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Disney plans up to 1,000 job cuts, most layoffs likely in marketing division: Report

Walt Disney plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs, primarily in its marketing division, under a cost-cutting initiative led by newly-appointed CMO Asad Ayaz, called 'Project Imagine.' The layoffs represent less than 1% of Disney's 231,000-strong workforce.

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Crude oil prices jump up to 4 pc on Hormuz tensions, ceasefire doubts

Global crude oil prices surged on Thursday amid renewed tensions in West Asia, with doubts over whether the US-Iran two-week ceasefire will hold and the Strait of Hormuz remaining restricted. Brent crude rose 3.31% to $97.89 per barrel, while WTI crude gained 4.2% to $98.38.

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White House forced Pakistan to reach Iran: Report

White House relied on Pakistan as a key intermediary to negotiate a temporary ceasefire with Iran, highlighting Islamabad's crucial role in back-channel diplomacy. Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, coordinated closely with senior US officials, transmitting US proposals and Iran's counteroffers.

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Assam assembly elections 2026: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges high voter turnout in single-phase polls across 126 constituencies

Assam voted in a single-phase Assembly election across 126 constituencies with over 2.5 crore eligible voters. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged citizens to participate, stressing every vote matters.

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Poisonous snake remark: Centre must file case, send both Kharge to Tihar Jail, says K'taka BJP

The controversy stems from Kharge's speech in Assam, where he compared the BJP and RSS to a "poisonous snake."

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Pakistan's mediation bid in West Asia conflict strains ties with China: Report

China has reaffirmed its commitment to Middle East stability after US President Donald Trump credited Beijing with helping bring Iran to negotiations, China Daily reported.

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Grokipedia beta version to launch in 2 months: Elon Musk

Musk seeks removal of OpenAI CEO Altman, Brockman amid legal battle

OpenAI has dismissed the claims as a "harassment campaign." The dispute highlights growing tensions between Musk and the company he co-founded, even as competition in the AI space intensifies, including the rise of Chinese AI models globally.

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Karnataka govt denies auto LPG shortage amid supply concerns, urges drivers not to panic

the Centre has introduced new LPG allocation guidelines prioritising industrial sectors. About 70% of LPG will be allocated to industries, with an additional 10% for states implementing PNG reforms. Key sectors like pharmaceuticals, food, and agriculture will receive priority, and large consumers will face usage caps

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Pakistan breaches IMF loan terms as international airline scraps discounts, cuts flights

Pakistan is facing mounting economic pressure as it risks breaching conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) while dealing with a sharp rise in fuel costs. The government's decision to reduce petrol levies, despite IMF expectations to maintain market-based pricing and remove subsidies.

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US 'forced' into ceasefire, says Iranian Supreme Leader's India representative

Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi claimed that the United States was "forced" into a ceasefire with Iran after being unable to sustain the conflict. In an exclusive interaction, he said Washington realised it would face further setbacks if hostilities continued. Ilahi added that a lasting peace depends on acceptance of Iran's conditions

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Big day for world peace, Iran can start reconstruction, they've had enough, says Trump

Trump claims Iran reset, orders nuclear dust cleanup

Donald Trump announced what he described as a "productive regime change" in Iran, alongside a framework combining nuclear restrictions, potential sanctions relief, and strict trade penalties. He claimed Iran would halt uranium enrichment and that the US would oversee the removal of deeply buried nuclear material under satellite surveillance.

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'Expeditiously exit': Centre issues fresh advisory urging Indian nationals to leave Iran immediately after ceasefire announcement

'Expeditiously exit': Centre tells Indian nationals to leave Iran immediately amid ceasefire announcement

India has advised its citizens in Iran to 'expeditiously exit' the country despite a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US. The Embassy in Tehran urged nationals to use designated routes and stay in touch with officials. Around 9,000 Indians were in Iran when the conflict began, with nearly 1,800 having returned so far.

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Israel backs US pause on Iran strikes, says ceasefire deal 'does not include' Lebanon

Israel has backed the United States' decision to pause planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks, while clarifying that the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon. US President Donald Trump announced the conditional pause, linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, following last-minute diplomatic efforts.

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Discussed strong future of India-US ties: Gor after meeting Trump

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Donald Trump in Washington to discuss India-US ties and global stability. He also held talks with Howard Lutnick on boosting economic cooperation, including AI collaboration, trade, and pharma investment. The meetings come as Vikram Misri visits Washington to advance bilateral engagement.

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Oil falls after Trump signals Iran pause, Crude oil prices tank up to 20 pc over Iran ceasefire announcement

Oil prices plunged sharply after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in military strikes on Iran, easing fears of disruption in the Gulf region. Brent and WTI crude dropped up to 20 per cent as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil route — showed signs of easing.

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Disney plans up to 1,000 job cuts, most layoffs likely in marketing division: Report

Crude oil prices jump up to 4 pc on Hormuz tensions, ceasefire doubts

White House forced Pakistan to reach Iran: Report

Assam assembly elections 2026: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges high voter turnout in single-phase polls across 126 constituencies

Poisonous snake remark: Centre must file case, send both Kharge to Tihar Jail, says K'taka BJP

Pakistan's mediation bid in West Asia conflict strains ties with China: Report

Musk seeks removal of OpenAI CEO Altman, Brockman amid legal battle

Karnataka govt denies auto LPG shortage amid supply concerns, urges drivers not to panic

Pakistan breaches IMF loan terms as international airline scraps discounts, cuts flights

US 'forced' into ceasefire, says Iranian Supreme Leader's India representative

Trump claims Iran reset, orders nuclear dust cleanup

'Expeditiously exit': Centre tells Indian nationals to leave Iran immediately amid ceasefire announcement

Israel backs US pause on Iran strikes, says ceasefire deal 'does not include' Lebanon

Discussed strong future of India-US ties: Gor after meeting Trump

Oil falls after Trump signals Iran pause, Crude oil prices tank up to 20 pc over Iran ceasefire announcement

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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