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Iran says ‘India and I are friends’ as it permits Indian ships through Hormuz
Iran says ‘India and I are friends’ as it permits Indian ships through Hormuz
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Two Indian LPG carriers received transit clearance from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating West Asia tensions, while Tehran reiterated friendship with India and vowed safe passage for I ...
Elon Musk welcomes IIT Bombay graduate Devendra Singh Chaplot to xAI team
Elon Musk welcomes IIT Bombay graduate Devendra Singh Chaplot to xAI team
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Indian AI researcher Devendra Singh Chaplot, an IIT Bombay alumnus and former Mistral AI scientist, has joined Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX to work on building “superintelligence,” signalling a major ta ...
Volatility likely to persist in Indian equities, large caps preferred over mid, small caps: SBI Funds
Volatility likely to persist in Indian equities, large caps preferred over mid, small caps: SBI Funds
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The report said that apart from tactical positioning based largely on seasonality factors around the fiscal year-end, the strategy remains focused on maintaining duration positioning at a moderate lev ...
India and Japan Eye Deeper Collaboration in Semiconductors, EVs, and Healthcare: Report
India and Japan Eye Deeper Collaboration in Semiconductors, EVs, and Healthcare: Report
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A new report by FICCI and SAM highlights how partnerships between Indian and Japanese mid-sized firms could power the next phase of economic cooperation, spanning semiconductors, EVs, healthcare, clea ...
Flight Frenzy: Airlines Reshuffle Routes as Iran-US Conflict Disrupts Middle East Aviation Network
Flight Frenzy: Airlines Reshuffle Routes as Iran-US Conflict Disrupts Middle East Aviation Network
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Escalating West Asia tensions have disrupted regional aviation, prompting flight suspensions, limited airspace access, and special operations as airlines and embassies work to ensure safe travel for p ...
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise as US Moves Powerful Naval Strike Group to Region
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise as US Moves Powerful Naval Strike Group to Region
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The United States is intensifying pressure on Iran, deploying the USS Tripoli strike group to West Asia while offering a USD 10 million reward for information on Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Kha ...
Iran War Shock to Sensex? History Shows Five Worse Indian Market Crashes
Iran War Shock to Sensex? History Shows Five Worse Indian Market Crashes
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From the Harshad Mehta scam to Covid-19, Indian markets have weathered catastrophic crashes long before the Iran-US-Israel conflict spooked investors
Malinga, Bumrah and Mendis: The Most Unusual Bowling Actions in Cricket History
Malinga, Bumrah and Mendis: The Most Unusual Bowling Actions in Cricket History
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From slingy yorkers to deceptive spin, several cricketers defied textbook mechanics. Their unusual bowling actions puzzled batters and left a lasting impact on international cricket
Braving the Bad New World
Braving the Bad New World
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India’s engagement with the warring sides in the Middle East is helping to protect Indian nationals in the region and secure energy supplies even as New Delhi calls for an end to hostilities
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Shivraj Hits His Target
Shivraj Hits His Target
Jagdambika On Rahul | Poll Heat | Shah in Control | China’s Turn | Owaisi Makes A Point | Pawar's Free Run
Power Shift In Patna: Bihar moves on even as Nitish Kumar remains central to the transition
Nitish Kumar may soon be out of state politics but his influence on events and decisions will not evaporate overnight. Kumar has not been free of idiosyncrasies and has made opportunistic decisions as ...
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: The Next Contest
The DMK’s incumbency, the AIADMK’s attempt at revival and the entry of smaller players are reshaping the familiar political arithmetic in the state
Change of Guard In Bihar
Change of Guard In Bihar
Carney’s Business Agenda | Yogi in Japan | Sukhu’s Troubles | Nabin's Touch | Busy Minister | American Flair
Twist In the Script
Twist In the Script
Lula’s Agenda | Vijay Impact | Invisible in Delhi | Vaishnaw In the Middle | The UAE Bond | Serious Gambhir
100 million strong! PM Modi becomes the most followed world leader on Instagram
US President Donald Trump holds the second spot with 43.2 million followers
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