The chokepoint doctrine: How the Iran war exposed the rise of middle powers
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‘It is not good for KL Rahul’: Ex-India captain questions Gambhir’s strategy
India has secured the ODI series against Afghanistan, using the matches to test new player combinations. While Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill impressed at number three, former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth questioned KL Rahul’s deployment in a lower batting order, advocating for him to bat higher. Srikkanth also raised concerns about player fatigue due to the
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India opens dumping probe into Chinese, Japanese chemical used in tyres and rubber products
India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Resorcinol imports from China and Japan. This key chemical is vital for tyre and rubber manufacturing. The probe follows allegations that low-priced shipments are harming domestic producers. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies is conducting the investigation. If dumping is confirmed, anti-dumping duties may be recommended to ensure
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‘A very tough cookie’: Donald Trump says PM Modi a world leader ‘he admires’, calls Xi ‘all business’
US President Donald Trump has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a very tough cookie” and one of his most admired global leaders, alongside China’s Xi Jinping. Speaking to Axios, Trump highlighted their strong personal rapport, even amidst trade tensions. This praise follows their recent G7 meeting, where Trump emphasized the close India-US relationship and
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Google’s Android security head resigns; says: This decision has been easy
René Mayrhofer, who led Google’s Android platform security team as a director, has resigned over Google’s deal letting the Pentagon use its Gemini AI for classified military work. In a blunt farewell note titled “Google Management Has Lost Its Moral Compass,” the pacifist engineer cited fears of EU mass surveillance and Google quietly abandoning its
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The great reverse migration: Why India’s professionals are leaving Metro cities
A fascinating trend is emerging as Indian professionals increasingly desert sprawling metropolises in favor of tier-2 and tier-3 cities, searching for a richer quality of life. The rising costs of living, extensive travel for work, and the stress of city life are significant forces behind this migration.
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Agartala-bound IndiGo flight hit by lightning at Kolkata airport
An IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport was struck by lightning on Friday during a severe thunderstorm. While no passengers were harmed, two ground personnel were briefly affected and received medical evaluation. The flight was later operated by a different aircraft.
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Stock market today: Sensex closes over 600 points down, Nifty50 above 24,000 – not just IT stocks, HDFC Bank & RIL also drag down indices
The BSE Sensex, comprising 30 stocks, ended the session 607.08 points, or 0.78%, lower at 76,802.90. During intraday trade, the index had fallen as much as 940.26 points, or 1.21%, touching 76,469.72.The NSE Nifty closed down 154.90 points, or 0.64%, at 24,013.10.
