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Donald Trump Says India-Pakistan Conflict Was Close to Nuclear Escalation, Questions Iran’s Intentions Despite Calls for Deal

Donald Trump Says India-Pakistan Conflict Was Close to Nuclear Escalation, Questions Iran’s Intentions Despite Calls for Deal

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has claimed that the recent military confrontation between India and Pakistan had reached a dangerous stage and suggested that it could have escalated into a nuclear conflict. Speaking to reporters, Trump asserted that diplomatic intervention helped prevent a much larger catastrophe. According to Trump, the hostilities between the two South Asian neighbours had intensified significantly, with multiple aircraft reportedly being brought down during the conflict. He said the situation had become so serious that millions of lives were potentially at risk if tensions had continued to spiral. Referring to his conversations with Pakistan’s…
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US Launches Comprehensive Probe Into H-1B and PERM Visa Fraud and Labour Exploitation

US Launches Comprehensive Probe Into H-1B and PERM Visa Fraud and Labour Exploitation

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has launched a massive, nationwide investigation into widespread fraud and human trafficking linked to the H-1B work visa programme and the employment-based permanent residency (PERM) system. Announced by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), the sweeping crackdown aims to dismantle deeply entrenched illicit schemes involving fraudulent applications, forced-labour practices, coercive wage kickbacks, and the deliberate exploitation of foreign guest workers. The investigation is being carried out in close coordination with federal law enforcement agencies and the Trump Administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. According to the OIG, various employers…
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FBI widens crackdown on transnational gang network linked to Lawrence Bishnoi; dozens charged, multi-country raids uncover drugs and weapons

FBI widens crackdown on transnational gang network linked to Lawrence Bishnoi; dozens charged, multi-country raids uncover drugs and weapons

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In one of the biggest coordinated operations targeting organised crime with links to India, US federal authorities have announced sweeping action against an international criminal syndicate allegedly associated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close associates. Investigators say the operation stretched across North America and Europe, resulting in multiple arrests, large-scale searches, and the seizure of narcotics and illegal firearms. According to officials, law enforcement agencies carried out simultaneous raids at nearly 50 locations across the United States, Canada, and several European countries. Twenty-four suspects were taken into custody, while charges have been filed against a total…
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Over 9,900 Forgotten Indian Soldiers of WW-I Finally Recognised; Commonwealth War Graves Commission Updates Records

Over 9,900 Forgotten Indian Soldiers of WW-I Finally Recognised; Commonwealth War Graves Commission Updates Records

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): More than a century after the First World War, nearly 10,000 Indian soldiers who had remained absent from official war records have finally been acknowledged by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). The move marks one of the largest revisions to the Commission's casualty database in decades and restores recognition to thousands of servicemen from undivided Punjab. The newly identified names emerged through the Punjab Registers Project, a collaborative initiative involving the CWGC, the UK Punjab Heritage Association and the University of Greenwich. Researchers examined historical military registers preserved at the Lahore Museum, which documented…
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US Targets Iranian Military Assets Again After Strait of Hormuz Escalation; Tensions Threaten Fragile Ceasefire

US Targets Iranian Military Assets Again After Strait of Hormuz Escalation; Tensions Threaten Fragile Ceasefire

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States carried out a fresh wave of military strikes on Iranian positions early Wednesday, saying the action was a direct response to recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation focused on military infrastructure allegedly linked to Iran’s capability to threaten international shipping. The targets included coastal defence systems, radar installations, anti-ship missile launch sites, command centres and dozens of fast attack boats believed to be operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iranian…
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Donald Trump Says Iran Must Choose Diplomacy or Face Consequences, Reaffirms US Stand on Nuclear Programme

Donald Trump Says Iran Must Choose Diplomacy or Face Consequences, Reaffirms US Stand on Nuclear Programme

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has renewed pressure on Iran, stating that Tehran faces a clear choice between reaching a diplomatic agreement with Washington or risking stronger action if negotiations fail. Addressing reporters at the White House, Trump said the United States remains focused on ensuring that Iran is permanently prevented from developing nuclear weapons. While reiterating his preference for diplomacy, he warned that the US has the capability to respond decisively if talks collapse. “We want a peaceful resolution, but we are fully prepared if that does not happen,” Trump said, adding that his administration's objective is…
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Goldy Brar’s Close Associate Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon Arrested in Spain; India Begins Extradition Process

Goldy Brar’s Close Associate Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon Arrested in Spain; India Begins Extradition Process

Rajeev Sharma: In a significant breakthrough against transnational organized crime, notorious gangster Gurpreet Singh, also known as Goldy Dhillon, a close associate of Canada based designated terrorist Goldy Brar, has been arrested in Madrid, Spain. The arrest was carried out following a coordinated intelligence-led operation involving the Punjab Police Anti Gangster Task Force, Chandigarh Police, and central intelligence agencies. Authorities described the operation as a major success in dismantling the international network of the Goldy Brar gang. According to investigators, Goldy Dhillon is the alleged mastermind behind the broad daylight murder of a pharmacy cashier in Chandigarh’s Sector 11 and…
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Anti-US Slogans Dominate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Funeral as Speaker Targets Donald Trump

Anti-US Slogans Dominate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Funeral as Speaker Targets Donald Trump

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The funeral ceremony of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei witnessed strong anti-American rhetoric on Sunday after a speaker made controversial remarks about US President Donald Trump, drawing loud responses from a massive crowd gathered in Tehran. During the ceremony, poet Mohammad Rasouli addressed mourners and delivered a speech that included sharp criticism of the United States and Israel. At one point, he referred to President Trump while questioning why he was still alive, prompting sections of the audience to respond with chants against the US and Israel. Thousands of mourners filled the streets of the…
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Donald Trump Says Netanyahu Understands ‘Who Leads’ as Washington Prepares for Key Bilateral Talks

Donald Trump Says Netanyahu Understands ‘Who Leads’ as Washington Prepares for Key Bilateral Talks

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has hinted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could soon visit Washington for high-level discussions, while underscoring what he described as America's leadership role in its relationship with Israel. Speaking to the media, Trump said he shares a positive rapport with Netanyahu but remarked that the Israeli leader "knows who the boss is," emphasising that the United States continues to play the central role in shaping strategic decisions between the two allies. According to officials, both leaders recently spoke over the phone, during which Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of American…
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PM Narendra Modi Congratulates President Trump and Americans on Historic 250th Independence Anniversary

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates President Trump and Americans on Historic 250th Independence Anniversary

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warmest congratulations to United States President Donald Trump and the American people on Saturday to mark the historic 250th anniversary of United States independence. Delivering his message on behalf of 1.4 billion Indian citizens, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the bond between New Delhi and Washington extends far beyond a traditional strategic partnership. He asserted that the bilateral relationship remains deeply anchored in a shared commitment to democratic principles, the rule of law, and a mutual faith in the boundless potential of their respective populations, framing the transcontinental friendship as…
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