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The events unfolding across India’s political landscape over the past few years point towards a significant shift in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) electoral strategy. While the Congress remains its principal national rival, the BJP’s political battles are increasingly being fought against regional parties that dominate their respective states. From
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Australia’s largest pension fund, AustralianSuper, will invest an additional A$500 million in India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, strengthening its long-term exposure to Indian infrastructure assets. AustralianSuper Invests In NIIF The fresh investment comes on top of the A$240 million AustralianSuper committed to NIIF seven years ago. With the latest
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Pakistan’s military has said 42 people, including security personnel and civilians, have been killed in a series of fighter attacks in Balochistan since Monday, as violence escalates in the restive southwestern province. Balochistan Attacks Kill 42 People Military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry said the latest attacks included the killing of 18
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised fresh allegations of a UGC-NET Sociology paper leak, claiming that a 100-page document circulated before the exam had nearly 90 questions matching the actual paper. The National Testing Agency has not yet issued a response to the claims. Rahul Gandhi Alleges UGC-NET Paper Leak Rahul Gandhi said serious allegations […]
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The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran, saying the action was aimed at reducing threats to commercial shipping and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for international traffic. US Launches Fresh Iran Strikes The US military said additional strikes were carried out against Iranian targets after attacks on three cargo ships transiting the […]
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The United States has launched a major investigation into alleged misuse of H-1B and PERM employment visa programmes, with federal officials saying IT services firm Cognizant is among the companies under scrutiny. US Opens H-1B Visa Fraud Probe The investigation is being led by the Office of the Inspector General under the US Department of […]
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Ukrainian drones carried out a major overnight strike on Russian energy and transport infrastructure, hitting oil refineries, tankers and pipeline facilities, officials from both sides said. Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Refineries Ukraine said its drones struck three Russian oil refineries, including facilities in Tatarstan’s Nizhnekamsk and Saratov, along with a military
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US President Donald Trump has threatened further military action against Iran, including possible strikes on civilian infrastructure and the seizure of Kharg Island, as the ceasefire understanding between Washington and Tehran appeared to collapse. Trump Threatens Iran Infrastructure Strikes Trump said the United States was preparing for a second night of strikes against
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India is considering diplomatic options, including talks with Iran, to secure safe passage for at least nine laden tankers waiting in the Persian Gulf amid renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. India Seeks Safe Hormuz Passage The vessels are carrying crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas, making their safe movement important for India’s energy […]