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Trump makes obscene gesture at Ford plant heckler; White House defends him

During a visit to Ford's Detroit plant, Donald Trump made an obscene gesture and mouthed an expletive at a heckler; the White House called his response 'appropriate'

Sports infra may see major Budget push as India eyes hosting Olympics

The government may announce a long-term sports infrastructure plan in Budget 2026-27 as India prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and plans a bid for the 2036 Olympics

Iran uses Russian tech to jam Starlink as protests grow under blackout

Iran has reportedly used Russian-made jammers to disrupt Starlink internet during protests, even as SpaceX waived fees to help people connect amid a nationwide internet blackout

Google eyes Vietnam for high-end Pixel phones amid supply chain reset

Google is set to begin full development of its high-end Pixel phones in Vietnam, a move similar to Apple's efforts to reduce reliance on China

2026 begins with big layoffs: Meta, Citigroup, BlackRock reduce staff

Meta, Citigroup and BlackRock have announced major layoffs this month, cutting hundreds to thousands of jobs as companies restructure in 2026

India-Canada ties 'catching up', says Indian envoy ahead of Carney's visit

After strained ties, Canada PM Mark Carney will visit India soon as both countries aim to reset relations and expand trade amid global tariff tensions

L&T wins order worth up to ₹2,500 cr for cable-stayed bridge in West Bengal

L&T will build a 3.2-km 2+2 lane cable-stayed bridge with 177 m span, including 0.9 km and 0.65 km approach roads on Kakdwip and Sagar Island sides

Trump once vowed $2,000 checks. Now he says, 'When did I say that?'

US President Donald Trump questioned his earlier promise of $2,000 checks funded by tariffs, saying payments may come later this year, not before the 2026 midterms as previously suggested

Trump keeps 'all options' open as Iran protest death toll hits 646: Updates

White House says Donald Trump is closely tracking Iran's unrest as deaths rise to 646, keeping military options open while Tehran signals readiness for war and dialogue

PM Modi, Merz pitch 'limitless' India-Germany partnership in defence, tech

PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, semiconductors and emerging technologies during talks in Gujarat

Moon gets its own clock: China develops first software for lunar time

Time does not pass at the same speed on Earth and the moon; with lower gravity, lunar clocks run faster by around 56 millionths of a second daily

No waiting list, no RAC: Vande Bharat Sleeper train fare, route, features

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will run without waiting list or RAC, offering only confirmed tickets; launching on Howrah-Guwahati route, it will cut travel time and charge higher fares than Rajdhani

Kristu Jayanti University marks deemed university status with inauguration

Kristu Jayanti University marked its inauguration as a deemed university with a two-day event, featuring addresses by national education officials and the release of its commemorative book and logo

Trump warns of 'strong actions' in Iran as death toll crosses 500: Updates

Donald Trump said Iran may be nearing a red line as protests spread nationwide, deaths rise and Washington reviews strong options while closely monitoring the situation

Trump tariffs go before Supreme Court: Why $150 billion hangs in balance

This is the first time the US Supreme Court will directly rule on the legality of President Donald Trump's tariff programme

Russia's secret oil ships: How shadow tankers evade the West's watch

In order to avoid tracking, many of these ships turn off their automatic identification system, disappearing from standard maritime monitoring

UAE restricts funding for UK studies amid concerns over Muslim Brotherhood

The UAE has restricted government funding for students studying in the UK, citing concerns over radicalisation and tensions linked to the Muslim Brotherhood

We will hit them very hard: Trump on action if Iran kills protesters

Protests over Iran's worsening economy have spread to 111 cities and towns, leaving at least 35 people dead and more than 2,000 arrested

'Umar Khalid not my guru, never spoke to him at JNU': Sharjeel Imam

The hearing comes days after Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid were denied bail by the Supreme Court in the 2020 Delhi riots case

'Dogs attack when they sense fear': SC raises alarm over stray dog attacks

The Supreme Court flagged rising stray dog attacks, saying dogs can sense fear and attack, adding that even pet dogs may behave the same and asked authorities to act on safety