SC seeks Centre's response over plea filed by families of Indians sent to fight

26 Indian citizens sent to fight in Russia: The plea primarily seeks directions to the Indian authorities to take urgent diplomatic and consular steps to ascertain the whereabouts, legal status and safety of the detainees and to ensure repatriation.

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Andy Mukherjee: Will the Iran war help China’s yuan dethrone the dollar?

China’s bid to unseat the dollar is unfolding in the shadows of war, sanctions and oil deals. Although the greenback is still king, the more the US throws its weight around, the less secure its currency’s future might be. This war’s consequences may be larger than many suspect.

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Why Gulf nations would bear the brunt of Hormuz tolls

Oil-producing countries in the Persian Gulf may have little choice but to absorb a possible Iranian toll on the strategic waterway in the long term, economists say.

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Stock Market Today LIVE: Sensex ends 918 points higher ahead of US-Iran talks

Stock Market Today LIVE: Sectorally, barring Nifty IT, all other indices ended higher. Nifty Auto led the gainers with a sharp 2.8% increase.

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GPF rates: How much are the latest interest rates on General Provident Fund?

General Provident Fund or GPF is the provident fund meant exclusively for government employees. Under this compulsory savings scheme, every government employee must contribute a portion of their pay to save towards their future.

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OpenAI claims Anthropic delayed Mythos because of computing power issues: Report

OpenAI has claimed that it has a significant advantage over Anthropic due to its early expansion of computing resources. The company also said in a leaked memo that Claude Mythos was delayed due to computing issues.

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Why Pakistan Agreed To Pay UAE $3.5B It Didn't Have | Explained

Pakistan is broke, begging the world for loans — so why did it suddenly agree to repay the UAE $3.5 billion it simply doesn't have? The answer isn't economics. It's because the UAE holds a trump card which, if it wanted, could use against Pakistan’s elites whenever it wants. Over 22,000 Pakistanis — politicians, generals, the elite — own $10+ billion in Dubai properties. One leak, one seizure, and their empires crumble. Dubai didn't just want its money back. It knew exactly how to get it. Perhaps it is this secret that forced Pakistan’s hand. Abhishek Singh, Associate Editor, Livemint explains.

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India to limit vaccine, biologics testing to government labs to ensure quality

With CDSCO restricting vaccine and biologic testing to government labs, experts weigh the benefits of rigorous control against potential delays for a sector crucial to global healthcare supply.

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Oil prices trade higher amid attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure

Oil prices rose after attacks hit Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and output, but gains were capped as investors tracked fragile ceasefire talks and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

The swearing-in as Rajya Sabha member paves the way for the Janata Dal (United) supremo to step down as Bihar’s Chief Minister, marking the end of his two-decade-long tenure in one of India’s most politically crucial states.

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Why adults are getting in line to watch kids’ animation?

More adults are turning to children’s animated films to help them navigate and express complex emotions as well as experience a sense of safety and comfort

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