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US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.

Controversial umpiring decision in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 sparks protests, debate over rules and clarity

The controversy unfolded at 10-10 in the second game between India’s two top women’s paddlers. As Chitale, with the Jaguars playing only for pride, tossed the ball up to serve, Mukherjee was heard calling TTR” aloud in a

Philippines says China harassed vessels in disputed waters

Chinese and Philippine authorities are blaming each other for a row on Monday between Chinese coast guard personnel and Philippine sailors in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

Trump Says Frozen Iranian Assets Will Pay For Damage To Shipping

President Donald Trump announced that the United States government will utilize seized Iranian assets to compensate for maritime destruction. The funds are intended to cover costs associated with damaged vessels and cargo targeted in the Gulf region.

Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua to step aside as company pushes into robotaxis, robotics

Shashua has been invited to take the chairman of the board seat.

Urban development ministry split, Delhi gets own department

DRDO flight test of ‘Kusha’ takes off

Salman Rushdie Testifies At Knife Attacker's US Terror Trial

Author Salman Rushdie provided testimony in court on Thursday regarding the 2022 knife attack he suffered at a New York cultural center. The appearance comes during the federal trial of his alleged assailant.

Yonex-Sunrise All India Senior Ranking badminton tournament results

News from the world of Education: July 24, 2026

Information on admissions, scholarships, competitions for students, events for educators and more

Russia warns U.S. against Ukraine arms sales in Manila meeting

Mr. Lavrov and Rubio's meeting on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian summit, their first since September 2025, came as Washington's focus has switched from mediating in Ukraine to dealing with war in the West Asia

U.S. unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda

The levies, which take effect July 24, range from 10% to 12.5% and impact major economies like China, India and the European Union

US Imposes New Tariffs On 60 Countries Over Forced Labour Concerns

The United States government has announced the implementation of new trade tariffs affecting sixty different countries across the globe. This measure is specifically designed to address ongoing international concerns regarding the use of forced labor in production chains.

International waterways must remain safe and unimpeded: S. Jaishankar

Attacks on seafarers, civilian shipping or infrastructure cannot be countenanced, says External Affairs Minister at East Asia Summit; Ministry hits back at Pakistan Deputy PM’s comments on Kashmir and Indus Water Treaty

Trump Says Xi Jinping Will Visit US On September 24

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States on September 24. The upcoming meeting is expected to center on high-level discussions regarding artificial intelligence.

Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions

Amazon is launching an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that will allow it to connect to smart home devices in new ways. With the update, Alexa Plus can link up with tech from Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale Home,

Flood toll climbs to 47 in Assam; over 7 lakh affected

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says localised heavy rainfall 436% above normal and cloudbursts upstream in Nagaland combined to cause the unprecedented devastation

Trump Says Iran Has "Some Evil Intentions", Cannot Be Allowed To Have Nukes

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed concerns regarding Iran's objectives, stating that the nation cannot be permitted to acquire nuclear weapons. He further noted that the United States is performing well amid the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Opposition MPs visit Gandhi Smriti, pay tribute to students who died by suicide over NEET leak

FIR filed over Mamata Banerjee’s Martyrs’ Day rally for alleged violation of High Court order

Calcutta High Court defers Abhishek Banerjee’s plea for protection in multiple FIRs till July 30

BJP leaders, allies urge Centre to treat youth protests with empathy

Former HRD Minister Murli Manohar Joshi says the protest should not be treated as a law-and-order problem; sections of the BJP and its allies in the NDA feel the issue has gone beyond NEET and education

India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".

Student protests are the consequence of Modi government’s policies, writes Sonia Gandhi

The student protests are the consequence of the Narendra Modi government’s policies

Protests over paper leak intensify in States

Student outfits, civil society groups, and political parties hit the streets demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan; protest marches turn confrontational in several districts of Kerala; poli