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Amid trade tensions, China is seeking stronger ties with India, offering to boost Indian exports to address the trade deficit. Ambassador Xu Feihong hopes India will provide a fair environment for Chinese businesses. China welcomes PM Modi to the SCO summit, emphasizing dialogue for a stable relationship. Both nations aim to resolve border issues peacefully, focusing on mutual development.

The Army has initiated an inquiry following allegations that an IGNOU professor was assaulted by troops during a vehicle check in Rajouri district. The professor, Liaqat Ali, reportedly sustained head injuries. The Army claims Ali attempted to seize a soldier's weapon, leading to a scuffle, but assures a thorough investigation and appropriate action if misconduct is proven.

Western liberals compete in rushing aid to nations hit by natural disasters, only they try to rescue ‘democracy’ too while at it — it’s the same rulebook that’s playing out in Myanmar

Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old Indian student at Mohawk College, tragically died after being struck by a stray bullet at a Hamilton bus stop. She was an innocent bystander caught in a shootout between two vehicles. Police are investigating the homicide and appealing for public assistance with dashcam or security footage from the area.

Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap has issued a public apology on Friday night after his controversial remark about the Brahmin community sparked widespread outrage. The comment was made amid the ongoing Phule controversy, and drew sharp criticism across social media platforms. Taking to Instagram, Kashyap shared a detailed note addressing the backlash and the threats received by his loved ones.

Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a shortened IPL match. Tim David's fifty propelled RCB to 95. Josh Hazlewood took three wickets. Nehal Wadhera's 33 guided Punjab to victory. Rajat Patidar reached 1000 IPL runs quickly. He is the second-fastest Indian to achieve this feat. RCB fell to fourth place. Punjab Kings rose to second in the points table.

Brain-computer interfaces are often in the news now, but they’ve been under development for decades. Rajesh PN Rao, Hwang endowed professor and director of Neural Systems Laboratory at University of Washington, is an authority. He tells Abhilash Gaur the field is far bigger than Elon Musk’s Neuralink, and technologies are advancing rapidly. Their promises and fears could come true sooner than we realise

Aman Gupta addressed the BluSmart fraud, highlighting the importance of ethics and governance. He emphasized that financial mismanagement damaged trust in the startup ecosystem, causing losses for investors, founders, employees, and customers. Gupta urged entrepreneurs to prioritize clean financial records and transparent reporting over rapid growth, advocating for ethical business practices.

The Trump administration has released 10,000 pages of classified documents related to Senator Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination, fulfilling a promise of transparency. RFK's son, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., welcomed the release, expressing hope for restored trust in government. The documents, available on the National Archives website, include FBI and Justice Department memos, potentially reigniting public debate about the assassination.

In Delhi's Mustafabad, an under-construction six-floor building collapsed around 2:30 am on Saturday, resulting in at least four fatalities. Triggered by a dust storm and heavy rains, the incident prompted a large-scale rescue operation by NDRF, Delhi Police, and local authorities. Investigations are underway to determine if structural violations or negligence contributed to the collapse.