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Jaishankar’s message to US: ‘India not the biggest purchaser, EU and China trade more with Russia’ | Video

EAM Jaishankar pointed out what he saw as inconsistencies in Western arguments, noting that the United States had, in fact, encouraged countries like India in recent years to help stabilise the global energy market- a call that also included purchasing oil from Russia. Moscow: External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar, addressing a press briefing on August 21, pushed back against criticism of India’s energy trade with Russia. He underlined that India was neither the biggest purchaser of Russian oil nor liquified natural gas (LNG), pointing instead to China and the European Union as the largest buyers in those categories.…

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Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet to celebrate 60 years of Chinese rule: ‘Tibetan Buddhism needs to change’

While addressing to a crowd of 20,000 in Lhasa, Xi Jinping highlighted the political importance of the visit amid ongoing tensions over the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Lhasa: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday made a rare visit to Tibet, stressing Beijing's determination to assert control over the region on its 60th anniversary as a Chinese autonomous region. Xi Jinping highlights political importance of his visit While addressing to a crowd of 20,000 in Lhasa, Xi Jinping highlighted the political importance of the visit amid ongoing tensions over the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Even as he did not mention the…

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Aug

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Pakistan SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 riots cases: Will he come out of jail now? Know here

Pakistan's top court has granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in cases tied to the May 9, 2023, violence that erupted after his arrest in Islamabad. The ruling by a three-judge bench offers major relief to the PTI chief, who continues to face multiple legal battles. Islamabad: In a major relief for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country's Supreme Court on Thursday granted him bail in eight cases linked to the May 9, 2023 violence. The unrest broke out after Khan's arrest in Islamabad, when his supporters allegedly resorted to rioting and vandalism that led to…

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Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov: ‘Our shared goal is to maximise complementarity of India-Russia ties’

S Jaishankar met Russian FM Lavrov and said, "We now prepare for the Annual Summit at the end of the year, and they have always provided us with guidance to further our special and privileged strategic partnership." Moscow: Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow and said the shared goal is to maximise the complementarity of India-Russia ties amid shifting economic and trade landscape. Jaishankar said, "Our defence and military technical cooperation also remains robust. Russia supports India's 'Make in India' goals, including joint production and technology transfer."  S Jaishankar said, "We…

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Aug

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‘America’s nicest judge’ Frank Caprio dies at 88: A look at his top 5 moments | Watch

Frank Caprio No More: Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island, was known for his conduct in courtrooms. He would often listen to the personal struggles of people and show kindness towards them. Washington: Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who was popularly known as 'America's nicest judge', passed away on Wednesday (local time) at the age of 88 following a prolonged battle with cancer.  Caprio was known for his conduct in courtrooms. He would often listen to the personal struggles of people and show kindness towards them. Because of this, the retired municipal judge had…

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Nikki Haley urges Trump to treat India as ‘prized free, democratic’ partner; warns of ‘strategic disaster’

US President Donald Trump has doubled India's tariff to 50 per cent by imposing an additional 25 per cent levy on the previously announced 25 per cent. New Delhi: Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley urged President Donald Trump to view India as a  "prized free and democratic partner" to counter China, warning that "scuttling 25 years of momentum" with New Delhi would amount to a "strategic disaster." This comes after the US levied an ad valorem duty of 25 per cent on Indian goods, but has announced an additional 25 per cent tariff that will take…

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Aug

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Cindy Singh, one of FBI’s ‘most wanted’ fugitives, arrested in India: Who is she?

In a post on 'X' (formerly Twitter), FBI director Kash Patel said Cindy Rodriguez Singh will face charges of Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution and Capital Murder of a person under 10 years of age. Washington: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Cindy Rodriguez Singh, one of its "top 10 most wanted fugitives", arrested in India in connection with the killing of her six-year-old son Noel Rodriguez Alvarez, announced the agency's director Kash Patel on Wednesday (local time). In a post on 'X' (formerly Twitter), Patel said Singh will face charges of Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution and…

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Frank Caprio, ‘America’s nicest judge’, dies at 88: Who was he?

Frank Caprio No More: Known for his viral clips on social media, Frank Caprio was battling cancer for the last one year Last week, he posted a video on social media, speaking about his health and how the past few days were tough for him. Washington: Retired Providence Municipal Court Chief Judge Frank Caprio, who was popularly known as 'America's nicest judge', passed away on Wednesday (local time) at the age of 88. Known for his viral clips on social media, Caprio was battling cancer for the last one year Last week, he posted a video on social media, speaking…

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Amid Trump tariffs, Jaishankar urges Russian firms to engage ‘more intensively’ with India

In his remarks at the India-Russia Business Forum in Moscow, EAM Dr S Jaishankar said the relationship between India and Russia has been nurtured as one of the 'steadiest relationships' in current times. Moscow: Amid the United States (US) imposing 50 per cent tariffs on India, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has invited Russian companies to engage 'more intensively' with their Indian counterparts, as he noted that India is rapidly growing and initiatives like 'Make in India' have opened up new opportunities.  He made the remarks while addressing the India-Russia Business Forum in Moscow, Russia. "The 'Make in India'…

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Russia says 5% discount on oil to India is subject to negotiation amid Trump’s tariff tensions

Evgeniy Griva, Russia’s deputy trade representative to India, stated that future supplies would carry an agreed reduction, saying, “There will be a 5% discount, subject to negotiation, on Russian crude oil purchases to India." Moscow: Russia on Wednesday said it will continue to supply crude oil to India at a 5% discount even as the US imposed tariffs and sanctions in an attempt to curb New Delhi’s imports from Moscow. Evgeniy Griva, Russia’s deputy trade representative to India, stated that future supplies would carry an agreed reduction, saying, “There will be a 5% discount, subject to negotiation, on Russian crude…

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