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President Donald Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight — his first since returning to office for a second term.

Satellite communications are vital for modern society, enabling everything from weather forecasts to national security, Viasat's President Ben Palmer stated at DefSat 2026. He emphasized the need for resilient global SatCom and assured connectivity across various orbits and frequencies. Palmer also highlighted India's strategic approach to space sovereignty as impressive and pragmatic.

Move aimed at enforcing zero-tolerance policy: DGCA

Two commercial flights, an Air India and an IndiGo, departed Ranchi safely Monday night amidst challenging weather. The ill-fated air ambulance, a Beechcraft C90, crashed shortly after takeoff, having requested a weather deviation. This tragedy occurred just minutes after larger airliners navigated the same turbulent conditions successfully.

The Union Cabinet greenlit significant infrastructure upgrades, including three multi-tracking railway projects totaling Rs 9,072 crore to boost train capacity. Additionally, a new integrated airport terminal for Srinagar, costing Rs 1,677 crore, and a Rs 1,067 crore extension for the Ahmedabad Metro were approved. These projects aim to enhance connectivity and cater to growing passenger demand.

A parliamentary committee condemned the Youth Congress's AI summit protest, passing a resolution with a majority vote despite opposition from several parties. While praising the summit's success and significant investment pledges, the dissenters argued the committee was engaging in political maneuvering over the incident. The resolution highlighted the summit's global impact and future AI development commitments.

Décidée par la vice-présidence du Pays puis adoptée par le conseil d'administration de la Caisse de Prévoyance Sociale (CPS) en novembre 2025, l'Aide aux familles Monoparentales (AFM) est déployée depuis janvier 2026. Elle est fixée à 3 000 Fcfp mensuel par enfant, sous conditions.

President Donald Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight — his first since returning to office for a second term.

Nearly nine million Canadians watched the end of the men's gold-medal hockey game at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, which CBC says was Canada's most-watched moment at the Games.

Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid says she is pushing back the release date of her next hockey romance novel, citing the time demands of sudden fame and the worsening symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Jacob Jan Van Rootselaar, 22, is awaiting trial for his alleged role in a 2024 stabbing in Fort McMurray, Alta. He was out on bail when he broke the conditions of his release, RCMP say.

A remote Oji-Cree community in northwestern Ontario has been without power since Friday, resulting in water pipes freezing in about 30 per cent of the First Nation’s homes. Here's what we know about the situation in Nibinamik First Nation.

The family of a Canadian University of Toronto PhD student is concerned after he was arrested in Pakistan while conducting research for his dissertation.

Russia has warned the UN Security Council that alleged plans to provide Kiev with nuclear capabilities could trigger severe consequences Read Full Article at RT.com

The Texas Republican faces a tough primary challenge from the right in his sprawling district along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The survivors say they want their presence in the chamber to remind President Donald Trump that the harm done by the sex offender was very real.

The Central Intelligence Agency has published a plea to potential informants in Iran with guidance on how to contact the organisation Read Full Article at RT.com

Beijing’s significant oil imports mean an attack on Tehran can be used as an indirect means of containment Read Full Article at RT.com

Dmitry Peskov says that Vietnam is a very important partner of Russia in Asia