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Iran Finishes Rail Laying on Chabahar-Zahedan Link, Advancing India’s Strategic Access to Central Asia

Iran has completed rail laying on the Chabahar-Zahedan corridor, a key transport link expected to reshape access from India’s Chabahar port into Iran’s rail network and onward to Afghanistan and Central Asian markets. The project, targeted for commissioning by January 2027, carries outsized strategic value for trade diversification, logistics resilience and regional connectivity.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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India Sports & Cricket4h ago

India strike kabaddi gold double as Sindhu, Unnati advance and medals keep flowing at Asian Games

India delivered a commanding day at the Asian Games in Nagoya, defending both men's and women's kabaddi titles with hard-fought wins over Iran and adding more podium finishes across badminton, shooting, athletics and squash. P.V. Sindhu and Unnati Hooda moved into the women's singles quarterfinals, while Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Prachi Choudhary added silver and bronze respectively to India's growing medal tally.

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India Sports & Cricket10h ago

India Sweep Kabaddi Golds Again as Men and Women Beat Iran in Asian Games Finals

India's kabaddi teams delivered a commanding double gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, with the men defeating Iran 40-34 and the women edging the same opponents 37-34. The twin victories underlined India's enduring dominance in the sport and reinforced kabaddi's status as one of the country's most dependable medal sources at the Games.

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India Sports & Cricket12h ago

India outlast Iran 37-34 to seal record-extending fourth Asian Games women's kabaddi gold

India defended their Asian Games women's kabaddi crown with a tense 37-34 victory over Iran in the final on Saturday, exploiting a persistent weakness on Iran's left flank to secure a record-extending fourth gold. The win preserved India's unbeaten run in the event at the Asian Games, with the only interruption to their dominance coming in 2018 when Iran beat them in the Jakarta final.

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World Politics & Diplomacy5h ago

Iran Warns Regional Airports Could Pay Price as U.S. Sanctions Ground Its Flights

Iran is escalating pressure on neighboring states after new U.S. sanctions sharply curtailed its aviation links, warning that regional airports could face consequences if they continue to cooperate with American restrictions. The threat underscores how sanctions on Iran's airline sector are rippling beyond commercial aviation and into the geopolitics of the Middle East.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8h ago

Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Offer as Gulf Tensions Flare and Oil Markets Swing

President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, according to The Wall Street Journal, even as U.S. and Iranian officials continue indirect negotiations through mediators. The development comes amid renewed Houthi attacks in Yemen and sharp moves in oil prices, underscoring how quickly the conflict is reverberating through global energy markets.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

India's Infra Pipeline Sees Rs 2.88 Lakh Crore Cost Overrun in August, MoSPI Data Shows

Infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 150 crore each reported a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 2,88,122 crore in August 2026, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The latest monthly review shows that while delays and inflationary pressures continue to weigh on large projects, implementation is still advancing, with nearly half of the revised project cost already spent.

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India Entertainment & Culture4h ago

Tender247 Taps Anupam Kher to Open India's Vast, Fragmented Tender Market to More Businesses

Tender247 has brought actor Anupam Kher on board as it seeks to make India's sprawling public procurement ecosystem easier for businesses to discover and pursue. The move comes as the country's tender market, estimated at roughly Rs 70 lakh crore, remains spread across dozens of portals, creating a major access gap for companies that can compete but often never see the opportunity in time.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance6h ago

Government Says New UPI Merchant Fee Won't Hit Consumers as India Moves to Protect Digital Payments Growth

Government sources on Thursday said the proposed 0.4% merchant discount rate on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will be borne by merchants, not consumers, and will not flow into government coffers. The move, effective October 15, is aimed at building a sustainable revenue model for the digital payments ecosystem while keeping person-to-person UPI transfers free and shielding most small merchants from the charge.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance6h ago

MDR on select UPI transactions is not a tax or surcharge, will not hit consumers, Sitharaman says

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has pushed back against criticism of the proposed Merchant Discount Rate on select high-value UPI transactions, saying it is neither a tax, cess nor surcharge and will not flow to the government. She said the charge is part of the digital payments ecosystem, will be borne by merchants, and is intended to support infrastructure and innovation in UPI.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

U.S. and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor to Tie Strategic Infrastructure to Western Markets

The United States and Argentina have launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a sweeping infrastructure initiative aimed at modernizing transport, energy and digital links that move Argentine exports to Atlantic ports and Western markets. Announced on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly, the project is designed to attract public and private investment while deepening bilateral cooperation on supply chains, critical minerals and trusted technology.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

U.S. and Argentina Unveil Andes-Atlantic Corridor to Boost Trade and Infrastructure

In a significant move to enhance economic ties, the U.S. and Argentina launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, aiming to modernize infrastructure and strengthen supply chains across the Western Hemisphere. This initiative is poised to facilitate substantial investments in key sectors, including transportation and energy.

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