June 29, 2026

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‘Strategic mistake’: Former diplomat Vikas Swarup warns US against ties with Pakistan; links Trump’s tariffs on India to Brics, Operation Sindoor | India News

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Former diplomat Vikas Swarup NEW DELHI: Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on Wednesday cautioned that the United States is making a “strategic mistake” by deepening ties with Pakistan, a country closely aligned with China, which he called a strategic competitor of the US. He also spoke on rising trade tensions, saying Washington’s recent tariffs on Indian…

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Banking reforms: RBI to clear cheques within hours from October 4, move to continuous settlement to cut delays

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce a new system from October 4 to clear cheques within hours of being presented, sharply reducing the current window of up to two working days.The move will transition the existing Cheque Truncation System (CTS) from batch processing to a ‘continuous clearing and settlement on realisation’ model, aimed…

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‘I hate this so much’: Frustrated Rishabh Pant shares injury struggle on social media | Cricket News

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File Pic: Rishabh Pant reacts in pain after taking a blow to the foot. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of action since the fourth Test of India’s recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against England, and his absence looks set to continue for some time following a painful…

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Sharmila Tagore REACTS to Supreme Court ruling on relocating Delhi-NCR stray dogs: ‘The decision is like door closing on voiceless…’ |

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Sharmila Tagore and Randeep Hooda expressed worries about the Supreme Court’s order to move stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters. They advocated for a humane, balanced approach. Tagore called the decision a closure for the voiceless. Hooda welcomed the court’s reconsideration. Both stars suggested long-term solutions like neutering and adoption. Tagore recently starred in ‘Puratawn’….

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Top American universities at risk of losing billions in grants: What you need to know about the Trump administration’s policies

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Trump administration policies put major US university grants in jeopardy Several leading American universities are facing the prospect of losing billions in federal research funding due to ongoing tensions with the Trump administration. The White House has announced measures targeting institutions it claims have violated national interests, leading to a potential freeze or reallocation of…

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Currency watch: Rupee climbs 16 paise to 87.47 against US dollar, crude slide and Fed cut hopes lift sentiment

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The rupee appreciated 16 paise to end at 87.47 against the US dollar on Wednesday, buoyed by a weak greenback and positive sentiment in domestic equity markets. Traders said easing crude oil prices and cooling inflation further supported the local currency, although uncertainties over trade tariffs and persistent foreign fund outflows capped sharper gains.At the…

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ICICI Bank withdraws Rs 50,000 minimum balance rule for urban locations; revises MAB requirements; check details here

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After receiving widespread backlash, ICICI Bank on Wednesday rolled back its recently announced requirement for new account holders to maintain a minimum balance of Rs 50,000 in metro and urban locations. The country’s second-largest private lender has now revised its minimum monthly average balance (MAB) norms to Rs 15,000 for metro and urban locations, Rs…

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Women’s leadership training: Kejriwal, Mann urge Punjab women to join politics; highlight AAP’s welfare initiatives | India News

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Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday addressed the party’s “Women’s Wing Leadership Training Program,” urging women to actively participate in politics and social initiatives.Along with Chief Minister Mann, the…

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