THE HINDU DATED 23rd APRIL 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 23rd APRIL 2026

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1.     U.S.-Iran talks remain uncertain as ceasefire nears expiry

The lead story says the proposed U.S.-Iran talks remain in doubt even as the truce approaches expiry. The event is significant because a brief pause in hostilities had created a narrow diplomatic opening, but the absence of firm Iranian confirmation has restored uncertainty. The logic is classic brinkmanship: Washington wants a wider settlement and projects confidence about a “great deal,” while Tehran refuses talks under the “shadow of threats.” Pakistan’s role as facilitator shows that intermediary states can create channels, but not necessarily outcomes. The stand of the report is cautious and analytical, stressing fragil