West Asia conflict a ‘war’, government firms can invoke ‘force majeure’ clause

West Asia conflict a ‘war’, government firms can invoke ‘force majeure’ clause

The clause allows relief in extraordinary circumstances beyond human control, such as war, and frees parties from contractual liability NEW DELHI: The West Asia conflict should be treated as a “war” to invoke the ‘force majeure’ clause in public contracts where obligations have been impacted by disruptions, the finance ministry has said.It has allowed govt…

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Ukraine's 'army of witches' helping hunt Russian troops in occupied lands — Report

Ukraine’s ‘army of witches’ helping hunt Russian troops in occupied lands — Report

‘Ukrainian women now form the backbone of many intelligence-gathering operations in Russian-occupied areas’ They are known as vidma in Ukrainian folklore, a word often translated as “witch” but rooted in the concept of knowledge and wisdom. A report by The Atlantic detailing Ukraine’s underground resistance network has revealed the growing role of female operatives in…

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The Sahara once held a lake 48% larger than all five Great Lakes combined, but Mega-Chad vanished about 5,000 years ago

The Sahara once held a lake 48% larger than all five Great Lakes combined, but Mega-Chad vanished about 5,000 years ago

Representative Image of ancient Lake Mega-Chad contrasting with the dry deserts that now occupy the region (AI-generated image) Roughly 6,000 years ago, the middle of what is now the southern Sahara held a lake larger than all five North American Great Lakes combined, spread across about 361,000 square kilometres of open water. Today, only Lake…

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How a small Welsh village got its unusual 58-letter name: The real origin of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

How a small Welsh village got its unusual 58-letter name: The real origin of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll |

In north-west Wales, there is a village whose name has become almost a joke in itself, printed on souvenirs, railway signs and the occasional breathless attempt at pronunciation. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch doesn’t just stand out because of its length. It carries a sense of something assembled rather than inherited, as if parts of local history were stitched…

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'Who is D nexT': Iran billboard targets Trump after Graham's death

‘Who is D nexT’: Iran billboard targets Trump after Graham’s death

Visual of billboard carrying threats for US President Donald Trump (Image source: IranInternational) Visuals of a new billboard in Tehran’s Vali-e-Asr Square have escalated Iran’s public campaign of threats. The billboard features the name of recently deceased US Senator Lindsey Graham accompanied with what appears to be a hidden reference to assasination threats for US…

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Haryana RTE 2026-27 admission list released for LKG, UKG, Nursery, Class 1; download PDF here

Haryana Rte Lottery Result 2026: Haryana RTE 2026-27 admission list released for LKG, UKG, Nursery, Class 1; download PDF here

RTE Haryana admission 2026-27 result OUT, LKG to Class 1 list available for download Haryana RTE admission 2026: The Directorate of Elementary Education, Government of Haryana, has initiated a document verification drive for applicants seeking admission under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 for the academic session 2026-27. The move follows scrutiny of registration…

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There’s a train in China that runs through a residential building apartment and it is one of the world's most incredible travel experiences

There’s a train in China that runs through a residential building apartment and it is one of the world’s most incredible travel experiences |

Chongqing’s unique monorail Most cities build train stations beside buildings. But China is different. At first look, you’ll think it’s an illusion or an AI-created video. Because who would believe that a metro train can glide straight through the middle of a 19-storey apartment building! But it’s as true as it gets. In China’s Liziba…

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CBSE class 12 result 2026 expected soon: Marks needed for BA, BSc and BCom from DU, JNU and top colleges

CBSE class 12 result 2026 expected soon: Marks needed for BA, BSc and BCom from DU, JNU and top colleges

With CBSE Class 12 results expected soon, students across the country are wondering whether their marks will be enough to secure admission in top colleges like DU, JNU and other leading universities.The admission system for India’s top universities, however, has shifted dramatically in recent years, and board marks alone no longer decide a student’s future…

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