Xi Jinping speaks to Trump after hour-long video call with Putin to discuss ‘unstable’ global situation
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, state-run media reported without disclosing details of the discussion,
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PM Modi to visit Malaysia on February 7-8; bilateral talks, diaspora outreach in the offing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Malaysia on an official visit from 7 to 8 February 2026. The visit is taking place at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the MEA said. This will be PM Modi’s third visit to Malaysia. It will also be his first visit since India and Malaysia raised their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024. The MEA described the visit as an important step in strengthening bilateral relations.
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Real estate industry backs budget’s focus on infrastructure and connectivity
The realty sector has broadly welcomed the Union Budget 2026 for its strong emphasis on infrastructure and connectivity, viewing it as a supportive framework for the sector’s long-term growth. With public capital expenditure pegged at Rs. 12.2 lakh crore, the introduction of an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund and announcements around high-speed rail corridors and urban connectivity, industry players say the Budget reinforces the government’s focus on strengthening the backbone that underpins real estate development across markets.
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OPINION | India-US deal: Wait for the finer details
As India and the US officials are busy fine-tuning the details of the bilateral trade deal announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, all eyes are on the joint communique that is going to be issued. On Wednesday, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament that India has “successfully safeguarded its sensitive sectors” like agricultural products and dairy after nearly a year-long negotiations. He added, “Energy security for Indians is the top priority of the government”.
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Apple’s first OLED MacBooks near launch as Samsung begins 8th-gen OLED panel production
Samsung Display is set to begin mass production of the world’s first 8th-generation OLED panel series in May, a move that is expected to pave the way for Apple’s first OLED-equipped MacBooks later this year. According to a report, the new A6 OLED series will supply display panels for future MacBook models, marking a major shift in Apple’s laptop display strategy.
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‘Uss raat woh ghar nahi pohonchi’: Taapsee Pannu fights a legal battle against injustice in Assi trailer
The trailer of Taapsee Pannu’s upcoming film, Assi, was released by the makers on Tuesday. The video offers a first glimpse into the legal drama, where Taapsee wages a legal war inside the courtroom as she deals with rape cases.
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Earthquake in Kolkata today: Tremors felt in parts of city after quake jolts West Bengal, epicenter in Myanmar
Earthquake in Kolkata today: Tremors felt in parts of the city after a quake jolted parts of West Bengal.
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train achieves second mountain tunnel breakthrough in Palghar | VIDEO
The Mumbai Ahmedabad bullet train project marked its second tunnel breakthrough within a month in Maharashtra’s Palghar district on Tuesday, officials said.
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Bridgerton Season 4: Part 2 teaser hints at Sophie–Benedict reunion after shocking proposal | Watch
Bridgerton season 4 part 2, is set to come out later this month and Netflix has released a sultry teaser between the two love interests, Sophie Baek and Benedict Bridgerton, as they become a lot closer.
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Air India, IndiGo aircraft wings collide at Mumbai Airport while passengers were onboard
Two passenger aircraft were involved in a ground collision at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, with both flights carrying passengers at the time. The incident occurred between Air India flight AI 2732, which was pushing back for its departure to Coimbatore, and IndiGo flight 6E 791, which was taxiing after arriving from Hyderabad.
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