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US-Iran war: From Russia to Middle East

Come March 2026, with the US-Iran war, Russian oil flows to India reached levels last seen a few years ago. (AI image) Missiles, mines, attacks on ships, US blockade, Iran’s closure – the Strait of Hormuz has de facto been closed since the start of the Middle East conflict since late February. Several weeks later,…

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India, UAE forge deep defence alliance: $5bn investment, joint production of drones, missiles and naval platforms

India and the United Arab Emirates have elevated their defence relationship to a new level in 2026, moving beyond symbolic cooperation into joint industrial production, maritime security, and cyber defence. The agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s May visit to Abu Dhabi mark a decisive shift in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, positioning the UAE…

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Roadshow, garlands, rousing welcome for rape accused after bail in Ghaziabad; Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP government

NEW DELHI: A shocking video emerged from UP’s Ghaziabad where an allaged rape accused received a rousing welcome from his supporters after being granted bail. Videos from the scene showed supporters lifting him onto their shoulders, chanting slogans and accompanying him in a procession resembling a victory parade, complete with handshakes, cheers and smiling crowds.Samajwadi…

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5 snake parks in India where travellers can spot rare and venomous species and how to reach them

Snakes have long fascinated people. These slithering creatures have been a part of India’s culture for years. While masses fear them, Indians worship them and are deeply connected to local folklore. But beyond myths, there are several snake parks in India which are working towards reptile conservation, snake rescue and creating awareness about venomous and…

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Marut: Before Tejas, there was Marut: India’s first supersonic fighter jet and the lessons it offers |

In 1956, independent India was just nine years old, and as a sovereign republic, the country was just five years old.As the country was finding its footing, former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru authorised Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to build a supersonic fighter aircraft. Until then, only the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom,…

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Why a Shanghai grandpa gave away his Rupees 1.4 Crore flat to a stranger who showed him kindness

A 78-year-old Shanghai man named Qiangming spent nearly a decade living inside a supermarket despite owning an apartment nearby because he feared loneliness after his divorce and estrangement from his son. (AI generated image) Loneliness does not always look dramatic. Sometimes, it sits beside a person in an empty room, waits through silent meals, and…

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Jahangir Khan exits Falta re-poll race in Bengal; WHO raises alarm over Ebola outbreak & more

Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan has withdrawn from the Falta re-poll after the Election Commission scrapped the original vote over alleged large-scale electoral irregularities, intensifying the political battle in West Bengal. The Supreme Court has refused to alter its stray dog management order and directed states to strengthen sterilisation and public safety measures amid rising…

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Once supply is monopolised by Americans, you will …

Mistral co-founder Arthur Mensch has a major US technology dependency warning for Europe. The CEO of the French artificial intelligence (AI) startup has warned that Europe has a two-year window to develop its own AI infrastructure or risk becoming dependent on American technology companies for computing power, energy and AI systems.Speaking during a hearing on…

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