Chagos Islands Purchase Proposal: ‘To preserve viability as a regional security platform’: US weighs plan to buy Chagos Islands, report says

The White House is considering a proposal to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, a move that could derail the UK’s plan to hand over sovereignty of the strategically important territory, according to a report published by The Telegraph.US officials have drawn up options to bypass Britain and directly negotiate control over Diego Garcia, the…

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Revanth govt’s performance not matching rhetoric: Kishan | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Launching a counterattack against chief minister A Revanth Reddy over his recent remarks targeting BJP leaders, Union minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said the chief minister was speaking out of “political frustration and desperation”.Kishan Reddy took exception to Revanth Reddy’s remarks made during a public meeting in Mahabubnagar. “ CM Revanth says he…

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Activists flag crowding, conflict risks at upcoming shelter for 500 canines in Bengaluru | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Activists have raised concerns over the design and management plan of a stray dog shelter being constructed to house around 500 animals in north Bengaluru, warning that overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of stakeholder oversight could compromise animal welfare.The concerns were raised during a visit to the under-construction shelter at Medi Agrahara Friday….

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Over 1k take part in Sunday on cycle rally | Patna News

Patna: Marking the World Bicycle Day 2026, a special edition of “Fit India Sunday on Cycle” was organised in Patna on Sunday, drawing over 1,000 participants from different sections of society. The event, held in collaboration with the Bihar govt and other partner organisations, aimed to promote fitness, environmental sustainability, and a healthy lifestyle through…

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Oil shock fears overdone, India can grow above 8%: Neelkanth Mishra

India’s economic growth remains resilient and concerns that higher crude oil prices could significantly derail the economy are overstated, according to Neelkanth Mishra, India’s newly appointed Executive Director at the World Bank.In an interview with ANI, Mishra said India is better positioned than many other energy-importing economies to absorb elevated oil prices without suffering major…

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