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How China turned an old cement plant into a global home for mathematicians

Bimsa in China's Beijing, once a cement factory, has quickly become a global centre for mathematics, drawing top researchers from many countries working from geometry to quantum fields

'Gross indiscipline': SC upholds dismissal of Army officer in temple row

The Supreme Court refused to reinstate a Christian Army officer dismissed for not entering a temple sanctum during weekly parades, saying his actions went against the unity required in the forces

PM Modi, RSS chief hoist saffron flag atop Ram Mandir shikhara in Ayodhya

PM Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat took part in an aarti at the Ram Mandir before the noon flag-hoisting ceremony, where the sacred saffron 'Dharma Dhwaj' will be raised atop the 191-ft shikhara

Apple cuts dozens of sales roles globally as it streamlines operations

In a rare move, Apple has trimmed its sales workforce to streamline operations; the company says it is still hiring and affected employees can look for new roles internally

Campa, Lahori Zeera double market share as Cola giants lose ground in 2025

New players like Campa and Lahori Zeera doubled their market share in Jan-Sept 2025, cutting into Coca-Cola and PepsiCo's lead

Alibaba's Qwen storms past 10 million downloads, takes on global AI giants

Qwen, Alibaba's new AI assistant, saw over 10 million downloads in a week, boosting the company's push to build a powerful AI app that can compete with ChatGPT

Dharmendra's brief political stint and why the Bollywood legend walked away

Dharmendra, who passed away at 89 on Monday, had a short political stint; low attendance marked his term, and he later said politics was never meant for him

Ads on Prime Video spark outrage as viewers complain of ruined streaming

Prime Video users are upset after ads began appearing during movies and shows; many paid subscribers say the constant ads are ruining their experience

India expands seafood markets beyond US amid tariff hike; shrimp up 18%

India is reducing its dependence on the US for seafood exports after higher tariffs; shrimp exports grew 18% in the first five months of FY26, supported mainly by strong demand in non-US markets

Centre plans tighter IT Rules to curb 'obscene' and harmful online content

The Centre is considering new IT Rules that may ban 'obscene' or harmful online content on OTT platforms and digital news sites

Decoded: Why Trump's DOGE office ended 8 months ahead of schedule

The Trump administration has shut down its Department of Government Efficiency, with officials confirming the unit no longer exists, even though it was meant to run for eight more months

India Gate air protest turns chaotic as Delhi Police hit with pepper spray

A protest over Delhi's toxic air spiralled into chaos at India Gate as police alleged demonstrators used pepper spray and blocked traffic, leaving several personnel injured

Govt enforces four labour codes; rationalises 29 existing labour laws

The Centre has brought all four Labour Codes into force from November 21, rationalising 29 old laws to improve worker welfare, and simplify rules for businesses

Rise and greet MPs, MLAs during visits: Maharashtra govt tells officials

Officials in Maharashtra have been told to stand and greet MPs and MLAs during visits, reply to their letters on time, and meet them regularly as part of a new government order

Delhi halts outdoor school activities as air quality stays in 'severe' zone

Delhi government has stopped all outdoor activities in schools as air quality stays in the 'severe' range; CAQM has asked schools to postpone sports events due to rising health risks for children

Delhi blast: L-G orders tighter intel, stricter checks on doctors & sellers

Delhi L-G VK Saxena has ordered strict checks on medical staff, chemicals, vehicles and online content after the Red Fort blast, asking police to tighten monitoring

Trump slams Democrats for 'seditious behaviour' in video to US troops

Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behaviour' after they released a video asking US troops to uphold the Constitution and refuse illegal orders

US sanctions Indian nationals, companies for role in Iran's oil shipments

The US has sanctioned several Indian nationals and companies for helping Iran sell petroleum products, saying the funds support terrorist groups and threaten American interests

Delhi blast: Probe finds handler shared 42 'bomb-making' videos with doctor

A foreign handler allegedly sent 42 'bomb-making' videos to a doctor on encrypted apps, as agencies check if the Delhi blast module used methods seen in earlier Karnataka and Tamil Nadu cases

Indian cars gain ground in Europe as global automakers ramp up exports

India is becoming a major export base for global carmakers, with shipments to Europe rising fast as companies invest more in local factories and look for alternatives to China for manufacturing