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India–Japan cooperation emerging as pillar of Indo-Pacific stability: Report

It added that at a fundamental level, Tokyo and New Delhi view the Indo-Pacific as an interconnected strategic space spanning from Africa's eastern coast to the western Pacific, underpinned by inclusivity, freedom of navigation, and respect for international law as the normative basis for their engagement.

21 days ago

BRS accepts defeat in Jubilee Hills bypoll; KTR accuses ruling party of misuse of power to win election

"We will continue to do our job as the main opposition. We will be with the people. We will be for the people. We will remain among the people. We will continue to fight until KCR becomes the Chief Minister again," he said.

21 days ago

Nagaland gets its first Artificial Intelligence Centre; FM Sitharaman leads launch

The Finance Minister later reviewed the Central government-funded projects under the SASCI scheme in Nagaland's Chumoukedima. On the occasion, she launched two more projects under SASCI in the state -- construction of a Pre-Fab Multipurpose Hall with amenities in Phek district and construction of a guest house for administrative officers in Zunheboto town.

21 days ago

Fuel crisis brews in Pakistan; diesel shortage reported ahead of price increase

Sources have revealed that oil companies have halted the supply of diesel in Islamabad, which has resulted in diesel shortages in various regions, ARY News reported. The Petroleum Dealers Association stated that private oil firms have not been supplying diesel for the past three days.

21 days ago

'Clear sign of war': Baloch activist blames Pakistan in wake of Delhi blast

He argued that in the past 78 years, the world has gained nothing from maintaining ties with Pakistan except "terrorism, bloodshed, instability, nukes, blackmailing tactics" and the burden of supporting the country's failing economy.

21 days ago

Delhi blast case twist: Imam's wife denies involvement, says husband 'misled' by accused

Speaking to IANS, Hasina said the allegations against her husband were baseless and that he had no links to the terror module or the November 10 explosion near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station, which killed at least 12 people and injured several others.

21 days ago

Nowgam Police Station Blast in J&K Confirmed as Accidental Explosion

A high-intensity accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar late Friday night claimed nine lives and injured 29 others, including police personnel, forensic experts, and civilians.

21 days ago

Taliban-Pakistan Trade Suspension Sends Shockwaves Through KP Markets

Sarhadi stated that Pakistan was exporting fresh fruits, cement, medicines, surgical items, agricultural tools, fabrics, shoes, cosmetics, sanitary items, plastic pipes and several other locally manufactured products worth USD 100-200 million per month to Afghanistan.

22 days ago

White House Justifies Steep H-1B Fee, Launches 'Project Firewall' to Crack Down on Visa Abuse

"The $100,000 payment required to supplement new H1-B visa applications is a significant first step to stop abuses of the system and ensure American workers are no longer replaced by lower-paid foreign labor," White House Spokeswoman Taylor Rogers.

22 days ago

Inside ADAG Allegations: Forensic blueprint of extraction, shells, and regulatory fallout

A forensic, multi-jurisdictional examination of the Cobrapost ADAG exposé — unpacking the alleged ₹41,921 crore extraction network and what it reveals about India's governance, compliance, audit, and risk architecture in a post-IBC, post-PMLA landscape.

22 days ago

Calcutta HC Allows Juveniles to Seek Anticipatory Bail in Landmark Ruling

Legal circles feel that this is a legendary order, considering that till now, it was only the Juvenile Justice Board that used to decide whether a juvenile accused of any crime would be eligible for release on bail or not. However, the Juvenile Justice Board did not have the authority to grant anticipatory bail to any juvenile accused of a crime.

22 days ago

AQI Above 400: Toxic Air Chokes Delhi-NCR as Pollution Levels Hit 'Severe' Mark Again

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) readings, several areas in the city witnessed 'very poor' or 'severe' pollution levels -- Ashok Vihar reported an AQI of 415, CRRI Mathura Road 365, Burari Crossing 383, Chandni Chowk 419, Bawana 441, Jahangirpuri 422, Dwarka Sector-8 393, JLN Stadium 389, ITO 418, Mundka 426, Najafgarh 385, Patparganj 399, Rohini 423, Punjabi Bagh 405, Narela 418, Wazirpur 447, RK Puram 406, Siri Fort 495, Vivek Vihar 418 and Sonia Vihar 410.

22 days ago

Rahul Gandhi Calls Bihar Result 'Surprising'; Congress Alleges 'Vote Chori on Gigantic Scale'

Hours after the National Democratic Alliance romped home with over 200 seats in Bihar, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh launched a blistering attack on the Election Commission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of conspiring "vote chori (stealing votes) on a gigantic scale".

22 days ago

Trump Removes Tariffs on Food Imports; India's Mango, Tea Exporters Upbeat

But to contain inflation, Trump earlier exempted generic medicines from tariffs, benefiting India, which supplies 47 per cent of generic medicines prescribed in the US.

22 days ago

Video Shows Impact Of Blast At J&K Police Station; Bodies Found 300 Metres Away

CCTV footage from a nearby house showed the impact of the explosion, which left a trail of destruction. Another video showed fire crews battling flames as heavy smoke rose from the blast site. Massive debris was also seen on the ground, with multiple vehicles on fire. Body parts were reportedly thrown in neighbouring houses about 300 metres away.

22 days ago