‘Did not initiate war’: In call with PM Modi, Iran President Pezeshkian calls on India-chaired Brics to play role in halting aggressions | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Tehran called on the India-chaired Brics grouping to play an independent role in “halting aggressions” against Tehran amid the escalating Middle East crisis.This was the second conversation between the two leaders since tensions flared on February…

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US stock markets today (April 13, 2026): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as US-Iran talks fail; oil surge unsettles investors

Wall Street opened the week on a cautious note, with key indices slipping on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran peace talks over the weekend rekindled geopolitical concerns and clouded the outlook for equities.Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 356.14 points, or 0.72%, to 47,572.11, while the S&P 500 dropped 22.25 points, or 0.33%, to 6,794.64…

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Atmanirbhar atom: Why India’s PFBR at Kalpakkam, a ‘breeder reactor’ that produces its own fuel, is a game-changer

NEW DELHI: India on Monday made a decisive breakthrough in its nuclear energy programme as the indigenously developed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained criticality at 08.25 pm on April 6, signalling the start of a controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. The milestone represents one of the final and most crucial…

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How an upset Chinese government with Meta’s Manus acquisition proves that “Singapore washing” may no longer work for Chinese and American companies

Meta acquired Manus AI startup for $2 billion last year, but the deal has now come under scrutiny from Chinese authorities, highlighting rising tensions over cross-border tech deals. The Chinese government is currently reviewing whether the transaction violated rules related to technology exports and overseas investments. The development has drawn attention across the tech industry,…

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