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24

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin in Moscow, conveys PM Modi’s greetings and personal message

Moscow: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on  Monday (August 24). He conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings and a personal message to the Russian leader. Jaishankar, who arrived in Moscow on Sunday on a two-day visit to Russia, also discussed bilateral ties and global developments with President Putin. It comes ahead of Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders' summit on September 12-13. The meeting assumes significance as India and Russia seek to deepen their economic engagement and expand cooperation in a range of areas. PM Modi looks forward to meeting Putin…

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24

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Iran threatens ‘economic war’ over Hormuz’s control: ‘Not a single drop of oil will be exported’

Tehran: Iran on Monday threatened to launch an 'economic war' by halting oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz, lodging strong protest over US President Donald Trump's claims on the critical waterway through which nearly one-fifth of global crude transits.  It also warned countries against backing the United States in its war against Iran that has been ongoing for more than five months. "If the economic war continues, not a single drop of oil will be exported٫ neither through the Strait of Hormuz nor from anywhere in the Persian Gulf. Iran will regard any country’s participation in or support for…

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23

Aug

By The Press Editor

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China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission launch aimed at searching water ice on moon

China on Sunday (August 23) postponed the launch of its ambitious Chang'e-7 lunar mission, which was aimed at exploring the Moon's south pole and searching for water ice. The spacecraft was scheduled to launch in the coming days from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on Hainan Island in southern China. However, the China Manned Space Agency said the mission did not meet the required launch conditions and "cannot take place during the planned window this year." Comprehensive assessment done before taking decision The decision was made following a "comprehensive assessment," the agency added, and was based on the principles of "prudence,…

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23

Aug

By The Press Editor

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One Indian killed, nine injured in vehicle accident in Oman

Salalah: One Indian national was killed and nine others were injured in a vehicle accident in Oman. The incident occurred on Saturday on Sultan Said bin Teymur Street after the vehicle veered off the road. The Royal Oman Police acted swiftly, it's Air Wing  carried out an operation to transport two injured individuals from the Al Hema Governorate to Nizwa Hospital.  The incident resulted in one fatality and injuries to nine people of Indian nationality, who were subsequently transferred to Nizwa Hospital by ambulance vehicles to receive medical care, Royal Oman Police in a post on X said.    Similar…

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23

Aug

By The Press Editor

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27-year-old Indian shot dead by unidentified assailant in New York City

New York: A 27-year-old Indian national was shot dead in New York City on Friday night by an unidentified shooter following an altercation over pizza delivery. The victim, Gurdeep Singh, a Sikh immigrant from Punjab's Kapurthala district, was fatally shot around 10 pm near Stanley Avenue in East New York neighbourhood, as reported by news agency PTI.   The suspect fled the scene after the incident. A surveillance video showed two people got in a fight followed by a flash of light, assumed to be from gunshots. One person fell on the ground, and the other got in a car and…

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23

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Four of Hindu family found dead inside locked Bangladesh home in suspicious circumstances; police launch probe

Dhaka: A retired Hindu schoolteacher, his wife, daughter, and 12-year-old son were found dead inside their locked home in Bangladesh's Rangpur city under suspicious circumstances, as per local media reports. The bodies were recovered around 11:30 pm on Saturday from a house in the Daspara (Machhuapara) area of the city. According to The Daily Star, Nazmul Kader, officer-in-charge of the Rangpur Metropolitan Kotwali Police Station, said police entered the locked residence and recovered the bodies. The deceased were identified as 65-year-old Ganapati Chakraborty, a retired teacher at Rangpur Zilla School; his 50-year-old wife, Pritilata Chakraborty; their 23-year-old daughter, Agami Chakraborty…

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23

Aug

By The Press Editor

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‘Islamic NATO’ on India’s doorstep? Bangladesh ministers say Dhaka open to joining Saudi-Pak-Turkey defence pact

Dhaka: Bangladesh is open to joining the trilateral defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, two of country's junior ministers have said. The remarks are significant as India is likely to closely monitor the development amid concerns over the emergence of an Islamic NATO-like alliance in the region. Speaking to state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) this week, newly appointed state minister for foreign affairs Humayun Kobir has said that the government under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is pursuing a "Bangladesh First" policy that focuses a lot on its national interests. He said Rahman could also meet Saudi Crown Prince…

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23

Aug

By The Press Editor

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15 months after Operation Sindoor, Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Bahawalpur complex rebuilt by Pakistan | India TV Exclusive

It appears Pakistan has failed to learn the lessons of Operation Sindoor, with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) reportedly having rebuilt its infamous Markaz Subhanallah complex in Punjab province's Bahawalpur, which was targeted by India during the May 2025 operation, sources said on Sunday. Multiple videos and imagery have surfaced which showed that the reconstruction work has been completed at the facility. India TV has accessed the videos and imagery that revealed that the domes of the facility, and the inner central hall has been refurbished with freshly plastered walls, vibrant paint and imported marble.  The facility that is used by Masood Azhar's…

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23

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Trump’s first reaction as trade talks collapse: ‘Canada wants benefits of being a state without being one’

Washington: Following collapse of a trade deal with Canada, US President Donald Trump hit out at the neighbouring country and said Ottawa wants the benefits of being state, even though it is not one, while claiming that it has been charging Washington for years, which he cannot allow anymore. "Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!" the 80-year-old Republican leader said in a post on Truth Social. "They have also charged our great farmers, for many years, massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!!" The trade deal between the US and Canada collapsed this week, with Washington…

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23

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

56-year-old Indian-origin store owner shot dead in US in front of daughter; suspect flees

Waverly: An Indian-origin store employee was shot dead during an armed robbery at a local business in Jackson, Tennessee, on Thursday evening, August 20. The Jackson Police Department said it is investigating the robbery and shooting that took place at Ridgecrest Cellars, located at 2880 Ridgecrest Road. According to the police department, officers responded to a call about a robbery and shooting at the business at around 9 pm. Witnesses told police that an unidentified suspect entered the establishment, brandished a weapon and demanded cash from employees. Local media reported that Patel had taken over the store just days before the…

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