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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI photo/File) NEW DELHI: The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in poll-bound West Bengal mocked Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya after he mispronounced the name of Kolkata-based football club Mohun Bagan during a press conference.In the clip, Mandaviya was seen struggling to pronounce “Mohun Bagan” correctly, eventually uttering a word that sounded...

US forces’ capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro, framed as law enforcement, has altered global perceptions of state actions. This precedent raises concerns about potential similar moves against leaders like Ukraine’s Zelenskyy. However, Ukraine’s unique wartime context, strong Western backing, and national unity make such an operation highly improbable for Russia. When US forces seized Venezuelan...

Daniela Amodei of Anthropic cast a critical eye on the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). She highlights the mixed performance of current AI technologies, which succeed brilliantly in some tasks while faltering in others, challenging the notion of a one-size-fits-all human benchmark. Anthropic President Daniela Amodei has challenged the AI industry’s holy grail, suggesting...

IANS photo Another case of violence against a Hindu youth has been reported from Bangladesh, where a man identified as Mithun Sarkar died after being chased by a group of men who accused him of theft. During the chase, Sarkar jumped into a nearby water body and drowned.The incident took place in Mohadevpur area of...

Indian economy (AI image) India’s economy will grow at a robust 7.4% in the financial year 2025-26, according to the first advanced estimates of Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). This is much higher than the 6.5% growth in the previous financial year. Nominal GDP is expected to rise by 8.0%...

Mustafizur Rahman (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has spoken openly about the growing political problems affecting cricket. After heavy public backlash, the BCCI asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2026. This move came at a time when relations between India and...

GURGAON: Two British Airways employees were thrashed and the driver ferrying them home from work was stabbed in the stomach in an incident of road rage near Old Chowk in Faridabad on Jan 2 midnight.Four daily wagers allegedly involved in the attack were arrested. Gurgaon Headlines Today — Key Stories You Shouldn’t Miss. Sidhant Acharya...

Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as investors booked profits after strong gains in recent sessions, while focus shifted to upcoming US economic data. On the domestic front, February gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) declined by Rs 633, or 0.46%, to Rs 1,38,450 per 10 grams, reflecting mild profit-booking.In the international market, Comex...

Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Wedding celebrations are set to take centre stage in the Tendulkar household, with reports confirming that Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok have locked in their wedding date. The couple is expected to tie the knot in March, bringing an end to months of speculation around...

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his dream run in the ongoing Under-19 ODI series against South Africa, producing another commanding century in the third match on Sunday. Opening the batting, he stitched a massive 227-run partnership with Aaron George. Vaibhav scored 127 off just 74 deliveries, striking nine fours and ten sixes in a...