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77% of American adults support in-class cellphone bans for students, says new Pew survey

In a 2025 survey by the Pew Research Centre, majorities of US adults said all-day bans would improve students grades, social skills and class behaviour.

US measles cases cross 2,200. Set to shatter 35-year record

Public health officials are concerned that the country is set to record its highest annual total in 35 years as worry mounts over declining vaccination rates and the re-emergence of a disease eradicated in 2000.

Donations for Indian-origin man stabbed in US mall tops Rs 2 crore

Police said the suspect told them he “intends to kill Muslims” and had “pre-planned mass casualty events”. Sohailuddin is in a critical condition and has undergone multiple surgeries.

US, Canada to open Detroit-Windsor Bridge on 27 July after toll revenue-sharing agreement

Canada agreed to share part of the bridge's operating profits with the US, ending a dispute that delayed the opening of the C$6.4 billion crossing.

‘Overturn this’—how Belgium had the last laugh after Balogun row in FIFA World Cup

Round of 16 game between Belgium vs US began under a shadow, as the USMNT’s Folarin Balogun was deemed eligible to play despite a one-match suspension following a FIFA intervention.

Trump reads a book about presidents on Usha Vance podcast. His favourite topic is himself

Trump joked about being the most handsome president, while calling John F Kennedy the 'second-most good-looking'.

Canada’s immigration overhaul impacts World Cup travel, less than a third of Indian visas approved

Lower approval rate comes as Canada implements stringent immigration policy, reversing decades of visa rules amid mounting public service and affordability crises

Ozempic has waged a war on America’s junk food. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry

People on GLP-1 drugs are moving away from processed food and consuming more protein to preserve muscle mass during weight loss. A Boston Consulting Group report found patients have reported an all-around decline in consumption of junk food.

Bhagwat slams US’ ‘America first’ model, says India will use its power as ‘Vishwaguru’ for world welfare

RSS chief says India's rise must be guided by civilisational values, says, 'If Bharat becomes a superpower & behaves like America or China, then it won’t be Bharat.’

Thai woman charged for murder of US diplomat at popular hotel in Myanmar

Thai national appeared in court to face charges of murder and violation of immigration code over killing of an American diplomat who died of stab wounds to head and neck in Yangon.

On Camera

Does sunscreen cause vitamin D deficiency? What science says

Myths often survive because they contain a grain of scientific truth. The idea that sunscreen causes vitamin D deficiency sounds perfectly logical—until you examine the evidence.

House panel urges faster domestic gas production as LNG import dependence nearly doubled in 10 yrs

Committee says LNG imports have doubled in a decade to 26.96 MMT, accounting for nearly 50% of India's gas demand. The panel calls for accelerated exploration & offshore production.

And it’s official: India in talks with France to join 6th Gen fighter programme FCAS

In February this year, ThePrint reported that India is exploring the possibility of teaming up with France for co-development and co-manufacturing of the futuristic FCAS.

Guru RSS is cautioning shishya Modi govt. Bhagwat’s endorsement of Gen Z has an Indira lesson

It’s evident Bhagwat was watching from a distance and was worried about youth’s anger towards Modi govt. The first thing he did was to demolish any criticism of Gen Z protesters as anti-national.