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India Seeks Release of 188 Nationals as New Delhi and Islamabad Exchange Prisoner Lists
India Seeks Release of 188 Nationals as New Delhi and Islamabad Exchange Prisoner Lists
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India and Pakistan exchanged prisoner lists under the 2008 Consular Access Agreement, with New Delhi seeking the release of 188 Indian prisoners and fishermen and immediate consular access to 13 detai ...
Two Die During Mexico World Cup Celebrations After Victory Over Ecuador
Two Die During Mexico World Cup Celebrations After Victory Over Ecuador
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Two people died from suffocation during massive celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, ending a decades-long knockout drought
Nirmala Sitharaman Begins Four-Day France Visit to Strengthen India-France Economic Ties
Nirmala Sitharaman Begins Four-Day France Visit to Strengthen India-France Economic Ties
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has begun a four-day visit to France focused on strengthening economic ties, investment cooperation, technology partnerships, innovation, cybersecurity collaboratio ...
Nifty Closes Above 24,000, Sensex Rises 444 Points on Trade Deal Hopes and Softer Crude
Nifty Closes Above 24,000, Sensex Rises 444 Points on Trade Deal Hopes and Softer Crude
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Indian equities began H2CY26 on a strong note, with Nifty closing above 24,000 and Sensex rising 444 points, supported by trade optimism, easing geopolitical tensions, softer crude prices, and broad-b ...
Centre Cuts ATF Price by Rs 5/Litre; Revises Fuel Export Duties from July 1
Centre Cuts ATF Price by Rs 5/Litre; Revises Fuel Export Duties from July 1
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Centre cut ATF price by Rs 5/litre to Rs 110 and revised export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF, while keeping domestic fuel excise unchanged; exemptions extended to Maldives and Mauritius
EPF Scheme 2026 Comes Into Force: Here's What Changes for Employees and Employers
EPF Scheme 2026 Comes Into Force: Here's What Changes for Employees and Employers
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From easier partial withdrawals to mandatory Aadhaar-linked processing and stricter digital compliance for employers, the new EPF Scheme 2026 marks the biggest overhaul of India's provident fund frame ...
What Is Donghua? Why Chinese Animation Is Not Just Another Version of Anime
What Is Donghua? Why Chinese Animation Is Not Just Another Version of Anime
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Donghua is China's answer to Japanese anime, and it is quietly building a global fanbase with stunning visuals and rich cultural storytelling
Kotak Buys Deutsche Bank's India Retail and Wealth Business in ₹281.7-Crore Deal
Kotak Buys Deutsche Bank's India Retail and Wealth Business in ₹281.7-Crore Deal
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Kotak Mahindra Bank will acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail, private banking and wealth management business, gaining a large affluent customer base, ₹10,500 crore in assets under management and arou ...
The Pink Underwear That Shocked Wimbledon in 1962 — and Changed It Forever
The Pink Underwear That Shocked Wimbledon in 1962 — and Changed It Forever
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In 1962, a flash of pink at Wimbledon sparked outrage, rewrote the rulebook, and exposed the tournament's deep discomfort with women dressing on their own terms
Open Minds 2026: Editor's Note

Open Minds 2026: Editor's Note

The Provincials Are Withering Away

The Provincials Are Withering Away

Modi As Democracy's Bestseller

Modi As Democracy's Bestseller

The Thing About Cockroaches

The Thing About Cockroaches

Table Talk About Power

Table Talk About Power

The Modi Supremacy

The Modi Supremacy