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India’s chief trade negotiator, Darpan Jain, will travel to the United States next week to finalize the legal text for an interim trade agreement, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday. The move follows the February 7 joint…
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday imposed a penalty of ₹184 crore on news portal NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha for alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Of the total, ₹120 crore has been…
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Iran signalled cautious optimism on Monday ahead of a fresh round of nuclear negotiations, saying the United States has adopted a “more realistic” position on Tehran’s atomic programme. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, quoted by…
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Bill Gates was accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Andhra Pradesh government on Monday during his visit to the state, even as sections of social media criticised the move amid renewed debate over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.…
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A US State Department cable, first reported by Al Jazeera and the Associated Press, instructs American diplomats to lobby host governments against backing the Pacific nation’s proposal. The cable says Washington “strongly objects” to the…
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England survived a fierce scare from tournament debutants Italy to clinch a 24-run victory at Eden Gardens on Monday, sealing their place in the Super 8 after a gripping Group C clash that went down to the wire. A blistering unbeaten 53…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the opening of one of the country’s largest artificial intelligence showcases. During his visit, the Prime Minister…
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Hours after tendering his resignation, former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah has sought time to reconsider his decision to quit the party. Assam Congress in-charge Jitendra Singh told reporters on Monday that Borah, 55, has…
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Fatty liver disease is increasingly being described as a silent epidemic due to its rising prevalence and low awareness. A study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia in February 2026 reported that nearly 40 per cent…
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The United States is urging governments to pressure Vanuatu to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting a landmark International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that countries have a legal obligation to act on climate…
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