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Israel election 2026: Why India ties are unlikely to change, whatever happens to Netanyahu
Israel election 2026: Why India ties are unlikely to change, whatever happens to Netanyahu
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As Israelis prepare to vote on October 27, the Israeli Embassy in India says bilateral relations will remain steady regardless of who forms the next government. But with Benjamin Netanyahu facing a cl ...
Para Asian Games 2026: Nishad Kumar’s double gold, record-breaking high jump and emotional homecoming
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Nishad Kumar won gold in both the men’s T47 long jump and high jump at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, while javelin thrower Navdeep Singh returned with bronze and a message of gratitude for fans.
India-Netherlands semiconductor push: Why Piyush Goyal’s talks on chips, critical minerals matter
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India and the Netherlands are exploring deeper cooperation in semiconductors, green hydrogen, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing. The discussions come as New Delhi seeks technology, investme ...
El Niño, fertilizer shortages and the Iran war: Why food prices in India could rise in 2027
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India faces a potential double blow from weaker monsoon rainfall and rising global farm-input costs. A new S&P Global report warns that El Niño, energy-market disruptions and fertilizer shortages coul ...
TRAI wants only authorised live TV apps on smart TVs: What the new rules could mean for viewers
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From free live-TV apps to smart TV app stores, TRAI’s proposed rules could change how internet-based television reaches Indian homes. The regulator has recommended government authorisation for these s ...
Tiny Liechtenstein’s outsize financial clout
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The four-day visit of Prince Alois and Princess Sophie to India will feature talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and formal welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The princely family controls the LTG Grou ...
IPL 2027 auction countdown begins: Goa event set for December
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The IPL 2027 mini-auction will bring all 10 franchises to Goa on December 16, nearly a month after the November 15 retention deadline. With major player trades already completed, teams have limited ti ...
Cyclone Arnab: Red alert in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh braces for landfall on October 28
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Cyclone Arnab is forecast to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm before reaching the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Odisha has issued rainfall alerts, mobilised rescue teams and prepared ...
Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna’s team files cyber complaint after KWK: Other actors who took legal action
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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s team has approached Hyderabad Cyber Crime authorities over alleged online harassment and fabricated content. They are not the first Indian film stars to seek ...