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Trump warns India again over Russian oil purchase: ‘Will continue to pay massive tariffs’

This is the third time when Trump has made this assertion about India's Russian oil purchase and PM Modi's assurance. The 79-year-old Republican president has imposed 25 per cent tariffs on India for procuring Russian oil, taking the total duties on New Delhi to a whopping 50 per cent. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a fresh warning to India over its purchase of Russian oil and said New Delhi would keep paying 'massive tariffs' if it decides to procure Russian crude. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump also reiterated his claim that Prime Minister Narendra…

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Oct

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Gang war spills overseas: Rohit Godara gang claims attack on Lawrence Bishnoi aide Harry Boxer in California

Gang war spills overseas: The incident represents a fresh flashpoint in the escalating global feud between the Lawrence Bishnoi and Rohit Godara gangs. Over the past year, these rival networks have been locked in a cycle of violent attacks and online threats. California: The escalating rivalry between India’s most notorious criminal syndicates, the Lawrence Bishnoi and Rohit Godara gangs, has reportedly taken a global turn, with a violent attack in the United States. In a chilling post on social media, gangster Rohit Godara, an associate of Goldy Brar, claimed responsibility for an armed assault on Harry Boxer, a close aide…

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Oct

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Trump labels Colombian President Gustavo Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and ends US aid

This comes amid rising tensions following US military strikes targeting drug traffickers in Caribbean waters, which Petro condemned as violations of Colombian sovereignty after a fisherman was killed. New Delhi: On Sunday, US President Donald Trump sharply criticised Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling him an "illegal drug leader" and accusing him of encouraging massive drug production across Colombia. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump declared an immediate halt to all large-scale payments and subsidies from the United States to Colombia. He said, “The purpose of this drug production is the sale of massive amounts of…

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19

Oct

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Louvre museum robbery: Napoleon-era jewels stolen in daring daylight heist in Paris

The Louvre was immediately shut down, and French authorities have launched an investigation. The museum has cited "exceptional reasons" for the closure, while Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the robbery and visited the scene. One stolen jewel was later found outside the museum. New Delhi: In an audacious daylight heist, thieves armed with chainsaws and disc cutters stormed the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday morning, making off with nine priceless jewels from the collection of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Joséphine. The theft has been described by French officials as an “exceptional” breach of security and has prompted a…

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19

Oct

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Donald Trump mocks ‘No Kings’ demonstrators with AI video as thousands protest against him

'No Kings' protests: Saturday's 'No Kings' protests saw massive participation across the US. Thousands of protesters had rallied for the protests, raising their concerns over the Trump administration's policies. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday posted an AI generated video on social media, mocking the 'No Kings' protesters who held multiple demonstrations across the country on Saturday. The 19-second video clip, which Trump posted on Truth Social, showed the 79-year-old piloting a 'King Trump' fighter jet and spraying mud over the protesters. Interestingly, Republican president had earlier insisted that he is not a 'king', while also hitting out at…

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Oct

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VIDEO: US destroys ‘drug-carrying’ submarine in Caribbean; Trump says ‘25,000 Americans would’ve died’

The operation, which killed two people, was conducted on Thursday. This is the sixth strike conducted by the US on ships in the Caribbean Sea in the past few weeks. Washington: The United States (US) has destroyed a suspected 'drug-carrying' submarine in the Caribbean, said the White House on Sunday. The submarine, the White House said, was navigating towards the US on a "well-known narcotrafficking transit route".  The operation, which killed two people, was conducted on Thursday. This is the sixth strike conducted by the US on ships in the Caribbean Sea in the past few weeks. In the previous…

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Oct

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‘No Kings’ protests: Thousands participate in agitations against Trump; US Prez says ‘I’m no king’ | 10 Points

'No Kings' protests: Trump's Republican Party disparaged the protests, calling them "Hate America" rallies. Meanwhile, Trump has said he is not a 'king', blaming the Democrats for the government shutdown. Washington: Massive protests erupted in multiple cities and towns of the United States (US), including Washington and New York, on Saturday (local time) against the Trump administration over its policies on immigration, security and education. The demonstrations were a part of the 'No Kings' protests that saw participation of thousands of people across the country.  Here's all you need to know about this story in 10 points: More than…

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Oct

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‘Foundation for sustainable peace’: Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to ceasefire in Doha talks | Top Updates

Afghanistan-Pakistan war: The talks were mediated by Qatar and Türkiye. In a statement, Qatar's foreign ministry said Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed for the establishment of mechanisms to consolidate peace and stability between them. Doha: Following days of heightened tensions that saw multiple attacks from both sides, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an 'immediate ceasefire' during the peace talks held in Doha, the Qatari foreign minister said in a statement on Saturday. The talks were mediated by Qatar and Türkiye.   In a statement, Qatar's foreign ministry said Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed for the establishment of mechanisms to consolidate…

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Oct

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Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms; US warns of retaliation, says ‘Touch civilians and…’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the war in Gaza will not end until Hamas is disarmed and the Gaza Strip is demilitarised. This comes as Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, handed over more bodies of hostages on Saturday. New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the war in Gaza would only end once Hamas is completely disarmed and the Gaza Strip is demilitarised. This statement comes as the militant group Hamas handed over the remains of two more hostages late in the evening. Hamas’s armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, stated that these bodies…

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Oct

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Nirav Modi extradition case: Fugitive hints at ‘sensational developments’ ahead of UK court hearing

Speaking during a separate debt case involving Bank of India, Modi cited unfair trial conditions due to poor prison facilities. New Delhi: Fugitive Indian businessman Nirav Modi has told a UK court that there will be "sensational developments" in his Indian extradition case when it reopens for hearing next month. Modi, accused in the Rs 6,498 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, made the statement during a separate legal proceeding related to an unpaid $8 million debt to the Bank of India, at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Modi, 54, has been behind bars in London since March…

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