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The former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations was speaking at the inauguration of Diplomacy and Sustainability Dialogues 2026, jointly organised by Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) and The Hindu

"We all know about the current geopolitical situation. So we have to take all the decisions to become ‘Atma Nirbhar’. In this context, a big decision on coal gasification was taken today," he said

Justice Nath said the court did not care for or differentiate between one political party or another, be it “DMK, AIADMK, TVK or BJP”

While some flight cuts had begun gradually from March, this marks the first time Air India has formally announced a rationalisation of its network in response to the conflict

The AIADMK had been established to oppose the DMK and this was the main objective in respect of the TVK too, he said

Minister Cheluvarayaswamy says initiative aimed at reducing infant mortality and protecting child health

DMK and DMDK walk out; 25 AIADMK rebel MLAs vote for Mr. Vijay

Following Prime Minister’s appeal to refrain from buying gold, people rushed to sell jewellery in anticipation of a price drop. But the subsequent import duty hike from 6% to 15% reversed the trend

The Vancouver Canucks may have changed their approach in the hunt for a new general manager after initial reports had linked Evan Gold to the opening. With the latest NHL updates, Ryan Johnson is now the front-runner for the job after his success with the Abbotsford Canucks. The shake-up in Vancouver’s front office could also mean greater leadership roles for Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan's second-highest civilian award, for his significant contributions to cricket and his extensive service to the national team. This prestigious recognition marks him as the fourth cricketer to receive this honour, celebrating his impactful white-ball career and global franchise presence.

Former Army chief General (retired) Manoj Mukund Naravane has endorsed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's call for increased people-to-people contact between India and Pakistan. Naravane believes stronger citizen ties can improve bilateral relations between the two countries, stating common people share similar concerns and have no stake in politics. Hosabale is the RSS number two after Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Actor Rajeev Kanakala clarified his presence at a controversial school event, stating his sole intention was to motivate students and interact with parents. He admitted to being unaware of allegations against the school prior to attending. Kanakala advised parents to verify school credentials independently and requested organizers not to use his image for promotion, earning praise for his transparent approach.

Pakistan's history of 'oops' moments, from allegedly harboring Iranian aircraft to denying terrorist camps, has eroded its credibility on the global stage. Decades of strategic ambiguity and carefully calibrated deniability have created a trust deficit, making its diplomatic assurances met with skepticism and every crisis a potential international embarrassment.

Walmart is restructuring its global technology and product teams, leading to approximately 1,000 corporate employees facing layoffs or relocation. This move aims to improve efficiency by combining similar functions and aligning organizational efforts. The retail giant is also experiencing a slowdown in tech hiring, reflected in a significant reduction of H-1B visa applications.