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Middle East: The next chapter

The Middle East's complexity is its greatest challenge and its greatest opportunity. Its next act will be written not just by the powers within, but by the world's response to its perpetual reinvention.

Jun 30, 2025

Iran slams Trump's "offensive, insolent comments" on senior officials

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday rejected the "offensive and insolent remarks" by US President Donald Trump against senior Iranian Officials.

Jun 30, 2025

Congress won't join Omar's cabinet without statehood in J&K; accuses Centre of "dual control"

Over eight months after Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress Party on Sunday reaffirmed its decision to stay out of the cabinet until full statehood is restored.

Jun 30, 2025

Iran blames US and Israel for "aggression" in UN letter after deadly strikes

Iran demands UN action, accusing US and Israel of initiating aggression and violating international law.

Jun 30, 2025

LG Manoj Sinha assures support to terror-affected families in Kashmir

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, during an interaction with families of terror victims in South Kashmir's Anantnag, expressed regret over decades of neglect and denial of justice to those affected by Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

Jun 30, 2025

PM Modi hails women-led SHGs drive Atmanirbhar Bharat with Jowar Roti success

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his recent Mann Ki Baat address, spotlighted the pivotal role of women in India's socio-economic transformation. Through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), women are not only preserving cultural heritage but also driving economic growth.

Jun 29, 2025

Breaking barriers: US-India trade deal and new era in bilateral commerce

If the US and India can seize this moment, they will not only unlock new prosperity for their own people, but also send a powerful message about the enduring value of partnership in an uncertain world, writes Major General Dilawar Singh.

Jun 29, 2025

9 go missing after cloudburst in Uttarkashi, very heavy rain alert issued in parts of Uttarakhand

At least 20 companies of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), five of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and eight police teams are carrying out the relief and rescue work, an official statement said.

Jun 29, 2025

Iran reopens central, western airspace to international transit flights

He added the country had earlier reopened its eastern airspace to domestic, international, and passing flights, stressing that no flight would land in or take off from Iran's airports in the northern, southern and western parts.

Jun 29, 2025

Karnataka cracks down on auto-rickshaw overcharging passengers; Transport minister calls it unacceptable

Highlighting specific instances of overcharging, Minister Ramalinga Reddy pointed out that on June 18, the Rapido Auto app charged an astonishing Rs 100.89 per kilometer, while the Auto O app demanded Rs 184.19 for a mere 4-kilometer journey.

Jun 29, 2025

Stampede during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri, three killed

The incident occurred around 4.30 a.m. when the three Raths carrying idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Shubhadra were near Shree Gundicha Temple, about three kilometres from Jagannath Temple.

Jun 29, 2025

Uttarkashi cloudburst: 8-9 labourers missing; rescue ops underway

The Yamunotri National Highway has been blocked at multiple spots near Silai Band, with NH Barkot officials alerted about the situation.

Jun 29, 2025

Emergency imposers murdered Constitution, intended to enslave judiciary, says PM Modi

Recounting the observance of 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' -- commemorated every year on June 25 to mark the imposition of the Emergency -- PM Modi said, "During that time, inhumane atrocities were inflicted on our people."

Jun 29, 2025

Para-Archer Sheetal Devi Wins Hearts as She Drives Car with Her Feet

Sheetal Devi, India's first armless para-archer and a native of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, stunned the nation once again by sharing a video of herself confidently driving a car using her feet.

Jun 28, 2025

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse Over Digital Tax Dispute

Prime Minister Carney, addressing local media, emphasised the intricacy of the negotiations, stating, "We'll continue to conduct these complex negotiations in the best interest of Canadians. It's a negotiation."

Jun 28, 2025