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CIA chief’s daylight visit to Havana to effect regime change as Cuba goes dark

TOI Correspondent from Washington: More than six decades after the CIA orchestrated the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion to overthrow Fidel Castro, the United States appears close to engineering a bloodless, warless transition in communist Cuba through economic strangulation and political pressure.In an extraordinary development, CIA Director John Ratcliffe openly travelled to Havana on Thursday…

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American AI companies looking to get Pentagon contract say: ‘Palantir has in effect become …’

Palantir Technologies is facing growing scrutiny from rival AI companies as competition for US defence contracts intensifies. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, executives from American AI companies seeking access to Pentagon projects said that Palantir has “in effect become a gatekeeper,” reflecting its strong position within the Department of War’s technology…

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ISL: Antonio Habas leaves Inter Kashi with immediate effect; assistant coach to step in | Football News

Antonio Habas. (ISL Photo) New Delhi: Antonio Habas has left Inter Kashi with immediate effect, TimesofIndia.com has learnt. The Spanish manager announced the decision on social media. He had been with the club for two seasons, leading them to the top tier.On Instagram, Habas wrote: ‘End of the chapter: Mission accomplished’ with the caption: “Trust…

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‘I’m only 80,’ says Javed Akhtar as he corrects Aamir Khan mentioning his age: ‘It has a negative effect’ | Hindi Movie News

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, known as much for his razor-sharp wit as his literary brilliance, recently shared an engaging moment with Aamir Khan as they attended an event recently. The exchange unfolded at an event hosted by actor Boman Irani’s scriptwriting initiative, Spiral Bound. The evening brought together several well-known faces, including Anil…

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Ben Franklin Effect: Man shares how declining mom’s pickles gave him the biggest life lesson: Psychology behind why you should never turn down favours from loved ones

A man’s refusal of his mother’s homemade pickles abroad taught him a profound lesson: accepting small gestures allows loved ones to feel needed and connected. This aligns with the Ben Franklin effect, where doing a favor increases liking. It highlights how letting people matter in our small moments strengthens bonds more than grand gestures. Love…

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Aluminium foil on door handles is trending in 2026: US homes gush over ‘surprisingly big effect’ but is it really a smart hack? |

Aluminium Foil on Door Handles: Does This Viral Hack Actually Work for Static or Security? A strange home hack that is rapidly spreading has taken over social media feeds in 2026 after people started wrapping aluminium foil around their door handles. What looks like a quirky DIY experiment is now being discussed as a low-cost…

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The White Lotus effect: What travel ‘vibe-check’ between partners on vacation reveals about relationship and compatibility

Is Your Relationship Built to Survive a White Lotus-Style Vacation? With White Lotus Season 4 heading to France and summer travel season approaching, couples face the ultimate vibe check away from routine with dream destinations, luxury resorts and perfectly planned itineraries but beneath the surface, tension brews. It is the hallmark of The White Lotusand…

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Govt notifies Finance Act 2026: New income tax rules, surcharge changes come into effect from April 1

The government has notified the Finance Act 2026, bringing into force the tax changes approved under the Union Budget for 2026-27, according to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice.“The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on March 30, 2026 and is hereby published for general information,”…

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