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NEW DELHI: Counting every person in a country of more than 1.4 billion people is no easy task. India is now preparing to undertake one of the world’s largest enumeration exercises — the Census 2027.The nationwide headcount was originally scheduled for 2021, in line with India’s decadal census cycle conducted since 1881. However, the Covid-19...

Representational photo Iran on Wednesday warned American tech companies that their offices and infrastructure could become targets as the conflict in the region widens.The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency has published a list of offices and infrastructure run by major US technology companies that it claims are linked to Israel and used for military purposes.The report...

Shivam Dube (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After India won the 2026 T20 World Cup, most people would expect players to travel home on chartered flights. But all-rounder Shivam Dube had a very different journey back to Mumbai from Ahmedabad. With flights fully booked, he ended up travelling by train with his wife and a friend,...

KPMG is now turning to one of the most tried-and-tested incentives plan practised in the corporate world in order to push its employees to innovate with artificial intelligence. According to a report by Business Insider, KPMG has launched the ‘AI Spark Innovation’ awards for its US advisory division. As part of the award the company...

Suryakumar Yadav of India poses for a photo with the trophy after victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Final between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Riding high on a historic triumph...

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actor and politician Khushboo Sundar, while talking to IANS, has reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding the World Cup trophy being taken to a temple after India’s historic win against New Zealand national cricket team on the 8th of March. Actor and politician Khushboo Sundar, while talking to IANS, has reacted...

As the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption, Saudi Arabia’s East-West and UAE’s Habshan-Fujairah pipelines are crucial overland routes for crude oil. These pipelines, designed for emergencies, are now vital shock absorbers for the global economy, preventing a full-blown market panic despite not fully replacing Hormuz’s capacity. Their continued operation is paramount. TL;DR: Driving the newsAs...

Two drones fell near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, injuring four people, including an Indian national, as the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran continues to show no sign of abating and affects infrastructure across the region.Authorities in United Arab Emirates said the drones came down in the vicinity of the airport but air...

NEW DELHI: An Air India Express aircraft on Wednesday suffered a nose-wheel issue while landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand, the airline confirmed to news agency PTI.A video surfaced online showed the aircraft making a rough touchdown on the runway, appearing to land abruptly and momentarily bounce before settling.Authorities temporarily suspended flight operations at...

India has purchased around 30 million barrels of unsold Russian crude after the United States issued a 30-day waiver allowing the country to buy shipments already stranded at sea, Bloomberg reported citing sources.According to the report, Indian refiners moved quickly to secure the available cargoes, many of which were already positioned in Asian waters, offering...