ICC Announces Hybrid Model for 2025 Champions Trophy
The ICC announced a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, to be held in Pakistan and a neutral venue, resolving concerns caused by India's refusal to play in Pakistan; matches between India and Pakistan in both countries will be held at neutral venues until 2027.
ICC Announces Hybrid Model for 2025 Champions Trophy
The ICC announced a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, to be held in Pakistan and a neutral venue, resolving concerns caused by India's refusal to play in Pakistan; matches between India and Pakistan in both countries will be held at neutral venues until 2027.
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Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
Global coal demand is set to hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024, driven by increased demand in Asia, particularly in China and India, despite warnings about environmental damage. The IEA predicts this high level will continue for three years.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
Global coal demand is set to hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024, driven by increased demand in Asia, particularly in China and India, despite warnings about environmental damage. The IEA predicts this high level will continue for three years.
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Enpal Diversifies Solar Module Sourcing to Reduce China Dependency
German solar installer Enpal imports 1,000–1,200 containers of solar modules yearly, mainly from China, but is diversifying to Vietnam and plans to source from India by 2026 to mitigate geopolitical risks and supply chain vulnerabilities, reflecting a broader industry trend.
Enpal Diversifies Solar Module Sourcing to Reduce China Dependency
German solar installer Enpal imports 1,000–1,200 containers of solar modules yearly, mainly from China, but is diversifying to Vietnam and plans to source from India by 2026 to mitigate geopolitical risks and supply chain vulnerabilities, reflecting a broader industry trend.
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BJP Accuses US of Destabilization Attempt
India's BJP accused the US State Department and alleged "deep state" actors of funding the OCCRP to destabilize India via articles critical of the Adani Group, also implicating the Congress party; the Adani Group faces a US indictment for alleged bribery, fueling the controversy; despite the accusat...
BJP Accuses US of Destabilization Attempt
India's BJP accused the US State Department and alleged "deep state" actors of funding the OCCRP to destabilize India via articles critical of the Adani Group, also implicating the Congress party; the Adani Group faces a US indictment for alleged bribery, fueling the controversy; despite the accusat...
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India's Economic Growth: Challenges and Opportunities
India's economy, despite growing at 5.4 percent (below the predicted 7 percent), is the fastest growing among large economies, presenting significant opportunities and challenges for global trade and investment partnerships, particularly with the UK.
India's Economic Growth: Challenges and Opportunities
India's economy, despite growing at 5.4 percent (below the predicted 7 percent), is the fastest growing among large economies, presenting significant opportunities and challenges for global trade and investment partnerships, particularly with the UK.
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Gukesh Wins World Chess Championship: Mental Fortitude and Family Support Key
Eighteen-year-old Indian chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh unexpectedly won the World Chess Championship in Singapore against China's Ding Liren on Thursday, attributing his victory to intense mental preparation guided by sports psychologist Paddy Upton and the significant sacrifices of his family.
Gukesh Wins World Chess Championship: Mental Fortitude and Family Support Key
Eighteen-year-old Indian chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh unexpectedly won the World Chess Championship in Singapore against China's Ding Liren on Thursday, attributing his victory to intense mental preparation guided by sports psychologist Paddy Upton and the significant sacrifices of his family.
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Trafficked Indian Woman Returns Home After 22 Years in Pakistan
A 75-year-old Indian woman, Hamida Banu, who was trafficked to Pakistan in 2002 under the pretense of a job in Dubai, has returned to India after her grandson identified her in a YouTube video, highlighting cross-border cooperation and the role of social media in reuniting families.
Trafficked Indian Woman Returns Home After 22 Years in Pakistan
A 75-year-old Indian woman, Hamida Banu, who was trafficked to Pakistan in 2002 under the pretense of a job in Dubai, has returned to India after her grandson identified her in a YouTube video, highlighting cross-border cooperation and the role of social media in reuniting families.
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Global Coal Demand Hits Record High in 2024
Global coal demand hit a record 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven by power sector growth in China (4.9 billion tons) and India (1.3 billion tons), while the EU and US saw slower declines; production also hit a record high exceeding 9 billion tons.
Global Coal Demand Hits Record High in 2024
Global coal demand hit a record 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven by power sector growth in China (4.9 billion tons) and India (1.3 billion tons), while the EU and US saw slower declines; production also hit a record high exceeding 9 billion tons.
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TAPI Pipeline Construction Resumes in Afghanistan
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan's foreign ministers recently inspected the restarted TAPI gas pipeline project in Herat, with over 1 kilometer of pipeline already laid and gas delivery to Herat expected in early 2027, despite ongoing financial and political challenges.
TAPI Pipeline Construction Resumes in Afghanistan
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan's foreign ministers recently inspected the restarted TAPI gas pipeline project in Herat, with over 1 kilometer of pipeline already laid and gas delivery to Herat expected in early 2027, despite ongoing financial and political challenges.
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Jashn-e-Rekhta Faces Criticism Over Ticket Prices and Guest Selection
Jashn-e-Rekhta, a three-day Urdu literature festival in Delhi, concluded with mixed reactions; high ticket prices and the inclusion of Bollywood actors sparked controversy, despite the festival's success in gathering Urdu enthusiasts.
Jashn-e-Rekhta Faces Criticism Over Ticket Prices and Guest Selection
Jashn-e-Rekhta, a three-day Urdu literature festival in Delhi, concluded with mixed reactions; high ticket prices and the inclusion of Bollywood actors sparked controversy, despite the festival's success in gathering Urdu enthusiasts.
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India's Economic Slowdown: 5.4 Percent Contraction in Q3 2023
India's economy contracted by 5.4 percent in the July-September quarter, lower than the projected 7 percent, due to weak consumer demand, reduced government spending, and low global market share (2 percent in 2023); experts cite high tariffs and a focus on rupee stability as contributing factors.
India's Economic Slowdown: 5.4 Percent Contraction in Q3 2023
India's economy contracted by 5.4 percent in the July-September quarter, lower than the projected 7 percent, due to weak consumer demand, reduced government spending, and low global market share (2 percent in 2023); experts cite high tariffs and a focus on rupee stability as contributing factors.
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Triple Cricket Defeat for India; Siraj-Head Incident Highlights On-Field Tensions
India's men's, women's, and under-19 cricket teams suffered defeats against Australia and Bangladesh on a single day, prompting calls for a swift turnaround in their fortunes and raising questions about on-field conduct following an incident between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head.
Triple Cricket Defeat for India; Siraj-Head Incident Highlights On-Field Tensions
India's men's, women's, and under-19 cricket teams suffered defeats against Australia and Bangladesh on a single day, prompting calls for a swift turnaround in their fortunes and raising questions about on-field conduct following an incident between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head.
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