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US naval blockade to end in 30 days, says Iran as Pezeshkian reveals peace deal signed by Trump and Sharif

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly released what he describes as a “historic document” — a copy of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, bearing the signatures of US President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The announcement marks the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated earlier this year. […]

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India’s defence production surges 110% in five years, hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore

India’s defence manufacturing sector has recorded its strongest growth to date, with total production reaching ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY2025–26, a 110% surge over five years. The Ministry of Defence said the milestone reflects the country’s accelerating shift from a defence importer to a defence producer, driven by policy reforms, private‑sector participation and rising global

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‘Melodi’ strikes again: PM Modi, Meloni share light‑hearted moment at G7 as viral trend resurfaces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sparked another wave of the viral “Melodi” phenomenon during a cheerful exchange at the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The light‑hearted moment unfolded as world leaders gathered for the traditional family photograph, where Meloni greeted Modi warmly with a smile and handshake, saying, “Nice to

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Indian H‑1B techie sues Texas IT firm, alleges $100,000 cash demand to maintain visa status

An Indian H‑1B professional, Rishikesh Raj Meesala, has filed a federal lawsuit in Texas accusing Plano‑based IT company Progress and its CEO Sai Jitender Kalagra of forced labour, extortion and human‑trafficking violations under the US H‑1B visa programme. The complaint, filed by immigration litigation firm Banias Law, alleges that the company exploited Meesala’s immigration dependence

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Pakistan ends ‘period tax’ after years of activism and court battles

Pakistan has abolished the 18% sales tax on menstrual hygiene products and contraceptives, marking a major policy shift after years of legal challenges, grassroots campaigns and public pressure. The reform, announced in the federal budget for 2026–27, follows a constitutional petition led by activists Mahnoor Omer and Ahsan Jehangir Khan, who argued that taxing menstrual

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Bangladesh PM adviser says Delhi airport episode was an ‘instant protest’, seeks to ease tensions

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s adviser on policy and strategy affairs, Zahed Ur Rahman, has said his decision to return to Dhaka after being stopped at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport was intended as an “instant protest” rather than an attempt to trigger a diplomatic confrontation with India. Speaking to reporters in Dhaka, he

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Pakistan‑backed terror‑crime syndicate busted in Delhi, 7 operatives arrested

Delhi Police’s Special Cell has busted a Pakistan‑backed terror and organised‑crime network operating across the Delhi‑NCR region, arresting seven operatives and recovering a cache of weapons, ammunition and communication devices. According to investigators, the syndicate was being run on the instructions of Pakistan‑based gangster‑turned‑terrorist Shahzad Bhatti and his associate Ajmal Gujjar, both of whom have

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US Supreme Court rejects TCS appeal, leaving the IT giant facing a $220‑million blow in long‑running trade‑secrets case

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has suffered a major legal setback after the US Supreme Court refused to hear its appeal in a seven‑year trade‑secrets dispute with DXC Technology, effectively ending the case and leaving the Indian IT major liable for damages that could total around $220 million once interest and legal costs are included. The

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Sarvam emerges as India’s newest AI unicorn after $234 million funding round

Bengaluru‑based AI startup Sarvam has raised $234 million at a valuation of $1.5 billion, putting it on track to become India’s newest AI unicorn. The latest investment round is led by HCLTech, which is contributing around $150 million, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners alongside existing backers Khosla Ventures and Peak XV Partners. Sarvam is

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