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New Delhi India is witnessing a unique financial pattern where both cash usage and digital payments are growing simultaneously, a trend highlighted by State Bank of India (SBI) as a “cash paradox.” SBI Research notes that while digital platforms like UPI are expanding rapidly
Mumbai International crude oil prices rose sharply, gaining up to 2% as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, despite a reported US ceasefire announcement. Brent crude climbed to around $107 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose to about $97.6. W
New Delhi Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar has urged India’s telecom industry to transition from a services-driven approach to design-led innovation, emphasizing greater investment in research and development. He stressed that owning core technolog
BANGKOK Thailand's Supreme Court said on Friday that 44 current and former opposition lawmakers will go on trial over an attempt to amend a law that protects the monarchy from criticism, in another blow to the country's progressive movement. The 44 facing trial from June 3
Tokyo Two rapidly spreading forest fires in northern Japan have forced authorities to expand evacuation orders, with more than 3,000 residents urged to leave their homes as firefighters struggle to contain the blazes.The fires, which erupted on afternoon in Iwate Prefecture, c
Moscow President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's Federal Security Service's spy academy to carry the name of Iron Felix Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the Soviet secret police and architect of the Red Terror which followed the 1917 revolution. Dzerzhinsky, a Polish noble
IntroA recent drone strike near Ukraine’s Chornobyl nuclear facility has reignited fears over safety risks at the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, as officials race to repair damage amid ongoing conflict. ChornoblyDenys Khomenko, a senior technical official at the C
Slug: US Marijuana Policy ShiftWashingtonThe United States has announced a significant shift in its drug policy, with federal authorities moving to relax restrictions on marijuana and reclassify it as a less dangerous substance, marking one of the most substantial changes in deca
Blurb:An internal Pentagon communication has revealed that the United States is considering a range of policy options to respond to NATO allies it believes did not adequately support its operations during the ongoing conflict with Iran. WashingtonAccording to a U.S. official f
IntroA temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks following high-level talks at the White House, as broader tensions involving Iran and key global trade routes continue to escalate. DubaiThe agreement to prolong the ceasefire was reached du
ROME Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026, with food insecurity expected to worsen in some of the world's most fragile countries, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises. The 10th edition of the hunger monitor, pub
WASHINGTON Late last summer, Kurt Olsen’s patience had run out. U.S. President Donald Trump had enlisted Olsen months earlier to seek evidence of foreign interference in U.S. elections and re-investigate Trump’s 2020 loss. A prominent election-denier, attorney and former Navy
ISLAMABAD For nearly a week, Pakistan's capital has been waiting for peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to take place there, and although there is no sign the two sides will meet, large parts of the city remain sealed off by authorities. Key roads leading into Islamabad a
Lucknow Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) opener Mitchell Marsh has found a delicious way to cope with a tough cricket season. During a fan event in Lucknow, the Australian star shared his deep affection for the city, calling it his "second home." While the team has struggled on the
New Delhi India has reclaimed its position at the summit of the medal tally at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, thanks to a stunning golden performance by Prachi Gaikwad. Competing in the junior women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event, Gaikwad showed incredible nerves of steel
Mumbai Indian siblings Arjun and Aditya Singh have made history by clinching three gold medals at the US Open Pickleball Championship in Naples, Florida. The duo’s stellar performance has firmly placed India on the global map for this rapidly growing sport. Competing against t
Bangladesh The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a firm stand to protect its players ahead of a major series. The board officially withdrew the permission for star pacer Mustafizur Rahman to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). This decision comes after medical expe
Jaipur India’s star archer Rajat Chauhan has been awarded the prestigious DGP Commendation Disc for his exceptional contributions to sports. The honor was presented by Rajasthan’s Director General of Police, Rajeev Kumar Sharma, in recognition of Chauhan’s consistent success a
