There are only 2 countries starting with ‘Z’ and why travellers should explore them

Think of the letter “Z” and only zebra comes to mind! But did you know there are two countries in the world starting with Z and these are dream international holiday destinations. These are Zambia and Zimbabwe, both South African countries dotted with some stunning landscapes and national parks, wondrous waterfalls and heritage sites. Both…

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Yale medical school under federal fire over alleged race-based admissions

The US Justice Department has accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school, escalating the Trump administration’s crackdown on affirmative action practices in higher education. In a letter sent Thursday to Yale’s legal counsel, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said a federal investigation found that Black and…

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Gripen fighter jets escort PM Modi’s plane as it enters Swedish airspace

Swedish fighter jets escorting PM Modi’s aircraft (Picutre courtesy: ANI via MEA) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft on Sunday received a ceremonial escort from Sweden’s Gripen fighter jets as it entered Swedish airspace en route to Gothenburg, the country’s second-largest city.His plane had earlier received a ceremonial escort from an F-16 fighter jet…

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India jewellery exports fall 9.07 per cent in April to Rs 20.82 crore amid geopolitical tensions

NEW DELHI: India’s exports of jewellery fell in April 9.07 per cent amid geopolitical tensions in Middle East and uncertainty in key markets, according to data from the Gem & Jewellery Exaport Promotion Council (GJEPC). The overall exports stood at $2,226.45 million (Rs 20,825.01 crore), down from $2,448.53 million (Rs 20,952.26 crore) in the same…

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IPL 2026 rewrites record books with historic surge of 200-plus totals

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) The Indian Premier League’s batting revolution has reached another extreme in IPL 2026, where even scores above 200 no longer guarantee safety. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru smashing 222/4 against Punjab Kings on Sunday, the tournament officially recorded its 53rd 200-plus total this season — the highest ever…

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