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5 Killed After Small Plane Crashes In US' Texas
A small plane carrying pickleball players crashed among trees in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, authorities said Friday.
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All 5 On Board Dead After Small Plane Crashes In US
The Cessna 421C crashed around 11:25 pm in Wimberley, the Federal Aviation Administration said. It crashed on Thursday night with five people aboard.
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China Urges Banks to Use Blockchain for Lending, Tax Data Sharing
China is encouraging banks to adopt blockchain technology to enable secure sharing of tax data and improve lending processes. The initiative is expected to enhance transparency, reduce fraud risks, and make credit more accessible, especially for small businesses. It also reflects the country’s focus on using blockchain in regulated financial syst...
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Smartphone Exports From India Could See a Notable Decline as Iran Conflict Persists: Report
Smartphones exported from India, especially to Gulf countries, like the UAE, could see a steep decline in the coming weeks if the West Asia conflict escalates, according to a report citing analysts. The report added that the country's handset exports are likely to decline between 22 percent and 25 percent due to airspace closures and restrictions. ...
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Pak Could Be Next Country To Enter Iran-Israel War. Here's Why
The work done by a small Iranian suicide drone in Saudi Arabia may draw Pakistan, a country thousands of kilometres away, to the war in the Middle East.
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Afghanistan, The Weakest Passport In The World, Allows Visa-Free Access To 24 Countries. Which Are They?
Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the 2026 Henley Passport Index with access to only 24 destinations without a prior visa. Here's the full breakdown of the countries Afghans can enter visa-free or on arrival.
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Indians Can Now Visit One Extra Country Visa-Free, As Per February Passport Ranking
India's passport ranks 75th globally, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 countries, as per the Henley Passport Index February 2026 data.
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Spotify Announces Lyrics Previews, Offline Lyrics; Begins Rolling Out Lyric Translation Globally
Spotify, on Wednesday, announced that it has started rolling out multiple updates for its in-app lyrics feature globally. Spotify's lyrics translation feature, which was only available in 25 countries, is now being rolled out globally to free and Premium subscribers. Additionally, the company is adding a lyrics preview feature, which displays small...
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On Camera, Skier And Dog Caught In Dangerous Avalanche, Escape Unharmed
The skier and her dog were skiing in the Pyrenees Mountains of Andorra, a small country located between France and Spain.
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BMW's 2026 India Plan: 10 New Cars, 17 Upgrades, And More Local Sourcing
BMW will launch 10 new cars in India this year, including EVs and its popular MINI brand, while boosting local sourcing to lower costs as luxury car sales in the country remain stubbornly small, its India CEO told Reuters.
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5 Killed After Small Plane Crashes In US' Texas
A small plane carrying pickleball players crashed among trees in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, authorities said Friday.
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All 5 On Board Dead After Small Plane Crashes In US
The Cessna 421C crashed around 11:25 pm in Wimberley, the Federal Aviation Administration said. It crashed on Thursday night with five people aboard.
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China Urges Banks to Use Blockchain for Lending, Tax Data Sharing
China is encouraging banks to adopt blockchain technology to enable secure sharing of tax data and improve lending processes. The initiative is expected to enhance transparency, reduce fraud risks, and make credit more accessible, especially for small businesses. It also reflects the country’s focus on using blockchain in regulated financial syst...
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Smartphone Exports From India Could See a Notable Decline as Iran Conflict Persists: Report
Smartphones exported from India, especially to Gulf countries, like the UAE, could see a steep decline in the coming weeks if the West Asia conflict escalates, according to a report citing analysts. The report added that the country's handset exports are likely to decline between 22 percent and 25 percent due to airspace closures and restrictions. ...
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Pak Could Be Next Country To Enter Iran-Israel War. Here's Why
The work done by a small Iranian suicide drone in Saudi Arabia may draw Pakistan, a country thousands of kilometres away, to the war in the Middle East.
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Afghanistan, The Weakest Passport In The World, Allows Visa-Free Access To 24 Countries. Which Are They?
Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the 2026 Henley Passport Index with access to only 24 destinations without a prior visa. Here's the full breakdown of the countries Afghans can enter visa-free or on arrival.
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Indians Can Now Visit One Extra Country Visa-Free, As Per February Passport Ranking
India's passport ranks 75th globally, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 countries, as per the Henley Passport Index February 2026 data.
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Spotify Announces Lyrics Previews, Offline Lyrics; Begins Rolling Out Lyric Translation Globally
Spotify, on Wednesday, announced that it has started rolling out multiple updates for its in-app lyrics feature globally. Spotify's lyrics translation feature, which was only available in 25 countries, is now being rolled out globally to free and Premium subscribers. Additionally, the company is adding a lyrics preview feature, which displays small...
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On Camera, Skier And Dog Caught In Dangerous Avalanche, Escape Unharmed
The skier and her dog were skiing in the Pyrenees Mountains of Andorra, a small country located between France and Spain.
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BMW's 2026 India Plan: 10 New Cars, 17 Upgrades, And More Local Sourcing
BMW will launch 10 new cars in India this year, including EVs and its popular MINI brand, while boosting local sourcing to lower costs as luxury car sales in the country remain stubbornly small, its India CEO told Reuters.
