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News Desk NEW DELHI: Another episode of embarrassment has struck India’s tech ambitions, this time at the heart of its own capital. At the country’s flagship AI summit in New Delhi, a stall from Galgotias University drew attention not for innovation but for misrepresentation. A staff member, Neha Singh, presented a commercial Chinese-made robotic dog as if it were the university’s own creation. Social media quickly identified the robot as the Unitree Go2, a model sold by China’s Unitree Robotics for around $2,800 and widely used in research and education worldwide. Singh had introduced the robot to state broadcaster DD…

News Desk GENEVA: Iran and the United States reached a tentative understanding on the main “guiding principles” during a second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, though he stressed that significant work remained before a full agreement could be achieved. Speaking to Iranian media after the talks, Araghchi described the discussions as opening “a new window of opportunity” and expressed hope that negotiations could lead to a sustainable and mutually acceptable solution. He emphasized that any lasting agreement must fully respect Iran’s legitimate rights, highlighting Tehran’s insistence on maintaining sovereignty over its…

News Desk BUDAPEST: A day before Washington and Tehran resume nuclear talks in Geneva, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said reaching a deal with Iran would be difficult. Rubio made the comments during a visit to Budapest on Monday. “I think that there’s an opportunity here to diplomatically reach an agreement that addresses the things we’re concerned about. We’ll be very open and welcoming to that. But I don’t want to overstate it either,” he said. He added: “It’s going to be hard. It’s been very difficult for anyone to do real deals with Iran, because we’re dealing with……

News Desk COLOMBO: Pakistan and Sri Lanka moved to strengthen their ties in the areas of internal security, counter-terrorism, and narcotics control, following a high-level meeting in Colombo between the two countries’ interior ministers. The discussions, held between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Sri Lanka’s Minister for Home and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala, focused on expanding bilateral cooperation to address shared security challenges. According to officials, the talks were wide-ranging, covering mechanisms for joint action against organized crime, including cybercriminal networks and financial fraud syndicates. Both sides agreed to improve coordination between their respective interior ministries, with a view…

News DeskDHAKA: Bangladesh witnessed a historic transition on Monday as interim leader Muhammad Yunus stepped down, formally handing over power to an elected government.In a nationally broadcast farewell, the 85-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate reflected on his tenure and urged citizens to safeguard the democratic reforms and freedoms that had taken root during his interim administration. “Today, the interim government is stepping down,” Yunus said, addressing the nation.“But let the practice of democracy, freedom of speech, and fundamental rights that has begun not be halted.” His remarks came amid widespread anticipation for the inauguration of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)…

News Desk MUNICH: At the Munich Security Conference on Friday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that India had pledged to halt further imports of Russian oil, a statement that immediately drew attention amid ongoing tensions over energy supplies and sanctions. Speaking to reporters, Rubio said Washington had secured “the commitment” from New Delhi to refrain from purchasing additional Russian crude, framing the pledge as part of broader international efforts to pressure Moscow following its actions in Ukraine. “The United States has imposed additional sanctions on Russia’s oil. In our conversations with India, we’ve gotten their commitment to stop…

News Desk MUNICH: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, conducted a series of high-level meetings in Germany this week, focusing on bilateral and regional security matters. His visit, which coincided with the 62nd Munich Security Conference, brought together military and civilian leaders from multiple nations to discuss defence cooperation, counter-terrorism, and broader strategic issues. According to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, addressing shared concerns over global and regional security. The discussions were reported to centre on strengthening counter-terrorism collaboration and exploring avenues for…

News Desk COLOMBO: There are strong indications that Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, and Jay Shah, chairman of the International Cricket Council, may watch the highly anticipated Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match together. Sources suggest that Mohsin Naqvi will travel to Sri Lanka for the match against India, with the possibility of joining Jay Shah in the stands. Officials from the ICC, as well as representatives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, are expected to be present, while PCB and BCCI officials will also be gathered at the same venue in Colombo. The Sri…

News Desk COLOMBO: Pakistan’s T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has described spinner Usman Tariq as the team’s “trump card” ahead of the crucial World Cup clash against India, saying the squad has a detailed plan for the entire Indian batting line-up. Speaking at a press conference in Colombo, Salman Ali Agha said all players were important, but Usman Tariq’s skills gave Pakistan a strategic edge. “Usman Tariq has cleared scrutiny over his bowling action twice already, yet discussions continue,” he said. “None of this affects him, and everyone is entitled to their opinion. He remains our trump card.” The captain…

News Desk NAROWAL: “Dreams have turned into reality,” students were told at a ceremony held at University of Narowal, where laptops were distributed under the prime minister’s laptop scheme. The event, attended by a large number of students, marked what university officials described as a milestone for the institution. Many of those receiving laptops spoke of their excitement, calling the devices an important step in their academic journey and a tool that would help them compete in an increasingly digital world. The chief guest was federal minister for planning and development, Ahsan Iqbal. He was joined by the university’s vice-chancellor,…