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Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin in Moscow, conveys PM Modi’s greetings and personal message

Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin in Moscow, conveys PM Modi’s greetings and personal message

Moscow: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscowย onย  Monday (August 24). He conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings and a personal message to the Russian leader.ย Jaishankar, who arrived in Moscow on Sunday on a two-day visit to Russia, also discussed bilateral ties and global developments with President Putin. It comes ahead of Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders' summit on September 12-13. The meeting assumes significance as India and Russia seek to deepen their economic engagement and expand cooperation in a range of areas. PM Modi looks forward toย meeting Putin…
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Retail space leasing in Delhi-NCR up 78% in H1 2026, Gurugram remains the most active market

Retail space leasing in Delhi-NCR up 78% in H1 2026, Gurugram remains the most active market

According to Cushman & Wakefield (C&W), retail space leasing across malls and high streets in Delhi-NCR rose 78 per cent year-on-year to 1.3 million sq. ft during January-June 2026 or H1 2026. Fashion brands accounted for 28 per cent of leasing during the period, followed by F&B at 16 per cent and department stores at 12 per cent. Mall leasing was up 100 per cent year-on-year and high-street leasing was up 4 per cent, suggesting retailers are balancing destination formats with broader neighbourhood presence. Gurugram remains the most active market Delhi continues to attract flagship formats and premium high-street occupiers,…
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Delhi-NCR connectivity to get a boost with 4 new link corridors proposed under Master Plan 2047

Delhi-NCR connectivity to get a boost with 4 new link corridors proposed under Master Plan 2047

Travelling between Delhi and the NCR could become much easier in the future, as the Delhi Master Plan 2047 proposes better connectivity between the national capital and key areas like Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Jewar Airport, and Jhajjar. As part of this, the plan proposes developing four strategic link corridors. These corridors will not only improve connectivity but also help reduce traffic congestion on Delhi's major roads. Four new link corridorsย  The four link corridors proposed in the Master Plan will be designed for high-speed connectivity. The relevant road agencies will build these corridors. The plan's feasibility will be assessed,…
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IT stock below Rs 50 trades in green as company commences execution of master services agreement

IT stock below Rs 50 trades in green as company commences execution of master services agreement

Mumbai: Shares of Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd are trading in the green even as benchmark indices remain volatile despite supportive global cues, with US equities ending higher on Friday and early Asian markets mixed. Oil prices have eased ahead of expected US sanctions on Iran, although Brent remains elevated near USD 93, keeping geopolitical risks relevant. Amid this, the counter started the trading session in the green at Rs 22.99 against the previous close of Rs 22.11 on the BSE. It gained further to touch the intraday high of Rs 23.54, representing a gain of Rs 1.43 or 6.46…
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Shakira to rebuild 10 schools in earthquake-hit Colombia

Global pop icon Shakira made a surprise visit to the earthquake-stricken province of Choco in western Colombia, pledging to reconstruct at least 10 schools and restore a local technological university damaged by a devastating 7.4-magnitude tremor. ย  The initiative is supported by key international partners, with advocacy group Global Citizen and live entertainment company Live Nation each committing USD 500,000 toward the educational recovery efforts. ย  Shakiraโ€™s visit to Quibdo, the capital of Choco, comes in the wake of the powerful earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, claiming at least 287 lives, destroying over 26,000 dwellings, and affecting…
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Iran threatens ‘economic war’ over Hormuz’s control: ‘Not a single drop of oil will be exported’

Iran threatens ‘economic war’ over Hormuz’s control: ‘Not a single drop of oil will be exported’

Tehran: Iran on Monday threatened to launch an 'economic war' by halting oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz, lodging strong protest over US President Donald Trump's claims on the critical waterway through which nearly one-fifth of global crude transits.ย  It also warned countries against backing the United States in its war against Iran that has been ongoing for more than five months. "If the economic war continues, not a single drop of oil will be exportedูซ neither through the Strait of Hormuz nor from anywhere in the Persian Gulf. Iran will regard any countryโ€™s participation in or support for…
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US to launch ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, Treasury Secretary says administration is entering the ‘endgame’

US to launch ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, Treasury Secretary says administration is entering the ‘endgame’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that the United States is launching an "economic D-Day" against Iran. Stressing that the Trump administration has dismantled Iranโ€™s military capabilities and buried its nuclear program, Bessent said this would be the single largest economic campaign ever deployed against an adversary. "President Trump has dismantled Iranโ€™s military capabilities, destroyed nearly 100 per cent of its military factories, and buried its nuclear program...We are now entering the endgame. At dawn begins an economic D-Day -ย the single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary," he said in a post on X.ย  Full economic isolationย …
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Anjali Aroraโ€™s casting as Sita sparks backlash

Social media personality Anjali Arora, who rose to prominence through the reality series Lock Upp and her viral Kacha Badam dance video, has sparked widespread public debate following the release of the teaser for her upcoming film, โ€˜Shri Ramayan Katha โ€“ Shri Ram Kiโ€™. In the mythological feature, directed by Abhishek Singh, Arora has been cast in the role of Sita, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism across online platforms. ย  Following Arora's sharing of the teaser on Instagram, reaction across social media was swift, with numerous commentators questioning the suitability of her casting for a figure held in…
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โ€˜Is that a worm?โ€™ Diner finds live worm in sandwich at very popular Gurugram restaurant; video goes viral

โ€˜Is that a worm?โ€™ Diner finds live worm in sandwich at very popular Gurugram restaurant; video goes viral

Breakfast is supposed to be a pretty simple affair. You order your food, have a coffee and get on with your day.But one breakfast in Gurugram took a very different turn when a diner noticed something moving inside his food.It was a live worm crawling over the meat in a partly eaten sandwich.The diner filmed what he found and shared the video on Instagram. It has since left viewers grossed out, with many asking how something like this could possibly have made it from a restaurant kitchen to someone's plate.โ€˜We were horrifiedโ€™Instagram user Sulabh Mathur said the incident happened at…
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New cars, โ‚น75K allowance: CM Vijayโ€™s big bonanza for Tamil Nadu MLAs

New cars, โ‚น75K allowance: CM Vijayโ€™s big bonanza for Tamil Nadu MLAs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a legislative welfare initiative aimed at providing state MLAs with official vehicles and financial support to improve constituency mobility. Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister confirmed that the state government will provide official cars to all members to enable them to travel regularly throughout their constituencies and attend to public grievances. ย  Under the logistical package, each MLA will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 75,000 to cover driver salaries, fuel, and vehicle maintenance, alongside a monthly grant of Rs 25,000 to hire an assistant for their constituent offices. The initiative follows…
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