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Is Ukraine at risk of losing US military support? How Elon Muskโ€™s Starlink could weaken its war effort

Is Ukraine at risk of losing US military support? How Elon Musk’s Starlink could weaken its war effort

Ukraine is facing growing uncertainty over its military support from the United States. Recent problems with satellite communications and a lack of advance warnings before Russian missile strikes have raised questions about whether Washington is pulling back from Kyiv. The concerns come amid rising tensions between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump has pushed Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries and move towards a peace deal. Now, Kyiv faces a worrying question: could its access to vital American support depend on whether it follows Washington's demands? Why is Ukraine worried about intelligence sharing? On 13…
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Teslaโ€™s โ€˜flying carโ€™ claims under fire as expert says cars cannot fly like rockets

Tesla’s ‘flying car’ claims under fire as expert says cars cannot fly like rockets

Tesla on Friday unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself up in the air. But drivers shouldn't expect to take it for a spin anytime soon. The new car has attracted widespread attention. In the video shared on social media, the car climbs a curved ramp, flips, and after remaining airborne for a while, lands safely on the ground. It is being presented as a flying car. However, automobile experts have raised questions about this demonstration. They say that the acrobatics shown in the video are difficult to achieve on a production level. Elon Musk's electric car…
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Shreyas Iyer demands sharper execution, fresh approach following Indiaโ€™s latest loss: โ€˜We fell a bit shortโ€™

Shreyas Iyer demands sharper execution, fresh approach following India’s latest loss: ‘We fell a bit short’

Shreyas Iyer believes India must quickly regroup and improve their execution after a disappointing loss to the West Indies in the fourth T20I. India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has stressed the need for better execution and a refreshed mentality after their Wednesday defeat to the West Indies.The Iyer-led Indian cricket team were left stunned by the West Indies' all-around brilliance in the Hyderabad T20 match, with Shai Hope hitting a hundred and Keeno Paul striking a five-wicket haul to seal a 24-wicket win and level the series 2-2.India's attempt to fight back during the chase faltered after Arshdeep Singh was…
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Curfew imposed, security tightened in Mauritius as protests intensify over police shooting a woman protester

Curfew imposed, security tightened in Mauritius as protests intensify over police shooting a woman protester

In a significant development, Mauritius on Thursday imposed curfew for two more nights and tightened security after days of unrest sparked by police shooting a woman who was taking part in protests over water shortages and the cost of living. The protests started last week and intensified on Friday after a police officer shot and wounded a 27-year-old woman in Camp Levieux, a densely populated residential neighbourhood about 15 km south of the capital, Port Louis. Officer was arrested and taken into custody The officer was arrested and taken into custody as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The…
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Akash Ambani outlines Jio Platformsโ€™ strategy ahead of IPO, says scaling up services will boost revenue

Akash Ambani outlines Jio Platforms’ strategy ahead of IPO, says scaling up services will boost revenue

Ahead of what is set to be India's largest initial public offering, Jio Platforms Managing Director Akash Ambani said that the company plans to drive revenue per customer by selling more services rather than lifting tariffs. "We always have the ability to take up prices," Ambani said at a press conference in Mumbai, but added the company would rather offer more services and charge for them than rely on price per gigabyte as its main lever. Ambani said Jio charges about Rs 4.9 per gigabyte, below the industry average of Rs 7.5, with customers using 43.7 GB a month. Emphasis…
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Shamar Joseph under fire from Indian cricket icon for targeting Arshdeep Singh with short balls

Shamar Joseph under fire from Indian cricket icon for targeting Arshdeep Singh with short balls

The West Indies faced criticism for their aggressive short-ball tactics during the fourth T20I against India, with pacer Shamar Joseph's barrage of bouncers drawing scrutiny despite the match appearing all but settled. The West Indies cricket team came under scrutiny following their short-ball antics in the fourth T20 international fixture against India in Hyderabad on Thursday.Pacer Shamar Joseph repeatedly resorted to short-pitched deliveries, peppering Indian batters with bouncers even when the target was well beyond reach. Tailender Arshdeep Singh faced the impact and even got hurt in the process.In the final over, Arshdeep started Shamar's over with a boundary, followed…
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Two killed, six injured as Houthi forces attack Yemenโ€™s Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden

Two killed, six injured as Houthi forces attack Yemen’s Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden

Aden (Yemen): At least two killed and six others were injured as Houthi forces attacked Yemen's Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden. According to Al Arabiya, Minister of Youth Nayef Saleh al-Bakri said that all cabinet ministers in Aden were unharmed in the attack and asserted that members of the government would not leave the city following the incident.The attack from Houthi forces comes amid escalating hostilities between the Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia, with the Yemeni group claiming to have carried out strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and an international airport a day earlier. Houthi had targeted Saudi Aramco facilities…
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This jewellery stock jumps 18% to hit fresh 52-week high: What is behind todayโ€™s strong rally?

This jewellery stock jumps 18% to hit fresh 52-week high: What is behind today’s strong rally?

Shares of PC Jeweller surged more than 18 per cent to a fresh 52-week high after Aditya Kumar Halwasiya, Chairman and Managing Director of Cupid Limited, bought 5.10 crore shares of the company. The shares were purchased after paying Rs 14.43 per share, and the total value stood at around Rs 73.59 crore. The counter opened with a 3.73 per cent gain at Rs 15. Amid firm buying, the stock jumped to an intraday high of Rs 17.13, a gain of 18.46 per cent from the previous close. This is also its fresh 52-week high. The stock's 52-week low is…
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Vinรญcius Jr suspended for four matches, will miss El Clรกsico following hair-pull incident

Vinรญcius Jr suspended for four matches, will miss El Clรกsico following hair-pull incident

Vinicius Junior will miss four league matches, including the highly anticipated El Clรกsico, after the Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee sanctioned the Brazil international for misconduct. Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been suspended for four league-stage matches, including the 'El Clรกsico' fixture against FC Barcelona, after he pulled the hair of an opponent on Saturday, when they won 1-0 against Villarreal at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.Vini tugged Villarreal star Nathan Saliba's hair hard in the 73rd minute as they sprinted down the field right before the Madrid star scored a goal, that was also ruled out. The Brazilian forward was…
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Three children among five dead in school shooting in Oregon; suspect likely killed

Three children among five dead in school shooting in Oregon; suspect likely killed

New Delhi: At five people were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Oregon, United States of America (USA), said local law enforcement authorities on Thursday (local time). The deceased include three children (aged 5, 8 and 11) and a teacher. The incident happened at the Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend where the shooting was reported. The police received a call around 1 pm about a man shooting into a car. Soon, multiple 911 calls were received, and within minutes, officials arrived and the situation was brought under control.ย  Speaking at a press conference, Bend Police communications…
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