'India is a great country': US embassy quotes Trump after ‘hellhole’ post

The spokesperson's statement came in response to queries from the Indian media about the controversy triggered by US President Donald Trump reposting comments that referred to India, China and some other countries as “hellholes.”

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Mahindra-backed Classic Legends revs up premium bike push with new launches

Classic Legends was founded in 2018 by the Mahindra Group along with Thareja and Boman Irani of Rustomjee Group to reintroduce iconic motorcycles, including Jawa, and Yezdi, and launch new premium classics. Mahindra owns 60% in the bike brand, with the remainder divided between Thareja and Irani.

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Wall Street drops on Middle East standoff, IBM plunges 12%, Tesla sheds 3.8%

As of 12:14 p.m. Eastern Time, the S&P 500 fell 0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite was 0.3% lower.

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Online gaming rules come into effect from May: Here's what changes for you

India's online gaming rules, effective 1 May establish a framework to differentiate between money games and permissible e-sports. Here's what changes for you with new user safety features, regulatory authority, and mandatory registration for certain games.

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Best tablets under ₹25,000 in 2026: Top picks from OnePlus to Lenovo

Tablets have become more versatile than ever, catering to learning, work and entertainment. If you are looking for a reliable option without overspending, here are some of the best tablets under ₹25,000 worth considering right now.

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'Inappropriate': India TRASHES Trump's Post Calling India, China 'Hellhole'

India has strongly reacted to remarks by Donald Trump after his social media post referring to India and China drew diplomatic attention. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the comments as uninformed, inappropriate and not reflective of the long-standing India-U.S. partnership. The response comes as trade discussions between India and the United States continue, with an Indian delegation returning after three days of negotiations. Watch.

24 Apr 2026

Can firms withhold payments to sanctioned suppliers without facing insolvency?

The issue has surfaced after the NCLT Ahmedabad, in a 26 March order, held that foreign sanctions cannot be used as a defence to avoid payment of dues to operational creditors such as suppliers and vendors.

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RBI sees growth, inflation risks from escalating US-Iran war

Further escalation, a longer duration and a wider spread of the war are key risks to the global outlook, says RBI in its April Bulletin

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BJP urges EC to take action against Kharge for 'terrorist' remark against PM

In a memorandum to the poll panel, the saffron party demanded the poll panel to ‘initiate suitable penal and regulatory proceedings under the applicable law.’

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Enjoy Sunday brunches, summer ice creams and a tapas night this weekend

Dig into a playful tapas spread, linger over a Latin American Sunday brunch, and order a tub of ice cream full of bold flavours and unexpected twists

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