March 23, 2026

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‘Islamic bomb’: Ex-CIA officer Barlow reveals what drove Pakistan to build nukes; makes big claim about Indira Gandhi govt

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NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s initial motive for developing nuclear weapons — to counter India — gradually evolved into an effort to create an “Islamic bomb” aimed at aiding other Muslim nations, including Iran, according to former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer Richard Barlow.Barlow, who served as a counter-proliferation officer during the 1980s when Islamabad was covertly…

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Over 100 flights cancelled: How US govt shutdown is affecting travellers; right before Thanksgiving | Business

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US Government shutdown affects air travellers. John Denver once sang, “I’m leaving on a jet plane.” In 2025, it’s more like, “I’m staying home because the FAA said no planes.” As the longest government shutdown in US history stretches into its second month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines to cut 10% of…

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Maharashtra: Govt renames Islampur in Sangli to Ishwarpur; issues gazette | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued a gazette renaming Islampur in Sangli as Ishwarpur and Islampur Nagar Parisad as Urun Ishwarpur Nagar Parishad.The Central government’s national mapping agency, Survey of India, in October officially approved the renaming of Islampur to Ishwarpur, marking a significant step toward formalising the town’s new identity.On July 18,…

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PLI push: Govt launches third round for speciality steel, eyes Rs 44,000 crore fresh investment for boosting production

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Seeking to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for advanced steel production, the government on Tuesday launched the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for speciality steel, aimed at driving new investments and cutting import dependence in high-value segments such as defence, aerospace, automobiles, and infrastructure.Union Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy…

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Flight chaos across US: 3 million passengers hit as govt shutdown snarls airports; Thanksgiving chaos looms

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As the US government shutdown stretched into its 34th day, travel disruptions mounted across major airports, threatening to derail the Thanksgiving travel rush. According to news agency Reuters, more than 3.2 million passengers have already faced flight delays or cancellations because of widespread absences among unpaid air traffic controllers.The US Travel Association, in a letter…

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Highways safety push: Govt to fine contractors for repeat NH accidents; cashless treatment scheme for victims soon

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will now impose penalties on contractors if more than one accident occurs in a year on a specific stretch of National Highway built under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, a senior official said.Road Transport and Highways Secretary V Umashankar said the ministry has revised the BOT document to make…

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31 days and counting: Over $7 billion wiped out; how US govt shutdown is hitting the American economy

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The United States is nearing the longest federal government shutdown in history, having remained closed for the entire month with no resolution in sight. Economists have warned that the longer the impasse drags on, the greater the risk that the economy, already showing signs of strain, could shift from bending to breaking.“The economy is fragile…

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US govt shutdown impact: Air traffic controllers unpaid, flights delayed; staffing crunch hits key airports

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The US government shutdown has entered its second month, disrupting several sectors and heavily impacting the nation’s air travel industry. Airports across the country continue to face massive delays amid a growing shortage of air traffic controllers, many of whom have now missed their first full paycheck.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday that nearly…

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Juvenile’s conviction is not a bar to govt service, rules Allahabad HC; issues order to reinstate govt teacher | India News

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PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad high court has held that a conviction under the Juvenile Justice Act is not to be treated as disqualification for the individual’s appointment in any services.Allowing a petition filed by a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya teacher, the division bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra observed: “A bare perusal of…

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