It’s not a great year for it, but farmers are still growing more sugarcane
India’s high-stakes BRICS strategy: championing the Global South and navigating its complex relationships with China, Russia and the US
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Real estate firm told to pay customer Rs 60K a month over white sandalwood deal
A consumer commission ordered a real estate firm to pay monthly lease amounts. The company failed to honor a lease agreement for a sandalwood plantation investment. The customer invested Rs 17.5 lakh in 2023 for agricultural land. The commission awarded Rs 60,000 monthly, plus compensation and litigation costs. The company must comply with the order
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CCTV captures accused fleeing moments after Manipuri musician beaten to death in Delhi
A musician hailing from Manipur was fatally attacked by dhaba staff in Delhi after raising concerns about disruptive noise levels. The confrontation spiraled out of control, resulting in a brutal assault in an alleyway. After suffering grave injuries, the musician passed away during medical care. The police have arrested eight workers connected to this alarming
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In 2006, Google VP emailed Steve Jobs seeking permission to hire former Apple exec
A 2006 email thread surfaced by Internal Tech Emails shows Google senior VP Alan Eustace asking Steve Jobs for permission before hiring former Apple executive Jean-Marie Hullot in Paris. Jobs asked what Hullot would build, warning Google would have a problem if it involved cell phone handsets. Weeks later he objected outright, and Google scrapped
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In 1895, lightning ignited West Virginia gas well, sending flames 200 feet high
In a remarkable display, a West Virginia gas well suffered a fiery explosion triggered by a lightning strike. Discovered in 1895, this vast gas reservoir was tough to control with the limited technology of the era. For two hours, flames leaped 150 to 200 feet into the sky until the force of the escaping gas
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‘Inexplicable’: Karun Nair takes subtle dig at South Zone after being overlooked
Expressing his disappointment, Karun Nair reacted strongly to his exclusion from the Duleep Trophy final, particularly considering his solid domestic performance and a recent century. The East Zone’s extraordinary total of 708 runs revealed the South Zone’s bowling vulnerabilities. Ishan Kishan’s phenomenal 270 runs has further fueled debates about Nair’s omission given the team’s ongoing
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‘Sar tan se juda’ challenges India’s sovereignty: HC rejects Taukir Raza’s bail plea
The Allahabad High Court denied bail to Maulana Tauqeer Raza concerning the 2025 Bareilly violence. The court found his speech challenged law and India’s sovereignty and integrity. Raza was jailed in October 2025 following September’s violent rally. Police reported he called for a large assembly without official permission. The court noted his post-incident speech applauded
