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After 2025 QUAD snub and recent thaw in ties, Trump mulls India visit

After 2025 QUAD snub and recent thaw in ties, Trump mulls India visit

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As India and the United States work to thaw their relations, US President Donald Trump said he would like to visit the country soon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026, in Evian on Wednesday (DPR PMO) Speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026 in France, the US leader stated he would be “going to India sometime in the future”, but did not specify a date or year, HT reported earlier. If the White House does announce a visit to India, it would be Trump’s first since the start of his second term in 2025. His last visit to India was in 2020, where he was welcomed with “Namaste Trump” banners across the nation. Despite tensions in ties between New Delhi and Washington, Trump downplayed them and said that, as long as he was president, India “would have a great friend in the White House.” Trump’s QUAD snub In August 2025, President Trump was …

Rajya Sabha polls: M.P. Congress mulls moving MLAs away as BJP fields candidate on third seat

Rajya Sabha polls: M.P. Congress mulls moving MLAs away as BJP fields candidate on third seat

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state BJP President Hemant Khandelwal and others present as party candidate Mahesh Kewat files his nomination papers for Rajya Sabha elections, at State assembly, in Bhopal, on Monday, June 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Mahesh Kewat also entered the fray soon after Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan filed her nomination on Monday (June 8, 2026), confirming an intense contest for one of three Rajya Sabha seats going to poll on June 18. The name of Mr. Kewat, an OBC leader from the Bundelkhand region and chairperson of the State’s Fishermen Welfare Board, was announced late on Sunday after rounds of meetings of top State BJP leaders in Bhopal over the weekend and a nod from the party’s national leadership. The BJP’s move pushed the Congress into alert mode with Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Umang Singhar hosting party MLAs and senior leaders over dinner at his residence and to discuss the election strategy. A senior party leader, present at the dinner meeting, said options …

SRH captain Pat Cummins mulls skipping IPL 2027 for Ashes: ‘Something has to give’

SRH captain Pat Cummins mulls skipping IPL 2027 for Ashes: ‘Something has to give’

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 3, 2026 11:09 AM IST Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins could have a limited role with the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season next year. Or perhaps none at all. With an intense international calendar set to peak in the 2027 calendar year, Cummins is open to cutting down on his franchise commitments over the season. “Something has to give,” he said. And it’s not going to be one of the 150th anniversary Test at MCG in March, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in India, a potential World Test Championship final or the ODI World Cup defence in late 2027. ALSO READ | 12 matches in 40 days: India set for biggest cricket tour to New Zealand in October Sandwiched between either end of a jam-packed international season will be the 20th edition of the IPL, running over two months between March and May and the Sunrisers skipper will be mindful of the workload that could hamper Australia’s star pace trio involving himself, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Ashes, WC …

Rukmini Vasanth calls out fake AI-generated images, mulls legal action: ‘A serious violation of privacy’

Rukmini Vasanth calls out fake AI-generated images, mulls legal action: ‘A serious violation of privacy’

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Kantara Chapter 1 actor Rukmini Vasanth has become the latest celebrity to be targeted by the dark side of AI, after fake images falsely claiming to feature the actor began circulating online. Condemning the spread of morphed content, the actor has decided to take strict action against those responsible. This is not the first time that Rukmini Vasanth has spoken out against online scams and the misuse of her identity. Rukmini Vasanth issues a warning On Saturday, Rukmini took to her account on X, formerly known as Twitter, to warn people about the AI-generated content, saying she is planning to initiate necessary legal and cybercrime action. “My team and I have come across certain AI-generated images being circulated online claiming to be me. I want to state clearly that these images are entirely fake and fabricated. The creation and circulation of such manipulated content is deeply irresponsible and a serious violation of privacy,” Rukmini wrote in the note posted on her account. The actor added, “We are taking this matter seriously and initiating the necessary …

Shakti Kapoor reacts to death rumours, mulls legal action: ‘This is not good’

Shakti Kapoor reacts to death rumours, mulls legal action: ‘This is not good’

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Veteran Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor recently became the target of a shocking death hoax after false rumours about his demise went viral across social media platforms, sparking panic among fans. Reacting strongly to the fake news, the actor dismissed the rumours and assured everyone that he is “healthy and happy.” Shakti Kapoor has two kids: Shraddha Kapoor and Siddhanth Kapoor. Shakti Kapoor reacts Recently, a wave of rumours left fans deeply concerned after several social media posts claimed that the veteran actor had passed away. As the fake news rapidly gained traction online, the actor himself stepped in to clear the air and set the record straight. On Thursday, Shakti took to Instagram to share a video directly addressing his fans and followers while dismissing the rumours. “Hello everyone. My death news is all fake. I am healthy and happy. Please ignore it,” Shakti said in the video, in which he appeared calm and composed. In the clip, Shakti was seen wearing a purple vest. While assuring fans that he is absolutely safe and in …

Assembly election 2026 results: Congress mulls helping Vijay form ‘secular’ government in Tamil Nadu after he reaches out for support

Assembly election 2026 results: Congress mulls helping Vijay form ‘secular’ government in Tamil Nadu after he reaches out for support

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Congress mulls helping Vijay form ‘secular’ govt in Tamil Nadu after he reaches out for support Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) reached out to the Congress, a constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, seeking support to form the government in Tamil Nadu, as the debutant emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly, winning 108 seats, falling short of a simple majority in the 234-member House.  The national party, which won five seats, hinted it could extend support. In New Delhi, All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal confirmed that the TVK has formally sought Congress backing.  According to TVK sources, Vijay and senior leaders of the party have sought an appointment to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).  Being the leader of the single largest party, Vijay is likely to either stake a claim or seek additional time to form government. It remains to be seen whether Vijay would seek the support of any other allies of the DMK or …

Treatment at private hospitals to get cheaper? Health ministry mulls cap on billing, says report| India News

Treatment at private hospitals to get cheaper? Health ministry mulls cap on billing, says report| India News

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Private hospitals are under the Centre’s scanner due to overcharging amid growing concerns on the rising cost of private healthcare. The government is considering ways to curb the medical costs, including potentially putting a cap on trade margins on a variety of medical devices, reported CNBC TV18. The rising costs of treatment in hospitals has also reportedly impacted the health insurance industry. (Representational Photo/Unsplash) The health ministry is reviewing a proposal to cap the margins that hospitals can charge on a broad range of medical devices, CNBC Awaaz reported citing sources. This comes amid mounting scrutiny on alleged overbilling by private hospitals. Under the framework that the government is reviewing, the hospitals will reportedly not be allowed to bill beyond a fixed margin over the cost or landing price of medical devices, the report said. Also read: EC takes ‘serious note’ of Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi, issues notice to Congress chief In order to determine how such a limit can be implemented, in a bid to reduce financial burden on patients, the government …

Online safety for children priority, govt mulls AI, Social Media curbs: Vaishnaw| India News

Online safety for children priority, govt mulls AI, Social Media curbs: Vaishnaw| India News

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Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that ensuring the safety of children and citizens on digital platforms has become a priority for the government as it considers new steps to address harms arising from social media and AI-generated content. Ashwini Vaishnaw tells Lok Sabha govt reviewing new steps to address harms from AI-generated content and social media platforms. (PTI) “The safety of children on all social media platforms and the safety of women against misleading advertisements is a very important point. We have to take all steps that are required to ensure the safety of our children and the safety of the entire society on digital platforms, whether it is AI-generated material or material posted by publishers on social media platforms,” Vaishnaw said in the Lok Sabha. The minister added that discussions on stronger measures were underway, noting that there was “practically unanimity” in the consultative committee on the need for new steps to protect citizens online. He also thanked the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, …

Karnataka mulls ban on mobile phones for students below 16| India News

Karnataka mulls ban on mobile phones for students below 16| India News

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The Karnataka government is considering prohibiting students under 16 from using mobile phones, with chief minister Siddaramaiah initiating consultations with vice chancellors of universities as part of an effort to address concerns about social media addiction and its effects on children. Karnataka mulls ban on mobile phones for students below 16 At the meeting convened by the Karnataka State Higher Education Council, Siddaramaiah said the proposal was still in the discussion stage and sought the vice chancellors’ views on whether restrictions should be imposed on minors. “Today we are discussing this, and as you are all the vice chancellors here, I seek your opinion. Children are falling prey to drugs. Also, in line with various other countries, like Australia, there is a thought to ban mobile phones among students. I want your opinion on this. We are looking at this,” he said. The chief minister indicated that the proposed measure would apply only to minors and would not affect adult students on campuses. He also instructed vice chancellors to take steps to ensure that educational …

Karnataka Mulls Mobile Phone Ban For Under-16s Over Social Media, Drug Risks | India News

Karnataka Mulls Mobile Phone Ban For Under-16s Over Social Media, Drug Risks | India News

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Last Updated:February 22, 2026, 09:06 IST Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raised concerns about growing social media obsession among students. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. (Image: News18) The Karnataka government is considering restricting mobile phone use for students under the age of 16 in schools and colleges. The move comes amid concerns over rising social media addiction among children. The state has sought the opinion of vice chancellors of government universities on the proposal. Concerns over social media and drugs Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raised concerns about growing social media obsession among students. He said this was affecting behaviour, education and mental health, and increasing exposure to drugs. He asked university heads for their views on restricting mobile phones on campuses for minors. What Siddaramaiah said Addressing the vice chancellors, Siddaramaiah said the matter was under discussion and their opinion was important. He said children were falling prey to drugs and many were addicted to social media. He added that several countries, including Australia, have already imposed similar restrictions on mobile phone use among school students. He clarified that the …