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"We live once and die once": Mamata Banerjee on Murshidabad violence
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged citizens to maintain peace and harmony amidst rising tensions and violent protests in some parts of the state, particularly in Murshidabad, over the Waqf Amendment Act.
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"Police are on alert": Guna SDM after stone-pelting incident during Hanuma
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The police also carried out drone surveillance as a precaution after tensions prevailed during the Hanuman Jayanti procession in the city. In a recent development, members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal submitted a memorandum demanding the arrest of the people involved in the incid
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Nifty earnings may see further cuts in first half of FY26 due to uncertain
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The earnings targets of the Nifty index in the first half of FY26 are expected to be reduced further amid the ongoing trade tensions due to the US tariff policy, according to a report by PL Capital.
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Jharkhand: Security beefed up after clash between two groups in Hazaribagh
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tensions escalated here following a clash between two communities during a 'yagya' event and procession near a mosque in Barkatha on Sunday. The situation quickly worsened as stone-pelting occurred, and some individuals set fire to straw piles.
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China privately admitted to US infrastructure cyberattacks: Report
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a confidential meeting last December, Chinese officials privately acknowledged responsibility for cyberattacks on US infrastructure, linking them to Washington's Taiwan policy, according to The Wall Street Journal. The revelation comes amid escalating tensions, aggressive cyber threats, a
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China's trade hubs show strain as tariff war with US escalates
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chinese export hubs like Shanghai and Guangdong are experiencing early disruptions as the US-China tariff war escalates. With shipping halted and factories at a standstill, tensions have intensified following sharp reciprocal tariff hikes announced by both governments this week.
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Taiwan detects 6 Chinese vessels in its territory
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The latest development follows heightened activity recorded just a day earlier. On Saturday, the MND said it had detected 34 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan by 6 a.m. that day.
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Dual US-Russian national convicted over Ukraine aid donation freed in pris
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a rare prisoner exchange aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Moscow, an American citizen has been freed from Russian detention, officials from both countries confirmed on Thursday, according to a report by New York Times.
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US companies may relocate from China to India, say exporters
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian export leaders are optimistic that the ongoing US-China trade tensions could create significant opportunities for India in both trade and foreign investment, according to statements from key industry figures.
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Australia donates drones to strengthen Philippines maritime security amid
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Australia's contribution of 20 advanced drones to the Philippines underscored Manila's urgent requirement to improve its maritime domain awareness, following a tense incident in the South China Sea just days earlier, where Philippine and Chinese coast guard ships came close to a collision, a
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EU President Von der Leyen backs Trump's tariff pause amid US-China trade
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to pause reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries, calling it an important move to stabilise global trade amid escalating tensions between the US and China.
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Yuan sinks to 19-month low as China loosens currency grip
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China's yuan hit a 19-month low against the US dollar after the central bank set a weaker reference rate, signalling a possible shift in its currency strategy amid rising trade tensions with Washington.
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