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India, Europe Central Banks Agree to Begin Linking Domestic Payment Systems

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the European Central Bank (ECB) have agreed to begin the initial phase of linking their domestic payment systems, specifically India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Europe’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS). This marks a major step toward enabling seamless cross-border transactions between India and Europe

95News•11/21/2025

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Singtel Sells $1.2 Billion Stake in Bharti Airtel as Part of Asset Restructuring

Singtel has sold a 0.8% stake in Bharti Airtel for about $1.2 billion as part of its asset recycling strategy. The sale reduces Singtel’s holding in the Indian telecom firm to 27.5% and supports its push to invest in digital infrastructure and strengthen its balance sheet.

95News•11/7/2025

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Major Polluters’ Leaders Absent as Global Climate Summit Opens

The biggest polluters are missing when the world needs their accountability the most.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/6/2025

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India Defeat South Africa to Clinch Historic First Women’s World Cup Title

India clinched their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title with a thrilling 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai, marking a historic milestone for the team and the nation.

95News•11/3/2025

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India, US Sign 10-Year Defence Pact Amid Rising Tariff Tensions

India and the United States have signed a landmark 10-year defence pact, strengthening their military partnership despite escalating trade tensions and tariff disputes. The agreement underscores the growing Indo-Pacific cooperation between both nations.

95News•10/31/2025

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Three Nigerian Women Arrested in India for Alleged Cocaine, MDMA Trafficking

Indian police have arrested three Nigerian women in Delhi and Gurgaon for allegedly running a drug-manufacturing and trafficking ring, seizing MDMA, cocaine, and production equipment. Authorities say the suspects, who overstayed their medical visas, were distributing synthetic drugs across India’s capital region through dark-web channels.

95News•10/28/2025