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Prince Harry expected to be informed about his father's health despite being thousands of miles away. However, reports indicate that Buckingham Palace did not notify him before making King Charles' hospitalization public.

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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday strongly rejected a report published by The New York Times, calling it «factually incorrect and misleading.» Official sources stated that the report misrepresented facts and framed issues to suit a particular political narrative. Responding to allegations concerning Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a state-owned defence company, the MEA asserted that HAL has always complied with international rules on strategic trade controls and end-user commitments. «We (Ministry of External Affairs) have seen a report published by The New York Times. The said report is factually incorrect and misleading. It has tried to frame issues and distort facts to suit a political narrative. The Indian entity (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited-HAL) mentioned in the report has scrupulously followed all its international obligations on strategic trade controls and end-user commitments,» MEA sources told news agency ANI. The ministry also highlighted India's strong legal and regulatory framework for strategic trade. It reaffirmed that all Indian companies conducting business overseas are guided by these regulations. «India’s robust legal and regulatory framework on strategic trade continues to guide overseas commercial ventures by its companies. We expect reputed media outlets to undertake basic due diligence while publishing such reports, which obviously was overlooked in the instant case,» sources added.

Kiren Rijiju asserted on Monday that the government is fully prepared to table the amended Waqf bill in Parliament, as he accused some political parties and organisations of seeking to foment unrest in society and mislead people over its provisions. With Parliament reconvening on Tuesday following the weekend and Eid holiday, he said the timing of the bill's introduction will be decided following consultations after Parliament meets but he wants it passed as soon as possible. The ongoing Budget session of Parliament is scheduled to end on April 4, and the bill will have to be passed by both the Lok Sabha as well as the Rajya Sabha to become a law. The government has indicated that it will discuss with leaders of different parties on Tuesday the timing of the Bill's introduction. It is likely to be first introduced in the Lower House, probably on Wednesday. Opposition parties are strongly opposed to the bill, slamming it as unconstitutional and against the interest of the Muslim community. Several leading Muslim organisations have been rallying support against the bill, which was scrutinised by a Joint Committee of Parliament and approved with several amendments. Speaking to reporters, Rijiju accused some political parties and organisations, a clear reference to the opposition and Muslim bodies, of resorting to lies to mislead society and stoke tensions, while insisting that the bill is in the interest of Muslims.

US Cybertruck sales fell 32.5% during the January to February period, down to only 2,619 units, reported Auto Blog. Even though CEO Elon Musk had claimed that the Cybertruck is the company's «best product ever,» according to the report.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As speculation swirled last month about how auto tariffs would hammer foreign carmakers, Mercedes-Benz Chief Executive Ola Källenius had a ready answer. “We’re also an American company," he said, highlighting the carmaker’s 11,000 U.S.-based workers and that two of his three children were born in the country.

Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson told reporters that Sweden wanted «to send the message now that we are both intensifying our support and increasing its strength and scope.» «There are strong reasons to do so in light of the seriousness of the situation in Ukraine,» Jonson added. The majority of the aid package, nine billion kronor, would go towards the acquisition of newly produced materials, «mainly from the Swedish, but also the European defence industrial base.» The materials would be selected judged by «Ukrainian needs,» the government said.

Netflix TUDUM 2025 will be a global livestream event featuring upcoming movies and series. Netflix has not officially announced the exact start time, but details from the events page provide some insights, as per media reports.

Kanye West has never been one to shy away from controversy, but his latest revelations about his marriage to Kim Kardashian and their children have left fans stunned. In a bombshell interview with DJ Akademiks, the 47-year-old rapper admitted that he never wanted to have kids with Kim, confessing that he regretted their relationship just two months in. «That was my fault. I didn’t want to have children with this person after the first two months of being with them, but that wasn’t God’s plan,» Kanye said, his face partially obscured by a black hooded robe—an eerie look reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan. His confession comes amid an escalating custody battle with Kim, 44, who is reportedly gearing up for a legal fight to strip him of access to their four children—North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5.

Barron Trump is making headlines yet again for his fashion choices. He made a stylish statement while visiting Trump Tower in New York City with his mother, Melania. His life at NYU may not be typical, but it has not prevented him from garnering attention. He is tall and handsome and appears to be quite attractive in the eyes of many people, including liberals, as per a report by Page Six. The 19-year-old NYU student drew attention with a Rolex Daytona worth nearly $50,000. According to a report by Page Six, the first lady and the 19-year-old college student were spotted arriving at the 58-story skyscraper, which was built by President Trump, on Sunday.

international board schools for their children, with the nation hosting the second-largest number of international schools worldwide — not just in name with a tag, but in affiliation with global education boards, reported ToI. Apart from being in India's richer cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, the schools are now reaching places like Hatkanagale in Sangli, Tholahunse in Davangere, and Sonaghati in Betul. «Every year, Cambridge is adding 100 schools, and 30 to 40 new schools of IB are coming up each year. The aspiration of the middle class is at an all-time high. The phenomenon is not limited to metro cities but tier 2 and 3 cities, where the major growth now is coming from,» Mahesh Srivastava, former regional director (South Asia), Cambridge Assessment International Education told ToI.

salary increments in 2025, with hikes surpassing 10 per cent, according to a report by EY. The report highlighted that despite a slight moderation in salary growth across industries, the digital commerce sector will continue to offer competitive pay increases. It said «the e-commerce sector is expected to witness the highest salary increments, surpassing 10 per cent, driven by the rapid expansion of digital commerce, increased consumer spending and technological advancements».

Known for its batting-friendly surface, this venue has historically favored high-scoring encounters. However, bowlers who execute their plans well can still make an impact. Mumbai Indians have a solid record at Wankhede, having played 85 matches here, winning 51 and losing 33. Their highest total at this venue is 234, while their lowest is 87. On the other hand, KKR have struggled in Mumbai, winning only 5 out of 17 games. Their highest score at Wankhede is 202, whereas their lowest remains 67.

Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday of misappropriating EU funds and the sentencing expected shortly could see her barred from the 2027 presidential race, upending politics in France. Le Pen, head of the far-right National Rally (RN), is the front-runner in opinion polls ahead of the 2027 vote. Prosecutors had asked that Le Pen face an immediate five-year ban from public office if found guilty, regardless of any appeal process, using a so-called «provisional execution» measure. Judges can adopt, modify or ignore the prosecutors' request. An automatic five-year ban would hammer Le Pen, 56, a three-time presidential contender who has said 2027 will be her final run for top office. She would retain her parliamentary seat until the end of her mandate. Le Pen, who did not speak to reporters as she arrived in court, has accused prosecutors of seeking her «political death», alleging a plot to keep the RN from power that echoes claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump about his legal woes.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. By its own estimate, the Indian government expects the economy to close 2024-25 with an expansion of 6.4%. That would make India one of the fastest-growing economies, but it’s still some way from maximising its unique demographic moment.

According to Russell Reynolds Associates' (RRA) annual Global CFO Turnover Index report, the average CFO tenure reduced to 5.8 years down from 6.2 years during 2023.  Friday Briefing: What it takes for a CFO to step-up as CEO The spike in the US matched previous levels set in 2021 during the pandemic and the report attributed the US and UK exodus to a swathe of factors, including notably high rates of CFO retirement or transition to a board position.  According to RRA's research, the average age to transition to a board position reached its lowest point in six years at 56.6 years o...

Russia and the United States have started talks on joint rare earth metals and other projects in Russia, and some companies have already expressed an interest in them, President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy said in remarks published on Monday. Amid efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine, minerals cooperation has been floated by both Kyiv and Moscow, though Trump said on Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants to back out of a proposed deal. Putin in February suggested that the United States might be interested in exploring joint exploration for rare earth metals deposits in Russia, which has the world's fifth-largest reserves of the metals used in lasers and military equipment. Kirill Dmitriev, Kremlin special envoy on international economic and investment cooperation, told the Izvestia newspaper in remarks published on Monday that talks had already begun. «Rare earth metals are an important area for cooperation, and, of course, we have begun discussions on various rare earth metals and (other) projects in Russia,» said Kirill Dmitriev, who is also the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund.