CITY OF PRAYAGRAJ INDIA

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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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 28 2026POLITICS

U. S. Plans Limited Iran Action Without Ground Forces

Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an

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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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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Jersey City Takes Action Against Unlicensed Smoke Shops

City officials in Jersey City have taken decisive steps to curb unlicensed smoke shops that are operating without proper permits. Five businesses were shut down after a coordinated effort by the local police and federal partners, which also led to several arrests. The crackdown followed complaints f

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Children at Risk After Measles Exposure in Sacramento

Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

New Chicago Dungeon Under Scrutiny

City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know

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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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