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India’s EV Ambitions Hit a Speed Bump as Rare Earth Magnet Talks with China Stall
India’s automakers, especially those banking big on electric vehicles, are facing a ticking clock. China’s new export rules on rare earth magnets are holding up supplies, and an Indian industry delegation is still waiting for Beijing to say yes to the talks. A group of 40–50 Indian auto industry executives have received visas to travel to China, but the meeting they’re planning hinges on one crucial thing: approval from China’s…
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Trump Orders Middle East Drawdown as Iran Tensions Boil Over
US personnel are being pulled from the region as embassies brace for unrest and oil prices react sharply to the latest round of nuclear deadlock with Tehran. There was no mistaking the tone. President Donald Trump looked directly into the cameras and said the Middle East “could be a dangerous place.” That was his on-the-record justification for shifting US personnel out of hot zones — starting with Iraq. But what’s…
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Bengal Tensions Flare: Police Injured, Vehicles Torched in Maheshtala Violence
Several police personnel were injured and at least four arrests were made as local unrest exploded into a violent clash in South 24 Parganas. The trigger? A dispute over a shop setup. What started as a localized disagreement turned into chaos by Wednesday afternoon, leaving parts of Maheshtala looking like a war zone. Police vehicles were set on fire, officers hurt, and tensions running high in the southern outskirts of…
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Emory Expert Warns Bird Flu in Cats Could Pose Hidden Risk to Humans
The bird flu isn’t just a poultry or dairy cow problem anymore. Pet cats are getting sick, and the concern now is: what happens if they pass it on to us? A prominent virologist at Emory University says H5N1 — the strain of avian influenza currently spreading in U.S. animal populations — is showing up in unexpected places. That includes domestic cats. With neurological symptoms and fatal outcomes in many…
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Motorola Edge 60 Debuts in India With Telephoto Zoom, Military-Grade Build, and Android 15
Motorola has just fired up India’s mid-range smartphone race with the official launch of the Edge 60. Backed by a 10 MP telephoto lens, a punchy pOLED display, and a hefty battery, it’s stepping in with some serious ammo. And it’s bringing more than just one stylish companion along for the ride. Edge 60 Joins the Family With a Notable Zoom Upgrade Motorola’s Edge 60 has officially entered the Indian…
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Brooklyn Jewish Center Was Target of Foiled ISIS Plot, FBI Confirms
A Pakistani man accused of planning a mass shooting in Brooklyn to mark the anniversary of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack has been extradited to the U.S. to face terror charges. U.S. authorities revealed on Tuesday that the suspect, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani national residing in Canada, intended to strike a Jewish community center in Brooklyn in a plot coordinated with the terrorist organization ISIS. Canadian authorities detained him before…
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Nicholas Pooran Shocks Cricket World, Calls Time on International Career at 29
Nicholas Pooran, one of West Indies’ most dynamic batters and a marquee T20 name, has announced his sudden retirement from all forms of international cricket at just 29. The announcement, made via Instagram, sent shockwaves through the cricketing community late Monday night. Pooran’s decision comes mere days after South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen also walked away from the international scene, a trend that’s igniting serious debate about where modern cricket is…
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Georgia’s High Court Strikes Down Key Election Rules in Major Rebuke
In a ruling with far-reaching implications, Georgia’s Supreme Court has thrown out four controversial election rules just months after a heated presidential cycle, sharply criticizing the state’s top election officials for overstepping their authority. The decision landed Tuesday and immediately drew reactions from both voting rights advocates and conservative groups. The justices were unanimous. And the message? Loud and clear. Court Overrules State Board’s Authority on Four Rules The justices…
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Dengue Alert in Coastal Karnataka: Rains Stir Fears as Health Teams Rush to Contain Risk
As heavy monsoon showers drench Dakshina Kannada, health officials in Karnataka are sounding the alarm over a quiet but dangerous surge—dengue. The numbers aren’t skyrocketing yet, but the patterns have them worried. With stagnant water forming in every corner, from urban gutters to plantation ditches, the stage is set for a spike in mosquito-borne illnesses. Dr. H.R. Thimmayya, the District Health Officer, confirmed ten fresh dengue cases in May alone.…
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Suzlon, Protean, ZEEL, Wipro Among Key Stocks in Focus as Markets Eye a Bright Start
India’s stock market is expected to open on a positive note Tuesday with GIFT NIFTY indicating a 62-point jump. Several companies are grabbing headlines, with Suzlon’s hefty block deal, Protean’s ₹100 crore contract, and Wipro’s slow but steady upswing at the heart of the day’s action. It’s shaping up to be a day filled with triggers — from corporate orders and stake sales to broader index momentum. Here’s what traders…