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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan radiates Desi Grace in Saree and Sindoor at Cannes 2025

Cannes, France, May 21, 2025: Celebrated Indian actress and global fashion icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a grand and graceful appearance at the prestigious 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2025. Representing global beauty brand L’Oréal Paris as their long-time ambassador, Aishwarya walked the red carpet for the screening of the…

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India Conducts Flight Readiness Review for Crewed ISS Mission Today with Updated Protocols

Chennai, May 21 – NASA will conduct the Flight Readiness Review for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), which will be piloted by Indian astronaut Group Captain Subanshu Shukla, on June 8. The mission is bound for the International Space Station (ISS). According to NASA, the Ax-4 mission is scheduled for launch on June 8, 2025,…

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EAM Jaishankar Praises PM’s Vision to Elevate India-Netherlands Partnership

THE HAUGE, 20 MAY: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague on Tuesday, appreciating his commitment to strengthening the India-Netherlands partnership. Jaishankar also commended the Netherlands’ firm stance against terrorism. Sharing details on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Delighted to call on PM Dick Schoof today in The Hague.…

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India Leads Call for Inclusive Energy Governance at BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meet in Brazil

NEW DELHI, 20 MAY: Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs led the Indian Delegation for the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting hosted in Brasília on 19 May 2025 under Brazil’s Presidency. The Union Minister highlighted energy security as one of the most pressing current challenges and emphasized the need to…

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Taiwan Successfully Completes Initial Phase of Tien Kung IV Missile Tests

Taipei – Taiwan has completed the initial test phase of its next-generation Tien Kung IV (Sky Bow IV) missile system, signaling a significant leap forward in the nation’s self-reliant defense capabilities. The move comes amid increasing security concerns and geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. Developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology…

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Putin Shakes Up Kremlin: Appoints New Deputy Chief of Russian Security Council

Moscow, May 16: Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Army General Oleg Salyukov as the Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council, according to an official decree released by the government on Thursday. As part of this leadership change, Salyukov will step down from his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces, a position…

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After Trump’s ‘Apple Not in India’ Claim, Sources Say ‘Apple Will Realise Soon’

US President Donald Trump’s remark urging Apple CEO Tim Cook to avoid manufacturing in India has been downplayed by government sources, who reaffirmed the country’s growing relevance in the global smartphone production landscape. The comment — “I don’t want you building in India,” reportedly made during a call between Trump and Cook — sparked concern,…

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Trump Says India Proposing ‘Zero Tariff’ Deal, Urges Apple CEO Against Manufacturing in India

Doha/New Delhi, May 15 — As India and the US edge closer to finalizing a trade agreement, US President Donald Trump has claimed that New Delhi has proposed a deal under which “they are essentially willing to impose no tariffs on us.” He also stated that he has advised Apple CEO Tim Cook “not to…

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Tom Cruise Moved to Tears by Cannes Audience at MI8 Premiere

The second day of the Cannes Film Festival 2025 turned into an unforgettable moment for fans and filmmakers alike, as Hollywood icon Tom Cruise received a prolonged standing ovation for his latest—and final—outing as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning. The high-octane action thriller premiered to thunderous applause, leaving the actor visibly emotional.…

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IAEA Dismisses Reports of Radiation Leak at Pakistan Nuclear Site

New Delhi : Amid swirling rumours and media speculation regarding a potential radiation leak from a nuclear facility at Kirana Hills in Pakistan, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that no such incident has been reported or detected. The clarification follows days after India categorically denied any strike on the alleged nuclear site…

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