Global tech companies, start-ups showcase breakthrough innovations in AI, robotics at CES 2026

LAS VEGAS: (Jan 6) Breakthrough innovations in AI, robotics, mobility and health tech changing how humans live, work and connect will take centre-stage as top global companies and start-ups gather here for the world’s largest technology event. CES 2026, the world’s most powerful technology event produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), will kickstart Tuesday… Continue reading Global tech companies, start-ups showcase breakthrough innovations in AI, robotics at CES 2026

US will receive USD 600 bn in tariffs: Trump

NEW YORK: (Jan 5) President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US will be receiving more than USD 600 billion in tariffs, asserting that America is “far stronger” in national security and financially because of the levies it has imposed on countries around the world. “We have taken in, and will soon be receiving,… Continue reading US will receive USD 600 bn in tariffs: Trump

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Long-time IOA president, face of CWG 2010 Suresh Kalmadi dies

PUNE: (Jan 6) Former Indian Olympic Association president and veteran sports administrator Suresh Kalmadi died at a hospital here in the early hours of Tuesday. He was 81. Kalmadi is survived by his wife, son and daughter-in-law, two married daughters and a son-in-law, as well as grandchildren. Kalmadi, who had been unwell for some time,… Continue reading Long-time IOA president, face of CWG 2010 Suresh Kalmadi dies

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Maoist activity in its last leg in Telangana: DGP Reddy

HYDERABAD: (Jan 6) The Maoist activity in Telangana is in its last leg, and factors including lack of fresh recruitment has put the outfit on the bring of collapse, the state police chief said. Over 500 ultras have surrendered in the state in 2025, and only 17 Telangana natives are left in the proscribed organisation,… Continue reading Maoist activity in its last leg in Telangana: DGP Reddy

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India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi

VARANASI: (Jan 4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Addressing the inaugural function of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship, being held here, through video conference, Modi said, “In the past decade, more than 20 major international events have been held in… Continue reading India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi

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Cancel elections where candidates won unopposed, hold polls again in such wards: Uddhav to SEC

MUMBAI: (Jan 4) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday demanded that civic elections where candidates, almost all from ruling parties, won unopposed should be cancelled and polls re-initiated in these wards. Speaking along side Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray, Uddhav claimed the atmosphere in the country is like democracy has been taken… Continue reading Cancel elections where candidates won unopposed, hold polls again in such wards: Uddhav to SEC

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China asks US to release Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife ‘at once’

BEIJING: (Jan 4) China on Sunday called on the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife “at once” and “resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation.” “China expresses grave concern over the US forcibly seizing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and taking them out of the country”, a Chinese Foreign Ministry… Continue reading China asks US to release Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife ‘at once’

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“This is not Pakistan’s war,” says Taliban spokesperson Mujahid on Kabul-Islamabad tensions

Kabul [Afghanistan], January 3 : Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that the group does not expect a war with Pakistan, stressing that its approach is based on a policy of good neighbourly relations and that confrontation between the two sides benefits no one. Expanding on this position, Mujahid said tensions between Kabul and Islamabad have… Continue reading “This is not Pakistan’s war,” says Taliban spokesperson Mujahid on Kabul-Islamabad tensions

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“No real end date for me”: Steve Smith brushes aside Test retirement talks ahead of SCG Ashes Test

Sydney [Australia], January 3 : Steve Smith, Australia’s stand-in captain in the ongoing Ashes series, dismissed the retirement speculations ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), starting January 4. Widely regarded as one of the best red-ball batters in cricket, Smith has endured a dip in his form… Continue reading “No real end date for me”: Steve Smith brushes aside Test retirement talks ahead of SCG Ashes Test

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Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspension

Gaza City [Palestine], January 3 : Hollywood actor and former special envoy to the United Nations Refugee Agency Angelina Jolie visited the Rafah Crossing on Friday as part of a humanitarian trip to Egypt, her representatives said, amid Israel’s decision to suspend the operations of several aid groups working in the Gaza Strip, according to… Continue reading Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspension