Peace talks: America and Iran must strike a new balance in their standoff—it’s not an impossible mission
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Summary
A week of peace hopes ended in despair as Iran shut Hormuz again in the face of harsher US pressure on its economy. As their ceasefire nears its end, their standoff needs a new balance. Thankfully, one may be within reach. Here’s what it could look like.
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Type Scheme
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right