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Targeting Afghan Civilians Appears Central to Pakistan's Strategy as Airstrikes Kill 400
The situation in Afghanistan is going from bad to worse and in the latest attack by Pakistan, 400 people were killed in an airstrike. Officials said this escalation is a dramatic one and signals that Pakistan has no plans of stopping the war that it got into with...
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Indian-flagged LPG Tanker 'Nanda Devi' to Arrive at Kandla Port Today
The Indian-flagged LPG tanker, the Nanda Devi, which departed from Qatar carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is expected to arrive from the Strait of Hormuz at Kandla Port in Gujarat on Tuesday.Another LPG tanker 'Shivalik' already reached Mundra Port a day earlier with...
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India Condemns Pakistan's Strikes on Afghanistan During Ramadan; Cites 'Islamic Solidarity' Hypocrisy
India has condemned Pakistan's air attacks on Afghanistan and called out its hypocrisy in conducting them during the month of Ramadan killing mostly women and children while preaching "Islamic solidarity"."It is hypocritical to espouse high principles of international law...
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Oil prices jump past $100 as Iran conflict shakes markets
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as the conflict involving Iran disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global markets.US President Donald Trump defended the spike. He said higher oil prices were a temporary cost tied to confronting Iran's...
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Polyester Fibre Prices Rise by RS 12/KG as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Shipping Routes
The ongoing conflict in West Asia and the disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have begun to impact India's textile sector, with polyester fibre prices rising sharply in the past week.According to industry representatives, the price of polyester fibre...
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India to Operate 58 Flights from Gulf Cities as Middle East Airspace Remains Closed
Indian carriers have taken initiatives to operate 58 flights on Wednesday to repatriate passengers stranded in the Middle East, even as most regional airspace remained closed or restricted amid escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran."Indian...
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Students, Professionals, Astrologers from Rajasthan Stranded in Dubai as Flight Operations Shut
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the Israel-US airstrikes on Iran, flight operations to parts of the Gulf region have been disrupted. Several flights have been cancelled, leaving many people from Rajasthan stranded in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.A group of...
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Refugee expulsions fuel Afghan unity, derail Pakistan's regime change plans
The fragile ceasefire between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan collapsed when the latter declared an open war with Kabul. The first round of strikes went in Pakistan's favour, and this boosted its army's morale.Pakistan may be one up on Afghanistan when it comes to air...
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PM Modi Meets Canadian Counterpart Mark Carney at Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, at New Delhi's Hyderabad House to discuss strengthening the bilateral partnership.Both leaders will review the progress achieved to date across diverse areas of the India-Canada Strategic...
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Middle East conflict, security of stranded Indians reviewed in CCS meet
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on February 28 and the subsequent escalation in the Middle East, as well as the security of the Indian citizens in the region.Convened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on...
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Crude Oil Prices Surge over 7 PC as Israel-Iran War Escalates
Global crude oil prices went up more than 7 per cent on Monday as war in West Asia escalated, following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran.Brent crude futures prices surged to $82.37, the highest since January 2025. Brent crude oil price rallied 7.60 per cent to $78.41...
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PM Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu Discuss West Asia Situation amid Rising Regional Tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the evolving regional situation in West Asia amid escalating tensions following recent developments in the Middle East.Sharing details of the conversation...
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PM Modi Invites Israeli Firms to Explore Investment, Manufacturing Opportunities in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Israeli companies to explore opportunities in India to invest, manufacture and build technology partnerships, it was announced on Thursday.PM Modi, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visited an exhibition...
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Gold and silver prices dip amid profit booking as US dollar gains
Gold and silver prices retreated on Tuesday, amid uptick in US dollar and profit-taking after huge gains in previous session.Investors weighed in tariff uncertainty and ongoing US-Iran peace talks which capped the decline in prices.MCX gold April futures dipped 0.58 per...
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91 Countries and Global Organisations Join New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact
The number of countries and international organisations joining the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact has reached 91, it was announced on Tuesday.The 'AI Impact Summit 2026', held in New Delhi last week, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI...
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Look forward to strengthening ties: PM Modi wishes Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten on assuming office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated his new Dutch counterpart, Rob Jetten, on assuming the office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands and expressed hope for further strengthening the bilateral ties.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Congratulations, Mr...
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India's Trade Surplus with US May Cross $90 Billion, No Impact from Bangladesh Deal: SBI
India's trade surplus with the US may cross $90 billion annually after the trade deal, with at least a $45 billion annual additional trade surplus with the US, which is 1.1 per cent of the GDP, and savings of $3 billion in forex reserve, an SBI Research report said on...
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Zero US Tariff on Diamonds and Gemstones a Major Step Forward: GJC'S Avinash Gupta
The India-US trade deal is very good and the biggest advantage it brings to the diamond industry is that under Section 3, diamonds and gemstones will now be moved to a zero per cent tariff, which is a major step forward, Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman of All India Gem and...
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Social Justice Key to Viksit Bharat Goals: India at UN
Social justice is central to India's Viksit Bharat goals, said Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur at the 64th session of the UN Commission for Social Development in New York, US.Leading the Indian delegation, Thakur highlighted its...
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India-US Trade Deal - a 'threat' to Indian Farmers, Warns Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday expressed concerns that the new trade agreement between India and the US could adversely affect Indian farmers and the agricultural sector in the near future.While the detailed draft...
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EAM Jaishankar Meets Rubio, Bessent in Washington
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, holding wide-ranging discussions on the India-US strategic and economic partnership."Delighted to meet US SecRubio this afternoon,"...
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EAM Jaishankar arrives in US for strategic minerals talks
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in New York on Monday for a three-day official visit to the United States focused on cooperation in critical minerals and meetings with senior officials from the Trump administration.Jaishankar is scheduled to travel to...
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India-US Trade Agreement Is a Win-win Deal: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The India-US trade deal is a win-win deal and citizens and industries of both countries will benefit greatly from this agreement, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.In a detailed post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said the agreement would...
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Dalai Lama Wins First Grammy, Says Recognition of Shared Universal Responsibility
Globally acclaimed spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, 90, has won his first Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The Nobel Peace Laureate competed against Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan, US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, show...
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UN chief sees 'a lot of positive expectations' from India-EU trade agreement
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that he sees "a lot of positive expectations" from the recent free trade agreement between India and the European Union, and it could contribute to global multi-polarity.On Tuesday, India and the EU announced the free...