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Kia Carens Clavis gets more affordable automatics: Prices, details
India1 min

Kia Carens Clavis gets more affordable automatics: Prices, details

Kia India has expanded automatic transmission options for the Carens Clavis model. New automatic variants are now available with both turbo-petrol and diesel powertrains. The Carens Clavis EV now receives a lifetime battery warranty for its first private owne…

The News Flicker·September 18, 2026

Jammu & Kashmir

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Early voting begins as midterm season ramps up
India1 min

Early voting begins as midterm season ramps up

In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections is beginning, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide who they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues. Friday marks the start…

The News Flicker·September 18, 2026

Pentagon sees bipartisan criticism on defense strategy briefing
India1 min

Pentagon sees bipartisan criticism on defense strategy briefing

Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities. Both Democrats and Republicans are accusing a leader of the Defense Department of being frustratingly opaque. Some senators…

The News Flicker·September 17, 2026

Education

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West Bengal Medical Council faces probe demands over fake degrees
Health1 min

West Bengal Medical Council faces probe demands over fake degrees

The West Bengal Medical Council is facing serious accusations from private hospital associations, who claim that it has granted licenses based on fake degrees. This has stirred concern among doctor organizations, who are calling for an exhaustive investigatio…

The News Flicker·September 13, 2026

Fading fragrance of Marayoor
Health1 min

Fading fragrance of Marayoor

The sandalwood trees of Marayoor face significant threats from a debilitating disease and changing climate conditions, severely affecting their health and oil yield. Additionally, natural predators and illicit actions pose further risks to this precious resou…

The News Flicker·September 12, 2026

Global AI safety concerns loom for meeting between Trump and Xi
Tech1 min

Global AI safety concerns loom for meeting between Trump and Xi

As concern rises over the risks of artificial intelligence, hopes for any kind of global approach on safety depend on cooperation between the U.S. and China. But the two superpowers seem only to have become more skeptical of each other’s AI strategy. AI gover…

The News Flicker·September 17, 2026

OpenAI flags new instances of concerning AI behavior
Tech1 min

OpenAI flags new instances of concerning AI behavior

OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. The company is introducing a new framework to track and disclose AI misalignment instances. This includes models acting without authorization or evading o…

The News Flicker·September 17, 2026

World News

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Trump revives controversial 1988 Willie Horton campaign ad
World News1 min read

Trump revives controversial 1988 Willie Horton campaign ad

President Donald Trump is using a controversial campaign ad from 1988 to criticize Democrats on crime. During a Wednesday rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, Trump referenced the Willie Horton ad, which targeted then-Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis. Trump c…

The News Flicker·September 18, 2026

Business

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IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

The International Energy Agency has called for immediate lifestyle and policy changes, including work-from-home, reduced highway speeds and curbs on air travel to cushion consumers from a historic global oil supply shock.

The News Flicker·March 20, 2026

The Soundscape of Eid
Opinion2 min read

The Soundscape of Eid

An editorial exploring the sounds that define Eid in Kashmir — from the pre-dawn calls for prayer to the joyful exchanges of greetings and the silence that marks the absence of those who can no longer celebrate.

The News Flicker·March 20, 2026