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US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
United States Ambassador to New Zealand, Cook Islands, Niue and Samoa, Jared Novelly, speaks to the media. | Photo Credit: Reuters The new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said on Friday (July 3 2026) that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top priority, and that China’s push for influence…
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Centre orders blocking of battery management apps used to turn off e-rickshaws
Soft targets: Testing standards to certify e-rickshaws do not include cybersecurity requirements. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Union government on Friday (July 3, 2026) issued orders to block battery management apps after some users discovered they were able to remotely use them to shut down e-rickshaw batteries even as…
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Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
U.S. President Donald Trump. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (July 3, 2026) pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles. The acts of clemency come as…
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America at 250: Caught between hope and doubt
Across business, medicine, academia, technology, and public life, Indian Americans are one of America’s most visible immigrant success stories. But today, there’s unease. Indian festivals have recently been facing hostility. Long green card backlogs, uncertainty over the H-1B visa, and a rise in anti-Indian hate have deepened anxieties. The Carnegie Endowment’s 2026 survey describes the…
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Monsoon tracker July 3 updates: IMD forecasts heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane on week-end, issues red alert
The IMD forecasted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with speeds of 40-50 kmph, across Jharkhand over the next four days. The weather office issued an ‘orange’ alert (be prepared) for isolated thunderstorms and lightning across all 24 districts on Saturday (July 4, 2026), followed by a ‘yellow’ alert (be…
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Trump reads children’s book on Usha Vance’s podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
U.S. President Donald Trump joined second lady Usha Vance on her podcast where guests read picture books to children, but Mr. Trump, who is notorious for veering off script, offered a running commentary on his predecessors, his physique, and how he’s spending his time in the White House. In Mr. Trump’s appearance on Ms. Vance’s…