New York: A senior US lawmaker has said that President Donald Trump is “grasping for excuses” to “slap outrageous tariffs” on India for purchasing Russian oil, urging him to reverse this policy immediately. “President Trump is grasping for excuses to slap outrageous tariffs on #India,” Congressman Brad Sherman said in a social media post on…
By A Parent I write this not as a critic with an agenda, not as a rival parent nursing personal disappointment, but as someone who has invested years — emotionally, financially, and morally — in Hyderabad cricket. What we are witnessing today is not an isolated controversy. It is a deepening crisis of credibility that…
When a country of 140 crore people sets its sights on building sovereign capability in Artificial Intelligence, robotics, semiconductors and next-generation technologies, the stakes are far higher than campus bragging rights. National prestige, strategic autonomy and global credibility ride on every claim of “indigenous innovation.” That is why the controversy surrounding the display of a…
New Delhi: Amid global fears of an AI bubble, Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended the massive spending around Artificial Intelligence, likening tech infrastructure being built to the historical expansion of railroads and highways, which became essential foundations for long-term economic value and growth. Fielding questions on how CEOs can overcome boardroom scepticism regarding AI returns,…
Moscow: Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said it has “no reason” to believe that India has changed its position on buying Russian oil, which it said is beneficial for both countries and maintains stability in the global hydrocarbons market. The remarks came in the backdrop of Washington’s claim that New Delhi has agreed to stop…
Kathmandu: Nepal and India have signed an agreement on mutual legal assistance to cooperate in criminal investigations and legal proceedings, the law and justice ministry here said. The Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters was signed on Tuesday during a function at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. The agreement will…
New Delhi: Supported by a deep talent pool and strong digital public infrastructure, India is well-positioned to be a leader in AI and demonstrate its mass adoption and deployment in society, former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday. At an interactive session at the ongoing AI Impact Summit here, Sunak also said there…
In an era defined by geopolitical churn and economic realignments, the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron marks far more than a ceremonial diplomatic exchange. It signals the maturation of one of India’s most stable, trust-based and strategically autonomous partnerships — now elevated to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership.” At a…
A recent incident involving a Kova Bun vendor during the Medaram Jatara prompted me to reflect on the larger street food culture in our cities. Today, one can spot customised mini closed vans selling Kova Buns across the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The episode involving “Kumari Aunty” has not yet faded from public…
“Better late than never.” Finally, strategic considerations – military and economic security interests – have been upheld over environmental concerns by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). After over five decades of dithering, the NGT formally cleared the “Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island” project on February 16, 2026, dismissing several petitions that challenged its environmental…
