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As India rewrites nuclear policy with SHANTI Bill, how the world is renewing its nuclear push

According to World Nuclear Association, nuclear power accounts for around 9% of global electricity generation, with over 31 countries using it to meet part of their power demands.

Osman Hadi: The Hasina-hating ‘inquilabi’ whose death has sparked anti-India protests in Bangladesh

32-yr-old student leader succumbed to bullet injuries Thursday, with his death unleashing violence in Bangladesh & becoming a diplomatic flashpoint in ties with India.

Singapore Police rules out foul play in Zubeen Garg death days after Assam SIT charged 4 with murder

After Singapore Police completes investigations, a coroner's inquiry will try to establish cause and circumstances of death during January and February 2026, and make their conclusions public.

To celebrate US’s 250th anniversary, Trump plans ‘Patriot Games’, a parade & a fair

The capstone event will be Independence Day, where events include a “major” Trump address, and a military flyover.

Kenyan court blocks environmentalist’s bid to withdraw lawsuit against luxury resort in Maasai Mara

Kenyan environmentalist had filed lawsuit against Marriott and Kenyan officials, alleging local partner of Ritz-Carlton built lodge in violation of moratorium on new structures in wildlife corridors.

Anti-India protests in Bangladesh: 2 visa centres closed, student leader says ‘we will behead Delhi’

Anti-India protests continue in Bangladesh a day after Delhi summoned High Commissioner & issued strong demarche. Indian mission in Rajshahi was forced to shut for day on Thursday.

Now, Trump trolls ‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden & ‘divisive’ Obama in his White House presidential walk of fame

Newly-installed plaques describe Trump’s world view, much like his posts on Truth Social. Biden has been denied a portrait, instead he is depicted with the image of an auto-pen.

Taliban hiding boom in cross-border narcotics trade behind veil of piety, UN monitors say

UN monitors also warn that areas where the industry is being relocated could potentially benefit ISIL-Khurasan and TTP.

Mamdani gets 74,000 resumes in sign of New York City’s job-market misery

New York: More than 74,000 people, with an average age of 28, have applied for roles in Zohran Mamdani’s new administration. Those figures are...

High coffee prices are changing how consumers take their daily brew

Washington: Global coffee prices rose to record highs this year, sending the cost of cappuccinos and lattes soaring. But a caffeine habit is hard...

On Camera

Violence over Osman Hadi is about Islamist Bangladesh. India-baiting is a distraction

The attack on Chhayanaut, newspaper offices, and the public lynching of a Hindu man show that Bangladesh is heading toward Islamist rule, far removed from electoral democracy.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.