India & Vietnam to step up defence cooperation

NEW DELHI: India and Vietnam have decided to further expand and deepen their defence cooperation, including in important emerging areas like cybersecurity and real-time exchange of information, even as they inked a MoU on submarine search and rescue collaboration.The Defence Policy Dialogue, co-chaired by defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnam’s deputy minister of national…

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Dementia Symptoms: 10 early signs of dementia that appear years before the onset of the disease |

Dementia doesn’t appear overnight. Its roots can stretch back a decade or more, silently altering the brain. Many people dismiss subtle changes in memory, mood, or daily functioning as normal aging. However, a landmark study found that lower cognitive test scores predict the development of Alzheimer’s disease 13 to 17 years before diagnosis. Recognizing early…

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FIDE files formal complaint against former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik after Daniel Naroditsky’s tragic death | Chess News

Vladimir Kramnik (AP Photo/Hermann J. Knippertz, File) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has filed a formal complaint against former world champion Vladimir Kramnik with its Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC). The complaint addresses Kramnik’s repeated public accusations of cheating against GM Daniel Naroditsky and GM David Navara.Naroditsky, who passed away at 29 in North Carolina,…

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Tax refund update: CBDT gives concurrent powers to CPC Bengaluru for rectifications; what it means for taxpayers

In a move set to ease taxpayer grievances and streamline refund corrections, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has authorised the Commissioner of Income Tax (CPC), Bengaluru, to directly rectify mistakes in assessment orders under Section 154 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.The notification, issued on October 27, 2025 (No. 155/2025), gives the Bengaluru-based Centralised…

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6 bedtime drinks that help

The gut doesn’t sleep when we do. It heals, digests and restores balance through the night. During deep rest, the digestive tract works to rebuild its lining, process nutrients, and regulate the gut microbiome. Having the right bedtime drink can gently support this natural repair process. From calming teas that ease bloating to anti-inflammatory mix,…

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