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Colombo Dockyard: Changing the Balance of Power in the Region
Poonam Sharma
A Brave Step in South Asia:
India's purchase of a 51% stake in Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka is a big step in regional geopolitics. This big investment, made through an Indian defense company, not only strengthens India's…
Govt Hikes Diesel Export Duty to ₹55.5/L, ATF to ₹42/L
Diesel export duty raised to ₹55.5/litre, ATF to ₹42/litre
New rates effective immediately, says Finance Ministry
Move aimed at boosting domestic supply and curbing exports
Decision linked to global oil price surge due to West…
Musk, Durov Slam WhatsApp Privacy Amid US Lawsuit, Meta Denies Claims
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Billionaire Elon Musk and Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Friday have raised fresh concerns about WhatsApp’s privacy practices, after a lawsuit in the United States accused the platform of mishandling user data.…
ADB says India GDP ‘robust’ at 6.9%, 7.3% in next fiscal
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - The Asian Development Bank on Friday said in its Outlook report India’s GDP growth is expected to remain “robust” at 6.9 per cent in the current fiscal and rise to 7.3 per cent in the next fiscal.
ADB…
Trump Warns Iran Over Hormuz, Claims Victory Amid Oil Flow Concerns
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Friday has accused Iran of not honoring a ceasefire understanding, alleged that oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz is being slowed and may even be subject to charges.
He…
Melania Trump Denies Epstein Links, Calls Claims ‘Completely False’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US First Lady Melania Trump on Friday has denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein, stated that the stories are false and clarified that she has never had any relationship with Epstein or his accomplice.
“The…
West Bengal elections: Mamata’s Rule and What the BJP Says It Will Do
Poonam Sharma
As West Bengal gets ready for another heated election, the political atmosphere is full of promises, arguments, and real worries from regular people. Mamata Banerjee's TMC and the BJP are the two main players in the race, and…
Vance in Pakistan for Iran Talks; Tehran Sets Pre-Conditions for Negotiations
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US Vice President JD Vance on Friday arrived in Pakistan for negotiations to end the war. Iran came up with two new conditions implementation of ceasefire in Lebanon and release of frozen Iranian assets.…
Vance Warns Iran Ahead of Islamabad Talks, Signals Tough US Stance
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran against any attempt to “play” the United States as he departed for Islamabad to hold peace negotiations.
Vance told reporters that Washington is willing to…
WHO says airstrike casualties ‘under rubble’ as ambulances, hospitals face new threats in Lebanon
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – WHO representative in Lebanon Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar on Friday said that humanitarians reported new fears of attacks on ambulances and looming food shortages in the southern Lebanon as the country still…