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United States President Donald Trump says he has ordered the Department of Defense to “immediately” resume nuclear weapons testing on an “equal basis” with other nuclear-armed powers.The US leader also said on Thursday that he gave ally South Korea the green light to build its own nuclear-powered submarine after successful trade negotiations with his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae Myung.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listWriting on his Truth Social platform shortly before his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the South Korean city of Busan, Trump said…

In a horrific case of road rage, a couple in Bengaluru killed a delivery boy after his scooter brushed past their car on the night of October 25. The incident has sent shockwaves across the city as the evidence shows that the couple deliberately hit the 24-year-old food delivery agent, identified as Darshan, over a minor issue. The victim’s sister had filed a hit-and-run complaint as she was unaware of the intentional act of the couple. Photo for representationA Kalaripayattu martial arts trainer, identified as Manoj Kumar (32) of Kerala and his wife, Aarati Sharma (30), from Jammu & Kashmir,…

Trump has said the project will cost $300 million [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang donated to fund the construction of U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, he told reporters, joining other tech leaders supporting the project. “I’m delighted to be part of it,” he told reporters in Washington on Tuesday. Nvidia was not named on the White House’s public list of donors released last week. Huang’s personal net worth was estimated at $120 billion in May. Demolition workers tore down the East Wing of the White House to make way for the new ballroom.Trump has…

Delhi woke up to a hazy morning on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index of Delhi recorded at 366 as of 10 am, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board. Major areas in the city saw ‘very poor’ air quality.New Delhi, India – Oct. 29, 2025: Mist sprayers sprinkling water to settle down dust particles and amid heavy smog and pollution, at Goptnath Sadar Bazar Road in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. (Photo by RAJ K RAJ / Hindustan Times) (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)The overall 24-hour average AQI stood at 279 on Wednesday, 4…

Rajasthan’s home department has proposed expanding entry and exit gates of the 12th-century Muslim saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti’s shrine in Ajmer, linking its CCTVs to a centre that monitors public safety across the state, and removing encroachments as part of enhanced security measures.Twelfth-century Muslim saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti’s shrine in Ajmer. (PTI)Mahendra Khinchi, a state home department secretary, said the proposal is based on discussions with the Ajmer collector, police superintendent, the intelligence unit, shrine officials, and the state minority affairs department. “It aims to ensure a more secure and safe passage for the pilgrims throughout the year, and also…

Fossil fuel-driven air pollution claimed 1.72 million lives in India in 2022, according to The Lancet Countdown 2025Report on Health and Climate Change, published on Wednesday (October 29). Coal and petrol use alone accounted for over half a million deaths, underscoring the deadly cost of delayed climate action, the report, which tracked health impacts in more than 100 countries, stated. The economic toll is staggering — premature mortality due to outdoor air pollution cost India $339.4 billion, equivalent to 9.5% of its GDP. Household air pollution, largely from solid biofuels, caused 113 deaths per 100,000, with rural areas suffering more…

The Indian cricket team’s ODI vice captain Shreyas Iyer has provided an update on his health after he was admitted to a Sydney hospital for a laceration of the spleen with internal bleeding. “I’m currently in recovery process and getting better, every passing day. I’m deeply grateful to see all the kind wishes and support I’ve received- it truly means a lot. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts,” Iyer posted on his social media handles on Thursday. Iyer had injured himself when he claimed a catch to dismiss Australian batsman Alex Carey in the third ODI against Australia…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed states and Union Territories to disburse compensation for deaths from manual scavenging within three weeks of the incident.Supreme Court of India. (PTI)A bench of justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria passed the order after monitoring the implementation of its directions passed on October 20, 2023, which required all states and UTs to take all steps necessary to end the inhuman practice of manual scavenging.Through this judgment, the court enhanced the compensation amount payable to kin of those who died cleaning sewers or drains from ₹10 lakh (applicable from 1993) to ₹30 lakh. However, the…

As many as four Indian companies, including DE Diamond, Hitachi and Continental India, are learnt to have bagged permits to import Chinese rare earth magnets in what is the first set of clearances since Beijing imposed tight controls on the export of these magnets earlier in April. The clearances have been bagged by the Indian arms of some of these companies that supply equipment to the country’s automotive sector and are learnt to be subject to export controls and myriad other conditions. The permissions are conditional and not for all applications, industry sources indicated.New restrictions on rare earth magnet and…

The British High Commission in India has confirmed that fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal, wanted in several serious cases including murder and extortion, is currently in London on a visitor visa.Regional Passport Office, Pune, revoked the passport of gangster Nilesh Ghaywal following report submitted by Pune police. (HT_PRINT)The Commission has also notified UK authorities that Ghaywal’s Indian passport has been revoked, Pune Police officials said, according to a PTI report.A notorious Pune-based gangster with a history of violent crimes, Ghaywal is believed to have fled India using a fraudulently obtained passport.Why a lookout notice and interpol involved?The Pune Police, who had…