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Lindsey Graham: US Senator who once called Trump a jackass, now brings bill seeking 500% tariff on India

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Jan

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Lindsey Graham: US Senator who once called Trump a jackass, now brings bill seeking 500% tariff on India

Senator Lindsey Graham said he had a very productive meeting with Trump at the White House on Wednesday, during which the President approved the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that has been under consideration for several months. Washington: US President Donald Trump has greenlit a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, a move that would give him what lawmakers describe as significant leverage over nations such as India and China to curb their imports of discounted crude from Moscow. Senator Lindsey Graham said he had a very productive meeting with Trump at the…

‘Please open’: Robin Uthappa backs Rishabh Pant to bat in the top order ahead of IPL 2026

08

Jan

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‘Please open’: Robin Uthappa backs Rishabh Pant to bat in the top order ahead of IPL 2026

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa came forward and talked about how star India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant could heavily benefit from batting in the top order in the upcoming edition of the IPL. New Delhi: The stage is set for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The 10 franchises have their squads set ahead of the new season, and the fans will be waiting in anticipation for the season to start. Ahead of the season, former India cricketer Robin Uthappa took centre stage and talked about star batter Rishabh Pant. Uthappa advised Pant to bat up…

Iran: Internet blackout reported in Tehran, other parts of country amid ardent protests

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Jan

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Iran: Internet blackout reported in Tehran, other parts of country amid ardent protests

The unrest in Iran began in late December 2025, when merchants in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their shops to voice their opposition to the rapid depreciation of the Iranian rial, soaring inflation and the rising cost of food and essential goods. Tehran: Tehran and other parts of Iran faced a widespread internet outage on Thursday as connectivity dropped across several providers. The authorities reportedly took this decision deliberately amid ardent protests across the country. “Just before 12:00 UTC today, the amount of announced IPv6 address space in #Iran dropped by ~98.5%, concurrent with IPv6 traffic share dropping from ~12% to…

WPL 2026 Live: When and where to watch Women’s Premier League on TV and streaming in India?

08

Jan

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WPL 2026 Live: When and where to watch Women’s Premier League on TV and streaming in India?

With the latest edition of the WPL (Women's Premier League) 2026 right around the corner, let us have a look at the live streaming, broadcast, and where to watch details for the fourth edition of the marquee tournament. New Delhi: The stage is set for the season opener of the WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026. The marquee tournament will kick off on February 9, and the season opener will see defending champions Mumbai Indians women taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru women. The two sides will lock horns at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, and it could be…

‘US turning away from allies’: France’s Emmanuel Macron slams Trump’s foreign policy

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Jan

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‘US turning away from allies’: France’s Emmanuel Macron slams Trump’s foreign policy

France has rejected the idea of "new colonialism and new imperialism", said Macron, adding that his country and the entire Europe have achieved "greater strategic autonomy, and less dependence" on the US and China, which he called a "step in the right direction". Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday strongly criticised the foreign policy of the United States (US) under President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of "breaking free from international rules" and "turning away" from some of its allies. Macron said that there is a strong temptation to divide the world, which has some great powers. The 48-year-old French…

Yastika Bhatia ruled out of WPL 2026 due to injury, Gujarat Giants share heartfelt video ahead of new season

08

Jan

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Yastika Bhatia ruled out of WPL 2026 due to injury, Gujarat Giants share heartfelt video ahead of new season

Star India women's wicket keeper batter Yastika Bhatia has officially been ruled out of the upcoming WPL (Women's Premier League) 2025 season due to the knee injury that she sustained before the ODI World Cup 2025. New Delhi: In a major blow for WPL (Women’s Premier League) franchise Gujarat Giants, 25-year-old wicket keeper batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the upcoming edition of the tournament. It is worth noting that Bhatia was roped in by Gujarat Giants for Rs 50 lakh. It is interesting to note that Bhatia was already injured beforehand, as Gujarat Giants bought her in…

Mumbai train fire: Blaze erupts at ‘muck special’ train; Central Railway services affected | VIDEO

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Jan

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Mumbai train fire: Blaze erupts at ‘muck special’ train; Central Railway services affected | VIDEO

Mumbai train fire: Teams of fire bridge immediately rushed to the stop and the fire was brought under control immediately. No loss of life was reported, said officials. Mumbai: A massive fire broke out at 'muck special' train in Mumbai on Thursday evening, hitting services at Central Railway, said officials. The train was parked between Kurla and Vidyavihar railway stations when the incident happened. Teams of fire bridge immediately rushed to the stop and the fire was brought under control immediately. No loss of life was reported, said officials, while further adding that the blaze was only confined to a…

BJP calls Mamata’s actions ‘final nail in coffin’

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Jan

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BJP calls Mamata’s actions ‘final nail in coffin’

The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday sharply criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her actions during the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids on the office of political consulting firm I-PAC and the residence of its head, Prateek Jain, describing the episode as the “final nail in the coffin” of her political image. Terming the Chief Minister’s intervention an “abuse of power”, BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya alleged that Mamata misused her constitutional authority to interfere with an ongoing investigation. “The Chief Minister has used the influence of her constitutional position to seize necessary…

The Simpsons bold predictions 2026: AI replacing jobs, smart homes turning dangerous, and fear of global conflict that feel closer than ever |

08

Jan

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The Simpsons bold predictions 2026: AI replacing jobs, smart homes turning dangerous, and fear of global conflict that feel closer than ever |

The Simpsons has been reduced to a brilliant cartoon series for several decades, but surprisingly, it has consistently proved to be the most unlikely prophet in pop culture. The show's previous episodes often come back to the forefront at the most unexpected times in reality. As of 2026, the community has been turning to rewatch past episodes in search of themes that remarkably resemble the issues at hand in the current world. Issues about artificial intelligence, world wars, new outbreaks of diseases, space tourism, intelligent homes, and even alien life are no longer ideas for a cartoon series. As the…

Ajinkya Rahane weighs in on Suryakumar Yadav’s ideal batting position ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

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Jan

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Ajinkya Rahane weighs in on Suryakumar Yadav’s ideal batting position ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane took centre stage and talked about where India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav should bat in the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue will kick off their WC campaign on February 7. New Delhi: The stage is set for the T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee event is all set to kick off on February 7 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With almost all the squads announced, many eyes will be set upon the defending champions, team India. The Men in Blue will hope to become…