We celebrate 50 years of watch over our waters: Indian Coast Guard chief

We celebrate 50 years of watch over our waters: Indian Coast Guard chief

Highlighting the wide spectrum of responsibilities shouldered by the force, he said the Indian Coast Guard has consistently demonstrated professionalism and excellence in safeguarding maritime security and coastal protection, conducting search and rescue operations, responding to marine pollution incidents and ensuring safety of life and property at sea. 12 days ago
India will buy oil from Venezuela : Donald Trump's big claim

India will buy oil from Venezuela : Donald Trump's big claim

US President Donald Trumpl claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. India does not import significant amounts of crude oil from Iran due to US sanctions, though prior to the sanctions, Iran was one of India's top sources of crude oil. 13 days ago
Trump says Putin, Zelensky want deal, cites complex war

Trump says Iran negotiating with US

He added that "the last time they negotiated, we had to take out their nuclear. It didn't work, you know. Then we took it out a different way, and we'll see what happens." "We have a big fleet heading out there, bigger than we had -- and still have, actually -- in Venezuela," Trump said. 13 days ago
Trashy ruminations by convicted criminal: MEA on PM's mention in Epstein email

Trashy ruminations by convicted criminal: MEA on PM's mention in Epstein email

India dismissed any reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files as "trashy ruminations" by a "convicted criminal." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that aside from Modi's official visit to Israel in July 2017, the rest of the allusions in an email were baseless and should be rejected with contempt. 13 days ago
Congress deadlock over budget and DHS funding leads to partial US shutdown

US Congress deadlock over budget and DHS funding leads to partial shutdown

President Donald Trump expressed support for the Senate-backed deal and urged the House to act quickly, signalling his desire to prevent a lengthy shutdown. This would mark the second government shutdown of his second term, following last fall's record-long stoppage that halted federal services for over a month. 13 days ago
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Cold wave persists in Kashmir after Chillai Kalan ends

Despite the end of Chillai Kalan, cold wave conditions continued across Kashmir with several areas recording sub-zero temperatures, while Ladakh remained under extreme cold. The Meteorological Department has forecast cloudy weather with light to moderate rain or snowfall in higher altitudes and warned of continued cold conditions due to feeble western disturbances. 13 days ago
Canadian PM calls for 'buy Canadian' in response to Trump's new tariff threat

Trump says US‑backed plan will see Venezuelan oil exports resume

President Donald Trump has hailed a US-backed initiative to restart Venezuelan oil exports, saying countries will soon begin taking Venezuelan crude under the arrangement. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump described the plan as progressing smoothly but did not provide details on participating countries, timelines, or pricing. 14 days ago