AIIB launches $10 billion support facility for countries hit by Middle East conflict, India among key shareholders

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has launched a $10 billion fund facility to support member countries affected by the economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict, PTI reported. India is the second-largest shareholder in the China-led multilateral lender after China.The Beijing-headquartered bank said the newly launched Energy, Food Security and Economic Resilience Facility…

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38.5% drop in H-1B registrations for FY 2027: Immigration attorney says numbers were like this 10 years ago

USCIS reveals 38.5% drop in H-1B registrations for FY 2027. The USCIS published the details of the H-1B FY 2027 lottery as the season comes to a close and celebrated the 38.5% drop in the registration, attributing it to President Donald Trump’s America First policies. In a year, the number of registrations dropped from 343,981…

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‘Eternal will be the memories’: Pep Guardiola to step down as Manchester City manager after decade of dominance | Football News

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Pep Guardiola confirmed that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing an end to a 10-year spell at the club.Guardiola, who still…

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Evening news wrap: Accused husband in Twisha Sharma death case offers to surrender; Delhi HC pulls up WFI over Vinesh Phogat eligibility row & more | India News

The Twisha Sharma death case took a dramatic turn after accused husband Samarth Singh informed the Madhya Pradesh high court that he was willing to surrender and sought permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail plea. Delhi high court pulled up the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible and asked the Centre…

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Harry Styles says he lost his virginity during the intro of Radiohead’s ‘Talk Show Host’ |

During the Ivor Novello Awards, Harry Styles expressed his admiration for Radiohead’s deep-rooted effect on both his music and personal life while giving a nod to Thom Yorke. He recounted how ‘Talk Show Host’ played a pivotal role in his first romantic encounter and revealed how ‘Exit Music’ ignited the creative flame for ‘Watermelon Sugar….

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How a failed attempt to protect a tablecloth led to Jacques E. Brandenberger’s invention of “cellophane” |

Image: Left/Canva/Right/National Inventors Hall of Fame It all began in 1908 when a Swiss engineer and inventor, Jacques E. Brandenberger, saw a drink spill on a linen tablecloth in a restaurant. This inspired him to look for ways of making a waterproof material for coating fabrics. While he never succeeded in his quest for stain-proof…

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Iran’s rapid military rebuild: 7 weapons Tehran can mass-produce in months

NEW DELHI: Fresh American intelligence assessments suggesting that Iran has resumed parts of its military production network far sooner than expected have reignited concerns over Tehran’s ability to rapidly regenerate its arsenal despite recent US-Israeli strikes.According to a CNN report citing multiple US intelligence sources, Iran has already restarted elements of its drone production during…

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Dept of space gives nod for space tech facilities in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat | India News

(Photo credit: AI generated) BENGALURU: In a move aimed at deepening India’s private-sector space manufacturing ecosystem, the Department of Space (DoS) has approved the establishment of Common Technical Facilities (CTFs) in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, with the two states setting aside land for dedicated space manufacturing clusters.The facilities, to be developed with support from space…

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RBI announces record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend payout to Centre, surplus transfer rises again

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the government for FY26, providing additional fiscal space amid evolving global and geopolitical challenges, PTI reported. The decision on the surplus transfer was taken at the 623rd meeting of the RBI Central Board of Directors chaired…

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