Exclusive: Backed by father, Anaya Bangar to undergo gender-affirming surgery

Family has stood by cricketer and trans-rights advocate Anaya Bangar as she is all set for a major milestone in her transition.

Elon Musk ‘unite’ SpaceX and xAI in $1.25 trillion mega merger

Kiaran MacDonald’s viral pro debut sparks backlash over bout vs 39-year-old opponent

Kiaran MacDonald’s pro debut turned viral after fans questioned his fight against 39-year-old Marius Vysniauskas. The mismatch, shown on Josh Kelly’s title undercard, sparked backlash online. MacDonald won on points, while Vysniauskas showed toughness despite extending his long losing streak.

Air India flyers land in Delhi, 40 bags left in Mumbai

Passengers on a Mumbai-Delhi Air India flight experienced frustration when approximately 40 checked bags failed to arrive at their destination. The airline cited unforeseen technical issues at Mumbai airport for the missing cargo. The flight, AI 2677, landed ahead of schedule, but the early arrival was overshadowed by the luggage mishap.

Russia fires over 70 missiles, 450 drones at Ukraine; iconic World War II memorial damaged

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India-US trade deal: Top stocks that will benefit from reduced tariffs

According to MOFSL, this is a high-impact development and will have a multi-layered positive effect on the Indian economy, prevailing market sentiments, and sectors exporting to the US, which will benefit from better competitiveness. Key sectoral beneficiaries include Auto Ancillaries, Defence, Consumer, Textiles, EMS, Consumer Durables, IT Services, Financials (second-order beneficiary), and Utility companies.

Delhi school fee law deferred: Why the new rules won’t apply in 2025–26

Delhi’s new school fee regulation law has not been struck down, but it has been rescheduled. After the Supreme Court flagged the haste of enforcing a committee-driven regime mid-academic year, the Delhi government told the court it would not implement the law in 2025–26. A Gazette notification now resets timelines, caps interim fees, and prepares the ground for full rollout from 2026–27.

India to buy defence, agriculture goods, aircraft from US: Officials reveal key details of trade deal

India and the US have struck a significant trade deal, with New Delhi committing to purchase over $500 billion in American products across sectors like agriculture, defense, and petroleum. This agreement aims to lower tariffs and boost US agricultural exports to India, potentially impacting rural economies. President Trump also linked the pact to energy policy and global peace efforts.

Parents of students chasing degrees abroad get breather

The Union Budget has reduced the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas education and medical remittances from 5% to 2% under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). This move is expected to provide immediate financial relief to Indian families supporting students abroad, easing their upfront cash burden amidst rising international education costs.

Man moves back to India after 7 successful years in US, compares with life in Bengaluru

Many professionals are facing tough decisions whether to return to India after spending years in the US, finding the reality of daily life less ideological and more practical than online narratives suggested. While acknowledging genuine challenges like pollution and bureaucracy, he also noted similar issues abroad and found unexpected conveniences, leading him to not regret his decision.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan receives Vatican invitation to meet Pope Leo XIV in March

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has received an invitation from the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV in March, following a state government request. A 16-member delegation, including special representative K V Thomas, was approved for the March 4 audience. However, a final decision on the visit is pending due to the upcoming assembly election dates.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as MP C Sadanandan displays artificial limbs

In a powerful moment during his inaugural address in the Rajya Sabha, a BJP politician unveiled his prosthetic limbs, recounting a violent incident from 31 years ago involving CPM activists. His intent was to illustrate the meaning of democracy to the populace, igniting a heated debate with CPM representatives over the theme of political brutality.

‘Well played’: US Senator wanting 500% tariff for Russian oil says India ‘earned’ reduction

US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India in which the US will bring down tariffs on Indian exports to 18%. Trump also made a series of claims related to the trade deal such as India agreeing to stop buying Russian crude