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‘Frustration manifesting in his temperament’: BJP attacks Rahul over ‘traitor’ remark on PM
BJP President J.P. Nadda slammed Rahul Gandhi for calling PM Modi and Amit Shah 'traitors' who 'sold India'. Nadda attributed Gandhi's remarks to electoral frustration, questioning if fighting Naxalism or protecting India's territory constitutes treason. Gandhi had earlier accused the BJP of attacking the Constitution and weakening public institutions.
Muir vows to tackle climate change as ‘defining challenge of our generation’
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How much prize money do Arsenal earn by winning Premier League title?
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Colosseum selfies and 'Melody' toffee: Modi meets Meloni in Rome
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took selfies at the Colosseum and admired the view over Rome ahead of talks focused on trade on Wednesday. In a video posted on X, Meloni also thanked Modi for bringing along a packet of “Melody” toffees on his visit, with the two seen laughing over the present — a play on their names. Wrapping up a tour of Europe, Modi landed in Rome on Tuesday for the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Italy in 26 y...
Government food price caps would be ‘preposterous and idiotic’, say supermarkets
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Big boost for RCB! Phil Salt set for return ahead of IPL 2026 playoffs
Explosive opener Phil Salt is set to return for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL 2026 playoffs after recovering from a finger injury. His return provides a significant boost to RCB's strong top-order, which struggled in his absence.
Beyond the honey jar: How bees sustain food systems & why their decline should alarm all
Bees are vital pollinators, crucial for global food security and ecosystems, yet face severe threats from climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. Their declining populations, particularly in India, signal a critical ecological crisis. Urgent action is needed from farmers and citizens to protect these essential insects.
Inside Graham Norton's property portfolio as TV star slashes £700,000 off asking price for luxury London home
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Why Trump paused fresh Iran strikes just hours before launch
US President Donald Trump has delayed a planned resumption of military strikes on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies and ongoing diplomatic efforts. This comes despite him saying that US forces were “all set to start” operations.
Platner doesn’t want to wave the green flag with China, he prefers the white flag
The radical running to become Maine’s next Democratic senator has a plan for energy security. It’s called "surrender to China."Graham Platner — the progressive oyster farmer and Marine veteran who had a literal Nazi tattoo, is endorsed by Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Polls say he is poised to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins and he recently explained his approach to America's most dangerous geopolitical rival."Our position towards...
Are Trump and Xi making a genuine breakthrough or is China stringing us along … again?
President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was historic. Was it the pivotal moment that ends Cold War 2.0?There were few details announced during the event, but on Sunday the White House released its fact sheet on commitments Beijing made.There is always a renewal of optimism when American and communist Chinese leaders meet. There are, however, two particular reasons suggesting caution at this moment.First, Washington is back to talking to China, which has tradit...
Iran is gambling that Trump will cave. It hasn’t gone well for them so far
As reports emerge of a possible new phase of confrontation between the United States and the Islamic Republic, one reality is becoming increasingly clear: the ruling system in Tehran still does not fully believe President Donald Trump is prepared to go beyond pressure and fundamentally alter the balance of power.History does not remember those who merely manage crises. It remembers those who confront — and dismantle — the ideologies that produce them. The 20th century proved this decisively: Naz...
Platner's deleted Reddit sparks outrage again as he appears to mock wounded soldier: 'Didn't deserve to live'
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s deleted Reddit account has continued to cause headaches for his campaign in recent months, and a recently resurfaced post appearing to mock a U.S. soldier almost killed in combat is stirring up more controversy. "This video never gets old," the Reddit account "P-Hustle" — which Platner has acknowledged he owned — posted in June 2019, in reference to a viral video from the helmet cam of Pfc. Ted Daniels taken during a clash with Taliban fighters...
CBSE’s answer sheet portal chaos leaves lakhs of students stranded, frustrated and unheard
CBSE is facing severe criticism after its Class XII answer sheet access portal remained dysfunctional for over 24 hours despite repeated assurances that it was operational. Students across the country reported login failures, captcha errors and inaccessible pages while trying to apply for scanned copies of evaluated answer books. The board later admitted to technical glitches and temporarily withdrew the portal link. With lakhs of students awaiting re-evaluation decisions, frustration is mountin...
Rising fuel prices are pushing drivers towards cycling, survey suggests
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi creating 'Gayle-level fear', says Pathan as 59-sixes record nears
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 93 off 38 balls, including 10 sixes, kept Rajasthan Royals' playoff hopes alive. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lauded the 15-year-old's maturity and off-side play, comparing his fear factor among bowlers to Chris Gayle's peak. Sooryavanshi is now threatening Gayle's IPL record of 59 sixes in a season.
Army trains for modern battlefield with Texas exercise focused on speed, technology
FORT HOOD, Texas — The Army is embracing state-of-the-art technology to adapt to the evolving demands of the modern battlefield. ‘Operation Hood Strike’ brought units from the Army's active duty, reserves and National Guard to Fort Hood, Texas for a rigorous, hands-on stress test. Canadian troops joined the training too."We're a total Army. We're a total engineer regiment. And we will fight with them in wartime. So we have to train with them here in peacetime," Col. Justin Pritchard, 36th Engine...
AI-boosted office demand drives British Land to stronger profits
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Man who ate takeaway off cop car outside London police station served £480 fine
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IHC issues notices on applications seeking early hearing of Imaan, Hadi's sentence suspension pleas
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices on multiple applications seeking early hearing of sentence suspension pleas filed by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatha in the social media posts case. During the hearing, the couple’s lawyer, Faisal Siddiqi, requested Justice Muhammad Azam Khan to fix the matter for Monday (May 25). Issuing notices, Justice Khan remarked, “Let us hear the other side as well.” At the same time, the judge observe...