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CBAM hits Indian steel and aluminium

CBAM hits Indian steel and aluminium

The EU's CBAM introduces carbon costs on Indian steel and aluminium shipments from 2026, prompting price adjustments, compliance costs, and strategic shifts.
US permits firing squads

US permits firing squads

US Justice Department permits firing squads and restores pentobarbital injections, signalling a renewed push to expand federal capital punishment cases.
EC rules out West Bengal repoll

EC rules out West Bengal repoll

India’s Election Commission says no repoll is recommended at 44,376 West Bengal booths after April 23 first-phase voting, citing smooth polling and 92.6% turnout.
US-Iran talks resume in Islamabad

US-Iran talks resume in Islamabad

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Islamabad for a second round of US-Iran talks, with Pakistan facilitating meetings and security support.