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Apr 05 2026FINANCE

India's Oil Play: How Geopolitics Made Iran a Surprising Supplier Again

India just bought oil from Iran for the first time in years, and it didn't even have to jump through payment hoops. Normally, that wouldn't be news—countries trade oil all the time. But this deal stands out because it happened during a messy time in the Middle East, when key shipping routes got tang

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

AI in Indian films: cheaper, faster, but is it better?

India makes more movies than anywhere else, yet fewer people are buying tickets lately. Big names still fill seats, but crowds aren’t spending as much on tickets or snacks. Studios face a tough choice: lower prices or lose viewers completely. Some are trying a different fix—swapping real actors for

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Indiana's colleges slim down: 200 degree programs face cuts under new rules

Indiana is shaking up its college degrees. Nearly 20% of public college programs will disappear or merge soon after state leaders set new rules. Why? Many degrees had almost no students and were costing money for almost no return. The state reviewed over 1, 000 programs and decided 210 must go, anot

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Peace Talks Restart in China as Pakistan and Afghanistan Seek Truce

Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun a fresh round of negotiations in China, aiming to stop the worst fighting between the two Muslim countries since 2021. Beijing has stepped in as mediator, hoping to reach a deal that would reduce the heavy casualties on both sides, especially those suffered in Afg

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Mar 29 2026POLITICS

Pakistan Tries to Open the Strait of Hormuz for Peace

Pakistan welcomed officials from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to calm tensions with Iran. The meeting began by talking about how to let ships safely cross the Strait of Hormuz again. This waterway is a key route for oil and gas that supplies about one‑fifth of the world. I

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Pakistan Steps In to Calm Middle East Tensions

Pakistan has announced that it will host a two‑day meeting with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt to discuss ways to ease the conflict that began last month. The talks are aimed at finding a path toward reducing hostilities in the region. Foreign ministers from the four countries will meet to talk abo

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Mar 28 2026FINANCE

India Plans Big Bond Sale in First Half of Fiscal Year

India’s central government will raise 8. 20 trillion rupees, about half of its yearly borrowing target, by issuing bonds between April and September. This move follows a shift away from ultra‑long bonds—those lasting 30 to 50 years—which saw their share cut from 35 % to 24. 9 % last year for the fir

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

India and Russia Tighten Energy Ties After Trump Strikes

India cut its Russian oil purchases in early January to please the United States, but a few months later it is moving closer to Moscow again. In a meeting on March 19, Russia’s energy deputy and India’s gas minister said they will work together to bring back Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) sa

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Border Clash After Airstrikes: A Fresh Look at the Pakistan‑Afghanistan Tension

Pakistani and Afghan troops fired back and forth along their shared border, each side blaming the other for starting the fight. The sparks came a few days after Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, which had already pushed the fragile ceasefire to its limits. The border is 2, 600 kilometre

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Rain or Shine? What the Weather Means for India‑Pakistan T20 Clash

India is set to take on Pakistan in Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, a match that could decide who reaches the Super 8s of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Indians come in after two convincing wins over the USA and Namibia, while Pakistan remains unbeaten with victories against the Netherlands and the

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