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US Vice President JD Vance's recent praise for Richard Nixon, a president known for his animosity towards India and denigration of Indian women, has sparked controversy. Vance lauded Nixon as a "political genius" whose reputation deserves a "renaissance," downplaying the Watergate scandal. This comes at a time when US-India relations are already strained, highlighting an awkward historical disconnect for Indian readers.

Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar's family has a new reason to celebrate. Her elder daughter, Avantika Sundar, married Shravan Sreenivasan in an intimate wedding ceremony held in Goa on Thursday evening. The private affair was attended by family members and a close-knit circle of friends from the Indian film industry.

Abhishek Sharma etched his name in T20I history, smashing a 19-ball fifty against Ireland, his fifth half-century off 20 or fewer deliveries. His explosive 50, featuring seven fours and two sixes, propelled India's chase after pacers restricted Ireland to 182. Though dismissed shortly after his milestone, Sharma's fearless innings cemented his status as a destructive opener.

Prasidh Krishna's return to India's T20I squad was marred by a costly spell against Ireland, where he conceded 27 runs in a single over, the most by an Indian against the hosts. Despite a strong start by India's bowlers, Ireland's middle order, led by Lorcan Tucker and Gareth Delany, fought back impressively. This resilience propelled Ireland to a competitive 182/9, leaving Prasidh with two unwanted records.

A car-sized aircraft reportedly struck Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the 108-storey CITIC Tower, on Friday evening, causing damage to two glass panels. Bystanders described a loud crash, and authorities quickly cordoned off the area, preventing filming. Social media posts about the incident were reportedly removed. The official cause and details remain unconfirmed by authorities.

At an event organised by the State’s Social Welfare Department, Yumnam Khemchand Singh says drug traffickers changed routes after the ethnic conflict erupted in 2023

The video recorded during an IPL match showed him using a credit or debit card to make a powder line with a white substance placed on a mobile phone screen

He says there is no legal hurdle to United Democratic Front (UDF) government withdrawing from PM SHRI scheme.

Six armed forces personnel, including one IAF personnel, were killed in Operation Sindoor

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Residents, transporters and traders demand rollback of Himachal Pradesh’s vehicle entry tax as legal challenge continues and Nihang Sikhs threaten to revive ‘Khalsa tax’ agitation

Venezuela grapples with a devastating toll of 589 dead and nearly 3,000 injured following twin earthquakes. La Guaira state is severely impacted, with thousands missing and millions potentially affected. International rescue teams and aid, including India's 'Operation Amistad' and US assistance, are now arriving to support desperate search-and-rescue efforts amidst widespread destruction and fear of aftershocks.

Artificial intelligence, player health, fan engagement and startup innovation are quietly becoming part of the NBA's long-term strategy. At the Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore, the league unveiled a dedicated Asia track for NBA Launchpad, signalling a shift from viewing the region as merely a market to seeing it as a source of ideas that could redefine basketball on and off the court.

Kannada cinema still leans heavily on its tried-and-true male heroes and familiar storylines. It’s time for the industry to evolve and embrace a new generation of talent that reflects the vibrant, diverse audience it serves, writes Vivek M.V.

Justice Shamim Ahmed rules that an intending woman between 50 and 51 years of age will not become ineligible to avail of surrogacy

Operating each advisor’s office costs taxpayers roughly ₹2.5 lakh monthly. Civil Societies laments the appointments as an unconstitutional drain of public money. In-service bureaucrats are apprehensive that such appointments could create another level of hierarchy in administration.