How did a presentation of critical media coverage by Oval Office aide Natalie Harp reportedly precede Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House?
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Trump’s White House media ban: Is Natalie Harp behind the crackdown?
US President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House followed a reported Oval Office presentation by senior aide Natalie Harp. The outlets filed a federal lawsuit alleging First and Fifth Amendment violations, while major…
A strange cluster of lights over Tehran has baffled viewers. Some think the mysterious object was a drone; others believe it could be a UFO.
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Drone, UFO or kite? How mysterious lights over Tehran skies sparked many theories
A strange cluster of lights has been repeatedly seen over the Iranian capital. The sudden appearance has set off a firestorm of theories online – some speculate the object was a drone or some sort of military weapon amid the war with the US; others believe…
Why does Xi Jinping’s White House visit matter? From trade and rare earths to AI, Taiwan and Iran, here’s everything on the Trump-Xi agenda.
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What’s on the cards when Xi Jinping meets Donald Trump at the White House?
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington from September 23 to 25 for talks with Donald Trump, with trade, tariffs, rare earths, AI safety, Taiwan, Iran, energy security, and fentanyl controls dominating the agenda. The summit comes weeks before…
The first CCTV footage in the IIT-Bombay suicide case shows Sahil Ravindra Wakode bending down to look at something in his pocket during the examination. Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, now removed as dean, then questioned Sahil and took him aside, away from the other students.
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Was IIT-Bombay student who died by suicide caught copying? What CCTV reveals
The CCTV footage in the IIT-Bombay student death by suicide case shows Sahil Wakode leaning slightly and looking at something kept in his pocket during the examination. Professor Suryanarayana Doolla then questions him about the activity and takes him aside.…
When children are distracted by a show or game, they may pay less attention to the physical signals that tell them they are hungry or full.
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Is screen time making children eat more? Doctors explain the link parents miss
Can screens make children eat more? Doctors explain how distracted eating, snacking habits and food marketing may influence children's eating.
Vivek Ramaswamy's fortune has more than doubled since March 2025, when it was estimated at around $1 billion.
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$2.3bn & counting: Vivek Ramaswamy could become America's second-richest governor if he wins Ohio
Ramaswamy’s growing fortune comes as he campaigns for governor, with much of his wealth tied to his stake in Roivant Sciences
In a 40-minute address to the UN delegates, US President Donald Trump made several misleading claims about AI safety, ending wars, and building weapons. Here's a fact-check.
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Trump’s UNGA speech: From AI to weapons and wars, fact-checking the claims
Donald Trump took the stage at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and laid out his vision of a militaristic America. In his 40-minute speech, the US president spoke about the Iran war, the AI race, and his role as mediator in settling conflicts worldwide. However…
The world order is changing, and India cannot follow a rigid approach, said Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, adding that New Delhi must stay flexible and work with the Quad, BRICS, the EU or the Global South depending on the issue.
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Sanjeev Sanyal on India’s global strategy, new world order, geopolitics, China, BRICS, Quad and India’s balancing act
From Trump’s tariff threats and the Russia-Ukraine war to China, AI and India’s 7.8% growth, Sanjeev Sanyal tells Firstpost why India needs flexibility to navigate a rapidly changing world.
The US, Denmark and Greenland have signed a landmark Arctic security pact. What does it mean for US military access, NATO, Greenland’s sovereignty, critical minerals and the wider contest involving Russia and China?
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Explained: The new US-Greenland-Denmark security deal
The US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a trilateral security agreement expanding Washington’s military access to Greenland while preserving Danish sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination. The pact covers new military bases, missile defence, investment…
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Why is Donald Trump replacing “Artificial Intelligence” with “Super Intelligence”? From the UN speech and China rivalry to the proposed AI Force and data-centre push, here’s what the US administration’s AI rebranding means.
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Trump is rebranding ‘Artificial Intelligence’ as ‘Super Intelligence’. Here’s what will change
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to replace 'Artificial Intelligence' with 'Super Intelligence' or 'SI' in US government documents. His administration is also pursuing an 'AI Force', expanded data-centre infrastructure, a new AI and Crypto Czar…
The online influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, has been charged with rape, providing liquor to a person under the legal US drinking age, and drugging someone for sexual intercourse, court records reveal. But Peter has denied any wrongdoing.
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Who is Clavicular, the ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer, charged with raping a teen?
US influencer Clavicular, aka Braden Peters, has been charged with rape, providing liquor to a person under 21 years old, and drugging someone for sexual intercourse, court records show. Peters has denied any wrongdoing, and his spokesperson has described…
Trump has thrown his weight behind IMEC: What is it where does it stand?
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Advantage India after Trump endorses India-Middle East-Europe Corridor?
Donald Trump has endorsed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), an idea that was initiated at the G20 Summit in 2023. The American president noted that alternate routes needed to be explored, as the US-Iran conflict disrupts shipping through…
With a planeside welcome from the US President Donald Trump and a massive military demonstration, the POTUS has made it clear he wants to wow his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The lavish welcome will feature 479 personnel from all branches of the US Armed Forces, a flyover of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber alongside four F-22 Raptors.
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Xi Jinping’s US visit: From B-2 bomber to F-22 Raptors, Trump’s red-carpet welcome for Chinese president
US President Donald Trump’s lavish welcome for Xi Jinping will feature 479 personnel from all branches of the US Armed Forces, a flyover of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber alongside four F-22 Raptors. Reports suggest that Trump will be on the tarmac at Joint…
The annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) had several leaders in attendance, but a notable figure was absent: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Italian Premier said that she would not take part in the UNGA due to her tight schedule, but some have pointed to her recent feud with Trump as a reason for her absence
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Italian PM Meloni skips UNGA: Is the spat with Trump to blame?
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that she would not take part in the UNGA due to her tight schedule. Reports suggest that the leader mentioned she had ‘several dossiers’ to handle at home. However, some have pointed to her recent feud with US President…
US President Donald Trump chose to wear gloves and a winter jacket to welcome Xi Jinping to US. And social media hasn't been able handle it.
Here’s what happened.
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Here’s what happened.
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Why did Trump wear gloves and jacket to welcome Xi Jinping? Is the US prez hiding something?
When Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived in the US, they were accorded a lavish welcome by US President Donald Trump at the tarmac; a 30-metre-long red carpet, military honours and more. However, the US president’s decision to wear leather gloves…
The Ukrainian president warned India and the other governments from allowing Russia to draw more foreign citizens into the conflict.
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India among 47 countries whose citizens Russia recruited to fight in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
At the UN General Assembly, Zelenskyy accused Russia of recruiting foreign nationals from India, Nepal and Ghana, and other countries to fight in the Ukraine war
India’s drug regulator has a warning for you: Do not self-medicate. It has also advised against sharing antibiotics with others or using leftover medicines from a previous prescription. Here is why.
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Can painkillers and antibiotics cause kidney damage? Here’s what India’s drug regulator wants you to know
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has issued an advisory against the indiscriminate use of painkillers and antibiotics. It has warned that prolonged use can lead to kidney-related disease. The bottom line: Do not self-medicate
How did an AI agent allegedly breach an Australian government health portal during a routine evaluation, what data did it access, and why is the incident big fresh questions about autonomous AI and cybersecurity?
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How the world’s first known AI hack of a government system unfolded in Australia
An OpenAI AI agent allegedly breached Australia’s Medicare statistics portal during an internal evaluation, accessing restricted health data and writing files onto government servers. OpenAI detected the activity in August and notified Australia on September…
Heavy rain has lashed Odisha and Andhra Pradesh after 'Cyclone Arnab' made landfall. But this storm doesn't exist on paper, and here's why.
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There’s no ‘Cyclone Arnab’ on paper. So what’s the storm everyone’s talking about?
Parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are drenched after ‘Cyclone Arnab’ made landfall, bringing with it heavy rain and strong gusts of wind. However, according to the India Meteorological Department, the weather phenomenon isn’t a cyclone but a deep depression.…
The meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has big implications for India. A trade thaw between the US and China could affect the country's position as an alternative manufacturing and supply-chain destination.
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Why India is watching the Trump-Xi summit closely
India is paying close attention to the Trump-Xi summit in Washington, DC as the US and China discuss tariffs, AI, critical minerals, Taiwan and Indo-Pacific security. The outcome could affect New Delhi’s trade ambitions, supply chains, border security, Quad…