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04 Jun

Amul Partners with Spain’s COVAP to Launch Fresh Milk in Europe, Starting with Spain and Portugal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAmul milk Europe, Amul Spain launch, Amul-COVAP partnership, Indian dairy export

Madrid [Spain], June 4, 2025: In a landmark move aimed at expanding India's global dairy footprint, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), widely known as Amul, has launched its fresh milk in Spain through a strategic partnership with Cooperativa Ganadera del Valle de los Pedroches (COVAP), Spain’s leading first-tier dairy cooperative.The official launch ceremony was held at the Embassy of India in Madrid and witnessed the presence of Dinesh K. Patnaik, Indian Ambassador to Spain; Fernando Heredia Noguera from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture; COVAP President Ricardo Delgado Vizcaino; and senior representatives from both Amul and its Spanish…

04 Jun

Under Pressure After Operation Sindoor, Bilawal Bhutto Urges Dialogue and Intel Sharing with India

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, World NewsBilawal Bhutto, India-Pakistan talks, Operation Sindoor, RAW ISI cooperation

New York, June 4, 2025: In a striking turn of tone, Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, now leading a delegation to the United Nations, made a public appeal for dialogue and intelligence cooperation with India amid mounting pressure following the massive setbacks Pakistan suffered during Operation Sindoor.The plea came on the same day India’s all-party delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, arrived in Washington, D.C., to further the country’s global diplomatic outreach regarding Operation Sindoor and India’s broader counterterrorism position.Bhutto addressed a press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York, calling for reconciliation and cooperation, stating that…

04 Jun

Elderly Sikh Man Detained in Abu Dhabi, Forced to Remove Turban and Kirpan

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Abu Dhabi/Delhi (National Times): A disturbing incident involving religious discrimination has come to light after an elderly Sikh man from India was allegedly detained by Abu Dhabi police and forced to remove his turban and kirpan, both integral articles of faith for Sikhs. The man, identified as Dalvinder Singh, a resident of Kaithal in Haryana, was reportedly on a tourist visa visiting the United Arab Emirates when he was apprehended by local authorities. His son, Manpreet Singh, who resides in Delhi, revealed that his father was held in custody for 20 days without any formal charges or explanation from authorities.…

04 Jun

Tehran Police Rescues Three Punjabi Youth Abducted in Iran

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New Delhi/Tehran (National Times): In a dramatic turn of events, Tehran Police has successfully rescued three Punjabi youth who were reportedly abducted in Iran after falling victim to a visa scam. Delhi Cabinet Minister and BJP National Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa confirmed the rescue. The three young men, Jaspal Singh, Sampreet Singh, and Amritpal Singh, were allegedly lured by a travel agent from Punjab with the false promise of an Australian visa in exchange for Rs 18 lakh each. Instead, they ended up in Iran, where they were reportedly kidnapped, a situation confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Tehran. In…

03 Jun

Trump and Xi Likely to Hold Talks This Week Amid Renewed Trade Tensions: White House

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Washington DC (National Times): U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak later this week, amid escalating trade tensions between the two nations, according to a statement from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, as reported by ABC News. Leavitt confirmed to reporters on Monday that a conversation between the two leaders is “likely” to take place in the coming days. “As always, if the call happens, we will release a readout,” she added. This comes after Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council, indicated on Sunday during an interview with ABC’s…

02 Jun

Mount Etna Erupts Again, Spews Lava and Ash in Dramatic Display Over Sicily

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsEtna lava fountain, Mount Etna eruption 2025, Sicily volcano

Rome [Italy], June 2, 2025 – Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano located on the island of Sicily, erupted again on Monday, unleashing a dramatic column of ash and lava from its Southeast Crater. Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV) confirmed that the eruption's intensity has increased and become nearly continuous.The institute posted infrared images and videos on social media showing a lava fountain and a massive ash plume rising into the clear sky. The explosive activity, which began modestly, evolved into full-scale lava fountaining, with molten streams flowing visibly down the slopes of the stratovolcano.Despite the dramatic…

01 Jun

Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Drone Offensive Hits Russian Airbases, Over 40 Military Aircraft Destroyed

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsOperation Spider Web, Russian airbases hit, Tu-95 destroyed, Ukraine drone attack

Kyiv/Moscow, June 1, 2025 — In an unprecedented escalation of the war, Ukraine launched a far-reaching drone attack codenamed "Operation Spider Web", striking multiple high-security Russian military airbases on Sunday and reportedly destroying or severely damaging more than 40 military aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers and early-warning jets.The operation, executed by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), is considered one of Kyiv’s most daring and strategically significant offensives to date, showcasing the evolving capability of Ukrainian forces to carry out deep-penetration strikes inside Russian territory.Long-Range PrecisionAccording to intelligence sources cited by international media, the operation involved months of planning and was executed using…

01 Jun

Donald Trump Withdraws Jared Isaacman’s NASA Nomination Following Elon Musk’s Exit from White House

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Elon Musk, NASA, White House

Washington, DC (National Times): President Donald Trump has officially withdrawn the nomination of billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, just days after Elon Musk's departure from his advisory role in the White House. The decision, confirmed by the White House late Saturday, marks a significant shakeup in the Trump administration’s approach to U.S. space policy. Isaacman, 42, had been widely expected to secure Senate confirmation after being nominated in December to lead the space agency. "After a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA," Trump announced…

31 May

Israel Targets Syrian Missile Depots in Latakia to Neutralize Maritime Threats

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIDF, Israel, Latakia airstrike, missile depots, Syria

Tel Aviv, May 31 – The Israeli military launched a significant airstrike on Friday, targeting coastal missile depots in Syria's Latakia region. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that these weapons posed a direct threat to both international and Israeli maritime navigation, prompting the offensive.This marks the first reported Israeli airstrike on Syrian territory since May 3. The attack, according to the IDF, was strategically aimed at neutralizing coastal anti-ship missile systems and critical components of surface-to-air missile infrastructure believed to be in the possession of Iran-backed militias.Syrian state media reported that the airstrike resulted in the death of one…

29 May

U.S. to Revoke Visas of Chinese Students Linked to CCP, Sensitive Fields: Marco Rubio

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChinese students, Marco Rubio, U.S.-China relations, visa revocation

Washington D.C., May 29, 2025: The United States will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or those enrolled in sensitive academic fields, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday. The policy shift is part of a broader effort to counter what the U.S. administration calls “covert influence and espionage risks” posed by certain Chinese nationals.Rubio emphasized that this measure is not aimed at general Chinese students but specifically at individuals believed to have links to the CCP or involved in disciplines such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and defense-related research. He…