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in IndianWith Indian crew and ships repeatedly caught in Black Sea/Red Sea attacks, should India rethink maritime security or shipping routes, or is this an unavoidable cost of global trade? — Nicole HardyNicole Hardy · Jul 25, 2026

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Jaishankar urges stronger India-ASEAN cooperation amid turbulenceWorld — Jul 22, 2026Jaishankar pressed for deeper India-ASEAN cooperation to safeguard maritime trade, energy, food, and health security, and to ensure resilient supply chains amid global turbulence, while stressing adherence to international law and the importance of inclusive, rule-based ties. He also highlighted stronger regional partnerships, structured dialogue on key issues, and the role of the Philippines as coordinator to advance the India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during meetings in Manila.

LPG Tanker DISHA Attacked; 28 Indian Crew Safe — Jul 24, 2026The Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker DISHA, carrying 28 Indian crew, came under attack in Iranian territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz, with India confirming all crew members are safe and that authorities are monitoring the situation. India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar condemned attacks on seafarers and stressed that international waterways must remain safe and unimpeded.

Boeing Merlinhawk Sign In-Country EO/IR SupportBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Merlinhawk Aerospace and Boeing Defence India have formalized an in-country sustainment partnership to maintain and support advanced EO/IR systems on Indian defence platforms, leveraging Merlinhawk’s Bengaluru WESCAM Centre to cut turnaround times and boost fleet availability and mission readiness. The pact reinforces India’s self-reliance and indigenous MRO capabilities, with a focus on the Indian Navy’s P-8I and broader defence applications under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework.

Indian Sailor Killed in Black Sea Attack on MV OMORFI, Other Crew Safe — Jul 24, 2026India condemned attacks on commercial shipping after an Indian national was killed when the MV OMORFI was attacked in the Black Sea on July 18, with two other Indian crew members reported safe, and urged adherence to international obligations to safeguard maritime navigation. The drive follows the earlier deadly strike on the MV Golden Leo near Odesa that killed four Indians, as New Delhi also pressed Russia for accountability and called for protection of global trade routes.

IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 5h

Murmu Arrival in Bucharest Completes Three-Nation Visit — Jul 23, 2026President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Bucharest for the final leg of her three-nation European tour, marking the first visit by an Indian president to Romania in more than three decades and signaling a push to expand trade, tourism, and broader India–Romania and Eastern European ties through forums like the India–Romania Business Forum. The trip, which also included visits to Moldova and North Macedonia, underscores India’s broader effort to deepen engagement with the region ahead of closer India–EU cooperation.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Bangladesh PM Rahman to visit India Aug 23-25 — Aug 21, 2026Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to visit India from August 23 to 25 to hold bilateral talks aimed at stabilizing ties and addressing energy and regional trade issues, as New Delhi and Dhaka push to reset relations amid ongoing strains linked to Hasina’s exile and residency in India. Separately, Indian officials and business groups are coordinating with Bangladesh on economic cooperation, development projects, and a major CII delegation visit to Dhaka to boost trade, investment, and border infrastructure despite recent frictions.

India Orders Google Remove Firebase Accounts Impersonating Banks — Aug 21, 2026India has ordered Google to remove hundreds of Firebase accounts after authorities found scammers using the platform to impersonate major banks and defraud users, with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre directing at least 57 websites and databases to be taken down in August. The crackdown comes amid rising online fraud losses estimated around $2.4 billion in 2025 as India’s digital payments boom attracts more criminals.“

India asserts China illegally occupies J&K, Ladakh — Jul 24, 2026India maintains that China has illegally occupied parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh since 1963 and objects to Chinese projects on Indian territory, while Beijing counters with its sovereignty claims. The MEA has reiterated that India raises sovereignty concerns and respects China’s sovereignty in principle, a stance highlighted after recent senior-level talks between Jaishankar and Wang Yi and in ongoing diplomatic engagements.

EdenCrete Pz7 Strengthens Indian Concrete TrialsBusiness — Jul 22, 2026Laboratory tests by India's CRRI under CSIR show EdenCrete Pz7 boosting concrete durability and strength, with abrasion resistance up to 28%, drying shrinkage down to 25%, and compressive and flexural strengths up to 19% and 14% respectively, especially in fly-ash mixes across 40 MPa and 60 MPa formulations. Eden India plans accelerated field trials for highways and white-topping, underscoring potential for reduced cement use and longer-lasting road concrete in India's expanding network.

On X · @theberneeseBarcelona Supporter Hails “This Is My Life Now” After 5-2 La Liga WinSports content creator @theberneese posted two photos tied to FC Barcelona’s 5-2 thrashing of Rayo Vallecano with the caption “This is my life now😭❤️,” conveying pure emotional joy at the team’s dominant early-season performance. The post drew celebratory replies mostly from fellow Barcelona fans.3,199 likes · 24m

JioStar reports India rights for The Hundred 2026 — Jul 21, 2026JioStar has secured exclusive linear and digital rights in India for The Hundred 2026 from Sony Pictures Networks India, with all 68 matches streaming on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. The six edition begins July 21 at The Oval with a women’s double-header, and the season features rebranded franchises such as MI London and SunRisers Leeds alongside marquee international and Indian players.

CHUCK DEVORE: India And Pakistan Are On The Brink Of WarOpinion — Apr 25, 2025India and Pakistan appear ready for conflict, with tensions triggered by a terrorist attack on Indian citizens on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir. India has good reason to believe that the attack originated in Pakistan…

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India Abandons Front-Label Warnings on Chips, Soda — 6dA cross-border look at India’s fight over front-of-pack nutritional warnings shows big food firms continuing to resist prominent front labels, with regulators proposing a black-and-white table of sugar, fat and salt instead of colorful warnings and the Supreme Court now reviewing the decision amid concerns that up to 450 million Indians could be obese or overweight by 2050. Experts argue that interpretive labeling can promote healthier choices, but industry groups and regulators remain at odds over how to balance clarity, cultural cuisine differences, and portion control.

Indiana Ballard Certified for Secretary of State Ballot — Jul 23, 2026Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has been officially certified to appear on Indiana's November ballot as an independent candidate under the Lincoln Party after surpassing the required signatures, and he will face Republican Max Engling, Democrat Beau Bayh, and Libertarian Lauri Shillings. If Ballard earns 2% of the vote, the Lincoln Party would be established for the next four years.

US Tariffs Cover 60 Economies, India Largely Unaffected — Jul 24, 2026Experts say the 10% US tariff on Indian goods will have limited immediate impact on exports, with FIEO chief Ajay Sahai noting overall resilience but urging close monitoring of the textile sector for potential TRQ effects. They also stress export diversification and stronger long-term US trade ties as essential to mitigate policy shifts and capitalize on India’s placement among the lowest tariff-rate countries, which provides certainty for planning.

IJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 6h

Lava's Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 launch in India — Jul 24, 2026Lava launches the Virat V1 and Virat V1 5G as an online-first series in partnership with Flipkart, with sale starting July 31, 2026 and introductory launch-day pricing that transitions to standard pricing from Day 2. The phones offer large 6.75-inch displays, big batteries and 4GB RAM with 4GB virtual RAM, IP64 durability, and a focus on affordable, India-tailored design plus Lava’s Free Service@Home and Flipkart Open Box Delivery.

QuizWhat's your money personality?Somewhere between spreadsheet monk and payday comet. Twelve questions to diagnose your financial alter ego.3 min · today's quiz

Sona Comstar DENSO form two EV powertrain JVs — Jul 22, 2026Indian auto components maker Sona Comstar and DENSO plan two joint ventures to design and manufacture electric and hybrid powertrain systems across 2-, 3-, and 4-wheelers in India. The high‑voltage, liquid‑cooled unit will be owned 51% by DENSO with management control, while the 2/3‑wheeler unit involves transferring Sona’s existing business to a subsidiary, with DENSO taking 49% and Sona retaining 51% and control; both deals are subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions to accelerate India's EV push.

Indian steelmakers pivot domestic markets amid EU constraintsBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Indian steelmakers are shifting away from exports to the domestic market as Europe and Britain tighten import rules and quotas, while a surge of low-priced Chinese steel pressures prices and margins. With export volumes to Europe/Britain potentially down around 40%, producers are betting on domestic demand from infrastructure, autos, and construction, supported by anti-dumping investigations and ongoing expansion plans in India.

India Relents To Trump, Pledges To Stop Buying Russian Oil — Oct 16, 2025India has relented to President Donald Trump’s demands to cease buying Russian oil, Trump said during a press conference Wednesday. Trump told reporters in the Oval office that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

Indian Man Who Wrecked Car, Hospitalized Passengers Pleads Guilty To Migrant Smuggling — Aug 20, 2025An Indian national will face jail time and deportation after leading an illegal migrant smuggling scheme that ended horribly. Aryan Deshwal, a 21-year-old man from India, pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiracy to commit…

On X · @theberneeseBarcelona Fan Account Trolls Real Madrid with “You Score 4 We Score 5” Video BanterSports content creator @theberneese (760k+ followers) posted a short video clip—widely identified by users as featuring Nollywood actors—captioned “You score 4 we score 5 @realmadrid.” The post is light-hearted football rivalry banter, referencing recent high-scoring results (Real Madrid’s 4-goal outing and Barcelona’s 5-goal performance). It is trending due to the author’s large audience, the perennial El Clásico/Madrid-Barça fan tension on X, and rapid engagement (thousands of likes, hundreds of reposts, 100+ replies) among football communities, especially in Africa and among Culés.3,203 likes · 24m

‘I’m Very Intrigued’: Economist Steve Moore Says Trump’s Tariff Deal With India Is ‘Risky’ But Might WorkReporting — Feb 14, 2025As President Donald Trump announces a budding tariff deal with India, economist Steve Moore weighed in on the matter Thursday on Fox Business. During a press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump…

Singer Flamed for Her Twist on the National Anthem at Indianapolis 500: ‘Disrespectful’Reporting — May 29, 2023Folk and country singer Jewel gave a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” Sunday for the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. And the stylistic choice ended up not going over too well with fans. You…

Merck Anti-COVID Pill Will Not Be Added to India's National Treatment ProtocolReporting — Jan 9, 2022One of India’s top health officials made major news last week with an announcement about safety concerns regarding an experimental treatment for COVID-19. Director-General of the Indian Council of Medical Research…

‘Indiana Jones 5’ Crew Member Discovered Dead on Location After Slew of Production IssuesReporting — Nov 5, 2021Call it “Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Sequel.” The latest Indian Jones film, which has run into problems that began with the pandemic and have continued through the movie’s production, has now been hit with the…

US Expands Iran Sanctions to India-Based Firms — Aug 24, 2026The Trump administration, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has launched Operation Economic Outcast to choke Iran’s economy by targeting its financial networks, oil revenues, and third-country linkages, warning nations to cease doing business with Tehran. Officials call it unprecedented and compare it to a D-Day-style campaign, while Iran and its allies condemn the move as economic terrorism and vow countermeasures.

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IJRAI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader SaysDylan Kresak · 3 min · 6h