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A BJP victory in Bengal could streamline India-Bangladesh ties, boosting cooperation on water, trade, and security. This alignment offers a chance to revive the stalled Teesta water-sharing deal, a crucial confidence-building measure.

Presidents Xi and Trump are set for a crucial summit, aiming for stability despite deep-seated issues like tech rivalry and Taiwan. While a trade deal might emerge, it won't end the underlying friction. China's focus on domestic chip production and its stance on Taiwan, deemed the 'biggest risk,' will also be key discussion points. The US may also expect China's mediation in ending the Iranian mess.

Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides Trap" during talks with US President Donald Trump, highlighting concerns that the rising power's growth could lead to conflict with the established dominant power. This theory, popularized by Graham Allison, suggests structural tensions make war more likely, a concept now central to global geopolitical debates involving trade wars and technological competition.

Google's meteoric rise is attributed to its core belief: 'Focus on the user and all else will follow.' This simple yet powerful principle guided product design, prioritizing user satisfaction over immediate business gains. By minimizing friction and enhancing interactions, Google fostered loyalty and drove growth, proving that user-centricity is a potent business strategy.

Prateek Yadav, stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, passed away in Lucknow. He was 38. Doctors declared him brought dead at Civil Hospital. The cause of death is under investigation. Prateek Yadav had recently accused his wife of damaging family relationships and planned a divorce.

NEET-UG was supposed to be fixed after the 2024 leak. Two official reports had already laid out where the system could break again

Liverpool FC has unveiled plans for a permanent Anfield memorial honouring late forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva following their deaths in a 2025 car crash. The “Forever 20” sculpture incorporates fan tributes, references Jota’s iconic celebration and gaming passion, and aims to create a lasting place of remembrance for supporters mourning one of the club’s most beloved modern players.

Tamil Nadu has a non-Dravidian govt after six decades. But its new CM’s campaign speeches have been exemplars of vacuity, we have few clues about how TVK will interpret voters’ desire for change

Bhumi Pednekar exits Netflix's 'The Royals' Season 2, with creators shifting focus to family dynamics and world-building over romance. Pednekar is reportedly pursuing intense roles, including a courtroom drama and Imran Khan's comeback film. Season 2 will expand the established universe, highlighting characters like Ishaan Khatter and Zeenat Aman.

Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and half-brother of Akhilesh Yadav, passed away at 38 in Lucknow. His wife, Aparna Bisht Yadav, a former SP candidate who later joined the BJP, currently serves as vice-chairperson of the State Women Commission. Prateek had previously accused Aparna of damaging family relations.

In this exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Isiah Thomas reflects on his journey from Chicago’s gang-ravaged West Side to NBA greatness. The Detroit Pistons legend spoke about survival instincts, leadership, the “mental over physical” philosophy behind the Bad Boys era, business lessons after basketball, his long-held vision of positionless basketball, and more.

President Trump's evolving stance on Taiwan ahead of his summit with Xi Jinping sparks concern. Despite a large arms sale, Trump has questioned Taiwan's role in semiconductor business and sought payment for protection. Analysts fear Taiwan could be a bargaining chip, though US officials maintain policy remains unchanged.

India and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious trade target of $25 billion by 2030. The pact includes expanded cooperation in defense, technology, and digital services, alongside efforts to boost agricultural trade and supply chain resilience.

Shahid Kapoor has officially signed on for an untitled sci-fi body-swap comedy directed by Amit Sharma of 'Maidaan' fame, following a married couple who swap bodies after a failed experiment. Kiara Advani and Janhvi Kapoor are both in discussions for the female lead with the latter marking a fresh first-time pairing. The film goes on floors in late 2026 targeting a mid-2027 release. Shahid is currently filming 'Farzi' Season 2 for Prime Video India and will next be seen in Homi Adajania's 'Cocktail 2' co-starring Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon, releasing June 21, 2026.

Suvendu Adhikari comes from one of the state’s most influential political families. His father, Sisir Adhikari, served both in the West Bengal Assembly and the Lok Sabha, while his brother Dibyendu Adhikari was earlier a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP before joining the BJP in 2024. Suvendu began his political journey with the Congress during the 1995 municipal polls before moving to the newly formed TMC alongside his father in 1998. He rose rapidly within Mamata Banerjee’s party and became one of its strongest organisational faces in coastal Bengal.

A pregnant 15-yr-old’s ordeal again underscored the conceptual flaw in our abortion law. MTP law, despite amendments, makes terminating pregnancy an arbitrary process. Everyone has a say, except the woman