NEW DELHI: In a significant ruling, the British government has consented to transfer sovereignty of the long-disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while maintaining control over Diego Garcia for an initial duration of 99 years, during which it will pay an undisclosed...

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SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has ignited controversy after labeling former U.S. President Donald Trump as a “compromised Russian asset.” The remarks, which surfaced in a user interaction on X (formerly Twitter), have...

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BEIJING: China has vowed to retaliate against the United States for its latest round of “arbitrary tariffs,” accusing Washington of unfairly penalizing Beijing despite ongoing cooperation on key global issues. At a press conference on the sidelines of...

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NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering gender inclusivity in the armed forces, encouraging more young women to pursue careers in defence and adventure sports. Interacting via video conference with Lieutenant...

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MEERUT: A 21-year-old Dalit woman, allegedly raped by an upper-caste man in August 2023, was forced to “settle” the matter in a village panchayat and was paid Rs 2.5 lakh to remain silent. However, her ordeal did not end there. In an attempt to escape...

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NEW DELHI: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has cancelled the Class 12 English examination for the March 2025 session across the state following reports of a paper leak, officials confirmed on Friday. The breach occurred at Government Senior...

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