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India and Russia are coordinating arrangements for President Vladimir Putin to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit during the opening week. Deputy National Security Advisor Pawan Kapoor confirmed Tuesday that both governments maintain regular bilateral discussions at senior levels and...

Direct-to-consumer brands secured 18 percent of retail leasing space during the first six months of 2025, up from 8 percent in the same period last year, according to CBRE's latest analysis. Fashion and apparel companies dominated this segment with nearly 60 percent of agreements, while homeware...

Twinkle Khanna wore a green Chanderi saree with a dark border to three separate events on Tuesday, demonstrating the garment's versatility for packed schedules. The actress turned author styled her traditional outfit with statement earrings, red bindi and low bun while moving from lunch to Durga...

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved on Wednesday the establishment of 57 Kendriya Vidyalayas across India with funding exceeding 5,862 crore rupees through 2035. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the committee that allocated approximately 2,585 crore rupees for infrastructure...

Director Prasanth Varma expressed appreciation after his superhero film HanuMan received recognition at the 71st National Film Awards in two categories. The movie earned honors for Best Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics along with Best Stunt Choreography. Varma stated the accolades...

The Ministry of Electronics and IT announced Wednesday that its new NIELIT Digital University platform will launch Thursday with programs focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the platform designed to provide...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Defence Accounts Department for its contributions during Operation Sindoor on Wednesday while marking the organization's 278th Foundation Day in New Delhi. The minister described DAD as the financial backbone of India's Armed Forces that ensures fiscal...

Netflix will premiere its animated series Kurukshetra on October 10, presenting the Mahabharata epic through the eyes of 18 warriors facing moral conflicts and life-altering choices. The show examines broken family relationships and emotional struggles central to one of India's most significant...

Tata Advanced Systems Limited will deliver India's first domestically assembled Airbus H125 helicopter in early 2027 from its Karnataka facility in Vemagal. The aircraft will serve civil operations, paramilitary forces and Indian armed services requiring light utility rotorcraft for Himalayan...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed condolences on Wednesday after a deadly earthquake killed 69 people in the central Philippines. The 6.9-magnitude tremor struck Cebu province Tuesday night with Bogo City suffering the highest casualties at 30 deaths. Assistant Secretary Bernardo...

Mumbai authorities charged four individuals on Wednesday for unauthorized content production in the Malad West neighborhood. Officers Devendra Thorat and Prashant Borkut discovered a white Bolero displaying Maharashtra Police markings outside Whispering Heights building after completing night...

Malayalam actor Shabeer Kallarakkal expressed appreciation Wednesday for positive reception of his recent film performances. The performer gained recognition through his boxer role in Pa Ranjith's Sarpetta Parambarai before starring in Madharaasi with Sivakarthikeyan and Thandakaaranyam...

The United Nations reports that Afghanistan's internet shutdown has blocked earthquake relief efforts following deadly tremors in August. Humanitarian coordinator Indrika Ratwatte stated Tuesday that telephone and fiber-optic networks remain offline indefinitely, preventing aid workers in...

The Delhi High Court granted Telugu actor Nagarjuna protection against unauthorized commercial exploitation of his identity. The ruling prohibits websites from using his name, voice, image or likeness through artificial intelligence, deepfakes or face morphing technologies without permission...

Universal Audio expanded its Volt interface series with the rackmount Volt 876 model featuring eight microphone preamps and matching 1176-style compressors. The device offers 24 inputs and 28 outputs, with conversion quality reaching 32-bit at 192 kHz. Front panel combo jacks accommodate two...

Roland has released the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, its first drum machine featuring genuine analog voices in over four decades. The device features 16 recreated circuits from the classic TR-808 and TR-909 models alongside digital options such as circuit-bent variations, FM percussion and PCM...

Audient has partnered with Sonarworks to launch the Oria Mini, a compact room correction system for studio environments. The device connects between audio interfaces and monitors to measure and fix acoustic problems through onboard DSP processing. Users can store four calibration profiles...

Australia captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup opener at Holkar Stadium on Wednesday. The seven-time champions brought back left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux for her first appearance since knee surgery while resting veteran...

Actress Shalini Pandey recently discussed her instinctive approach to performing during an interview. The Maharaj star explained that she experiences her greatest sense of security when portraying characters different from herself. She finds the camera environment welcoming and considers acting...

A Sudanese doctor who survived 500 days of siege in El Fasher was killed during dawn prayers when a missile struck his mosque and claimed approximately 75 lives. Dr. Omar Selik had remained in the besieged Darfur city to treat wounded residents despite severe shortages of medical supplies and...