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Geopolitical Heat Hits Dalal Street; Sensex Falls Over 350 Points
Geopolitical Heat Hits Dalal Street; Sensex Falls Over 350 Points
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Indian benchmark indices opened lower amid global weakness, escalating US-Iran tensions, and rising oil prices. Inflation concerns and tight crude supply further dampened sentiment, while markets anti ...
Gulf on Edge: Air Defences Activated Across Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan Amid Missile Threats
Gulf on Edge: Air Defences Activated Across Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan Amid Missile Threats
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Gulf tensions escalated as Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan activated air defences, intercepted missiles and drones, while US strikes in Iran prompted retaliation claims, threats over Strait of Hormuz furth ...
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Shakira Shares Behind-the-Scenes Rehearsal Glimpses
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Shakira Shares Behind-the-Scenes Rehearsal Glimpses
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Shakira prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City, sharing rehearsal glimpses ahead of performing official song Dai Dai with Burna Boy in a star-studded global event
‘Not Always in Sync’: JD Vance Flags US–Israel Differences Amid Iran War
‘Not Always in Sync’: JD Vance Flags US–Israel Differences Amid Iran War
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US Vice President JD Vance said America and Israel are not always aligned amid Iran tensions, stressing Washington will prioritise its interests despite strains in President Trump’s ties with Netanyah ...
Watch | Rain Triggers Severe Waterlogging in Ambala, Traffic Hit Across City
Watch | Rain Triggers Severe Waterlogging in Ambala, Traffic Hit Across City
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Early morning rain caused severe waterlogging in Ambala, disrupting traffic. IMD forecasts more showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across North India, bringing relief from heat but raising concer ...
Govt Announces Zero Excise Duty for Petrol with Up to 30% Ethanol Blend
Govt Announces Zero Excise Duty for Petrol with Up to 30% Ethanol Blend
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Government extends nil excise duty to petrol blended with 22–30% ethanol, provided BIS standards are met, aiming to boost ethanol adoption and clarify composition rules under updated Gazette notificat ...
Iranian-American Activists Protest in LA, Urge FIFA to Ban Iran from World Cup
Iranian-American Activists Protest in LA, Urge FIFA to Ban Iran from World Cup
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Iranian-American activists and footballers protested in Los Angeles, urging FIFA to expel Iran from the World Cup, citing human rights abuses and accusing the regime of using football to polish their ...
No Merger With Congress, Says Ritabrata Banerjee Amid TMC Turmoil
No Merger With Congress, Says Ritabrata Banerjee Amid TMC Turmoil
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Amid a deepening crisis in the Trinamool Congress, rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee has denied merger rumours with Congress, while resignations, defections and parliamentary divisions continue to shake ...
RBI Cancels Licences of 135 NBFCs; Majority of Firms Based in West Bengal
RBI Cancels Licences of 135 NBFCs; Majority of Firms Based in West Bengal
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The RBI has cancelled the registrations of 135 NBFCs across India, with most based in West Bengal. The move bars them from conducting NBFC activities and reflects tighter regulatory oversight
The Thing About Cockroaches

The Thing About Cockroaches

Table Talk About Power

Table Talk About Power

The Modi Supremacy

The Modi Supremacy

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Kolkata Diary
Definitions, Dammit!

Definitions, Dammit!

A Persian What-If Story

A Persian What-If Story