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Ponduru Khadi from Andhra Pradesh has finally received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a century after Mahatma Gandhi lauded its craftsmanship. This recognition validates the dedicated work of Srikakulam district weavers, whose traditional handspun fabric, made with local cotton and meticulous processes, now stands protected from imitation. The GI tag promises better demand and fair…
Matheesha Pathirana (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Kolkata Knight Riders made a statement at the IPL Auctions on Tuesday, splurging heavily to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season. The franchise first secured Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a staggering Rs 25.20 crore, surpassing Mitchell Starc’s previous record of Rs 24.75 crore to become…
Suvendu Adhikari with accused trio (x.com/Sourav_3294) NEW DELHI: BJP leader and West Bengal’s leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday ‘felicitated’ the three men arrested for allegedly assaulting two chicken patty vendors at a Gita recital event in Kolkata, shortly after they were released on bail.Also Read | West Bengal: 2 men assaulted for…
Magnus Carlsen (Photo by Freestyle Chess/Stev Bonhage) World No. 1 and five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen has clinched the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour championship by advancing to the semifinals at Grootbos in Cape Town. The early victory secured him the USD 100,000 bonus prize, while the South Africa Finals, with its USD 200,000…
Simranpreet Kaur Brar (Screengrab) Simranpreet Kaur Brar secured the women’s 25m pistol gold medal at the ISSF World Cup Final. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar earned a silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3-position on his debut, completing his collection of medals across world and continental championships.Simranpreet, whose father resigned from his government position to support…
India reaches ‘major power’ status in Asia Power Index 2025 NEW DELHI: India has secured the third position in the Asia Power Index 2025, on the back of economic growth and military capability based on its performance in Operation Sindoor, Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute said on Friday. Only US and China are ahead of…
The Delhi High Court has recognized four Hermès trademarks, including the Birkin bag’s 3D silhouette, as “well-known marks” in India. This landmark ruling protects the iconic designs from imitations, acknowledging the brand’s global reputation and decades of promotion. The decision ensures the elegance and exclusivity of Hermès remain preserved for Indian consumers. In a landmark…
BENGALURU: Luma AI has raised $900 million in Series C funding led by HUMAIN, the Public Investment Fund-backed AI company developing one of the world’s largest compute clusters, as the Palo Alto startup accelerates its effort to build multimodal artificial general intelligence capable of understanding and simulating the physical world.The round, also backed by AMD…
Switzerland on Friday announced plans to invest $200 billion in the US through 2028 after finalising an agreement with the Trump administration to sharply reduce tariffs on Swiss goods.Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said the US has agreed to bring tariffs on most Swiss products down to 15%, matching the rate imposed on the European Union,…
PM Modi celebrates NDA win NEW DELHI: Celebrations erupted at the Delhi BJP headquarters on Friday as the BJP-led NDA swept the Bihar Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a high-energy entry amid loud chants and applause from party workers.Wearing a scarf and waving a gamcha (a type of cloth piece), the prime minister…
