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Geopolitics

Shocking! Bjorn Borg on cocaine addiction & cancer battle: 'So embarrassing'

Times of India – World · India

Bjorn Borg's autobiography unveils his past struggles with cocaine addiction, stemming from his early experiences at Studio 54 and escalating during his marria…

Geopolitics

Delhi hit-and-run: Rammed by speeding car, scooter rider falls off flyover, dies

Times of India – World · India

Rakesh Kumar Agarwal, a 49-year-old scooter rider, tragically died after being struck by a speeding car on the NH-24 Manglam Cut Flyover in Delhi. The impact c…

Geopolitics

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for September 19 - check list

Times of India – World · India

Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research suggests a positive outlook for the Indian stock market, highlighting potential gains in Nifty and Bank Ni…

Geopolitics

DUSU poll results 2025: Counting of vote begins; ABVP, NSUI locked in close contest

Times of India – World · India

Delhi University Student Union elections saw a calmer polling day with a slight increase in voter turnout, reaching 39.4%. While voting was largely peaceful, t…

Geopolitics

Taliban internet ban spreads across Afghanistan provinces

Times of India – World · India

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Geopolitics

'Sex assault' on employee: Lalit Modi's brother Samir arrested at Delhi airport

Times of India – World · India

Samir Modi, brother of Lalit Modi, was arrested at Delhi's IGI airport upon his return to India in connection with a sexual assault case filed by an employee. …

Geopolitics

Kirk assassination remark: Who is Ilhan Omar? Rep Trump claims 'married brother' for US citizenship

Times of India – World · India

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Geopolitics

Watch: Nabi shocked by Wellalage's father's death - 'Stay strong, brother'

Times of India – World · India

Mohammad Nabi expressed profound shock and offered condolences to Dunith Wellalage upon learning of the sudden passing of Wellalage's father due to a heart att…

Geopolitics

‘My restaurant made only Rs 50, understand my pain too’: MP Kangana to flood-hit Mandi

Times of India – World · India

Kangana Ranaut, the Mandi MP, faced protests during her visit to flood-affected Kullu-Manali, with locals displaying black flags and demanding her departure. R…

Geopolitics

‘Christy Renee Trump?’ Woman arrested for trespassing at Trump’s property; claims to be his wife

Times of India – World · India

Christy Renee Kimbrell was arrested in Florida for trespassing at Mar-a-Lago, claiming to be Donald Trump's wife and demanding to see him. Police recognized Ki…

Geopolitics

Asia Cup Super Four: When is Ind-Pak rematch? Full fixture, format and how to watch

Times of India – World · India

The 2025 Asia Cup heats up as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh secure Super Four berths in Dubai. Awaiting a final group match, the teams gear up for…

Geopolitics

Will US troops be sent back to Afghanistan? Trump eyes Bagram back; where does China fit in?

Times of India – World · India

Donald Trump openly expressed his administration's ambition to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, highlighting its strategic importance for moni…

Geopolitics

September 2025 Solar Eclipse: Last 'Surya Grahan' of the year; why India will miss

Times of India – World · India

Get ready for a celestial event. A partial solar eclipse is set for September 21, 2025. Sadly, India will miss this one. The eclipse will be visible in the Sou…

Geopolitics

‘Heart of democracy’: Obama addresses Charlie Kirk and Jimmy Kimmel cases

Times of India – World · India

Barack Obama emphasized freedom of speech as vital after Charlie Kirk's assassination and Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. He shared David French's defense of First …

Geopolitics

Apple iPhone 17 hits shelves in India; Delhi, Mumbai see massive queues

Times of India – World · India

The iPhone 17 launch in India sparked frenzy, with long queues forming at Apple stores in Delhi and Mumbai since dawn. A scuffle erupted outside the Mumbai BKC…

Geopolitics

'Threats to India, China won't work': Russia slams Trump tariffs

Times of India – World · India

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised US tariff threats against India and China, emphasizing their resilience as "ancient civilizations." He noted…

Geopolitics

LA wrestling attack: Rampage Jackson’s son Raja held on felony charge; father reacts

Times of India – World · India

Raja Jackson, son of UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, faces felony charges after a violent outburst at a Los Angeles wrestling event. He attacked wrestler…

Geopolitics

Watch: US again vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire as Israeli offensive raged on

Times of India – World · India

The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, citing its failure to condemn Hamas. The move isolate…

Geopolitics

‘Bengaluru is our home, not moving out’: BlackBuck CEO Rajesh Yabaji

Times of India – World · India

Bengaluru-based logistics firm BlackBuck refuted rumors of leaving the city after its CEO's post sparked debate about infrastructure. CEO Rajesh Yabaji clarifi…

Geopolitics

Indian student shot dead by US police in California; how events unfolded

Times of India – World · India

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 32-year-old student from Telangana, was fatally shot by police in Santa Clara, California, after allegedly stabbing his roommate. The in…

Geopolitics

Adani group stocks jump after Sebi clears Hindenburg claims

Times of India – World · India

Adani Group stocks surged following SEBI's dismissal of Hindenburg Research's allegations of stock manipulation. All nine Adani-listed firms opened higher, led…

Geopolitics

Asia Cup | Vinayak Shukla's journey - Kanpur to Oman, a data operator and idolises Dhoni

Times of India – World · India

Vinayak Shukla, a wicketkeeper from Kanpur, overcame obstacles to represent Oman in the ongoing Asia Cup after moving in 2021. Balancing his job as a Data Oper…

Geopolitics

Canada's talent push: CRS bar trimmed; 228 PR-track nominees tracked

Times of India – World · India

Canada has invited 228 candidates for permanent residency through the latest Express Entry draw under the Provincial Nominee Program, lowering the CRS cut-off …

Geopolitics

48-hour deadline: Elon Musk to xAI staff; ‘Send me what you did, past four weeks too’

Times of India – World · India

Elon Musk has requested xAI employees to submit detailed one-page summaries of their past accomplishments and future plans, setting a tight deadline amidst com…

Geopolitics

'Lying in parking lot': Gujarati woman gunned down in US

Times of India – World · India

In Union County, a 49-year-old Gujarati woman, Kiran Patel, was fatally shot during a robbery at her convenience store on Tuesday night. A masked gunman demand…

Geopolitics

iPhone 17 series sale in India: iPhone 17 & iPhone Air pricing, offers, more

Times of India – World · India

The iPhone 17 series, including iPhone 17, Pro, Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air, are now available in India. All models feature ProMotion displays, 48MP camera…

Geopolitics

Bullets rain on Gurgaon builder’s office: Jaguar, BMW riddled with shots

Times of India – World · India

In Gurgaon's Sector 45, unidentified assailants fired over 25 rounds at the MNR Buildmark office on Thursday night, causing panic in the neighborhood. The braz…

Geopolitics

'Will prevent vote chori': Rahul Gandhi’s shoutout to Gen Z

Times of India – World · India

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Geopolitics

'If they put sanctions on China ...': Trump asked about UK PM & Russian oil

Times of India – World · India

Donald Trump is advocating for Europe to impose sanctions on China, believing it would halt the Ukraine war due to China's significant purchase of Russian oil.…

Geopolitics

Who was Nizamuddin? Indian student allegedly shot dead by US cop

Times of India – World · India

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a software engineer from Telangana, was fatally shot by Santa Clara police after allegedly attacking his roommate with a knife on Septembe…

Geopolitics

Powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake shakes Russia’s far east Kamchatka region

The Hindu – World · India

The quake’s epicentre was 127 kilometres (79 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and it struck at 6:58 a.m. on Friday local time

Geopolitics

Trump wraps up U.K. visit with gratitude for his hosts while largely sidestepping tough issues

The Hindu – World · India

The mutual warmth, along with Mr. Trump’s abundance of kind words bestowed on the host country, suggested that an all-out charm offensive by the royal family a…

Geopolitics

Iran withdraws resolution banning attacks on nuclear sites following U.S. pressure

The Hindu – World · India

Israel targeted Iranian nuclear and military sites in June, saying it could not allow Tehran to develop atomic weapons and that it feared the Islamic Republic …

Geopolitics

Canada, Mexico vow closer ties ahead of trade pact review with U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

Mexico and Canada are the United States' largest and second-largest trading partners, respectively, while the U.S. is the No.1 trading partner for both of the …

Geopolitics

Why Gen Z is taking to the streets | In the U.S., Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and now, Nepal

The Hindu – World · India

Across the world, young people are protesting — against corrupt governments, growing inequality and a lack of opportunities. But can these mass movements, whic…

Geopolitics

Telangana man ‘shot dead’ by police in U.S., family requests MEA to help in bringing back mortal remains

The Hindu – World · India

Mohammed Nizamuddin’s father has requested External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to help in bringing his son’s mortal remains back to Mahabubnagar

Geopolitics

Elected officials among dozens of protesters arrested at a Manhattan immigration holding facility

The Hindu – World · India

The officials — including the city's fiscal watchdog and state lawmakers — were among 77 people detained during protests at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan

Geopolitics

Donald Trump says he is ‘very close’ to India, PM Modi

The Hindu – World · India

“We have a very good relationship, and he put out a beautiful statement too. But I sanctioned them,” the U.S. President said

Geopolitics

Donald Trump brushes off Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, points to ‘harsh’ option if needed

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. President has previously described his meetings with Mr. Putin as productive but has also criticised NATO allies for purchasing Russian oil while urgi…

Geopolitics

UN Security Council plans a vote on Iran ’snapback’ sanctions ahead of deadline

The Hindu – World · India

The resolution put forth by South Korea, the current president of the 15-member council, would require at least nine votes to halt the sanctions from taking ef…

Geopolitics

‘Should not be exclusive’: China warns Papua New Guinea over defence deal with Australia

The Hindu – World · India

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Geopolitics

Trump claims he ‘does not know’ sacked British ambassador to US Peter Mandelson

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he does not know the UK’s former ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, who was sacked over links to paedophile …

Geopolitics

Trump vows US push to reclaim key Afghan air base, ties it to China

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his administration was moving to retake control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, claiming that such a move wa…

Geopolitics

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump’s administration asked the US Supreme Court on Thursday to let him move ahead with firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook – a move…

Geopolitics

Nvidia bets big on Intel with US$5 billion stake, chip partnership

South China Morning Post – World · China

Nvidia said on Thursday it would invest US$5 billion in Intel, throwing its heft behind the struggling US chipmaker just weeks after the White House engineered…

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