Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson delivering his famous "I Am Somebody" speech, representing his decades of activism and leadership

A Giant Has Fallen: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon and Presidential Pioneer, Dies at 84

CHICAGO — The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the fiery orator, world-renowned mediator, and two-time presidential candidate who became the preeminent voice for Black America following the assassination of Dr. …

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Sensex and Nifty closing news January 5 2026: Market falls from record highs as IT stocks and HDFC Bank drag.

Market Volatility: Nifty Hits Fresh Record High Before Surrendering Gains; IT and HDFC Bank Lead Drag

MUMBAI — It was a rollercoaster ride for D-Street on Monday, January 5, 2026. The Nifty 50 index touched an unprecedented lifetime high of 26,373 during intraday trade before profit-booking …

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India becomes the world's largest rice producer in 2026, surpassing China with record production.

Agriculture Revolution: India Surpasses China to Become the World’s Largest Rice Producer

NEW DELHI — In a landmark achievement for Indian agriculture, India has officially overtaken China to become the world’s largest producer of rice. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed …

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BSF personnel on high alert at the India-Bangladesh border during the December 2025 political unrest

Border on High Alert: India Monitors “Dangerous Drift” as Bangladesh Erupts in Fresh Unrest

NEW DELHI — The 4,096-kilometer India-Bangladesh border has been placed under a high-security alert this week as political instability in Dhaka threatens to spill over into India’s northeastern states. Following …

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