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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India can establish itself rapidly as a major global space hub, urging private companies to build an ecosystem capable of attracting international talent, investment and business. His remarks came during an interaction with founders and CEOs of 20 Indian space startups. PM Modi Backs India as Global Space Hub […]
International
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that Washington is entering the “endgame” of its confrontation with Iran, announcing what he called an “economic D-Day” aimed at severing Tehran’s remaining financial and commercial links with the outside world. Scott Bessent Announces ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Bessent said the Trump administration intends to deploy the
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected calls for elections while the war with Russia continues, warning that holding a national vote during active hostilities could deepen political divisions and weaken the country at a critical moment. Zelenskyy Rejects Wartime Ukraine Election Zelenskyy said Ukraine should not conduct elections while the country remains
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Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay is back before the Supreme Court. This time, the immediate issue is an FIR registered by Ghaziabad Police over an alleged road-rage incident near Shipra Mall on August 18. But reducing the controversy to a traffic altercation misses the much larger question surrounding the case. Upadhyay was among the journalists who pursued […]
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said growing cooperation between China and Indonesia is setting an example for countries across the Global South, as Beijing and Jakarta move to deepen economic, technological, defence and strategic ties. Wang Yi Highlights China-Indonesia Cooperation Wang made the remarks during a meeting in Jakarta with Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan,
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Bangladesh is exploring the possibility of joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, as Dhaka looks to diversify its strategic partnerships. No formal decision has been announced, and officials say any move would be guided by Bangladesh’s national interests. Bangladesh Eyes Mecca Joint Defence Agreement The agreement was signed