AIIB launches $10 billion support facility for countries hit by Middle East conflict, India among key shareholders

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has launched a $10 billion fund facility to support member countries affected by the economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict, PTI reported. India is the second-largest shareholder in the China-led multilateral lender after China.The Beijing-headquartered bank said the newly launched Energy, Food Security and Economic Resilience Facility…

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Gul Panag SLAMS Youtuber Dhruv Rathee, says mocking PM Narendra Modi abroad ‘doesn’t feel right’ | Hindi Movie News

Actor Gul Panag has reacted strongly to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee after his controversial comments targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter’s recent Norway visit sparked debate online. The exchange has generated intense discussions across social media, with opinions sharply divided over criticism, accountability and respect for public office.Known for films like ‘Dhoop’, ‘Manorama Six…

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“Our future is not a game”: Students enraged over CBSE’s Class 12 evaluation, say OSM turned checking into a ‘lottery’

CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system has sparked concern among Class 12 students, who allege that blurred scans and technical inconsistencies may have affected evaluation accuracy. While the Ministry of Education maintains that the digital process is secure and efficient, growing student complaints highlight fears over fairness, transparency, and the reliability of technology-driven board exam assessment. Days…

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‘Eternal will be the memories’: Pep Guardiola to step down as Manchester City manager after decade of dominance | Football News

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Pep Guardiola confirmed that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing an end to a 10-year spell at the club.Guardiola, who still…

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How streetlights may be affecting birds, bats and insects at night in ways scientists did not expect |

The link between artificial light at night, street lights, light pollution, biodiversity destruction, nocturnal fauna, bats, insects, and birds is becoming more evident in modern environmental science. It has been suggested that too much light during the night not only causes comfort for humans but also becomes a serious threat to the environment. Research concerning…

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Jupiter Transit in Cancer 2026 for Scorpio(Vrischika) Ascendant: Wealth, children, fortune and higher learning

For Scorpio Ascendant, Jupiter’s transit into Cancer in 2026 is one of those sky events that deserves close attention. Jupiter becomes exalted in Cancer, and for Vrishchik Lagna, that means a naturally auspicious planet grows even stronger in the 9th house of fortune, dharma, father, guru, blessings, higher education and long-distance spiritual movement.Why does this…

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Rajasthan wildlife department to release captive-bred GIB chicks into natural wildlife habitats soon | Jaipur News

Rajasthan wildlife department to release captive-bred GIB chicks into natural wildlife habitats soon JAISALMER: Rajasthan forest and environment state minister Sanjay Sharma has said that the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chicks born at the GIB Breeding Centres in Jaisalmer will soon be released into open wildlife habitats under natural environmental conditions. He stated that the…

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Evening news wrap: Accused husband in Twisha Sharma death case offers to surrender; Delhi HC pulls up WFI over Vinesh Phogat eligibility row & more | India News

The Twisha Sharma death case took a dramatic turn after accused husband Samarth Singh informed the Madhya Pradesh high court that he was willing to surrender and sought permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail plea. Delhi high court pulled up the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible and asked the Centre…

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How a failed attempt to protect a tablecloth led to Jacques E. Brandenberger’s invention of “cellophane” |

Image: Left/Canva/Right/National Inventors Hall of Fame It all began in 1908 when a Swiss engineer and inventor, Jacques E. Brandenberger, saw a drink spill on a linen tablecloth in a restaurant. This inspired him to look for ways of making a waterproof material for coating fabrics. While he never succeeded in his quest for stain-proof…

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Maruti to raise prices by up to Rs 30k from June

NEW DELHI: India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki will raise prices across its vehicle line up by up to Rs 30,000 from next month, citing elevated inflationary pressures and a persistently adverse cost environment. Some of the other car makers indicated that they are also reviewing prices, while some have already raised it.In a regulatory filing…

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