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Asia markets set to open higher amid renewed Iran-U.S. tensions

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

Screens showing surging stock shares at the Taiwan Stock Exchange office, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to pause the global tariffs, in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 10, 2025. Daniel Ceng | Anadolu | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, as investors continue to keep a cautious eye on developments...

Soon, ‘Civil Lines’ may be relegated to history | India News

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

NEW DELHI: The concept and nomenclature of Civil Lines, residential areas established by the British and long associated with their proximity to administrative power, may fade into history.As the Centre intensifies its efforts to replace remnants of colonial-era laws and practices with alternatives that are of Indian origin and reflect the country’s culture, the framework...

US national stopped for satellite phone-like device in J&K, let off after checks | India News

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR: Visiting US national Jeffrey Scott, who was stopped at Srinagar airport after a satellite phone-like device was detected in his baggage — a prima facie violation of provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act — was allowed to fly out of the Valley after it became clear that he had carried the device as...

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AI startup Cursor in talks to raise $2 billion funding round at valuation of over $50 billion

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

The Cursor logo arranged on a smartphone in New Hyde Park, New York, Nov. 20, 2025. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Artificial intelligence startup Cursor is in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include the investment, a source familiar with the matter...

India moves closer to opening nuclear power sector to foreign investment as AEC cleared FDI policy: Official | India News

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

Kudankulam nuclear power plant NEW DELHI: India has moved closer to opening its nuclear power sector to foreign investment, with the Atomic Energy Commission approving a new foreign direct investment (FDI) framework, an official indicated.Speaking at a workshop in Delhi recently, Seema S Jain, member (finance) from the Department of Atomic Energy, said the policy...

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Trump says U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media, before boarding Air Force One on his way to Virginia, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., April 10, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters The U.S. fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, President Donald Trump said Sunday. In a post...

Delhi proposes Bengal BJP leader as high commissioner to Dhaka | India News

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

Dinesh Trivedi (PTI image) NEW DELHI: India has proposed the name of West Bengal BJP functionary Dinesh Trivedi as the next high commissioner to Bangladesh. According to official sources, Dhaka’s approval is awaited for what would be a rare political appointment in the neighbourhood. Trivedi (75) has served multiple terms as MP in both Lok...

Top 10 car-producing countries in 2026: China leads, the US and Japan follow; know where India ranks |

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

The automobile industry around the world in 2026 is projected to be dynamic in nature, uneven to an extent, and complex too. This can be seen from the list of ten leading automobile producers around the world and how globalised and spread out the process of production of automobiles is today. China remains firmly on...

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Kash Patel vows to sue over Atlantic article claiming alcohol abuse

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel arrives at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2026 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel said Sunday he is suing The Atlantic magazine over a recent article reporting that he frequently drinks alcohol to excess. Patel said on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning...

What I saw that day I pray no one should ever see | India News

TazaPulseApril 19, 2026

PAHALGAM: His phone rings often. As president of one of Pahalgam’s largest Ponywallah associations, Abdul Waheed Wani, 39, is rarely out of demand. But he also keeps himself busy to push away memories that still haunt him.Wani was among the first to reach Baisaran valley after the April 22 terrorist attack that left 26 tourists,...