchers have discovered traces of ancient salty water, organic compounds and amino acids inside the space rock. The findings may provide new insights into how the building blocks…
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Plastic banknotes could soon become a reality in India. The RBI is laying the groundwork to replace conventional paper-based notes with more durable polymer banknotes.
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Is India set to get plastic currency notes? How polymer banknotes differ from paper currency
The Reserve Bank of India is set to trial polymer banknotes into circulation. The move to introduce what is popularly known as plastic notes comes amid the surge in the cost of printing paper currency notes and their durability — they are expected to last…
The India-UK FTA is now in force. It provides a massive boost for Indian exporters and makes some British products cheaper for Indians. We talk about this and more in our weekly wrap.
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This Week in Explainers: How India benefits from the ambitious trade deal with UK
The India-UK FTA is now in force. One of the most significant trade pacts signed by New Delhi, it has plenty in store for Indian exporters and buyers. We talk about the deal, India’s UNSC campaign and more in our weekly wrap
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Why are Canada's wildfires proving so difficult to extinguish? From zombie fires and boreal forests to smoke choking North America, here's everything you need to know.
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Why the Canada wildfires continue to burn with no respite in sight
Canada’s wildfire season has turned into a major North American crisis, with hundreds of fires burning across multiple provinces and smoke spreading into the US. Here’s why Canada’s vast boreal forests, extreme weather and unique fire behaviour make this…
How Skyroot's Vikram-1 made history with Mission Aagaman, why the launch matters for India's private space industry, and how it places the country among the world's elite commercial space powers.
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How Skyroot's Vikram-1 launch is a giant leap for India's space sector
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 successfully completed its maiden orbital mission, Mission Aagaman, making India the third country after the US and China with an independent private orbital launch capability. The landmark launch signals a new era for India’s…
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The issue has triggered a war of words between the opposition Conservatives and the ruling Labour government. While former Home Secretary Priti Patel accused the government of rewarding Pakistan despite its refusal to accept Ahmed, Labour ministers have defended the aid package.
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UK's £153 million aid to Pakistan sparks row after Islamabad refuses to take back grooming gang leader
A controversy has erupted in the UK after the Labour government approved £153 million in aid to Pakistan, with critics questioning the decision after Islamabad refused to take back convicted grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed
Why have desalination plants and water infrastructure become key targets in the US-Iran war? Here's how access to drinking water is emerging as a new front in the conflict.
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How water has emerged as the newest battlefield in US-Iran conflict
As the US-Iran conflict escalates again, desalination plants and water infrastructure have emerged as strategic targets alongside military bases and oil facilities. Here’s why Gulf nations’ dependence on desalinated water has turned access to drinking water…
From ancient Vedic ideas about the cosmos to a privately built rocket reaching orbit, Vikram-1 marks a defining moment in India's space journey.
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What Vikram-1 launch says about India’s future in space
From such profound philosophical roots, India has long gazed upward. Yet the Vikram-1 ascent carries a distinctly modern resonance
The arrest came after British prosecutors announced that they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and sex trafficking charges.
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Andrew Tate, brother Tristan arrested in Miami as UK seeks extradition over rape case
Social media influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by the federal authorities in Miami on Saturday.
In our weekly roundup, we discuss the controversial Argentinian banner used to celebrate their win over England and more.
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This Week in Explainers: Why Argentina’s banner after beating England is controversial
The Argentinian national team is under FIFA’s scanner for their celebrations following the win over England in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The players displayed a banner reading ‘Las Malvinas Son Argentinas’. We discuss why this has created such an…
It's being called the biggest movie of the year and that's why we have chosen Odyssey as our 'Word of the Week'.
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Odyssey is the Word of the Week: What is the Greek epic that has inspired Christopher Nolan?
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is one of the biggest films of the year. A visual spectacle, starring Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway and many more, the movie is an adaptation of the Greek poem by Homer. It tells the story…