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"No one with fundamental religious outlook can become PM": BJP leader Prak
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Once again, Asaduddin Owaisi, MP of Hyderabad, has made a statement about a hijab-clad woman becoming the Prime Minister. Once again, he wants to revive communal tensions and do politics only on a communal basis," Reddy told ANI.
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Trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan drops by 40pc amid border tensions
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Official data showed that in 2024, the total trade volume between the two countries reached USD 2.461 billion. However, in 2025, it fell to USD 1.766 billion, marking a significant decline of USD 695 million.
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India calls to “exercise restraint” in Indo-Pacific after China’s military
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During a weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is closely monitoring developments across the Indo-Pacific region amid China's repeated threats to Taiwan, which Beijing considers an integral part of its territory.
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Gold and defence stocks key beneficiaries as Venezuela crisis heightens ge
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Gold and defence contractors have emerged as key beneficiaries of the Venezuelan crisis, as the US military intervention fuels a broader rise in geopolitical tensions and investor demand for safe-haven and security-related assets, according to a report by DBS Bank.
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Global cooperation faces mixed trends in trade and technology: Report
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Global cooperation in critical economic and technological domains continues to show uneven progress amid rising geopolitical tensions and structural uncertainties, according to the Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 released by the World Economic Forum.
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Trump refuses to confirm contact with Putin after US seizes Russian-flagge
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US forces seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the Atlantic after a weeks-long chase, prompting criticism from Russia and China. Donald Trump declined to confirm contact with Vladimir Putin, while the White House said it will continue targeting sanctioned oil shipments.
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"Religious Nazi who kills his people": US senator Lindsey Graham slams Ira
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Senator Lindsey Graham warned Iran's Supreme Leader that Donald Trump could take lethal action if protesters continue to be harmed.
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"Incident can only lead to further escalation of military-political tensio
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday on the seizure of oil tanker Marinera and gave a call to the United States to return to the established norms and principles of international maritime law and immediately cease its unlawful actions against the Marinera and other
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Global economy resilient, but trade tensions, fiscal strains cloud outloo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, released by the United Nations on Thursday.
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Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Mizan, Ardestani was accused of collaborating with Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, by supplying what authorities described as sensitive and classified information. The report stated that his death sentence was implemented after receiving final approval from Iran's Supreme
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White House says Trump "discussing a range of options" to acquire Greenlan
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The White House indicated that President Donald Trump is considering various options, including military action, to acquire Greenland on national security grounds, a move that has raised concern among US allies, European leaders and lawmakers across party lines.
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Iran condemns "meddlesome and deceptive" US remarks on its internal develo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned US remarks and warned against intervention, accusing Washington of hostility and sanctions-driven pressure. Tensions escalated after Donald Trump threatened action during protests, prompting Iranian leaders to warn that US forces could be targeted and any
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