‘India backs early end to conflict’: Jaishankar speaks to Ukraine counterpart; call amid Trump’s peace plan looming over Kyiv

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart, reiterating New Delhi’s call for an immediate end to the conflict and lasting peace. This comes amid complex developments, including a US proposal for peace and internal challenges faced by Ukraine. The conversation highlighted India’s consistent diplomatic stance on the ongoing crisis.

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‘Ki basically aap gaadhe ho’: ‘The Family Man 3’ star Jaideep Ahlawat reveals how ‘Commando’ led to typecasting and odd negative role offers

Jaideep Ahlawat, celebrated for his compelling performance in ‘The Family Man’ season 3, shares his journey fraught with industry pigeonholing due to his intense role in ‘Commando’. Initially overwhelmed by the influx of negative character roles, he chose to turn them down, which proved to be a frustrating experience.

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India’s employability order reshuffles: Tech holds firm, MBAs lose ground, and commerce surges forward

India’s employability gap has shifted once more, with men posting steady gains while women continue to see uneven progress. Fresh data underscores a deeper churn in skill readiness, hiring intent, and workforce participation. The story examines why male employability is rising, what drives female fluctuations, and how these shifts reflect broader structural and economic forces.

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Elon Musk’s one-word reaction to filings alleging Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta was aware about adult strangers contacting minors on its sites

Serious accusations have surfaced against Meta, Facebook’s parent company. Court filings reveal claims that Meta was aware of millions of adult strangers contacting minors on its platforms. The report also suggests sex trafficking on Meta sites was difficult to report and often unaddressed. A former Instagram executive described a high strike threshold for violations.

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India industrial policy shift: QCO rollback lowers costs of polymers, metals, fibres; how it affects import, industries

India removed Quality Control Orders on over 25 industrial inputs, aiming to reduce costs and delays for businesses. However, experts warn this sudden move could expose domestic producers to cheaper imports, particularly from China, potentially impacting sectors like textiles, plastics, and metals. The government is advised to monitor imports and provide targeted support to domestic…

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‘Muslim can’t become VC in India’: Arshad Madani contrasts mayors in NYC and London; Udit Raj’s ‘America is great’ response

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani claimed Muslims face discrimination in India, citing the jailing of Azam Khan and issues at Al-Falah University, contrasting it with Muslim leaders in Western countries. Congress leader Udit Raj supported Madani’s remarks, urging against targeting entire communities for alleged illegal activities.

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TVK resumes poll campaign: Vijay challenges SIR rollout in SC; targets DMK for ‘loot, dynasty politics’ in Tamil Nadu

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhgam chief Vijay resumed his poll campaign in Tamil Nadu, challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision and criticizing the MK Stalin government for “loot and dynasty politics.” Vijay emphasized his party’s focus on moving education to the state list and conducting a caste census, contrasting it with “empty promises” on NEET.

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