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India-UAE ties: Why Abu Dhabi wants more than trade and what the proposed House of India means
India-UAE ties: Why Abu Dhabi wants more than trade and what the proposed House of India means
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From a $101-billion trade relationship to fresh investment projects and a proposed cultural centre in Abu Dhabi, India and the UAE are expanding their partnership. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s lat ...
Imran Khan ‘Leave India’ notice: Bombay HC extends protection after actor’s apology — what happens next?
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The actor, a US citizen and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder who has lived in India since childhood, has tendered an unconditional apology and promised not to join similar demonstrations. Th ...
EXPLAINED | Green Crackers Allowed for Diwali: What Does ‘Green’ Really Mean?
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Delhi-NCR residents have a limited window to use certified green crackers on November 7 and 8. The Supreme Court’s relaxation raises a bigger question: how much pollution do these fireworks actually c ...
IndiGo’s big international ambitions face a fuel-cost test: Can Willie Walsh keep growth on course?
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With aviation fuel accounting for nearly 40 per cent of its operating expenses, IndiGo is trying to protect its low-cost advantage while preparing for a bigger international future. Its first Airbus A ...
BJP Counters Opposition Rally With Marches; Amit Shah in Hyderabad, Nitin Nabin Targets Rahul
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Amit Shah offered prayers ahead of a Hyderabad padyatra, while BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav of insulting Bihar’s mandate during a march in Bhagalpur
Ram Lila 'vote chori' rally is Congress template for Lok Sabha 2029 polls
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s charge that elections have been stolen for years and that the chief election commissioner has acted in cahoots with BJP is a continuous theme and is aimed at undermining ...
Iran Calls US ‘Greatest Threat’ to Nuclear Non-Proliferation Over Strike Warnings
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Tehran says it remains bound by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, but rejects calls for immediate inspections as Trump defends military action against Iran ahead of the US midterms
EXPLAINED | Hacked Freezers: How Can a Cyberattack Spoil Your Food?
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Suspected attacks disrupted supermarket refrigeration across six European countries on November 2, weeks after French stores suffered a similar incident. Connected cooling systems have exposed a food- ...
Startup Funding’s Hidden Squeeze: Who Is Funding the VCs?
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A global AI boom and India’s October funding slump conceal another divide: who gets to manage venture capital. US and European evidence shows why founders should examine the investors behind their inv ...