Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a sweeping $12 billion agricultural support package aimed at rescuing American farmers grappling with low crop prices and the lingering impact of his administration’s international trade wars, particularly with China. Announcing the initiative at the White House alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, […]
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Washington: The US Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared on Monday to side with the Trump administration in a pivotal case that could reshape the independence of America’s federal agencies. The case, Trump v. Slaughter, challenges a long-standing precedent that protects members of independent commissions from being removed by the president without cause. The dispute began […]
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New Delhi: The Indian stock market opened in the red on Monday, the first trading day of the week, reflecting persistent domestic capital outflows. Major indices Sensex and Nifty both exhibited downward trends as investor caution prevailed.The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex declined by 136.73 points, or 0.16 percent, settling near 85,575.64, while the National […]
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Washington: During a recent appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not actively engaging with or reviewing the American peace proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Doordarshan’s ‘Suprabhatam’ program on Monday, describing it as a refreshing morning ritual that instills positivity through insightful discussions on yoga and various facets of Indian lifestyle. He highlighted the program’s unique blend of knowledge, inspiration, and optimism rooted in Indian traditions and values, which not only educates viewers […]
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Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea challenging the 2023 election of Congress leader and incumbent Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah from the Varuna assembly constituency. The matter was heard by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. The plea has been filed by K. Shankara, following which the court […]
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Santa Monica: Frank Gehry, the Canadian-born architect renowned for his deconstructivist masterpieces that reshaped global skylines, passed away on Friday at his Santa Monica home following a brief respiratory illness. At 96, Gehry leaves behind an indelible legacy of wildly imaginative structures, including the iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and the Walt Disney Concert […]
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Washington: Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has credited US President Donald Trump for deepening the strategic partnership between India and Russia, asserting that the 79-year-old American leader “deserves a Nobel Prize” for fostering their united front. His remark followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s warmly received state visit to India this week — his first in […]
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Washington: The United States Supreme Court has agreed to examine the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order restricting birthright citizenship, igniting a landmark legal battle that could redefine one of the nation’s oldest principles of citizenship.
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Delhi: Delhi woke up to a dense layer of smog on Saturday as the city’s air quality deteriorated sharply, pushing the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) to 333, firmly in the “very poor” category. Almost all monitoring stations across the national capital reported hazardous levels of pollution, raising fresh concerns over public health. The India […]
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