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Chey boosts AI ties ahead of Jensen visit to Seoul

Seoul South Korean business leader Chey Tae-won has intensified efforts to expand artificial intelligence collaborations with global technology firms, as Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang prepares for a high-profile visit to Seoul, according to a report. The discussions a

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Business

Defence procurement powers enhanced to accelerate modernisation

Intro The government has expanded financial powers for defence forces, enabling faster procurement, improved operational readiness and efficiency New Delhi The Centre has significantly enhanced the financial powers of the armed forces, a move aimed at accelerating defenc

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Business

India steel output rises as demand remains strong

Blurb India’s steel industry maintained steady growth in May, supported by strong demand from infrastructure, construction and manufacturing. New Delhi India’s steel sector continued its upward momentum in May 2026, with crude steel production rising 2.9 per cent year-on

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Business

India, South Africa renew strategic economic partnership drive

Intro South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s India visit underscored efforts to expand bilateral trade, investment and strategic cooperation. New Delhi India and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic, strategic and diplomatic ti

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Bengaluru

ORR flooded again as rain triggers massive traffic snarls

BENGALURU A spell of heavy evening rain brought Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) corridor to a near standstill, exposing persistent issues of waterlogging and traffic congestion. The Panathur stretch witnessed severe flooding despite recent road-widening works, with residents

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World

US proposes new tariffs on 60 nations

WASHINGTON The United States has announced a major trade proposal to slap fresh tariffs on 60 global economies, including India. Washington claims these penalties are necessary after investigations revealed that these nations are importing or exporting goods manufactured us

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World

Bahrain sounds sirens as Gulf conflict escalates

MANAMA Bahrain has activated its emergency warning sirens nationwide, ordering residents to seek immediate shelter as a sudden wave of cross-border conflict grips the Gulf region. The Bahraini Ministry of Interior urged the public to remain completely calm and quickly head

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World

CENTCOM attacks tanker defying Iran blockade

The US military disabled a commercial oil tanker heading toward Iran to enforce its strict naval blockade FLORIDA The United States military has disabled a commercial oil tanker heading toward Iran, strictly enforcing its heavy naval blockade. The Botswana-flagged vessel

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World

America remains only global superpower: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared America the sole global superpower, asserting military dominance while addressing tensions and nuclear negotiations with Iran. WASHINGTON US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proudly declared that the United States remains the wor

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World

Iran prepares massive funeral for late leader

After a 4-month delay, Iran has announced a historic 3-day state funeral in mid-June for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. TEHRAN Iran has announced plans for a major three-day state funeral for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The long-serving

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World

Hidden war remnant cripples Afghan teenager

GHAZNI A tragic accident shook eastern Afghanistan when a teenager was severely hurt by a hidden explosive. The boy discovered a metallic object that looked like a harmless toy in the Gilan district. Tragically, it detonated while he was playing with it. Decades of conflict ha

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World

Pakistani military siege sparks Balochistan crisis

QUETTA The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has fiercely condemned a brutal two-week military curfew gripping the Mashkai region. Armed forces have completely sealed off the area, forcing schools, hospitals, and markets to close. Terrified residents are trapped inside, facing s

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World

Police shoot innocent Christian youth in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD A twenty-two-year-old Christian ride-hailing driver, Alyan Johnson, is fighting for his life after Pakistani police shot him nine times. The brutal incident occurred in Rawalpindi when officers tracking a suspect opened fire on the innocent worker, despite his loud c

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World

Graduate unemployment triples radically in Bangladesh

DHAKA A new report reveals a severe jobs crisis in Bangladesh, where graduate unemployment has skyrocketed to over thirteen percent. The overall youth jobless rate has also doubled, leaving nearly thirty percent of young citizens completely stranded without education, employme

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World

Indian national killed in Kuwait airport attack

DUBAI An Indian citizen was tragically killed during a violent attack targeting Kuwait International Airport. The Embassy of India in Kuwait immediately issued an official statement, expressing deep condolences over the tragic loss of life. Diplomats confirmed they are now cl

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Karnataka

16 injured as KSRTC bus near Jewargi

Jewargi Sixteen passengers sustained minor injuries after a KSRTC bus travelling from Kalaburagi to Dharmasthala met with an accident near Kellur village in Jewargi taluk. According to reports, the bus lost control and veered off the road, leading to the mishap. Local resident

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Karnataka

Malayalam study rule challenged in High Court

Intro Kannada-medium students from Kasaragod have challenged mandatory Malayalam learning rules in Kerala High Court seeking exemption. Kasaragod A group of Kannada-medium students from Kasaragod district has approached the Kerala High Court challenging the state governm

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