March 29, 2026

World

‘Years of friendship and huglomacy’: Congress slams PM Modi over Trump’s ‘jets shot down’ claims; asks why nation’s honour was compromised for trade | India News

Pradip Karmakar06 mins

NEW DELHI; The Congress on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led government following fresh remarks by US President Donald Trump, who claimed — for the 24th time — that he mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan using trade pressure.The party questioned the PM Modi’s continued silence, accusing…

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Donald Trump’s Genius Act: Major crypto bill for stablecoins passed in US; here is what to know

Pradip Karmakar04 mins

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed the “GENIUS Act,” a new law aimed at regulating payment stablecoins, marking a significant step toward bringing legitimacy and oversight to the cryptocurrency industry. The law, officially titled “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins,” represents a major policy shift for digital assets in the US. The…

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Crypto surges: Cryptocurrency mcap reaches record high at $4 trillion; What’s driving the rally?

Pradip Karmakar04 mins

The global cryptocurrency market capitalisation touched a record $4 trillion on Friday, positioning the sector as a major investment option from a fringe class, as per the Coingecko data, cited by Reuters.This fresh milestone comes amid renewed investor optimism, increased institutional inflows, and clearer regulatory signals from major economies. Notably, the US House of Representatives…

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‘Investigations of this magnitude take time’: US probe agency slams media reports on Air India 171 crash; calls them ‘premature and speculative’ | India News

Pradip Karmakar03 mins

NEW DELHI: The US-based National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which oversees investigations into major aviation and transportation incidents, on Friday slammed recent media coverage of the preliminary report on the Air India Flight 171 crash, calling the reports “premature and speculative.“Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the NTSB, said in a statement: “Recent media reports on the…

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Coldplay kiss-cam drama: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron placed on leave; firm names interim CEO

Pradip Karmakar03 mins

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has been placed on leave following a viral moment at a Coldplay concert that appeared to reveal an intimate relationship between him and chief people officer Kristin Cabot.The incident was caught on the venue’s “kiss cam,” and has triggered a formal investigation and gained attention online.The tech company confirmed the leadership…

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Watch video: Ajmer floods sweep away bikes, carts and even people; red alert in multiple Rajasthan districts | India News

Pradip Karmakar05 mins

A video from Ajmer’s Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah has surfaced online, showing heavy rainwater gushing through the passage like a river late Friday night, sweeping carts along the streets and leaving the area severely waterlogged. The intense flow of water caused panic when a devotee slipped near the Nizam Gate, but was quickly rescued by…

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‘Jets were shot down’: Donald Trump says stopped a lot of wars; again brings up India-Pakistan conflict

Pradip Karmakar06 mins

US President Donald Trump on Friday once again claimed credit for preventing a major conflict between India and Pakistan, saying the two nuclear-armed nations were “hitting each other” and that “four or five jets were shot down” before tensions were eased “through trade talks.“Speaking at a private dinner with Republican lawmakers at the White House,…

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‘Obama admin aimed to usurp Trump’: DNI Tulsi Gabbard reopens 2016 election probe; vows to hand over all documents to DOJ

Pradip Karmakar05 mins

US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has called for the prosecution of former President Barack Obama and senior members of his administration.The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has accused them of working together to hurt Donald Trump’s win in the 2016 election and damage his presidency afterward.“We are turning over all documents to the…

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