US denies Iranian claim of agreeing to unfreeze assets amid talks
The White House has denied reports of an agreement to release Iran’s frozen $6 billion in foreign banks, a claim made by a senior Iranian source amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
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‘No deal’ if ‘Israel first’: Iran draws red line amid US talks
High-level Iranian and US delegations are in Islamabad for critical talks aimed at stabilizing a fragile ceasefire. Iran’s Vice President stated a deal hinges on meeting ‘America First’ representatives, warning against ‘Israel First’ engagement. Prime Minister Sharif called the negotiations ‘make or break,’ with a 15-day window for a diplomatic resolution or renewed conflict.
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US-Iran conflict: At nearly $700 billion, how India’s forex reserves are a strong armour against global crises
Fundamentally, foreign exchange reserves tell us about a country’s ability to service its external debt. The more robust the cover, the better a country’s position of economic strength. So how strong is India placed in terms of foreign exchange reserves?
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has a message for engineers as AI takes over their jobs
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says AI coding agents have made the company’s 15,000 engineers over 30% more productive—and that’s exactly why Salesforce didn’t hire a single new engineer in fiscal year 2026. Speaking on The Future Live, Benioff said engineers are shifting from writing code to supervising AI agents. He also revealed AI now handles
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Pakistan-linked handler targeting youth, two men arrested in Bijnor tell police
Two men arrested in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, revealed a Pakistan-linked handler is building a network in India. The handler, based in Saudi Arabia, used social media platforms like Instagram. He allegedly spread inflammatory content and incited youngsters against Hindus. Police are searching for the handler and other associates involved in anti-national activities.
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West Bengal polls: PM Modi vows to release ‘white paper’ on alleged TMC corruption
Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified the BJP’s campaign in West Bengal, focusing on infiltration, citizenship under CAA, and alleged TMC corruption. He promised expedited citizenship for refugees and warned infiltrators to leave, while also highlighting alleged fear and corruption under the TMC government.
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‘Grand change for a generation’: Vijay launches ‘final sprint’ for Tamil Nadu polls, calls for door-to-door push
Actor-turned-politician Vijay has urged his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party workers to intensify campaigning in the final ten days before the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He called for a disciplined door-to-door outreach to connect with voters personally. Vijay framed the upcoming polls as a generational change and a fight for true people’s rule, aiming for a
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Sindarov, D Gukesh’s likely World C’ship challenger, cracks code for sponsorship woes in chess
Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov is on the cusp of winning the FIDE Candidates 2026, poised to challenge World Champion D Gukesh. His rapid play and impressive unbeaten streak have captivated the chess world. Managed by Tom Guilbaud, Sindarov’s career has transformed from obscurity to a top contender, aided by strategic social media promotion and newfound sponsorships.