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the Vietnamese and the Kampuchean guerrillas, between the Soviets and 
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There are five bushfire wars burning up large swathes of the earth - in Lebanon, between Iraq and Iran, between Ethiopia and Somalia, between the Vietnamese and the Kampuchean guerrillas, between the Soviets and the Afghan rebels.

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Andrew McDonald has reopened the ODI door for Tim David after two retirements. Australia need middle-order finishing power, but David must commit to bilateral cricket before any World Cup push.

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RCB power-hitter Tim David to make comeback for Australia in 2027 ODI World Cup?

For the Timurids, or the Mughals of Hindustan, Samarkand remained their home, which they lost and could never get back. Bharat became the stage upon which their grandeur unfolded, while their imagination repeatedly drifted beyond the Hindu Kush toward the orchards, graves and memories of their homeland in Central Asia.

An 18th-century painting depicting the Timurid lineage from Babur to Aurangzeb, with Timur at the centre. (Image: Khalili Collections)

The Samarkand Syndrome: Why Babur and family never became 'us'

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Shri to Harmanpreet Kaur at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The honour recognises her contribution to Indian cricket ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup.

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The driver allegedly rammed the Mercedes into the police personnel when they attempted to stop the vehicle during a routine checking operation near Marine Drive.

The driver fled the scene after the crash but was later traced and arrested by the police.

Speeding Mercedes rams two cops at Mumbai’s Marine Drive, driver arrested

Between the US-Iran war and the fracturing of ties between the UAE and Pakistan, the Pakistani Shia diaspora in the Emirate has become the grass trampled underfoot. Thousands of Shia Pakistanis face deportation, even as a Sunni-majority UAE faces unprovoked attacks from a Shia Iran and Islamabad's mediation bid.

Only crime is we are Shia: Pakistanis face deportation from UAE amid Iran war.

Only crime we are Shia: Pakistanis deported from the UAE amid Iran war

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The national capital is currently grappling with a severe summer heatwave, with temperatures soaring past forty-five degrees Celsius. To help keep the city moving and provide relief to those working outdoors, Delhi Traffic Police personnel are being equipped with trial-based air-conditioned helmets and portable fans.

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Delhi heatwave: Traffic cops get 'AC' helmets, portable fans as temps cross 45°C

Three AIADMK MLAs have submitted their resignation letters to the state assembly Speaker, leading to speculation about a political shift.

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The smartphone app era is peaking, and the age of "Ambient AI" has officially begun. In this episode of Tech Today, Cyrus breaks down a massive shift in how we use technology, from Google’s latest software ecosystem to India’s giant leap into space infrastructure and a brand-new camera flagship. Big Tech Story: Google I/O 2026 Google is rewriting the rules of the internet by replacing traditional web links with an invisible, always-on AI layer. Gemini Spark: An always-on, cloud-based AI agent that runs complex workflows in the background even if your laptop is closed or your phone dies. Generative UI in Search: The biggest transformation in Google Search in 25 years. Search now dynamically builds custom mini-apps and interactive visual interfaces tailored directly to your queries. Workspace & YouTube: "Ask YouTube" lets you conversationally talk to videos to find exact details instantly , while "Daily Brief" parses your morning into a personalized audio summary. Smart Glasses: Partnering with Samsung, Google showcased screenless Android XR smart glasses dropping this Fall that look like everyday eyewear but act as real-time audio companions for your face. AI Guru: India’s First Orbit Data Center AI has a massive Earth problem. It eats up land, massive amounts of electricity, and water. So, India's tech disruptors are moving the hardware to the stars. The Space AI: Pixxel and Sarvam AI are launching Pathfinder in Q4 2026, India's first dedicated 200kg AI data center in orbit. Real-Time Insights: By bolting data-center grade GPUs onto a satellite with a hyperspectral camera , it processes complex data locally in space. Instant Action: Instead of waiting hours to download heavy files , it beams back instant text alerts, like pinpointing a pipeline leak the second it happens. Tech Review: OPPO Find X9 Ultra Is this a smartphone or a professional camera that happens to make calls? We review the ultra-premium OPPO Find X9 Ultra. Insane 10x Zoom: Features a 200MP main sensor and a revolutionary periscope structure that bounces light five times internally to achieve a true 10x optical zoom lens without an oversized camera bump. Flagship Specs: Packed with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor , refined ColorOS 16 , and a gorgeous 6.82-inch 144Hz AMOLED display hitting 3600 nits of peak brightness. Monster Battery: A massive 7050mAh silicon-carbon battery easily delivers 2 full days of heavy use, supported by lightning-fast 100W wired charging. What do you think about the shift to an app-less, agentic world? Would you wear screenless AI glasses? Let us know in the comments!

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In an exclusive interview with India Today, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as one of America’s most important strategic allies, confirming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the US for a standalone bilateral meeting in addition to the G20 summit.

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In a big development in the Twisha Sharma death case, her husband Samarth Singh, who has been absconding for the last 10 days, has arrived at Jabalpur District Court to surrender.

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The Asian tinder-box

There are five bushfire wars burning up large swathes of the earth - in Lebanon, between Iraq and Iran, between Ethiopia and Somalia, between the Vietnamese and the Kampuchean guerrillas, between the Soviets and the Afghan rebels.

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