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President Donald Trump has announced "direct" nuclear talks between the US and Iran.
He said the talks will take place on April 12.
During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said the discussions would be of "very high level" and not involve "surrogates".
Iran's Foreign Minister also confirmed the talks but said it would be an "indirect meeting" that will take place in Oman.
Also on the show: Trump Meets Netanyahu; Talks On Tariffs, Gaza War
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Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended all short-term visas for Indian nationals from mid-April to June, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
The move follows last year’s deadly heatwave, which claimed over 1,000 lives—many of them unregistered pilgrims.
Those who bypassed the official process lacked proper housing and medical aid. This year, Saudi authorities aim to avoid a repeat.
The ban includes tourist, Umrah, business, and family visas.
Only official Hajj visas issued through India’s Hajj Committee remain valid.
Violators now face strict penalties, including fines, jail and property seizures.
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President Donald Trump has announced "direct" nuclear talks between the US and Iran.
He said the talks will take place on April 12.
During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said the discussions would be of "very high level" and not involve "surrogates".
Iran's Foreign Minister also confirmed the talks but said it would be an "indirect meeting" that will take place in Oman.
Also on the show: Trump Meets Netanyahu; Talks On Tariffs, Gaza War
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Bangladesh's interim chief Muhammad Yunus has reportedly asked China to construct an air field in the north - near India's Siliguri corridor.
India is apparently "studying" these reports as they could have a significant impact on New Delhi's security.
How should India respond to this alleged provocation by Dhaka? Palki Sharma tells you.
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India is making a nuclear submarine base in Ramballi in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
It will be made south of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Command in Visakhapatnam.
This base will house all of India’s nuclear submarines including the INS Arihant, the INS Arighaat and the INS Aridhaman.
This base has been under construction for nearly a decade and will allow nuclear submarines to stay submerged while docking into port which will also remain hidden because it is underground.
This base will add to India’s second strike capabilities as New Delhi continues to maintain a No-First-Use nuclear policy, even though Pakistan has a First-Use nuclear policy. Palki Sharma tells you more.
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As Donald Trump begins a trade war with his tariffs, several countries are retaliating.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his country will “Fight” tariffs with tariffs.
Carney also said that he will but the F-35 stealth fighter jet deal with the US on review.
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that all options are now on the table.
European countries like Greece, Italy, Spain and Sweden have also announced measures.
Meanwhile, China has intensified the trade war by announcing retaliatory tariffs.
However, India has said that it is willing to cooperate and is seeking a bilateral trade deal with the United States. Palki Sharma tells you more.
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Republicans in the United States are lashing out at US President Donald Trump over his Tariffs that have sent the global markets into shock.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz says the tariffs will lead to a “Bloodbath” in the midterm elections which are scheduled for November next year.
Meanwhile, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley has co-sponsored a bill that seeks to curb Trump’s actions in issuing more tariffs.
Senator Paul Rand has also spoken out against the recent tariffs.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk too has shown differences over tariffs.
Musk says he prefers free trade rather than tariffs. Palki Sharma tells you more.
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Padma Lakshmi has publicly defended Michelin-starred South Indian restaurant Semma in New York City following a controversial review by social media influencers known as The VIP List.
The influencers criticised the West Village eatery—led by James Beard-nominated chef Vijay Kumar—on TikTok, questioning its Michelin status, misnaming dishes, and making culturally insensitive remarks.
Lakshmi responded with a pointed video, calling the review "really annoying" and stressing the importance of understanding a cuisine before critiquing it.
She emphasised that Semma was created for the South Asian community and would remain successful regardless of the influencers' opinions or social media clout.
Watch the video to know more.
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For thousands of years, the Sahara was more than just a desert: it was a thriving land of lakes, grasslands, and human life.
Now, DNA from two 7,000-year-old mummies has revealed a truth: a lost human lineage once lived here, isolated from the rest of the world for tens of thousands of years.
Unlike other ancient populations, they barely mixed with outsiders, carrying unique genetic markers that separate them from Africans, Europeans, and Middle Easterners.
But as the Sahara dried up between 8,000 and 5,000 years ago, their world collapsed, and they vanished without a trace.
Did they migrate? Die out? Or leave behind a legacy yet to be uncovered?
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Is Donald Trump crashing the market on purpose? Last week, he announced sweeping tariffs.
Then came the chaos — stocks plunged, protests erupted, and $2.5 trillion disappeared in a single hour.
But here’s the twist: Trump doesn’t just stand by it—he’s amplifying a viral theory that it’s all part of a master plan to fix the U.S. economy.
Is this economic genius or political madness? Palki Sharma tells you.
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