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China has asked Iran to influence Yemen's Houthis to de-escalate regional tensions. This appeal follows Saudi Arabia's request for Beijing's assistance with Houthi advances. China depends on secure energy routes and seeks to prevent wider conflict spread. Iran responded that regional stability requires ending the US-Israeli war. Beijing's leverage faces a test as it seeks to secure vital shipping lanes.

This is the case of a 57-year old non-resident Indian (NRI) woman who ended up under-reporting her income when she filed her Income Tax Return, and the gap was huge.

Massachusetts brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney started Junk Teens in 2021 with a used $4,000 pickup truck while they were still teenagers. What began as junk removal and reselling has grown into a business that generated $3.04 million in revenue from more than 5,500 jobs in 2025. The brothers are now targeting $5 million in revenue in 2026.

Presence of total coliform and faecal coliform detected in samples

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a notification that the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), through its terrorist activities, poses a “serious threat to the democratic system, communal harmony, and internal security of the country”

Villagers and officials have spotted at least nine elephants

A new baseline study shows the Himalayan State winning on paper while its pipes, plants, and workforce struggle to keep pace

Vigilance court imposes a fine of ₹30.84 lakh on Thachankary, who is set to be shifted to Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail

Pema Khandu clarifies government position days after the Central Bureau of Investigation registers a case against anti-dam activist Bhanu Tatak for allegedly receiving foreign funds in violation of the FCRA

The exact impact will vary depending on factors such as PF wages, previous PF and pension membership, and whether the employer currently contributes only up to the statutory ceiling or on actual wages.

Mr. Reddy also highlighted the Mahalakshmi scheme, under which women are provided free travel on TGRTC buses, saying it had brought significant changes and contributed to the economic empowerment and self-respect for them.

The Ministers will gather at Kadri temple before boarding the open top bus that will take them to Praja Soudha

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu says India will be a developed nation in another 25 years under the Prime Minister

Arman Tsarukyan proposed a dream UFC fight between retired champions. He wants to see Khabib Nurmagomedov face Georges St-Pierre in the Octagon. Both legendary fighters relied heavily on their elite wrestling skills. Their contrasting styles would create a fascinating tactical battle. Tsarukyan himself faces Mauricio Ruffy next in a significant bout.

Speaking at a review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee, they said the prevailing drought-like situation warranted immediate government intervention and financial assistance to farmers.

“We invited 24 Oduvars from various parts of Tamil Nadu and they rendered the pathigams,” Minister Ramesh told The Hindu, rejecting allegations that Tamil was not given due importance during the celebrations

The security forces retaliated, triggering an encounter that was underway when the last reports were received, the officials said, adding that reinforcements were rushed to the area to neutralize the terrorists.

The Tata Sons board has approved a fresh five-year term for N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman. This decision reverses his earlier stance not to seek reappointment for the leadership role. The reappointment was approved at a board meeting held in Mumbai on Thursday. Chandrasekaran's current five-year term is scheduled to end in February 2027. No decision has yet been made regarding the potential listing of Tata Sons.