Kremlin ‘agrees with Trump’ over ‘excluding Russia from G8 big mistake’ remark
The Kremlin concurred with Donald Trump’s assessment that Russia’s 2014 expulsion from the G8 was an error, but downplayed the G8’s current relevance to Russia. Trump criticized Obama and Trudeau…
Middle East on edge: Iran signals strategic shift on nuclear commitments; mulls NPT exit
Amid escalating tensions and Israeli strikes, Iran considers withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Iranian parliamentarians are drafting a bill to this effect, prompted by recent attacks and an…
Watch: Nicosia council member touches PM Modi’s feet
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus, Michaela Kythreoti Mhlapa, a council member of Nicosia, demonstrated her respect by touching his feet at the historic Centre of Nicosia. This…
Iran-Israel conflict impact: Basmati rice prices to drop; Iran may cut import
Basmati rice prices, recently elevated due to increased exports, are anticipated to decline due to potential export reductions to Iran amidst geopolitical tensions. Iran constitutes a significant importer of Indian…
Heavy rains in Mumbai: Red alert for Raigad; trains and flight services hit
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Raigad, Pune, and Satara districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. Mumbai is under an orange alert as persistent showers caused…
IPL: De Villiers opens up on Delhi Daredevils era; says ‘a lot of poisonous characters …’
AB de Villiers described his Delhi Daredevils stint as “bittersweet,” highlighting internal chaos and “poisonous characters” despite playing alongside legends like Glenn McGrath and Daniel Vettori. De Villiers felt valued…
U’khand chopper crash: Aryan Aviation operations suspended; licences of 2 pilots revoked
Following a fatal helicopter crash near Guptkashi that claimed seven lives, the civil aviation ministry has suspended Aryan Aviation’s Char Dham Yatra operations. The Uttarakhand government has also temporarily halted…
Fire for fire: ‘Tehran will burn’, warns Israel after missile barrage from Iran
Tensions escalate as Israel warns Iran that Tehran will “burn” if missile attacks on Jerusalem persist, following casualties and injuries. Iran retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones, triggering…