Day: July 27, 2026

Trump Says Chinese President Xi Jinping Expected to Visit White House in September

Arijit Bose

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House in September, signalling a potential new phase of high-level diplomatic engagement between the world’s two largest economies amid ongoing differences over trade, technology and global security. Trump made the announcement while hosting the 2025 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House. During a tour of the renovated White House grounds and the Oval Office, he told players that Xi was expected to visit in September, though he did…

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Reports of Additional North Korean Troop Deployment to Russia Under Close International Scrutiny

Arijit Bose

Seoul: South Korea says it is closely monitoring reports of expanding military cooperation between North Korea and Russia after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Moscow is preparing to receive thousands of additional North Korean troops to support its war effort in Ukraine. In a statement posted on X, Zelenskyy alleged that Russia is making arrangements to deploy another 30,000 North Korean soldiers. He claimed preparations have been underway since June in Russia’s Voronezh region, where facilities are reportedly being readied to accommodate the personnel. However, no supporting intelligence or…

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Elon Musk Rejects Racism Allegations, Highlights Family’s Indian Heritage

Arijit Bose

Washington: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has rejected allegations of racism, pointing to his family’s multicultural background and hiring practices as evidence that he does not discriminate on the basis of race. His remarks came during an interview in response to questions over controversial social media posts that have drawn criticism in recent months. Responding to a question from The Economist Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes about whether he was racist, Musk said his personal and professional life reflected his commitment to diversity. He argued that the composition of his…

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Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Resigns Ahead of End of Term Amid Political Controversy

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned nearly two years before the completion of his five-year term, marking a significant political development in the country. His resignation comes amid mounting political pressure and controversy surrounding reports of alleged contact with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in exile in India since August 2024. According to reports, the 76-year-old cited health concerns as the primary reason for stepping down. A spokesperson for the presidential office confirmed that Shahabuddin’s resignation letter had been sent to Parliament. Under Bangladesh’s…

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Netanyahu Signals Expanded West Bank Operations as Regional Tensions Escalate

Arijit Bose

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel is prepared to intensify its security operations in the occupied West Bank, signalling a tougher approach amid rising tensions and ongoing military raids across the territory. Speaking to reporters, Netanyahu said Israeli security forces had been instructed to conduct searches in villages, seize illegal weapons and carry out arrests as part of efforts to counter what the government describes as militant activity. He said Israel was prepared to undertake broader operations against what it called “terrorist infrastructure” while strengthening security…

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Karn Sharma Becomes Costliest Buy as UP T20 League Season 4 Mini Auction Sparks Bidding Frenzy

Arijit Bose

Agra: The UP T20 League Season 4 Mini Auction witnessed intense bidding as franchises invested heavily to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season, with experienced spinner Karn Sharma emerging as the most expensive player of the day. Held at the Taj Convention Centre in Agra, the auction featured more than 250 players, as franchises competed to secure a mix of established performers and promising young talent. Former India and Indian Premier League (IPL) star Karn Sharma attracted the highest bid after Kanpur Superstars signed the Meerut-based spinner for…

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Jhandu Kumar Reflects on Historic Commonwealth Games Bronze, Eyes Gold After Glasgow Success

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Indian para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar received a warm reception upon his arrival in New Delhi after winning a historic bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. While celebrating his achievement, the 28-year-old said his focus is already on improving his performance and returning stronger in pursuit of gold. Speaking to the media at Delhi Airport, Jhandu expressed pride in opening India’s medal account at the Games but admitted there was also disappointment at narrowly missing the top spot. “It…

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India’s Athletics Campaign Begins at Commonwealth Games 2026 with High Medal Hopes

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: India’s athletics campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 gets underway on Monday with several leading contenders aiming for podium finishes across athletics, weightlifting, boxing, swimming, gymnastics and para sports. The day’s biggest attraction will be the men’s high jump final, where three Indian athletes will compete for medals. National record holder Sarvesh Kushare, former record holder Tejaswin Shankar and Aadarsh Ram Jothi Shankar will represent India in the high jump final. Kushare enters the competition in outstanding form after clearing 2.31 metres earlier this month to surpass Shankar’s eight-year-old…

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Athletics Takes Centre Stage as India Eyes Rich Medal Haul on Day Five of Commonwealth Games 2026

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: India will begin its athletics campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Monday, with several medal prospects across athletics, weightlifting, boxing, swimming, gymnastics and para athletics expected to keep the country’s momentum going on Day Five of the competition. The spotlight will be on the men’s high jump final, where Sarvesh Anil Kushare, Tejaswin Shankar and J. Adarsh Ram will challenge for podium finishes. Sprint hurdler Tejas Shirse will also begin his campaign in the men’s 110m hurdles, aiming to progress to the medal race later in the day.…

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Raja Muthupandi Wins Commonwealth Games Silver as India Continues Weightlifting Medal Surge

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New Delhi: India added another medal to its tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 as Raja Muthupandi claimed the silver medal in the men’s 65kg weightlifting event, capping an inspiring comeback from injury and reinforcing India’s dominance on the weightlifting platform. The 26-year-old lifter registered a total lift of 286kg, comprising 126kg in the snatch and 160kg in the clean and jerk, to finish second on the podium. Malaysia’s Aznil Bin Bidin Mohamad won the gold medal with a Commonwealth Games record total of 299kg, securing his third consecutive…

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