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Russia proposes direct rail link to India
Russia has proposed establishing a direct rail freight link to India. This ambitious plan aims to bypass potential chokepoints like the Hormuz and Bosphorus straits. The proposed route would potentially traverse Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan to reach the Indian Ocean. This initiative is being explored amidst rising risks in key maritime trade routes.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (6): Business Today, Deccan Chronicle, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times, The Tribune
- Right (2 votes, 3 outlets): Dainik Jagran, Firstpost · News18 Hindi (Network18 — 1 vote)