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WASHINGTON: A ceasefire between the United States and Iran hung by a thread as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, in the most serious violation since the truce was declared nearly a month ago. The American ally in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates, also reported attacks during the exchange of fire....more
BEINJING: Beijing sent technical support teams to Pakistan during its war with India last year, China’s official media said. Zhang Heng, an engineer from state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)’s Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, revealed that Chinese personnel were deployed on-site during the four-day war following Operation Sindoor....more
KOLKATA: Suvendu Adhikari will become next CM of Bengal tomorrow. The oath taking ceremony is confirmed to be held at Brigade Parade Ground on May 9 and likely at 11 am. PM Modi will be in attendance and so will be CMs of all BJP-ruled states. Suvendu was once an all-weather man of Mamata Banerjee, the outgoing CM of Bengal. Today, he has not just beaten her twice in back-to-back elections but is set to replace her as the chief minister....more
NEW DELHI: European companies have dramatically expanded their footprint in India over the past decade, with close to 6,000 EU firms generating 186 billion euros in turnover in 2024 alone, equivalent to roughly 5 per cent of India's gross domestic product (GDP), according to a landmark report released on Wednesday by the European Union's delegation in India....more
By Avica Kumar
 NEW DELHI: India's energy security and industrial stability are coming under increasing strain as tensions around Iran continue to disrupt critical oil and gas supply routes. The fallout is no longer confined to global markets. Indian industries are now confronting escalating operational and financial risks, with cascading midstream and downstream impacts....more
By Deepak Arora
 NEW DELHI: The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, today called for strengthened global cooperation and renewed commitment to the United Nations Charter amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing pressure on the international system. Speaking at a press briefing at UN House here, the President cautioned that multilateralism and international law are facing serious challenges....more
 NEW DELHI: An evening of culture, cuisine and luxury came alive in the heart of the capital as Lexus New Delhi hosted “Whispers of Japan” recently, offering its customers an immersive experience inspired by the rich traditions of Japan. Around 75 Lexus guests gathered at the Janpath showroom for the exclusive event, which celebrated the spirit of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship that defines Lexus....more
 NEW DELHI: Major champion Justin Rose is set to make his professional debut in India with confirmation that the World Number Five will tee it up at the DP World India Championship from October 15-18, 2026. Some of the best players in the world are set to gather once again at Delhi Golf Club for the highly-anticipated $4,000,000 event - including defending champion Tommy Fleetwood and back-to-back Masters winner Rory McIlroy - and fans can now register their interest in tickets here....more
NEW DELHI: India and Italy on Thursday resolved to develop a defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardware even as the two sides explored the possibility of co-developing critical technologies needed by India’s coastal defence force. The decision to bolster bilateral defence and strategic ties was reached during talks here between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto. The two sides unveiled a bilateral military cooperation plan 2026-27 outlining the military engagements between the armed forces of both the countries....more
NEW DELHI: The winds of change in Bengal that have swept away the Mamata Banerjee government and embraced the BJP after years of diffidence, was saluted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening. On the occasion, he also made two important promises -- strong action against ghuspaethia (infiltrators) and immediate activation of the Central health scheme in the state, over which there was years of conflict with the state's Trinamool Congress government....more
WASHINGTON: The Netherlands quietly became the first European country to formally join the American CCA (Collaborative Combat Aircraft) program and to fund the purchase of two of the first CCA, even as the European continent stares at a fractured relationship with the US....more
NEW DELHI: The government’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in April 2026 surged to an all-time high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore, up 8.7% over April last year. Notably, growth was once again driven by collections on imports, with revenue from domestic sales growing slower. Tax experts, however, note that collections in April, which represent activity in March, typically come in higher as both industry and the tax administration make a final push to achieve the financial year-end targets....more
TEL AVIV: Israel has approved a plan to acquire two new combat squadrons of F-35 Lightning II and F-15IA aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday, with deliveries expected to run from 2026 into the early to mid-2030s. The defence ministry said on Sunday that the deal, worth tens of billions of dollars, involves aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing, and was approved by Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Procurement as part of a wider 350 billion shekel ($119 billion) plan to bolster military capabilities and “strengthen readiness ahead of a demanding decade for Israeli security.”...more
NEW YORK: A coordinated international operation involving U.S. and Chinese authorities has arrested at least 276 suspects and shut down nine scam centers used for cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes targeting Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The crackdown was led by the Dubai Police, under the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Chinese Ministry of Public Security. Among those arrested are individuals from Burma and Indonesia, who were apprehended by authorities from Dubai and Thailand....more |
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