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India Says Defence Sourcing Guided by National Interest, Not Ideology

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India on Monday said its defence procurement decisions are driven by national interest and operational requirements, and not by ideology or political alignment. The clarification came after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated that stronger defence cooperation with Germany could help India reduce its dependence on Russia for military equipment. Addressing the issue, Foreign Secretary Vikram […]

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US Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran, India Weighs Economic Impact

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The United States administration under Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent additional tariff on countries that continue commercial engagements with Iran, a move aimed at intensifying economic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing political unrest and tensions with Washington. The decision has drawn attention in India, which maintains limited but ongoing trade relations with Iran.

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TCS headcount falls for third straight quarter despite higher fresher hiring

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) continued to see a decline in its workforce in the third quarter of FY26, even as the company doubled the intake of freshers. The country’s largest IT services firm reported a net reduction of 11,151 employees during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, taking its total headcount to 5,82,163 from 5,93,314

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Multiple Suspected Drone Intrusions Reported Near Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir

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Multiple suspected drone intrusion attempts were reported near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday evening, triggering a heightened security response by the Indian Army. According to officials, at least one drone was spotted in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district, following which troops opened fire to intercept it. Similar drone-like objects

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Police Try to Identify ED Officials After Raids on I-PAC Chief’s Office and Residence

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Kolkata Police have started efforts to identify the Enforcement Directorate officials who conducted raids at the office and residence of I-PAC chief Pratik Jain in the city. The move comes after complaints were lodged alleging procedural irregularities during the search operations. According to police sources, two separate FIRs have been registered in connection with the

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India’s Rice Exports Rise Sharply, Bangladesh Emerges as Key Buyer despite tensions

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India’s rice exports have surged close to a record level in 2025, with neighbouring Bangladesh emerging as one of the most significant beneficiaries of the increase. The rise follows the lifting of export restrictions, which allowed Indian rice to re-enter global markets in large volumes. Officials and trade sources say shipments from India have grown

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The Paradox of Peace and Power: Donald Trump and the Expanding Theatre of Intervention

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Shrayan Sen Few global figures embody contradiction as starkly as Donald Trump. At a time when the language of peace is repeatedly invoked to justify the use of force, Trump stands at the centre of a widening moral and political paradox — celebrated in symbolic gestures as a peace enabler while actively advancing a worldview

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Mamata Banerjee Writes Again to Chief Election Commissioner Over Voter List Revision

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written another letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, raising strong objections to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the state. In her letter, addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the revision process is being

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Bharat Coking Coal IPO Subscribed Over 8 Times on Day One

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The initial public offering (IPO) of Bharat Coking Coal Limited was subscribed 8.09 times on the first day of bidding on Friday, January 9, 2026, driven by strong demand from retail investors, non-institutional investors and existing shareholders. The issue received bids for 2,80,61,36,400 equity shares against an offer size of 34,69,46,500 shares, according to data

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