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Amazon and the U.S. government begin oral arguments in a case that focuses on how the company gets people to pay for its Prime membership program. Leon Neal/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Leon Neal/Getty Images Amazon and the U.S. government are facing off in a Seattle courtroom over Prime, the company’s lucrative subscription service. The government alleges that the company “tricked” people into paying for Prime memberships that were purposefully hard to cancel. The lawsuit marks one of the biggest federal cases pursuing one of the world’s largest companies. Somewhat unusually for a dense antitrust case, a jury will…

Aryan Khan’s debut series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, is making waves since its release last Thursday. The show has been praised, and its scenes and dialogues are becoming viral memes, proof of success in these digital times. But a few memes have been propagating falsehoods, too. One such is the claim that Anya Singh, the actor who plays Lakshya’s talent manager Sanya on the show, is the daughter of Shah Rukh Khan’s real-life manager, Pooja Dadlani. Anya Singh plays the manager of The Ba***ds of Bollywood protagonist Aasmaan Singh, played by Lakhsya. Is Anya Singh Pooja Dadlani’s daughter?There are many…

In India, many couples turn to non-hormonal contraception to avoid potential side effects associated with hormonal methods or to preserve fertility for the future. While men and women of reproductive age are aware of at least one modern contraceptive option, the adoption of methods is heavily skewed toward female sterilisation.According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019-21), 56.5% of married women between 15-49 are using a modern contraceptive method — an increase from 47.8% in 2015-16. Among those methods, permanent female sterilisation dominates, used by about 76% of women relying on modern contraception. Short-acting methods (such as condoms…

A file photo of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday (september 23, 2025) said that potholes exist even on the road leading to the Prime Minister’s residence in Delhi, but the issue is being exaggerated in Karnataka.Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, Mr. Shivakumar said, “I travelled across Delhi just a day ago. The media should review and report on how many potholes exist on Delhi’s roads, including the road to the PM’s residence.”“Potholes are a problem across the country. Only Karnataka’s situation is being blown out…

Vivo and iQOO smartphones to shift to Origin OS 6 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chinese smartphone maker Vivo on Tuesday (September 23, 2025) officially announced to shift to a new operating skin called Origin OS in India. Running already in its home turf, the new skin will debut as Origin OS 6 based on Android 16 in Vivo devices, transitioning from Funtouch OS.Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO has also confirmed the same. Nipun Marya, iQOO India CEO shared on X, “We are ready for a new experience. Are you?” “A new chapter begins with OriginOS 6, designed to make every swipe,…

View of Darjeeling from Ghoom with Heritage Toy Train | Photo Credit: Picture By Tilak Haria There’s something magical about watching a toy train climb the mountains, snaking through green valleys and misty ridges. These toy trains, as they came to be called, are not just a traveller’s delight but also a slice of history. Born in the 19th Century under British rule, they remain living testaments to both engineering marvels and timeless charm.Beginning of the journey The story of India’s toy trains begins with the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which first opened in 1881. At the time, Darjeeling was a prized…

FILE – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the troops during the 82nd anniversary celebration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in suburban Quezon city northeast of Manila, Philippines on Dec. 20, 2017. Bullit Marquez/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Bullit Marquez/AP/AP THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte allege his involvement in the killings of at least 76 people while he was president and earlier a southern mayor, the International Criminal Court has revealed. The redacted charges were made public Monday after prosecutors submitted a 15-page charge sheet to the court on…

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu and Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal will be discussing State finances amid GST reforms. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu and Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal will join as the guests on the next edition of The Hindu Mind series, on September 25, in New Delhi.The Hindu Mind is a regular series of in-person interactions with key policymakers to discuss the political, economic, and social issues of the day in a free-wheeling yet insightful conversation. Mr. Mallu and Mr. Balagopal will be speaking about the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its implementation…

In a significant relief for Bollywood’s Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan and his family, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed an appeal challenging the renovation of his sea-facing residence, Mannat. While rejecting it, the NGT called the petition “without force.” With this, the superstar has received an official nod to proceed with the ongoing work on the structure. Mannat, one of the major tourist attractions in Mumbai, has been the actor’s home for over two decades. However, Shah Rukh, along with his wife Gauri Khan and their kids — Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam — moved out of the house earlier…

The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on September 17, 2025, marks a significant turning point in West Asian geopolitics, formalising a decades-long strategic alignment and creating new ripples that could alter regional security architectures and challenge India’s strategic positioning. This unprecedented pact establishes a Nato-style mutual defence commitment, declaring that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both”. While building upon nearly eight decades of deep-seated bilateral cooperation, this provision legally obligates mutual support in the event of an attack, encompassing joint military responses, enhanced intelligence sharing, and coordinated deterrence strategies,…