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DDA Housing Scheme 2026: 25% Discount On 1,200 Narela Flats. Check Prices
The Delhi Development Authority has announced a significant price reduction for its upcoming residential project in Narela. This initiative offers a 25 percent discount on over 1,200 ready-to-move-in flats as part of the 2026 housing scheme.

"There Was Fire": Ashwin's Big Admission On Rohit Sharma Retirement Chatter
Media reports claimed that the series finale at Lord's could be Rohit Sharma's last game for India in the format and that the selectors no longer saw him in their plans for the World Cup.

Morning Digest: Heavy security deployed at Jantar Mantar, as crowd of protesters swells; U.S. announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
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FIFA Reveals Team Of World Cup 2026. Kane Misses Out, Cape Verde Finds A Spot
FIFA released the Team of World Cup 2026 and it had a couple of big surprises.

At UN, India Slams Pakistan Over Terrorism, Kashmir, Indus Water Treaty
India delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations, criticizing its neighbor for using cross-border terrorism as a strategic state policy. New Delhi reaffirmed that the region of Jammu and Kashmir remains an integral and inalienable part of the country.

West Asia war pushes ONGC to plan India's first strategic gas reserve
A strategic natural gas reserve can cushion the impact of crises such as the West Asia war, which has disrupted global energy supplies

BusinessNext raises $40 million from ServiceNow for SEA and Australia expansion
BusinessNext has raised $40 million from ServiceNow Ventures, valuing the Noida-based banking software firm at $700 million—up from $181 million in 2021. The deal gives ServiceNow a 5% stake and opens BusinessNext's acce
Lego’s Donkey Kong arcade machine lets Mario jump endless barrels — Miyamoto is reportedly happy
Carl Merriam has designed some of my favorite nostalgia-inducing Lego sets, including the Lego Nintendo Game Boy and Piranha Plant. He's assisted on the incredible Lion Knights' Castle, Galaxy Explorer, and Pirates of Ba

Jammu and Kashmir government identifies 654 vulnerable villages as wet weather to continue for next 24 hours
“As a precautionary measure, 1,505 people from vulnerable areas have already been shifted to designated rescue centres, while evacuation plans remain in place for other vulnerable locations,” says government spokesman

Probe stalls transfer of Ratan Tata’s Tata Sons shares to his foundations
Ratan Tata's share transfer to charitable foundations is halted following a complaint regarding ownership, leading to a regulatory probe. The executors of Tata’s will are unable to proceed with the transfer until the cha
Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs
Canada's dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs.

When pay ceiling catches up with IT firms' stock-rich CEOs
Stock awards accumulated over years are set to lift CEOs' reported pay above the statutory remuneration ceiling at some IT services firms, calling for shareholder nod. While the firms say it is only about accounting, inv

Unemployed Nurse Consumes Phenyl Outside Uttarakhand Health Minister's House
An unemployed nurse was hospitalized after allegedly consuming phenyl outside the residence of Uttarakhand Health Minister Subodh Uniyal. The woman was part of a group seeking permanent employment within the state health department.
‘Change its name if you have to… don’t end our careers’: At Jauhar University, a campus fears demolition, women voices loudest

Bus stolen by drunk man tears through town, Telangana police in hot pursuit
After shocking quarter, IBM insists that AI isn’t killing the mainframe
After IBM's stock crashed last week on warnings of a poor mainframe sales, the CEO explained that AI wrecked corporate hardware budget, temporarily.

U.S. House passes record $1.15 trillion defence bill
Though it traditionally sees significant bipartisan support, the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) passed the lower chamber in a 216-212 vote, a sign of the growing polarization under President Donald Trump

Why New York's Zohran Mamdani Cannot Arrest Netanyahu. What The Law Says
New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani recently suggested he would seek the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited New York City. Legal experts clarify that state-level officials lack the constitutional authority to enforce warrants issued by international bodies.

US says interim trade deal almost ready as Jaishankar meets Rubio in Philippines

West Indies beat New Zealand by 2 wickets in the 5th ODI; New Zealand takes the series 3-2
New Zealand took the series 3-2, clinching it in Game 4 after winning Game 2 by five wickets and Game 3 by six wickets in a comeback following West Indies' seven-wicket victory in the opening game.

Rajya Sabha impasse on: Government says ready for debate, Opposition wants Pradhan resignation first
Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.

Sindhu battles past Hooda, Shetty upsets world No. 11 Farhan
P.V. Sindhu and Ayush Shetty shine at the China Open, advancing past tough competitors in thrilling matches

