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Jun 19 2026BUSINESS

Indian IT Shares Fall After Accenture Warns of AI Risks

India’s technology sector, worth about $315 billion, has seen its stocks dip after a key player in the industry issued a cautious outlook. The company highlighted that artificial intelligence could shake up its traditional, people‑heavy service model and suggested a slowdown in the next fiscal year.

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Jun 19 2026LIFESTYLE

A Fresh Start for South Dallas: New Park Aims to Bridge Health Gaps

City leaders and local groups recently celebrated a major step forward for a new community park in South Dallas, but the journey hasn’t been smooth. After years of delays and financial mismanagement raised concerns, the project is finally getting the support it needs. The planned 10-acre park is mea

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

JioStar Adds Shopping to Streaming Mix

Indian streaming giant JioStar is now turning the idea of “watch and buy” into a real business move. The company says that advertising and paid memberships are no longer the only ways it earns money; a third stream is emerging from commerce. JioStar’s main platform, JioHotstar, already has more t

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Who Really Controls Indiana’s Republican Convention?

Indiana’s Republican Party is heading into a messy convention next week, and one freshman senator is trying to steer the ship in a new direction. Jim Banks, a U. S. Senator from Indiana, is pushing hard for his preferred candidate for secretary of state, Max Engling, a relatively unknown political s

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Jun 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Drone Radar Keeps Ports Safe from Low‑Cost Threats

Offshore ships and ports face a growing danger: cheap drones that can fly fast and easily. A new radar, called IRIS OTM at Sea, is built to spot these aircraft quickly and stop them from hurting cargo or people. The system can be set up fast, moves between land and sea smoothly, and works even

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Jun 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

School noise study reveals quiet fixes for city living

City schools often sit next to homes, sharing more than just a fence. The hum of exhaust fans from classrooms can travel through walls and windows, turning quiet evenings into noisy ones for neighbors. A recent project measured this hidden disturbance at one such campus surrounded by apartments. Res

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Jun 13 2026FINANCE

Nuclear power gear in India gets past taxes backdated

India just made a rule change that could save nuclear plants money on old purchases. The finance ministry decided to cancel customs taxes on parts bought between April 2019 and January 2026 for building or running nuclear reactors. This decision surprises some because it works backwards—covering bil

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

India and Venezuela Strengthen Oil Ties Amid Middle East Turmoil

India has stepped up its cooperation with Venezuela in the energy sector, seeing Caracas as a key partner while global oil flows are hit by tensions in the Middle East. During a visit that began on June 4, Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi with a sizable delegatio

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

India steps in to help airlines with fuel cost worries

India recently set aside 100 billion rupees, roughly one billion dollars, to ease the strain on airlines caused by soaring jet fuel prices. These sky-high costs partly stem from tensions in West Asia, which have disrupted oil supplies and pushed prices up worldwide. Airlines often feel this the most

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Bats and rabies: what you should know after a recent case

Officials found a bat carrying rabies in Irvine Regional Park last weekend. This case led to warnings about how easily the virus can spread to people. Rabies is almost always deadly once symptoms show up. But quick action after exposure can prevent illness. The virus can enter the body through smal

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