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Tehran/Washington: Iran has ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz or returning to the previous framework of negotiations with the United States until Washington meets conditions set by Tehran, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said as tensions between the two countries remain high. Ghalibaf said Iran had communicated its

Washington/Beijing: The United States and China have agreed to establish a new dialogue mechanism focused on artificial intelligence, adding a technology and national-security channel to the countries’ broader efforts to stabilise relations ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The agreement was reached

New Delhi: Online shopping in India is set for a regulatory change from January 1, 2027, with the government introducing stricter transparency requirements for discounts, search rankings, sponsored listings and consumer grievance mechanisms. The Centre has amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, through the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules,

Tehran/Washington: Tensions across the Middle East have intensified after Iran warned that any new US military action against Tehran would trigger retaliation against American bases and interests across the region, while fighting between Yemen’s Houthi movement and Saudi-backed forces continues to add another front to the wider conflict. Iranian military

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licence of Mumbai’s iconic Olympia Coffee House in Colaba after an inspection uncovered multiple food safety and hygiene violations at the 108-year-old establishment. The inspection was conducted on September 16 following a consumer complaint received under the FDA’s

Chennai: The University of Madras is facing renewed scrutiny over its finances after the Tamil Nadu government allocated ₹52 crore to the institution, considerably below the approximately ₹100 crore the university is estimated to require from the government to meet its expenses. The funding issue is expected to come up

New Delhi: India is moving into a new phase of its semiconductor ambitions as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting the country’s expanding semiconductor ecosystem and its growing opportunities in manufacturing, research, investment and technology. The fifth edition of SEMICON India is being held

Guwahati/Cape Town: Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday by lighting a ceremonial lamp at a Hindu temple in Cape Town, South Africa, while he was attending an international parliamentary conference. Dass lit the diya at the Vishnu Temple of Hindu Seva Samaj

Washington/New Delhi: The US House of Representatives has passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that could give President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and natural gas, potentially putting India and China at the centre of a new trade dispute