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Indian Protocol Officer found dead inside Assistant High Commission in Bangladesh’s Chattogram

New Delhi: An Indian protocol officer posted at India's Assistant High Commission in Bangladesh's Chattogram was found dead inside the mission premises on Tuesday, according to local media reports. The deceased has been identified as Naren Dhar, 38, a resident of Chandigarh who was serving as Assistant Protocol Officer at the Indian mission. His body was reportedly discovered inside the office building located on Zakir Hossai Road in Chattogram's Khulshi area.  Body Found near bathroom door  According to local police officials, Dhar's body was found lying near the bathroom door inside a data entry room on the second floor of the…

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‘No compromise, no double standards’: PM Modi draws red line on terrorism at India-Nordic Summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday delivered a strong message on terrorism at the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, saying there can be “no compromise” and “no double standards” in dealing with terror. Addressing a joint statement after the summit, PM Modi said India and the Nordic countries shared a clear and united stand against terrorism at a time when the world is facing growing conflict and instability. “We have a clear and united stand on terrorism No Compromise, No Double Standards,” the Prime Minister said. He also stressed the need for a rules-based global order and called…

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Iran threatens to open new fronts against US and Israel amid deadlock, claims control over Hormuz

Tehran: Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States and Israeli forces, saying it will respond to any further military action with what it described as “new tools and methods”. The remarks came amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and renewed diplomatic activity involving multiple countries. Speaking at a public gathering in Tehran’s Valiasr Square, spokesperson of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said Iran would not be forced into submission or isolation. According to Iranian state media Press TV, he said the country remains firm despite external pressure and threats. He also referred to the situation…

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Pakistan falters to meet IMF conditions, provinces asked to raise USD 1.4 billion in taxes

Islamabad: The Pakistan government has directed provincial administrations to raise more than 400 billion PKR in additional taxes in the next fiscal year as the cash-strapped nation struggles to meet strict conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a report by The Express Tribune. The move is likely to increase pressure on citizens already battling high inflation and economic uncertainty. Combined additional taxation targets under the federal and provincial budgets are expected to exceed Rs 1.1 trillion for FY2026-27. Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting with provincial finance ministers to discuss new revenue goals linked…

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Islampura now Krishan Nagar: Pakistan approves plan to restore names of several streets in Lahore

Lahore: Pakistan's Punjab government on Tuesday approved a plan to restore the names of several streets and roads in Lahore, aiming to revive the city's pre-Partition heritage, an official said. Several historic streets, alleys and roads in Lahore were renamed over the past decades, replacing British-era and Hindu-associated names with those of Islamic, Pakistani or local figures. Punjab Cabinet had approved the plan "The Punjab Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a few days ago had approved a plan to restore the original and historical names of various streets and roads in Lahore and its neighbourhood," a Punjab…

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Vladimir Putin to visit India in September for BRICS Summit in Delhi

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday. The visit will mark Putin’s second trip to India within a year. The Russian president had travelled to New Delhi in December, 2025 to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. BRICS leaders last met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in July last year for the 17th BRICS Summit, held under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”. Earlier this month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited India to attend…

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‘No understanding of India’: MEA counters Norwegian journalist’s queries on human rights in tense exchange

Oslo: A dramatic scene occurred during a media interaction hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs in Norway when a Norwegian woman journalist persistently pressed Indian officials with questions on issues linked to media rights, minority concerns and human rights in India. Her repeated interruptions created visible friction during the session, eventually prompting MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George to issue a strong rebuttal. In a surprising turn, the journalist briefly left the room before returning to continue the interaction. Taking on the journalist's questions head on, Sibi George defended India's democratic framework and said that some critics form opinions on…

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Elon Musk loses $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI as jury says ‘too late’ to sue; SpaceX CEO to file appeal

Oakland: A federal court has dismissed claims filed by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk against OpenAI and its top executives, in which he accused the company of abandoning its original nonprofit mission aimed at developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. The lawsuit sought $150 billion in damages and also attempted to reverse OpenAI's transition to a for-profit structure. The nine-person jury on Monday ruled that the tech billionaire waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders and missed the deadline for the statute of limitations. The jury had deliberated only two hours. The jury served in an advisory…

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Rajnath holds bilateral talks with Vietnamese counterpart: ‘India committed to strengthening partnership’

Hanoi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, with both sides reviewing defence cooperation and regional security amid growing strategic ties between India and Vietnam. Rajnath said, "India remains committed to strengthening its Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam." This visit is particularly significant: Rajnath Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "This visit is particularly significant, as it coincides with the occasion of the 10th anniversary of our Strategic Partnership. It serves as a major milestone which showcases the depth of our bilateral relations. We are delighted that, during…

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US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil already at sea by 30 days amid stalled peace talks with Iran

Washington: The United States Department of the Treasury has prolonged its sanctions waiver for Russian crude already stuck at sea, granting an additional month of relief. The fresh order issued on Monday confirms that the earlier General License No. 134B, which expired on May 16, has now been fully replaced by General License No. 134C, effective May 18. According to the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the waiver applies only to Russian oil shipments that were at sea on or before April 17 and now remains valid until June 17. The licence also clearly excludes any transaction involving individuals or entities…

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