No debt, equal partnership: Zelensky on new minerals deal with the US

No debt, equal partnership: Zelensky on new minerals deal with the US

Ukrainian and the US finalised the mineral deal on Wednesday, allowing the US preferential access to mineral resources and supporting investments in Ukraine’s reconstruction. The agreement was heavily promoted by US President Donald Trump. After months of tense negotiations, with uncertainty until the eleventh hour, the deal was signed in Washington. The two nations agreed…

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Equal titles, unequal pay: Gender pay gap widens in India’s tech nerve centers – The Times of India

Equal titles, unequal pay: Gender pay gap widens in India’s tech nerve centers – The Times of India

Women in technology have long battled to earn the title, or to at least receive recognition and acknowledgement in the so-called “men’s world”. Yes, they have grappled to earn a seat at the table- unshackling the biases, breaking stereotypes, and outperforming expectations. However, India’s booming tech sector where merit is said to rule opportunity is…

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Liverpool clinch Premier League crown, equal record 20th English title with 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham – The Times of India

Liverpool clinch Premier League crown, equal record 20th English title with 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham – The Times of India

Liverpool players celebrate their win. (Pic credit: LFC) Liverpool were crowned champions of England for a record-equalling 20th time on Sunday after crushing Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield in front of a jubilant home crowd.The emphatic win lifted Arne Slot’s side to 82 points, making it mathematically impossible for second-placed Arsenal to catch them, as…

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‘Countries must commit to equal treatment of all their citizens’: India at UN | India News – The Times of India

‘Countries must commit to equal treatment of all their citizens’: India at UN | India News – The Times of India

India has said it supports its fellow United Nations members in condemning acts of religious intolerance against Muslims, and emphasised the necessity to acknowledge religious discrimination as a widespread issue affecting all religions.“We stand united with the UN membership in condemning incidents of religious intolerance against Muslims. However, it is also imperative to recognise that…

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‘Big games equal big names’: Ricky Ponting hails Virat Kohli after match-winning century against Pakistan | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Big games equal big names’: Ricky Ponting hails Virat Kohli after match-winning century against Pakistan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli plays a shot during the match against Pakistan in Dubai. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is regarded as one of the greatest modern-day cricketers, guiding India to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dubai with an unbeaten century. His 100 off 111 balls not only secured India’s…

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Dalit Professor Faces Exclusion at IIM Bangalore: How Dalits are Shut Out from Equal Opportunities at IIMs – Times of India

Dalit Professor Faces Exclusion at IIM Bangalore: How Dalits are Shut Out from Equal Opportunities at IIMs – Times of India

Caste-Based Exclusion in IIMs: Dalits Denied Equal Opportunities in Academia. (Representative Image) The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are renowned for their academic excellence and prestige, but they have also faced criticism for not providing equitable opportunities for individuals from marginalised communities, particularly Dalits. Despite the Indian Constitution mandating a reservation policy for Scheduled Castes…

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Hong Kong top court backs equal housing, inheritance rights for same-sex couples

Hong Kong top court backs equal housing, inheritance rights for same-sex couples

Hong Kong’s top court on Tuesday upheld earlier rulings that favored subsidized housing benefits and equal inheritance rights for same-sex married couples, in a landmark victory for the city’s LGBTQ+ community. The Court of Final Appeal’s dismissal of the government’s appeals ended some yearslong legal battles over the differential treatment facing same-sex couples married overseas…

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