Iran war cost hits more than $38 billion for US
IBNS-CMEDIA: The United States’ military conflict with Iran has cost the Department of Defence about $38 billion so far, with the bill expected to increase by up to $3 billion …
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MediaTek launches Dimensity 9600 Pro with 2nm chip, 4.55GHz CPU and next-gen AI
IBNS-CMEDIA: MediaTek, the world’s number one provider of mobile chipsets, on Wednesday announced the launch of the Dimensity 9600 Pro, its latest flagship smartphone system-on-chip (SoC). The flagship SoC marks …
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New 18-member CBFC board takes charge amid growing film certification controversies
IBNS-CMEDIA: The government has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an 18-member board for a three-year term, bringing a new team to the film certification body at …
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Air pollution and mental health: Study explores a possible link to suicide risk
IBNS-CMEDIA: Exposure to air pollutants, especially small particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), may heighten the risk of death by suicide and suicidal thoughts, suggests a pooled …
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New UPI charge sparks trader backlash as they threaten to promote cash; Opposition steps up protest
New Delhi/IBNS-CMEDIA: The Centre’s decision to impose a charge on certain UPI transactions above Rs. 2,000 has created confusion among traders, with some reportedly considering a return to cash payments …
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Trump hails Modi’s anti-opium drive, India still on US drug list
IBNS-CMEDIA: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised India’s efforts to tackle illicit opium cultivation and strengthen supply-chain controls, signalling continued cooperation between Washington and New Delhi on counter-narcotics efforts. …
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‘No legal basis’: India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Commission
IBNS-CMEDIA: India on Wednesday strongly rejected the so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, which was operationalised in Islamabad, asserting that Pakistan has no authority to enter into any arrangement concerning territories …
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Mecca drone tensions intensify as Houthis claim they gunned down a Saudi F-15
IBNS-CMEDIA: Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday claimed they had shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib using a locally manufactured missile, as tensions between the two sides intensified following …
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Jaishankar meets Bhutan’s Foreign Minister in Bumthang to discuss energy, trade, and connectivity
IBNS-CMEDIA: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo D N Dhungyel in Bumthang and reviewed the longstanding cooperation between India and Bhutan. Sharing details of the meeting …
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India protests to Pak naval ship colliding with Indian Navy unit in intern’l waters
IBNS-CMEDIA: India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi and lodged a strong diplomatic protest after a Pakistani naval unit collided with an Indian Navy vessel in international …
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