New Delhi, March 23 The Congress on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning the continued US-Israeli air assaults on Iran, as it criticised his statement in the Lok Sabha on the West Asia crisis, calling it "a masterclass in self-praise, cowardice, and partisan dialogue"...
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New Delhi, March 23 Crude oil prices reversed early gains on Monday, hitting the lower circuit after declining by 9 per cent to Rs 8,431 per barrel in futures trading, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary halt to military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure.On...
Washington, March 23 US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he had instructed the country's defense department to postpone all airstrikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period."I am pleased to report that the United States of America, and the...
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Mumbai, March 23 – The Irish band Kneecap has joined the list of individuals who have pointed guns at U.S. President Donald Trump. The band arrived in Cuba as part of an international aid convoy delivering essential humanitarian supplies, including medicine and portable solar panels.The group...
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New Delhi, March 23 – Congress MP Manish Tewari raised concerns on Monday about supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia and stressed the need to give diplomacy a chance. He said the war has entered a very critical and dangerous phase, urging all sides to de-escalate...
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March 23, New Delhi: The conflict in West Asia has entered its fourth week with no sign of resolution. Iran has threatened to target energy sites in the region after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of attacks on Iranian power plants if Tehran does not open the strategic Strait of Hormuz...
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New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Monday that he had a conversation with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, regarding the ongoing West Asia conflict, which is now in its fourth week, with both sides agreeing to maintain close contact amid evolving...
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Washington, March 23 – The US Senate has advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), just over two weeks after President Donald Trump announced that he would replace current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.The upper chamber passed the...
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London, March 23 – Thousands of protesters took to the streets in London, joining a growing wave of demonstrations across Europe against US and Israeli military strikes on Iran.In the British capital, a large crowd marched from Russell Square to Whitehall on Saturday (local time), carrying...
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Tehran, March 23 – Iran has begun charging certain vessels a transit fee of $2 million (approximately ₹18.8 crore) to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which officials describe as a new assertion of control amid its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel...
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Tehran, March 23 – Iran's main military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, issued a statement warning that power plants in countries hosting US bases would be considered legitimate targets if the United States attacks Iran's power facilities.The statement came in response to...
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New Delhi, March 22 – India’s stance on the ongoing US-Israel operations against Iran demonstrates pragmatism rather than a muted, passive response. This approach neither limits New Delhi's prospects for engagement in the Middle East nor damages its ties with partners in the region, according to...
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Washington, March 22 US President Donald Trump is set to appear on a gold coin to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, amid questions about the legality of the move.The 24-karat gold coin, depicting Trump leaning on the Resolute desk with clenched fists, will be the second time a living...
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March 22, New Delhi: A large cargo ship, the Pyxis Pioneer, carrying LPG from Texas in the United States, arrived at the Mangaluru Port on Sunday.The vessel, carrying 47,236 tonnes of LPG, is expected to provide relief to commercial and household fuel supplies.In recent days, other LPG...
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Kochi, March 22 A case has been registered against two US nationals for allegedly flying a drone near the Coast Guard Headquarters in Fort Kochi, police said on Sunday.The accused, Katie Michelle Phelps (32) and Christopher Ross Harvey (35), are from California.According to police officials...
Another ship, the Aqua Titan, carrying crude oil from Russia, has arrived in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The United States has authorized the sale of stranded Russian crude oil to stabilize global fuel prices. Another ship, the Pikesis Pioneer, carrying LPG from the United States, has also arrived at...
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Moscow, March 22 – The United States is pursuing a policy of dominance in global energy markets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Russian media."They (the United States) only care about their own well-being. They are willing to defend this prosperity by any...
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Washington, March 22—Robert S. Mueller III, the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, whose career defined America's post-9/11 security architecture and later its political divisions, is being remembered in India for a quieter but enduring legacy—his role in shaping modern...
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Vienna, March 22 – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed it is closely monitoring reports of a missile incident in Dimona, stating that no damage has been detected at Israel's sensitive nuclear research infrastructure.In a statement posted on X, the agency said it was...
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Washington, March 22 – US President Donald Trump has threatened that the United States would target Iranian power plants if Iran fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz...
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