The ‘heavy’ attraction of Venezuela’s viscous, sticky crude for world’s largest oil producer US 🔍
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📆January 12, 2026 at 08:15AM
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The ‘heavy’ attraction of Venezuela’s viscous, sticky crude for world’s largest oil producer US
Much of the American refining infrastructure was specifically engineered to process heavy crudes from Latin America and Canada. Therefore, the US still has to import heavy sour crudes.
Why the criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell sends a chilling message 🔍
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📆January 12, 2026 at 01:00PM
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Why the criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell sends a chilling message
Powell, a Trump appointee from his first term, has struck a defiant tone, saying the investigation should be seen in the “broader context of the administration’s threats and ongoing pressure”.
After a month on the sidelines, US brings India into Pax Silica: What changed, why does it matter? 🔍
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📆January 12, 2026 at 04:44PM
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After a month on the sidelines, US brings India into Pax Silica: What changed, why does it matter?
Pax Silica is a US-led initiative focused on securing AI and tech supply chains, aimed at bringing "friendly and trusted" countries together to ensure that key technologies are safe, reliable, and not controlled by hostile play. Here is what to know
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Behind ISRO rocket’s second straight failure is a familiar problem: The third stage 🔍
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📆January 12, 2026 at 07:07PM
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Behind ISRO rocket’s second straight failure is a third-stage problem
The Indian space agency's PSLV rocket failed to reach its intended orbit after running into trouble in the third stage. Something similar happened with the previous PSLV launch in May 2025.
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SC allows separate criminal cases from multiple bounced cheques in single deal 🔍
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📆January 13, 2026 at 07:35AM
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📆January 13, 2026 at 07:35AM
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SC allows separate criminal cases from multiple bounced cheques in single deal
The SC reversed a decision of the Delhi High Court, and held that under Section 138, the cause of action is linked to the cheque, not to the underlying transaction.
Apple-Google AI deal raises questions over ChatGPT partnership, stokes competition-related concerns 🔍
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📆January 13, 2026 at 11:44AM
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Apple-Google AI deal raises questions over ChatGPT partnership, stokes competition-related concerns
The Google partnership represents a more fundamental integration, with Gemini serving as the foundation for Apple's broader AI strategy rather than just handling overflow queries. Here's what this means.
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India’s tea, rice exporters face fresh headwinds as Trump now targets Iran trade 🔍
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📆January 13, 2026 at 02:13PM
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📆January 13, 2026 at 02:13PM
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As Trump targets Iran trade, India’s tea exports, Chabahar port investments face fresh headwinds
New US tariffs: Official data shows that India and Iran have a direct bilateral goods trade worth nearly $1.6 billion in FY25. Here's what will be hit.
Why Himachal’s first satellite mountain township is being opposed by residents 🔍
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📆January 13, 2026 at 02:34PM
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📆January 13, 2026 at 02:34PM
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Why Himachal’s first satellite mountain township is being opposed by residents
Conceived over a decade ago, the Jathiya Devi township has faced repeated delays due to funding constraints. Phase I is now being initiated using state resources, with central funding still awaited
Trump’s move to control Venezuelan oil supply might have a petrodollar angle. Here is how 🔍
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📆January 13, 2026 at 03:51PM
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Trump’s move to control Venezuelan oil supply might have a petrodollar angle. Here is how
Access to the Latin American country’s vast oil reserves may help the US bolster its oil production, and simultaneously stimulate global demand for the dollar.
BMC elections: What are the responsibilities of the civic body, and why is it significant? 🔍
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📆January 13, 2026 at 05:41PM
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BMC elections: What are the responsibilities of the civic body, and why is it significant?
With such vast financial resources and wide-ranging responsibilities, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has a direct impact on the quality of life in Mumbai
Amid India’s reassertions, recalling how Pakistan ceded Shaksgam Valley to China 🔍
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📆January 13, 2026 at 05:55PM
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Amid India’s reassertions, recalling how Pakistan ceded Shaksgam Valley to China
Shaksgam Valley lies to the north of the Siachen glacier. India has long criticised Pakistan’s decision to cede it to China under a 1963 agreement, and Nehru addressed the issue in Parliament at the time.
Paramount’s hostile bid to take over Warner Bros Discovery continues via proxy fight, lawsuit 🔍
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📆January 13, 2026 at 07:12PM
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📆January 13, 2026 at 07:12PM
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Paramount’s hostile bid to take over Warner Bros Discovery continues via proxy fight, lawsuit
For months, Netflix and Paramount have sought to finalise a deal to acquire WBD’s film and television studios and vast content library, with any resulting media deal set to become one of the biggest ever in history. Thus far, WBD's board has rejected Paramount’s…
Railways discontinues ‘colonial uniform’: Evolution of the bandhgala, a ‘made in India’ fashion statement 🔍
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📆January 14, 2026 at 06:57AM
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Railways discontinues ‘colonial uniform’: Evolution of the bandhgala, a ‘made in India’ fashion statement
Often called the “prince suit” or the “prince cut” in common parlance, the bandhgala originated in the princely state of Jodhpur in Rajasthan. Take a look at its fascinating journey.
What the US could do in Iran, and what India will watch out for 🔍
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📆January 14, 2026 at 11:22AM
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What the US could do in Iran, and what India will watch out for
US-Iran conflict, Iran protests crisis news: Both the US and Iran have signalled that diplomatic channels are open. But if talks fail, there are many other possibilities, none great for India. Here's why.
In SC’s split verdict on corruption law, judges disagree on shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt 🔍
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📆January 14, 2026 at 12:28PM
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In SC’s split verdict on corruption law, judges disagree on shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt
The judgment brings into sharp focus a permanent tension in administrative law: the pursuit of a balance between empowering agencies to catch the corrupt and safeguarding the honest civil servant from harassment.
AI in the sky: How AI cameras are helping Bengaluru Police tackle law & order issues — and prevent them too 🔍
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📆January 14, 2026 at 01:41PM
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AI in the sky: How AI cameras are helping Bengaluru Police tackle law & order issues — and prevent them too
With over 9,000 AI-equipped cameras feeding real-time data into the Command-and-Control Centre, Bengaluru Police now rely on technology not just for post-crime investigation, but for prevention, prediction and inter-state coordination.
Rural Nashik, Pune report most severe road accidents: What is derailing India’s road safety efforts? 🔍
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📆January 14, 2026 at 02:14PM
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Rural Nashik, Pune report most severe road accidents: What is derailing India’s road safety efforts?
The report highlighted that most accidents are concentrated in known locations, and focusing efforts on them could prevent a significant number of fatalities. Here are its main findings.
Why the J&K govt is struggling to fulfill its free electricity promise, and the solution it is considering 🔍
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📆January 14, 2026 at 05:28PM
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Why the J&K govt is struggling to fulfill its free electricity promise, and the solution it is considering
With mounting pressure to deliver on its election promise, the government is now exploring a plan to install solar rooftop systems for economically weaker households under the RESCO model. Here's what this plan entails.
Pakistan inks stablecoin deal with controversial World Liberty Financial linked to Trump 🔍
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📆January 14, 2026 at 09:10PM
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Pakistan inks stablecoin deal with Trump-linked firm: All about the controversial World Liberty Financial
For Pakistan, the deal is yet another foray into the digital currency space, as it seeks to reduce its dependence on cash and improve cross-border payments. World Liberty, however, has been in several controversies. We explain.