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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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‘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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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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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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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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‘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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