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thehindu.com | 2 min. ago NEW

Export levy on petrol hiked, diesel lowered

There is no change in the duty of either of the retail fuels meant for domestic consumption

thehindu.com | 3 min. ago NEW

Security forces, police launch multiple search operations in J&K’s Poonch

The operations are aimed at strengthening security and checking possible terrorist movement in the border district, officials said.

thehindu.com | 5 min. ago NEW

Tribal women from Pulicat earn ₹1 lakh from sale of farmed clownfish

The project was funded by the Tamil Nadu Tribal Welfare Department

thehindu.com | 5 min. ago NEW

‘Innovate today, nourish tomorrow’ for food security

As countries across the Global South grapple with climate change, conflict and economic uncertainty, India offers lessons that can be adapted to their needs

thehindu.com | 6 min. ago NEW

Two men arrested in Navi Mumbai for duping investors through fake iridium scheme

The accused claimed iridium reserves were available along the West Bengal-Bangladesh border and that the Centre had agreed to purchase it for ₹3.34 lakh crore; they promised to distribute 50% of proceeds among the investors

thehindu.com | 6 min. ago NEW

Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay pay tributes to A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his 95th birth anniversary

Mr. Vijay recalled the former President’s simplicity, integrity, and contribution to India’s scientific progress

thehindu.com | 6 min. ago NEW

Palaniswami calls for unity, commitment among cadres as AIADMK enters 55th year

Even though several political rivals and traitors attempted to work against the party over the past five decades, he said that the AIADMK marched ahead with the massive support of its cadres

thestar.com | 7 min. ago NEW

Jets' coach Arniel stickhandles around Hellebuyck's status

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) keeps his eyes on the loose puck as Tampa Bay Lightning's Pontus Holmberg (29) tries to tip it in during third period NHL action in Winnipeg, Thursday, March 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

mirror.co.uk | 9 min. ago NEW

Nigel Farage's fresh crisis as aspiring Reform MP calls for 'concentration camps' in Britain

An undercover sting by ITV shows a Reform councillor saying he wants to 'machine gun' grooming gang perpetrators, and an aspiring MP calling for 'concentration camps' in Britain

mirror.co.uk | 9 min. ago NEW

CFB Wainwright fire - live: 'Serious incident' at Alberta military base as PM speaks out

The Prime Minister of Canada has described it as a 'serious incident' and the fire is reportedly spreading rapidly with emergency crews at the scene.

kyivindependent.com | 10 min. ago NEW

Romanian F-16s down two jet-powered drones after airspace incursion

The two drones were jet-powered, belonging to the Geran-family of attack drones frequently used by Russia to attack targets in Ukraine, according to Romania's Defense Ministry. The Ministry did not specify which nation the drones belonged to.

nypost.com | 14 min. ago NEW

SoCal car influencer’s McLaren bursts into flames at tow yard weeks after he was killed in fiery wreck

Newly released surveillance footage shows sparks appearing on the wreckage before the fire grows.

nypost.com | 14 min. ago NEW

Crews race to repair PCH after section of highway washed out by storms

Highway crews are racing to repair a section of the iconic Pacific Coast Highway that was washed out during the recent storms in Southern California, officials said.

foxnews.com | 15 min. ago NEW

Minnesota Senate race takes bizarre turn after dark family history uncovered

Minnesota Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's grandfather spent decades in psychiatric custody and was suspected in multiple killings, records show.

nypost.com | 20 min. ago NEW

Former Cy Young winner questions Dodgers pitch selections in NLCS

John Smoltz got a firsthand look at the Dodgers’ collapse in the National League Championship Series. On the call with play-by-play announcer Joe Davis, the former Cy Young winner watched every pitch from the Dodgers’ rotation. Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow comprised the lethal group, but none of the elite hurlers...

nbcnews.com | 20 min. ago NEW

President Trump faces backlash over Russia sanctions relief

President Trump was in Kentucky on Saturday, rallying for midterm candidates just weeks before Election Day. The President is facing new criticism, including from some in his party, for ordering sanctions relief for Russia, even as it continues to strike Ukraine. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.

livemint.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Affordable and versatile, Vietnam's basa gets Indians hooked

Basa imports from Vietnam rose 13.7% to $18.23 million in FY26, extending the trend into April-July with a 19.4% year-on-year increase to $5.42 million.

koreatimes.co.kr | 31 min. ago NEW

Hyundai Motor steps up physical AI push amid Chinese competition, stock slump

UIWANG, South Korea — Seeking to remain competitive against fast-growing Chinese automakers and find new sources of growth amid a sharp retreat in its share price, Hyundai Motor Group is stepping up its push into robotics and physical artificial intelligence (AI). The move comes as the world's third-largest automotive group faces growing pressure to improve profitability in its conventional carmaking business amid intensifying competition in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, particularly from lower-priced Chinese models.

Investors are also questioning when the group's heavy investments in robotics will start to pay off. Hyundai Motor Co.'s shares more than doubled after its U.S. subsidiary Boston Dynamics unveiled its Atlas humanoid robot at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, reaching a record closing high of 755,000 won ($565.2) in June.

But the stock has since fallen sharply to near pre-CES levels, closing at 312,000 won Friday, as enthusiasm over robotics has faded amid weak earnings and growing concerns about how soon the technology can turn profitable. Speculati

theguardian.com | 32 min. ago NEW

New York City police seek suspect in fatal subway station shooting

Suspect shot a man in his 30s on the E train platform of the 53rd Street-7th Avenue subway station, according to NYPDA man was shot and killed in a New York City subway station Saturday afternoon, and the New York police department is searching for the suspect.The suspect fatally shot a man in his 30s on the E train platform of the 53rd Street-7th Avenue subway station, according to a statement from the NYPD.

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thebulwark.com | 32 min. ago NEW

Markets Are Sending Trump a Very Ominous Warning (w/ David Frum)

David Frum joins Mona Charen to discuss Trump’s cozy relationship with Putin, the absurdity of his Russian diesel deal, and the damage he’s doing to America’s standing in the world.

dailymail.com | 35 min. ago NEW

BBC accused of breaching its impartiality rules after using civil servants to write and fact-check articles on Covid and boat migrants

Graduates and managers seconded to the corporation's newsroom were asked to work on stories concerning controversial topics, such as the small-boats crisis and the Covid pandemic.

dailymail.com | 36 min. ago NEW

PETER HITCHENS: How dare Burnham use the soldiers of the King as stage props for his Ukraine police?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham deployed soldiers of the Irish Guards, in full ceremonial uniform, outside his Downing Street office on Wednesday.

dailymail.com | 36 min. ago NEW

Putin doesn't have to declare war to wage war on us. If we don't start preparing soon for the battle ahead, I fear it will be too late: PHILIP INGRAM

On Friday evening, Donald Trump handed Vladimir Putin another reason to smile, writes PHILIP INGRAM.

dailymail.com | 36 min. ago NEW

Wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser faces no further action over tweet that appeared to support banned terror group Palestine Action

Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, posted on X last week: 'God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action.'

abc.net.au | 37 min. ago NEW

Ex-soldier involved in Zakaria's alleged unlawful return unreachable, court told

Former soldier Nathan Heckel is set to be a key witness as alleged Alameddine crime family boss Masood Zakaria attempts to have murder charges dismissed.

abc.net.au | 38 min. ago NEW

Assistant treasurer knew about ATO's credit card ban plans months ago

Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino concedes the government knew the Australian Taxation Office was considering banning credit card payments in July, months before the decision was made public.

abc.net.au | 38 min. ago NEW

Gas company called 'rude' for not sharing decommissioning news earlier

Emails obtained under Freedom of Information show the Canadian-owned company and the state government had been discussing the network's future eight months before affected customers were informed.

abc.net.au | 38 min. ago NEW

Tony Buti's uni mega-merger faces opposition, controversy

Cracks have begun to appear in the plan, touted as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity", with opposition from two universities, criticism from political opponents, and an error-laden feasibility report compiled with the help of AI.

nypost.com | 40 min. ago NEW

NYC teacher posts antisemitic meme of Lionel Messi

A New York City Schools teacher has been posting antisemitic memes on social media, including pictures that disturbingly echo Nazi propaganda.

bbc.co.uk | 42 min. ago NEW

How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.

abc.net.au | 43 min. ago NEW

Tony Buti's uni mega-merger faces opposition, controversy

Cracks have begun to appear in the plan, touted as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity", with opposition from two universities, criticism from political opponents, and an error-laden feasibility report compiled with the help of AI.

koreatimes.co.kr | 45 min. ago NEW

A stronger renminbi is not quick fix for global imbalances

BEIJING — The renminbi is back at the center of debates about global macroeconomic imbalances. With China’s merchandise trade surplus widening to $1.2 trillion in 2025, and with its manufacturing sector becoming increasingly dominant, the near-consensus among financial and economic commentators is that the renminbi is significantly undervalued.

The implication is that China should let its currency appreciate sharply, thereby shrinking its surplus, easing competitive pressure on manufacturers elsewhere, and helping rebalance the global economy. This argument is politically convenient, because it points to a seemingly painless solution. Unfortunately, it suffers from a fatal flaw.

Before simply assuming that exchange-rate appreciation is appropriate for China, one must examine the underlying cause of the currency’s weakness. If it was primarily the result of deliberate interventions to expand exports, rapid appreciation would indeed be a relatively clean remedy. But if it reflects weak domestic demand, allowing the currency to appreciate without addressing the underlying weakness