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IIT report finds serious flaws in Kala Academy renovation

PANJIM, June 12 -- VITHALDAS HEGDE The controversial multi-crore renovation of Goa's iconic Kala Academy has come under renewed scrutiny after an inspection by IIT Madras, a copy of whose report is i... Read More


Don't teach us the game: Jaishankar, subtly, points out Europe, US hypocrisy over Russia oil purchase

India, June 12 -- In a sharp defence of India's Russian energy purchases, external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday pushed back against Western criticism over New Delhi's position on the Russ... Read More


'Indian weapons never harmed Europe': Jaishankar, subtly, calls out hypocrisy over Russia oil purchase

India, June 12 -- In a sharp defence of India's Russian energy purchases, external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday pushed back against Western criticism over New Delhi's position on the Russ... Read More


Oil prices fall after Trump cancels 'planned strikes' on Iran, says deal to be signed 'shortly'

New Delhi, June 12 -- Global oil prices fell below $90 per barrel on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced that he had cancelled the "planned strikes" on Iran and said a deal with Tehran ha... Read More


Netanyahu vows Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons, says Trump is in 'complete agreement'

Jerusalem, June 12 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Friday that as long as he is premier, "Iran will not have nuclear weapons," adding that he and US President Donald Trump were in "... Read More


Vietnam, Austria step up cooperation to improve capacity of diplomatic workforce

Hanoi, June 12 -- Vietnam and Austria are seeking to strengthen cooperation in diplomatic personnel training and capacity building as part of efforts to develop a modern, professional and internationa... Read More


Pulse of the Street: Friday surge helps markets close volatile week in green

New Delhi, June 12 -- A quick sprint on Friday helped Indian markets close a volatile week with solid gains, as signs of peace in West Asia rekindled investor optimism worldwide. As crude oil slipped ... Read More


SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

New Delhi, June 12 -- Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture and amassed a fo... Read More


America's Premier Spy Law Dies at Midnight, and the Wiretaps Won't Even Notice

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The legal authority behind America's most powerful surveillance program expires at midnight Friday for the first time since its creation in 2008, after the House rejected a last... Read More


Ariana Grande Tells the White House to Keep Her Music Out of Its ICE Videos

LOS ANGELES, June 12 -- The video shows federal agents pulling people into custody, hands cuffed behind backs, and underneath the footage runs a breakup song. Ariana Grande found out the way everyone ... Read More