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March 28, 2026 8 visible stories Economy & Trade

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It was a Trump-Modi conversation, says Govt. after reports of Musk’s presence

Mystery grows over businessman’s role in call between leaders on March 24

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Over 4 Lakh Kitkat Bars Stolen After Leaving Factory In Italy For Poland

The shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations.

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"Kissing My A**": Trump Takes A Jibe, Then Praises Saudi Crown Prince

Speaking at a Saudi-backed investment forum in Florida, Donald Trump said that the Saudi Crown Prince did not expect the US to make a strong comeback under his presidency.

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The Hindu International • 1m ago

It was a Trump-Modi conversation, says Govt. after reports of Musk’s presence

Mystery grows over businessman’s role in call between leaders on March 24

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India India

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NDTV World • 1m ago

Over 4 Lakh Kitkat Bars Stolen After Leaving Factory In Italy For Poland

The shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations.

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India

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NDTV World • 1m ago

"Kissing My A**": Trump Takes A Jibe, Then Praises Saudi Crown Prince

Speaking at a Saudi-backed investment forum in Florida, Donald Trump said that the Saudi Crown Prince did not expect the US to make a strong comeback under his presidency.

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The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid

South Africa's iconic Market Theatre, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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"Hate Guys Who Are Successful": Trump Says He Likes To "Hang With Losers"

The comments came during a question-and-answer segment following a lengthy speech at the Future Investment Initiative in Miami.

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Bank Of America To Pay Rs 6,87,00,00,000 To Settle Epstein Lawsuit

The suit, filed by an unidentified woman on behalf of herself and other alleged victims, claimed the bank's executives "ignored red flags" about Epstein's sex trafficking venture to provide him with banking and investmen...

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