Trump has approved a historic nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. What does it allow, why is uranium enrichment causing concern, and what happens next? Here's everything you need to know.
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Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. Here’s what is in 30-year agreement
US President Donald Trump has approved a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, allowing US companies to build the kingdom’s nuclear infrastructure and potentially a uranium enrichment facility. Here’s why it is controversial, and…
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The Centre has released the third draft of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE)-III norms for passenger vehicles. Here's what the proposed fuel-efficiency rules could mean for carmakers and buyers.
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Centre releases draft CAFE III norms: What India’s new emission rules could mean for consumers
The Centre has released draft CAFE-III norms for passenger vehicles. These rules intended to come into force from April 1, 2027 will govern the fuel efficiency of cars in India. The purpose behind this is to further push manufacturers to introduce technologies…
Meet INS Malvan — the Indian Navy's newest indigenous submarine hunter. We take a look at how it could reshape India's coastal defence against growing China-Pakistan undersea threats.
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India commissions INS Malvan: How this ‘submarine hunter’ will be a game-changer
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Malvan, the second indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, strengthening India's coastal defences against growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine activity. With advanced sonar, waterjet propulsion…
Mosquitoes often bite one individual more than another. It's because the insects are highly sensitive to the signals our bodies naturally produce.
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Here's why mosquitoes bite you more than others
Do mosquitoes really prefer certain blood types? Experts say factors like carbon dioxide, body heat and skin odour matter far more than blood group when it comes to who gets bitten more
Two young men from Karnataka who were trapped inside a Chinese-operated cyber scam compound in Myanmar have been rescued in a joint operation by the Karnataka Cyber Command.
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How Facebook job ad lured 2 Karnataka men into Myanmar cyber scam camp
The Karnataka Cyber Command has rescued two youths from a scam compound in Myanmar operated by Chinese fraudsters. The duo from Karnataka were lured on the pretext of data-entry jobs. They were asked to work for 16 hours a day and were expected to sleep for…
The Houthis attacked the two ships by using a number of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones.
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Houthis claim responsibility for attack on two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea as a new chokepoint emerges
Yemen’s Iran-backed militant group Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attack on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, opening a new chokepoint in the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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Amid uproar over plainclothes policemen carrying out a lathi charge on protesters at the ongoing Jantar Mantar protest, the Delhi Police has now instructed all personnel to report for duty only in uniform.
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Delhi Police asks personnel to wear uniform: What the law says on cops in plainclothes during protests
The Delhi Police has instructed all its personnel to wear uniforms when they report for duty at Jantar Mantar for crowd control. This comes after outrage grew over videos of men in civilian clothes or without name tags hitting protesters in the Capital. Is…
India won 61 medals at 2022 Commonwealth Games. Here’s why they won’t reach this tally at this year’s tournament.
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Why India may not witness a medal rush at 2026 Commonwealth Games
A 125-strong Indian contingent is in Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, starting today (July 23), chasing international glory. However, with a roster of sports such as badminton and wrestling being cut from the event, the country’s medal chances have…
From anti-ship ballistic missiles and attack drones to explosive boats and naval mines — here's how the Houthis built one of the world's most sophisticated non-state maritime arsenals.
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What weapons do the Houthis have in their arsenal as they attack ships in the Red Sea?
The Houthis have evolved into one of the world's most formidable non-state military forces, deploying anti-ship ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones and explosive boats to threaten Red Sea shipping. Their latest attacks on Saudi oil tankers have raised…
Officials are examining whether the Secret Service agent shared operational details with a news outlet.
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Secret Service agent on JD Vance security detail put on leave over alleged leak of travel plans
A US Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's security detail has been placed on administrative leave after being suspected of leaking sensitive information about the vice president's travel plans to the media
Across India, more people in their 30s, 40s and 50s are being diagnosed with stroke, often at the peak of their careers and while managing family responsibilities.
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Stroke is rising among young adults. Doctor explains why it's happening and what you must do
Stroke is increasingly affecting adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Experts say unhealthy lifestyles, undiagnosed high blood pressure and delayed treatment are driving the rise in younger stroke cases
Explorers have located the remains of Pan Am Flight 526A off the coast of Puerto Rico. The discovery has solved a decades-old aviation mystery.
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Explorers discover wreckage of Pan Am plane 72 years later. Will this help in finding MH370?
On April 11, 1952, a Pan Am Flight 526A, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, killing 52 of the 69 people on board. After decades of effort, explorers have found the wreck of the plane at the bottom of the seabed near Puerto Rico. The discovery offers new hope…
The fraudsters who carried out a personal protective equipment (PPE) scam during the Covid-19 pandemic spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on luxury cars, watches and home renovations.
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How Indian-origin couple in UK funded lavish lifestyle through fake PPE orders during Covid
Indian-origin couple Jogesh Bhandari and his wife Meenakashi Bhandari have bee convicted of carrying out a personal protective equipment (PPE) scam alongside associate Craig Morris in the United Kingdom. The investigation found bank records showing Bhandari…
More and more, Russia is recruiting men from around the world to send them to the front in the Ukraine war. Here's how.
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Fake jobs, tourist visas: Inside Russia’s vast network luring foreigners to fight Ukraine war
Russia is accused of using fake job offers, tourist visas and lucrative military contracts to recruit thousands of foreign nationals for the Ukraine war. Investigations reveal how poverty, deception and coercion have drawn people from Asia, Africa and Latin…
On July 21, 2026, Beijing announced that a ‘Military Audit Professional Ethics Code of Conduct’ had been issued across the Chinese armed forces. While such news pertains to a dry bureaucratic artefact, the widest levels of purges across China’s military makes this a defining document.
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China’s new audit code shows Xi’s military purges are far from over: Here’s why
Beijing’s new military audit code signals that Xi Jinping’s sweeping purge of the PLA is not winding down; it is becoming institutionalised
Why did India escape Trump’s higher tariffs? Here’s how New Delhi’s policy changes helped secure a 10% tariff instead of 12.5%.
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Trump’s new tariffs explained: Why India got a lower 10% rate
The Trump administration has imposed fresh tariffs of up to 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 trading partners under Section 301. India secured the lower 10 per cent rate after amending its Foreign Trade Policy to curb forced-labour imports. Here's how New…
Ab aa aaDonald Trump has upended the US-Saudi civil nuclear deal in 24 hours. Here’s how.
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Has Trump killed the US-Saudi nuclear deal with his Abraham Accords condition?
A day after the US and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark civil nuclear deal, Donald Trump has upended it by announcing that the agreement was dependent on Riyadh recognising Israel by joining the Abraham Accords. This condition could be a red line for Kingdom
Longer fasting is often seen as simply skipping meals for an extended period. In reality, it is a form of metabolic stress, and the body’s response changes with time.
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Here's what happens when you fast for 3, 5, 7, and 10+ days
Prolonged fasting can trigger significant metabolic changes, from ketosis to muscle loss. Experts warn that fasting beyond a few days carries risks and should not be done without medical supervision.
The Narendra Modi government looks to add teeth to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The Cabinet has approved for stricter punishments for those involved in examination paper leaks.
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CJP protests against paper leaks: What are the new provisions passed by the Cabinet to anti-cheating law?
The Union Cabinet has cleared the proposed amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The changes include setting up fast-track courts to deal with instances of paper leaks. Punishment will increase from three-five years…
Do you love Diet Coke? Here's why you need to be prepared to shell out more for the fizzy drink.
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Diet Coke just got costlier in India. Why the Iran war is to blame
Coca-Cola has increased the price of Diet Coke by over 10 per cent in India, a market where the drink is primarily sold in aluminium cans. This hike is directly attributed to the ongoing US-Iran war, which has severely impacted the company's supply chain