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Dolce & Gabbana debut in Paris, showing Italian artistry on French soil

PARIS — For the first time in their 40-year history, the Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana are showcasing their work in the French fashion capital. “Embroidery, lace, brocade — they existed long before Parisian couture, in Italy, in India, and beyond.” Spread across 1,200 square meters of the newly refurbished Grand Palais, the exhibit showcases over 200 looks from …

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2 days, 17 hours ago

Poland shuts consulate in Saint Petersburg on Russian order

The Hindu

Poland announced Wednesday it had shut its consulate in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, after Russia ordered the closure in a tit-for-tat move. Russia ordered the closure in December after Poland said in October it was closing Russia's consulate in the Polish city of Poznan, accusing Moscow of "sabotage" attempts in the country and its allies. "The Polish Consulate …

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Indian and Afghan officials meet again despite lack of formal diplomatic ties

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — A top Indian foreign ministry official met with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister on Wednesday as the countries without formal diplomatic ties met for the second time in two months on practical matters like business and humanitarian aid. India’s foreign ministry said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi during a …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Bijapur IED blast: Five out of eight security personnel killed in Blast were former Naxalites

The Hindu

Of the eight security personnel who lost their lives in a Maoist blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday, five had joined the police force after quitting Naxalism, a senior official said. Head Constable Budhram Korsa, constables Dumma Markam, Pandaru Ram, Baman Sodhi, all belonging to the District Reserve Guard, and constable Somdu Vetti of Bastar Fighters were earlier active …

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3 days, 6 hours ago

Didier Deschamps to step down as France manager after 2026 FIFA World Cup

India Today

Didier Deschamps, France's longest serving national team coach, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026, the French soccer federation told Reuters on Tuesday. The former France captain, one of only three people to win football's most prestigious prize as a player and a coach, guided the national team to the World Cup final again in 2022, …

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Deschamps set to leave France job after FIFA 2026 World Cup

The Hindu

France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed on Wednesday he will leave the national team after the 2026 World Cup, saying it was time to stop. The French soccer federation told Reuters on Tuesday that Deschamps, who is France’s longest serving national team coach, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026. The most important is for France to …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

Trump team resurfaces plans to designate Mexican cartels as terror organizations

CNN

Washington CNN — President-elect Donald Trump’s team is discussing plans to designate Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, according to three sources familiar with the discussions, bringing back an idea that failed to come to fruition during his first term in office. Sources told CNN it’s unclear whether Trump would move to designate selected Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations on …

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France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after FIFA World Cup 2026

Al Jazeera

Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away after the 2026 edition in North America. France’s FIFA World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps has announced that he will leave his post after the 2026 edition of the tournament. Deschamps led France to World Cup glory in Russia in 2018 and guided them to the …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

NASA proposes cheaper and quicker way to get Mars rocks and soil to Earth

Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is pitching a cheaper and quicker way of getting rocks and soil back from Mars, after seeing its original plan swell to $11 billion. Nelson said he “pulled the plug” months ago on the original sample return plan given the soaring costs and the delay in getting anything back from Mars before 2040. “We want …

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3 days, 21 hours ago

Houseplants that don’t require soil and can be displayed any which way? Look to air plants

Associated Press

If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as unique as it is low-maintenance, let me introduce you to air plants, members of the Tillandsia genus in the Bromeliad family. Sun exposure Air plants require bright, indirect light, so should be placed near an east- or west-facing window, but not directly in front of it. It’s always best to allow tap …

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OTD in 2019: Virat Kohli's India secure maiden Test series win in Australia

India Today

January 7, 2019, marked a watershed moment in Indian cricket history, as Virat Kohli's team achieved what no other Asian side had done before—winning a Test series on Australian soil. Despite the rain’s intervention, the series showcased India’s dominance, as they made Australia follow-on at home for the first time since 1988. Cheteshwar Pujara, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ishant …

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5 ex-Naxals among 8 security personnel killed in Chhattisgarh blast

India Today

Of the eight security personnel who lost their lives in a Maoist blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district a day ago, five had joined the police force after quitting Naxalism, a senior official said. Head Constable Budhram Korsa, constables Dumma Markam, Pandaru Ram, Baman Sodhi, all belonging to the District Reserve Guard, and constable Somdu Vetti of Bastar Fighters were earlier …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

40 years of distrust

Times of India

Times of India’s Edit Page team comprises senior journalists with wide-ranging interests who debate and opine on the news and issues of the day. Why MP’s HC & govt can’t just expect people to believe assurance on Bhopal waste disposal Forty years since the world’s worst industrial accident, the Bhopal gas leak, it’s still the people left to clean up …

4 days, 17 hours ago

Ukraine Kursk offensive: What Kyiv stands to gain and lose in surprise counterattack on Russian soil

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The attack started over the weekend, with unverified footage …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan

India Today

Shan Masood made history after recording the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in Tests on South African soil. Masood broke Azhar Mahmood’s record of 136 back in February 1998 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Updates But Mahmood remains the only Pakistani batter to have scored multiple Test hundreds in …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan

India Today

Shan Masood made history after recording the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in Tests on South African soil. Masood broke Azhar Mahmood’s record of 136 back in February 1998 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Updates But Mahmood remains the only Pakistani batter to have scored multiple Test hundreds in …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, emergency in Crimea

India Today

Russia declared a regional state of emergency on Saturday in Crimea, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, as workers cleared tons of contaminated sand and earth on either side of the Kerch Strait following an oil spill in the Black Sea last month. The Kerch Strait runs between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov and separates Crimea's …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea

India Today

Russia declared a regional state of emergency on Saturday in Crimea, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, as workers cleared tons of contaminated sand and earth on either side of the Kerch Strait following an oil spill in the Black Sea last month. The Kerch Strait runs between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov and separates Crimea's …

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6 days, 5 hours ago

A weakened Iran prepares to face Trump 2.0

Live Mint

Iran faces a tough year of confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding an exceptionally weak hand after 2024 left it with an acute economic crisis at home and setbacks in the Middle East. Iran’s leadership “is probably experiencing the most profound challenges of its own making" in years, said Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

Pat Cummins walks the talk, adds Border Gavaskar Trophy to glittering cabinet

India Today

Australia finally ended their ten-year-long wait for the Border Gavaskar Trophy under the leadership of captain Pat Cummins as they beat India by 6 wickets on Day 3 of the fifth Test in Sydney. Hence, captain Cummins added another silverware to his illustrious trophy cabinet, ending Australia’s ten-year-long wait for a Test series win against India. Border Gavaskar Trophy: Full …

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Did India mismanage Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia? Sunil Gavaskar doesn't think so

India Today

Sunil Gavaskar said that India did not mismanage Jasprit Bumrah during their Test series on Australian soil. India lost the New Year’s Test against Pat Cummins’ men by six wickets to let go of the Border Gavaskar Trophy after seven years. AUS vs IND, 5th Test Match: Full Scorecard ‘I was praying overnight’ On Day 2 of the Sydney Test, …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

King dethroned? A not-so-perfect ending to Virat Kohli's Australian fairytale

India Today

They say all good things must come to an end, and it seems like a dream fairytale has just reached its conclusion. | Sydney Test: Full Scorecard | Virat Kohli's journey on Australian soil has been a roller-coaster of emotions. With India not scheduled to play a Test series in Australia until the end of 2027, Virat Kohli may not …

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6 days, 20 hours ago

Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

Associated Press

Russia-appointed officials in Moscow-occupied Crimea announced a regional emergency on Saturday, as oil was detected on the shores of Sevastopol, the peninsula’s largest city. Fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers nearly three weeks ago in the Kerch Strait, close to eastern Crimea — about 250 kilometers from Sevastopol, which lies on the southwest of the peninsula. Razvozhaev’s announcement …

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6 days, 22 hours ago

‘Dump sites’ on Karanai Main Road

The Hindu

The Ottiyambakkam leg of Karanai Main Road is a “store” that latches on to its “stocks”, its mind impervious to the notion of year-end clearance. It hoards a random assortment of items — a sofa set sitting pretty among a caboodle of household discards, automobile parts that dropped out of the journey, clothes that have long ceased to trace the …

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Dolce & Gabbana debut in Paris, showing Italian artistry on French soil

Poland shuts consulate in Saint Petersburg on Russian order

Indian and Afghan officials meet again despite lack of formal diplomatic ties

Bijapur IED blast: Five out of eight security personnel killed in Blast were former Naxalites

Didier Deschamps to step down as France manager after 2026 FIFA World Cup

Deschamps set to leave France job after FIFA 2026 World Cup

Trump team resurfaces plans to designate Mexican cartels as terror organizations

France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after FIFA World Cup 2026

NASA proposes cheaper and quicker way to get Mars rocks and soil to Earth

Houseplants that don’t require soil and can be displayed any which way? Look to air plants

OTD in 2019: Virat Kohli's India secure maiden Test series win in Australia

5 ex-Naxals among 8 security personnel killed in Chhattisgarh blast

40 years of distrust

Ukraine Kursk offensive: What Kyiv stands to gain and lose in surprise counterattack on Russian soil

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan

Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, emergency in Crimea

Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea

A weakened Iran prepares to face Trump 2.0

Pat Cummins walks the talk, adds Border Gavaskar Trophy to glittering cabinet

Did India mismanage Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia? Sunil Gavaskar doesn't think so

King dethroned? A not-so-perfect ending to Virat Kohli's Australian fairytale

Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

‘Dump sites’ on Karanai Main Road