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Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s decision to block a proposed nearly $15 billion deal for Nippon to acquire Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel.The suit, filed Monday (January 6, 2025) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, alleges that it was a political decision and […]

As Prayagraj gears up to welcome thousands of devotees, seers and sages for the Maha Kumbh Mela, the local resorts have decided to focus on the eco-friendly aspects by opting Bamboo Cottages for accommodations. Alarkpuri Resort is one such standout attraction which has introduced bamboo cottages crafted from Assam’s Murli bamboo, blending tradition with modern […]

Pope Francis on Monday (January 6, 2025) named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic Church’s religious orders. The appointment marks a major step in Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing […]

The leader of Austria’s Freedom Party received a mandate Monday (January 6, 2025) to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds. The Freedom Party, led by Herbert Kickl, won Austria’s parliamentary election in September, taking 28.8% of the vote and beating […]

Watch live as Israel addresses two critical fronts: the fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah and ongoing Hamas hostage negotiations. Defense Minister Israel Katz warns the Lebanon truce could collapse if Hezbollah fails to withdraw beyond the Litani River by January 26. Meanwhile, Hamas signals readiness to release 34 hostages, including women, children, and elderly, though Israel […]

Join us for live coverage as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is anticipated to announce his resignation amid mounting pressure from within his Liberal Party. Reports indicate that Trudeau could make the announcement as early as Monday, following the recent resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland over policy disagreements. The Liberal Party is experiencing […]

Several labourers are feared trapped after water entered a “rat hole” mine in Assam today. The 300-foot deep mine is located in Umrangso, a remote industrial town in Dima Hasao district.  Water has reached about 100 feet of the mine, sources said. Police and rescue teams have left for the spot. The area is close […]

The widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the proliferation of deepfakes has been a cause for concern across the world. Studies in the UK and other countries have found that thousands of famous people have fallen victim to deepfake pornography and suffered due to digitally altered videos that were created using AI. In India […]

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that some of the 95 fishermen, who were released by the Bangladesh government recently, were beaten up in jail in the neighbouring country. Banerjee felicitated the fishermen, who had been arrested for illegally entering Bangladesh waters, and described them as “victims of circumstances”. “I found some […]

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducted the re-exam for its 70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination on January 4, 2025, following allegations of irregularities during the original exam held on December 13, 2024. The re-exam took place at 22 centres in Patna, with only 5,943 of the 12,012 registered candidates appearing for the test. BPSC claimed […]

Watch LIVE French President Emmanuel Macron’s crucial address to ambassadors as he raises alarming concerns about Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. Speaking at the annual foreign policy conference, Macron warns that Iran is approaching a critical threshold in its nuclear development, potentially crossing into dangerous territory. The French President calls for immediate strategic discussions with […]

The United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who is on a two-day trip to India, said on Monday that the federal government in Washington is finalising necessary steps to remove barriers in India-United States civil nuclear cooperation to give fresh momentum to a landmark deal between the two countries. “United States is now finalising […]