The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement on Tehran’s nuclear programme, opening a two-month window for negotiations, though key issues such as verification mechanisms, enrichment limits, and long-term compliance remain unresolved and are now set for further negotiation.The peace deal signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on…
Colombia’s Luis Diaz (7) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP Photo) Luis Diaz marked his FIFA World Cup debut in style with a goal and an assist as Colombia opened their 2026 campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over debutants Uzbekistan, moving to the top of Group K ahead of Portugal.Back at the…
On June 18, 1951, the First Amendment to the Indian Constitution came into force. Few constitutional changes have had a deeper impact on the Republic. Introduced less than 16 months after the Constitution’s adoption, it reshaped the relationship between the State, the judiciary and citizens at a formative moment in India’s democratic life.The amendment altered…
Rupee began Thursday on a weak note, falling over 20 paise against the US dollar in early trade. The fall came as the American currency strengthened globally after the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish policy stance. Rupee opened at 94.66 against the dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market and later slipped to 94.71, down 21…
COIMBATORE: A 19-year-old female student, who had been preparing for NEET, died by suicide in Coimbatore city on Wednesday. She had sent an emotional WhatsApp message to relatives, citing fear and mental strain connected to NEET.The student has been identified as Anukeerthana of Park Town in Kovaipudur. Her father, Senthil Prabhu, is serving as the…
“Kiss me here, kiss me.”A few words shouted on a Kolkata street were enough to turn a routine travel video into a viral storm online – sparking outrage, discomfort, and a sharply divided debate across social media.What started as a brief street interaction between an Australian tourist and a young local man has now snowballed…
Anyone moving into a new property often seeks to personalise the space to suit their preferences. However, that simple action to turn a rented house into a home can sometimes have legal implications.The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, lays down the fundamental rights and liabilities of both landlords and tenants. This includes provisions governing alterations…
Cristiano Ronaldo. Image via: Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, extending his goal drought for Portugal in a disappointing outing. To make matters worse, fans of the Democratic Republic of the Congo taunted the Portuguese star by chanting Lionel Messi‘s name after Portugal’s 1-1 draw in…
BJP leader Agnimitra Paul (Image/ANI) NEW DELHI: West Bengal BJP leader Agnimitra Paul said the recent incidents of eggs being hurled at Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders reflected growing public anger over alleged corruption and misgovernance in the state, describing it as a show of ‘deemocracy’ by the people.Her remarks came amid a series of egg-throwing…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang isn’t in favour of the US government taking a stake in artificial intelligence (AI) companies. In a recent interview, the chief executive of the chip giant said he does not fully understand what such a proposal aims to achieve. He argued that Americans already benefit from the success of AI companies…