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How the US, Russia and China are locked in a race to control the Arctic region

The Arctic, long regarded as a mythical realm, is rapidly changing due to climate change. Kenneth R. Rosen's 'Polar War' explores geopolitical tensions as nations vie for resources and trade routes, while emphasising the fragility of the region's ecology amidst military concerns

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Shimla landslide: Heavy rain threatens houses, residents blame construction

Continuous heavy rainfall over 36 hours has triggered a major landslide scare in Shimla's Sanjauli area, forcing residents to stay outdoors since early morning amid fears their homes could collapse, with locals blaming construction activity carried out despite the monsoon ban.

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Why should you bet on large- and mid-cap funds now? Abakkus explains

Abakkus Mutual Fund's study highlights Large & Mid Cap Funds as an appealing investment option amid improving earnings and reasonable valuations. The market correction has created entry points for long-term investors, suggesting the potential for stock prices to align with earnings growth.

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Think EPF is completely tax-free? Here's what employees should know

Job switches, career breaks and early withdrawals can all affect the tax treatment of your EPF corpus. Here's a breakdown of the key rules employees should know.

4 min read01:19 PM IST

Mark Zuckerberg returns to X after 3 years to unveil Muse Spark 1.1 AI model

Zuckerberg's first activity on the platform in over three years signaled Meta's latest push to compete directly with OpenAI and Anthropic in the rapidly expanding market for enterprise AI models.

2 min read10 Jul 2026

'Punch Back Harder': JD Vance Warns Iran Says US Will Keep Hormuz Open

JD Vance issued a stern warning to Iran after accusing Tehran of targeting ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Vance said the U.S. had reached a deal to keep vital shipping lanes open but claimed Iran resumed attacks. He warned that any further aggression would trigger a stronger American military response. Vance also said keeping Hormuz open is crucial for global oil and gas supplies, linking regional security to energy prices.

9 Jul 2026

Kotak's Vaswani plots growth chart, sees ‘right to win' in four segments

In his letter in the bank's Integrated Annual Report 2025-26, Ashok Vaswani lays out a segment-led strategy built on wealth, digital, SME and institutional banking.

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The week in charts: Slow kharif sowing, capex caution, clean energy milestone

In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present to you data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.

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Cong recalls David Lange's role in reviving India-NZ ties: Who was he?

Upon taking office as prime minister of New Zealand, Lange chose India for his very first official overseas visit in October 1984. Lange struck an immediate, natural rapport with the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during his visit.

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Norway vs England prediction: Can Haaland and Co spring a surprise?

This will be the first-ever meeting between Norway and England at the FIFA World Cup. The teams have played 12 matches against each other in international football.

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