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Growing saffron in heat? This Nagpur couple earns Rs 50 lakh doing it

Nagpur's extreme heat didn't stop this couple from growing saffron. Using aeroponic technology, they have recreated Kashmir's cool conditions and now earn Rs 50 lakh annually

Trump declares himself 'king' after blocking New York's congestion pricing

Donald Trump celebrates 'victory' as federal government halts New York's congestion pricing plan, calling it a win for commuters and small businesses. State officials vow to defend the policy

Teen athlete killed after 270 kg barbell falls on her neck in training

A teen powerlifter died after a 270kg barbell fell on her neck during training in Bikaner. Despite receiving urgent medical aid, she was declared dead at the hospital

Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony: Meet 6 members in Rekha Gupta's Cabinet

Rekha Gupta will take oath as Delhi CM today at Ramlila Maidan along with six members of her Cabinet. PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other dignitaries will be in attendance

'Nobody can argue with me': Trump on reciprocal tariff talks with PM Modi

Speaking to Fox News' Sean Hannity, Trump recalled his conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the US would match any tariffs imposed by India on American goods

Vietnam greenlights $8 billion rail project to strengthen China trade ties

Vietnam approves a massive $8 billion railway linking Haiphong to China, aiming to enhance trade, ease transport bottlenecks, and strengthen economic ties with Beijing

Ikea expands to Delhi-NCR: Online sales to begin before stores open

Ikea's offline presence in Delhi-NCR will follow soon, with two stores under construction in Gurugram and Noida

Run like a horse? Ramdev tries, Bryan Johnson trolls, then gets blocked

Ramdev ran alongside a horse to promote Patanjali's Shilajit, but when biotech millionaire Bryan Johnson questioned its anti-aging claims, he got blocked on X (formerly Twitter)

Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh, calls Muhammad Yunus 'mobster'

Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to Bangladesh, accusing Muhammad Yunus of encouraging lawlessness, while Dhaka prioritises her extradition amid rising tensions

White House flaunts 'cuffs and shackles' deportation of illegal migrants

White House video flaunting shackled migrants triggers international backlash, as India demands humane treatment while the US justifies it as SOP

Trump blames Zelenskyy for 'starting' Ukraine war, calls him 'incompetent

Donald Trump blamed Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy for 'starting' war with Russia. He also hinted at a possible meeting with Putin while defending his stance on ending the conflict

Penalty for ad delays: Bengaluru man sues PVR, INOX, wins Rs 65k in court

The complainant accused the multiplexes of misleading customers with incorrect show timings and forcing them to watch ads for commercial gain

After Telangana, Andhra permits Muslim staff to leave early for Ramzan

Following Telangana's lead, Andhra Pradesh has permitted Muslim employees to leave work an hour early during Ramzan, triggering a political dispute as the BJP criticizes it as 'appeasement politics'

'Everyone must go': Why this New Zealand tourism campaign is facing flak

Critics have downplayed the campaign's slogan, with some saying it sounds like a discount store promotion or even a public restroom sign

Putin willing to negotiate with Zelenskyy 'if necessary', says Kremlin

The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to negotiating with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'if necessary,' but raised doubts about his legitimacy

Delhi chief minister announcement: Oath-taking ceremony date, time & venue

The BJP is set to announce Delhi's new chief minister, with the oath-taking ceremony likely on February 20. Here's everything you need to know about the event

Mamata Banerjee dubs Maha Kumbh 'Mrityu Kumbh': 'No arrangements for poor'

Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of 'selling religion to divide the nation' and criticised the lack of planning for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

'Disrespectful': Rahul Gandhi slams 'midnight decision' on CEC appointment

Rahul Gandhi also slammed the Centre for removing the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel, a move that he claims violates a Supreme Court ruling

India-US trade deal on the horizon: Piyush Goyal hints at talks soon

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Washington, both countries announced an ambitious plan to more than double their trade by 2030

India faces growing job crisis: Just 42.6% of graduates are employable

India's job crisis deepens as only 42.6 per cent of graduates are employable, sparking concerns over the growing skill gap in an AI-driven workforce