‘No deal’ if ‘Israel first’: Iran draws red line before US talks, says outcome hinges on ‘America First’ approach

. High-level delegations from Iran and the United States arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for crucial negotiations, with Iran’s Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref stating that a deal will only take place if the Iranian representatives meet with representatives of ‘America First.‘ Mohammad Reza Aref said this approach will be beneficial to both sides and if…

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From queues to QR codes: How UPI transformed India’s digital payments, now driving 49% of global real-time transactions

India’s financial ecosystem has undergone a major transformation in recent years, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) emerging as the centrepiece of the country’s digital payments revolution. Just ten years ago, financial transactions in the country were slow and largely cash-dependent but now, they are just a touch or click away, enabling instant, seamless and…

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‘Serious questions on Vishwaguru’s huglomacy’: Congress slams PM Modi over US-Iran talks in Pakistan | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday jabbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the government’s failure to prevent Washington from according Islamabad a key role in mediating between the United States and Iran.This comes after US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad to lead crucial talks with an Iranian delegation aimed at stabilising…

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St Mary’S Catholic Church Dubai: Dubai reopens Shri Krishna Temple and St Mary’s Church from April 11 with limited services | World News

Dubai lifts worship pause as temple darshan and church services restart with limited access / Image: file After days of precautionary closures across Dubai, two major places of worship, the Shri Krishna Temple Dubai and St Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai, have officially reopened to the public on April 11, 2026, marking a gradual return to…

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US-Iran conflict: At nearly $700 billion, how India’s forex reserves are a strong armour against global crises

India’s forex reserves have become more balanced over time, with more gold and some diversification beyond the US dollar. (AI image) A country’s foreign exchange reserves act as the first line of defence against external volatility. In times of global economic turmoil such as the present Middle East conflict, forex reserves are the armour that…

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