The idea of zero tariffs between two major economies implies a free-trade leap of historic proportions. The White House factsheet on the India–US deal, however, points to something more restrained: incremental gains achieved through negotiation and compromise. The document outlines how tariff adjustments are limited in scope and carefully sequenced. This reflects a shared understanding […]
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India’s Russian Oil Imports Drop to 38-Month Low in December 2025 Amid Supply Diversification India’s crude oil imports from Russia fell sharply in December 2025, touching their lowest level in 38 months. The decline signals a notable shift in India’s energy procurement strategy after a prolonged period during which Russia had become the country’s dominant […]
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Mumbai is set to witness a major political shift in its civic leadership as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to assume the mayoral post of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) with the nomination of Ritu Tawde. The development marks the end of Shiv Sena’s uninterrupted 25-year dominance over the city’s most influential civic position, […]
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India-U.S. Trade Deal Nears Completion, Set to Usher in New Phase of Bilateral Ties: Jaishankar India and the United States are on the verge of finalising a long-awaited trade agreement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, describing the development as a turning point that could open a new chapter in bilateral relations. His remarks came […]
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Deadly Suicide Blast Hits Shia Religious Centre in Pakistan A powerful suicide bombing at a Shia religious centre in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, has left at least 31 people dead and 169 others injured. The attack unfolded on Friday during a busy prayer gathering, transforming a place of worship into a scene of panic, destruction, and […]
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Massive Security Operation Launched in Balochistan Pakistani security forces have carried out a sweeping counter-insurgency operation in Balochistan, killing at least 177 Baloch militants within 48 hours. Officials describe the offensive as one of the deadliest and most extensive military crackdowns in the region in decades. The operation was launched in response to escalating militant […]
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Iran Calls Oman Talks with U.S. a ‘Good Beginning,’ Signals More Dialogue Ahead Fresh Diplomatic Effort Amid Strained Relations Iran has termed its recent negotiations with the United States in Oman as a “good beginning,” signalling cautious optimism about reviving diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The talks, held in Muscat with Omani mediation, come […]
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DMRC Renames Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro Station to ‘Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar’ Station Renamed to Reflect Nearby Religious Landmark The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has officially renamed Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro Station as “Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar.” The change has been implemented to align the station’s identity with the prominent […]
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West Bengal SIR Controversy: Justice Bagchi Flags Concerns Over ECI Software, Notice Issued for Middle Name Omission The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal has come under judicial focus after Supreme Court Justice Joymalya Bagchi raised concerns about the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) digital verification system. During court proceedings, the […]
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Rajasthan Tops Skill Ministry Dashboard, Becomes First State to Meet All Green Benchmarks Rajasthan has achieved a landmark feat in India’s skill development sector by becoming the first state to register all green indicators on the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s performance dashboard. The recognition highlights the state’s strong execution of skilling programmes […]
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