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Los Angeles Police Department releases video of Sikh man performing ‘gatka’ before fatal shooting in downtown

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Gurpreet Singh abandoned his vehicle in the middle of the street and aggressively waved a two-foot-long machete. At one point during the incident, he appeared to cut his own tongue with the weapon. Los Angeles: On July 13, 35-year-old Gurpreet Singh was seen in a dramatic police video released by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) performing 'Gatka', a traditional Sikh martial art, while wielding a two-foot-long machete in the middle of a busy intersection near Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. Multiple 911 calls had reported Singh aggressively swinging the blade at…

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Turkey cuts all ties with Israel amid Gaza conflict, shuts airspace and ports

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Israel’s military operations could set the entire Middle East ablaze if not stopped. He called on the international community to take decisive action against Israel and urged global powers to cease their support for its policies. Ankara (Turkey): Turkey has decisively cut all trade relations with Israel and closed its airspace to Israeli flights, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced during a special session of the Turkish parliament on Friday. Turkish ships are barred from docking at Israeli ports, and Israeli vessels are prohibited from entering Turkish ports. This move marks a significant escalation…

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Donald Trump’s personal friction behind US tariffs on India, claims report

A Jefferies report suggests that President Trump's personal frustrations over India rejecting his mediation offer in the Pakistan-Kashmir dispute contributed to the imposition of steep 50% tariffs, straining US-India relations amid broader trade disagreements. New Delhi: A new report by US financial services firm Jefferies suggests that President Donald Trump’s personal frustrations were a key driver behind the steep 50% tariffs the United States imposed on India, marking the highest tariff rate among all American trade partners. The tariffs, which came into effect on August 27, signal a sharp downturn in US-India relations, which have long been considered a cornerstone…

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SkyTree tower shines in Indian tricolour amid PM Modi’s visit to Japan | WATCH

Tokyo's SkyTree tower lit up in the Indian Tricolour to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived in Japan for a two-day visit. The tower is one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and the tallest structure in the country. Tokyo: The iconic SkyTree tower in Tokyo was lit up in the hues of the Indian Tricolour on Friday evening to mark the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Japan. The illumination of SkyTree in saffron, white, and green created a striking visual that celebrated India–Japan friendship. The spectacular gesture symbolised the warmth and friendship between the two nations,…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India in December, confirms Kremlin

Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov said that Putin will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during a regional summit in China, where the two leaders are expected to discuss “preparations for the December visit.” Moscow: Kremlin on Friday confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to India in December to strengthen the ties between Moscow and New Delhi amid US tariffs imposed over India’s purchase of Russian oil. Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov said that Putin will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during a regional summit in China, where the two leaders are…

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Donald Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former US Vice President Kamala Harris

Former vice presidents generally receive Secret Service protection for six months after leaving office, while ex-presidents receive it for life. However, a source familiar with the situation revealed that then-President Joe Biden quietly signed a directive extending Kamala Harris's Secret Service. Washington: United States President Donald Trump has officially revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to senior White House sources. Traditionally, former vice presidents receive six months of federal protection after leaving office. However, then-President Joe Biden had quietly extended Harris’s protection beyond this period through an executive directive. Trump’s recent memorandum cancels that extension,…

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Indian software engineer found dead at Microsoft Silicon Valley campus, investigation underway

Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Microsoft software engineer, was found dead at the company's Silicon Valley campus on August 20, following a late night at the office, with the cause of death currently under investigation by authorities. New Delhi: A 35-year-old Microsoft software engineer, Pratik Pandey, was found dead at the company's Silicon Valley campus early on the morning of August 20, following a late night at the office on August 19. Pandey, who was known for frequently working late into the night, had reportedly badged into the office on the evening of August 19, and his body was discovered by…

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The day four hydrogen bombs dropped by B-52 on Spain: How Palomares stared at nuclear doom

The Palomares Incident (1966, Spain) – A US Air Force B-52 collided with a refuelling tanker mid-air, dropping four hydrogen bombs on a Spanish village. Two partially ruptured, scattering plutonium over farmland. New Delhi: On January 17, 1966, the quiet Spanish village of Palomares became ground zero for a nuclear disaster. A US B-52 bomber armed with four hydrogen bombs collided mid-air with a KC-135 refuelling tanker during a routine refuelling operation over southern Spain. The collision tore apart both aircraft, sending flaming wreckage and four thermonuclear bombs toward the ground. This devastating incident occurred as part of Operation Chrome…

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India ‘paying price’ for ‘supporting’ Putin: US Senator on Trump tariffs

The US has openly criticised India for its move to buy Russian oil. The Trump administration had also imposed 50 per cent levies on most Indian products, barring a few. India has repeatedly defended its decision to buy Russian oil, citing the example of other nations, including European Union. Washington: US Senator Lindsey Olin Graham on Thursday (local time) hit out at India for buying Russian oil and said that New Delhi is 'paying the price' for supporting President Vladimir Putin amid the Ukraine war. In an 'X' (formerly Twitter) post, Graham also took a dig at China and Brazil,…

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Ukraine’s ‘largest’ naval ship sunk in Russian drone attack; 1 killed, several missing | Watch

Russia-Ukraine conflict: This is Russia's first naval drone strike on a Ukrainian vessel. Ukraine has targeted multiple Russian naval ships in the past, but has rarely suffered any naval losses in the war. Kyiv: In a massive setback to Ukraine, its 'largest' naval ship was hit and sunk by a drone strike by Russia on Thursday. Simferopol, a reconnaissance ship of the Ukrainian Navy, was hit by a Russian naval drone in the Danube River delta near the Odesa region.  The strike, the Ukrainian Navy said, left one sailor dead, while several others are missing, and a search operation is…

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