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The nuclear stunner India pulled off; US, France spent billions but failed
India has achieved a major milestone in its nuclear energy journey, as the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained first criticality on April 6—marking the start of a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.
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Australia PM welcomes ceasefire, says Trump’s threats ‘not appropriate’
Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, but criticised Donald Trump for remarks threatening the destruction of Iran’s civilian infrastructure, calling such language “not appropriate.”
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NATO chief says some European allies ‘tested and failed’ in Iran war
Mark Rutte on Wednesday said some NATO members were “tested and failed” amid criticism from Washington over European allies’ limited involvement in the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
His remarks came after a meeting with Donald Trump at the…
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Iran announces alternative routes in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran on Thursday announced alternative shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, warning vessels of the risk posed by sea mines in the main transit corridor.
The move comes as Tehran agreed to temporarily reopen the crucial waterway…
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501 raids, 202 arrested: AAP intensifies crackdown on gangsters in Punjab
As its anti-gangster crackdown entered Day 77, Punjab Police on Wednesday carried out 501 raids at mapped locations linked to gangster associates across the state, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said.
The day-long operation led to the arrest of…
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Iran refinery hit; missiles strike UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon despite ceasefire
The Middle East plunged back into turmoil on Wednesday as fresh strikes hit Iran, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Lebanon, despite a recently announced two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran—raising serious questions over the truce’s…
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IMF, World Bank and UN World Food Programme warn conflict is worsening global food insecurity
The heads of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the UN World Food Programme on Wednesday warned that surging prices of oil, natural gas, and fertilizers are set to drive up food costs and deepen global food insecurity.
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Women’s Reservation push: Govt ‘masterstroke’ or political gambit before polls?
As the Budget Session of Parliament neared its close in March, whispers of a major move by the government began circulating through Delhi’s power corridors. The suspense peaked ahead of a rare working weekend on March 28–29, with…
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China, not Pakistan, the real player behind US-Iran ceasefire?
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump, in an apocalyptic threat to Iran, warned that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless a ceasefire deal was reached.
Iran, not one to back down, said it had cut all diplomatic channels with the…
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Polycystic ovary syndrome in India: Why gynaecologists call it the biggest women’s health concern…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects women during their reproductive years and beyond, into later stages of life.
It's characterised by a variety of symptoms and can have significant implications for…
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