India has received unexpected backing from Finland over its purchase of Russian oil, with the Finnish Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonen, stating that New Delhi has acted entirely within the framework of the price cap introduced by Western nations following the invasion of Ukraine. Speaking during a panel discussion at the …
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IN the wake of growing tensions in Iran after Israel struck several regions and reports of active nuclear enrichment facility surfaced, Air India issued a travel advisory for flights to or from Indian origins. Due to the developing situation in Iran and the closure of its airspace, Air India has …
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THE United States says it will begin revoking visas of Chinese students and tighten screening for future applicants from China and Hong Kong. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this on Wednesday night. “The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese …
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AS India observes a cautious rise in COVID-19 cases, health authorities remain vigilant but reassured that the situation is under control. The nationwide active caseload reached 1,009 on May 26, 2025, with states such as Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi reporting the highest numbers of active infections. Although fatalities have been …
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IN recent years, India has bolstered its indigenous defence capabilities. The fully Indian-designed drones stand as a testament to this progress as well as to the nation’s growing technological prowess. These indigenous innovations reflect India’s commitment to self-reliance in the defence sector. Under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, organisations such as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), public …
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INIDIA has outrightly rejected China’s attempts to rename some places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying such “preposterous” attempts will not alter the “undeniable” reality that the state “was, is, and will” always remain an integral part of India. New Delhi’s reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for some …
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INDIAN authorities Monday announced the reopening of 32 airports it closed down for civilian flight operations due to airspace restrictions in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan. The step was taken following a ceasefire agreement between the two countries reached on Saturday. In a statement, the state-owned Airports Authority …
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed Saturday’s pronouncements of an end to hostilities between India and Pakistan. The UN chief’s welcomed this after a decision by the neighbouring nuclear powers to de-escalate a situation that had caused widespread alarm in recent days. Guterres said the organisation stood ready to support …
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INDIA on Saturday decided to suspend exchange of all categories of all inbound mails and parcels from Pakistan through air and surface routes, a statement by Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiradita Scindia said. The statement by the Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts was …
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INDIA is likely to be the first country to finalise a bilateral trade agreement with the United States before a looming tariff deadline, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Speaking at a media roundtable in Washington, Bessent expressed optimism about the ongoing trade talks, stating that discussions with India …
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