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January 2026

Trusting Khomeini: Old NYT article praising former Supreme Leader surfaces amid Iran protests | World News

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As protests continue to challenge Iran’s clerical establishment, a 1979 opinion article from the New York Times has resurfaced online. Titled Trusting Khomeini, the piece portrayed Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as a restrained religious figure unlikely to exercise direct political power. Its renewed circulation reflects the sharp contrast between those early interpretations and Iran’s current political…

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Telecom relief: Vi to pay Rs 1,144 crore over next 10 years for frozen Rs 87,695 crore AGR dues; bulk repayments start March 2036

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) will pay the government Rs 1,144 crore over the next 10 years, with the remaining adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues — frozen at Rs 87,695 crore — to be paid in instalments starting March 2036, the company said on Friday, reported PTI.The Union Cabinet has frozen Vi’s AGR dues at Rs 87,695…

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Manchester City signs Semenyo from Bournemouth in reported $87M deal | Football News

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Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, right, and Tottenham Hotspur’s Joao Palhinha battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur in Bournemouth, England, Wednesday Jan. 7, 2026. (AP) MANCHESTER: Manchester City signed Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth on Friday to strengthen its attacking options ahead of the team’s tilt…

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‘Inaccurate’: MEA rebuts Trump aide’s ‘PM didn’t call’ remarks; cites 8 Modi-Trump calls in 2025 | India News

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NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday termed the remarks made by US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick that “PM Modi’s reluctance to call Trump” was the reason behind the delay in the trade deal between the United States and India, as “inaccurate.”In a media briefing MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “PM Modi…

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IShowSpeed says “never again” after weight loss drink sends him running to washroom during South Africa livestream

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Popular YouTube streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” has gone viral after an awkward moment during his ongoing African tour. A clip from his South Africa livestream showed the 20-year-old rushing to find a bathroom after drinking a product that claimed to help with weight loss. The incident took place during Speed Does Africa, his current travel stream…

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Google Maps to get better with directions with future updates, here’s what’s changing

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Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above. We keep hearing about Google Maps fiasco from across the globe where it directed people…

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‘Our gratitude’: Moscow says US to release two Russian crew members from seized oil tanker; move after request to Trump

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The Russian-flagged tanker was seized on Wednesday Russia announced on Friday that the United States will release two Russian crew members from a Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by US forces in the Atlantic Ocean two days ago.“In response to our request, US President Donald Trump has decided to release two Russian citizens aboard the Marinera…

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