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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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Aug

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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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Aug

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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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20

Aug

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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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Aug

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China to unveil giant drone submarines in September amid rising US Naval tensions: Reports

The unveiling comes at a time when the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), already the world’s largest navy by number of ships, is pushing ahead with rapid modernisation to project its influence deeper into the Western Pacific. Beijing: China is gearing up to showcase a new generation of Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (XLUUVs) during a high-profile military parade in Beijing, signalling its determination to challenge US maritime dominance. According to media reports, the drones will make their public debut at the September 3 event, which marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War. The unveiling comes…

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Aug

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Switzerland offers immunity to Putin from ICC arrest over Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Report

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis told broadcaster SRF in an interview that allowing Putin to attend without facing arrest was “completely achievable” and could be settled within a few days. Washington: Switzerland has proposed granting Russian President Vladimir Putin immunity from arrest if he agrees to attend peace talks on the war in Ukraine. Putin currently has an International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued against him over the alleged unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia since the invasion began, Bloomberg has reported. The development comes after Putin expressed willingness to discuss a truce with Ukraine's Zelenskyy in a proposed…

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Aug

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‘More than a makeover’: The tale behind Zelenskyy’s transition from T-shirt to suit-style attire

In February, Zelenskyy was criticised by pro-Trump TV reporter Brian Glenn for wearing a military-style polo shirt to a high-level meeting. New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made headlines during his latest summit with Donald Trump for his choice of clothing. Dressed in a formal jacket and coordinating trousers, Zelenskyy drew compliments from both Trump and the White House press pool. However, his designer, Viktor Anisimov, said that the spotlight should remain on Ukraine’s future, not its president’s wardrobe. Anisimov clarified that the new look was not a response to the earlier criticism. “We had already started working on the…

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Aug

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Russia presents India with tariff trouble solution, says ‘If Indian goods are struggling to enter US…’

Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin called the United States’ pressure on India “unjustified” and “unilateral”. New Delhi: India is welcome to export its goods to Russia if it is facing hurdles entering the US market, said a senior Russian diplomat in New Delhi on Wednesday, as tensions between Washington and New Delhi continue to rise over the issue of Russian oil imports. Addressing a press conference in the capital, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin called the United States’ pressure on India “unjustified” and “unilateral”. He said energy cooperation between India and Russia would continue despite growing…

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Aug

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British Royal Navy gets first-ever Hindu chaplain: Know who is Bhanu Attri

Chaplains provide religious, pastoral, welfare, and moral support to all members of the naval service, regardless of faith, whether they are based ashore or serving on ships and submarines. London: The British Royal Navy, for the first time, has appointed a Hindu chaplain, marking the first instance of a non-Christian being officially chosen to provide spiritual guidance to naval personnel based on the tenets of Hinduism.  Bhanu Attri was among 148 new officers among the so-called "leaders of tomorrow", including warfare specialists, engineers, overseas and all cadets who joined from civilian life who completed their "Initial Officer Training" last week. Who…

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Aug

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US President Donald Trump imposed ‘sanctions on India’ to end Russia-Ukraine war, says White House

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. Washington: US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on India to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, the White House said on Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the move was designed to put secondary pressure on Moscow.  Trump has imposed tariffs totalling 50 per cent on India, including 25 per cent for New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil, which will come into effect from August 27.…

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