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19 Aug

Major Singh Wanted by FBI in Transnational Crime Investigation

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified Major Singh as a wanted individual in connection with an alleged transnational organised crime network known as the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group. US authorities allege that the group has been involved in racketeering and firearms-related conspiracies. Investigators say its alleged activities extended through the Central District of California as well as other locations. Singh is being sought as part of the broader investigation into the organisation and its alleged criminal activities. The FBI’s action reflects its efforts to track individuals suspected of having links to organised criminal networks…

18 Aug

Donald Trump Invokes India’s Election Model in Fresh Push for US Voter ID Rules

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again raised the issue of voter identification, drawing a comparison with India’s election process while urging lawmakers to move ahead with the proposed “Save America Act.” Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social, referring to a conversation he said took place earlier this month between India’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and his administration. According to Trump, Kumar questioned how elections could be conducted in the United States without requiring voters to produce a valid photo identification document. Trump used the example to reinforce his argument that stricter…

18 Aug

US Ambassador Sergio Gor Echoes Donald Trump’s Voter ID Argument, Cites India’s 646 Million Votes

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has thrown his support behind President Donald Trump’s campaign for stronger voter identification rules in the United States, using India’s massive electoral exercise as a point of comparison. Gor reacted to a post by Trump in which the US President highlighted the scale of India’s most recent Lok Sabha election and argued in favour of stricter identification requirements for American voters. “President Donald J. Trump is absolutely correct!” Gor wrote in his social media post, referring to the figure of 646 million votes cast in India’s last general election. He…

18 Aug

Strait of Hormuz: Trump Again Suggests US Territory Status Amid Iran War

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has again suggested that the United States could declare the Strait of Hormuz an American territory, bringing the strategically crucial waterway back into the spotlight as the conflict involving Iran continues. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday. Referring to the current US presence and control around the strait, he said he viewed the proposal favourably and argued that Washington already exercised substantial control over the route. The comments came as diplomatic efforts to halt the prolonged conflict face difficulties. Negotiations over a possible ceasefire have…

17 Aug

US-South Korea Military Drills: Donald Trump Orders Significant Cut, Points to Relationship With Kim Jong Un

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has directed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially scale down joint military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump questioned the need for the United States to continue participating in large-scale exercises with Seoul. He argued that the activities place a considerable financial burden on Washington and could be perceived by North Korea as an unnecessarily provocative move. Trump said his decision was influenced by what he…

17 Aug

Lakshmi Mittal’s Steel Plant in Ukraine Hit in Russian Strike; Two Dead, 14 Injured

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Kryvyi Rih (Rajeev Sharma): A Russian missile attack has struck the ArcelorMittal steel and mining complex in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, leaving two people dead and 14 workers injured. The industrial facility, associated with Indian-origin billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, was forced to partially scale back operations after key infrastructure was damaged. The attack adds to a growing series of strikes on industrial and strategic sites as Russia and Ukraine intensify their long-range aerial campaign. Operations disrupted after strike ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, one of Ukraine’s biggest steelmaking facilities, confirmed that one of its sites had been damaged. Energy installations and equipment supporting blast-furnace…

16 Aug

Middle East Tensions Mount as Iran Dispute With Qatar Emerges, Lebanon Violence Escalates

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh tensions surfaced across the Middle East as Iran accused Qatar of holding three pilots who disappeared months ago, while Doha rejected the allegation. Elsewhere, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 11 people, and a UAE-linked tanker came under attack in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The latest incidents came as regional hostilities continued to spread across multiple fronts, involving Iran and its allies as well as Israel and other countries in the region. Tehran alleges pilots are in Qatari custody Iran's Armed Forces General Staff said three pilots who disappeared after their aircraft were shot…

16 Aug

Flores Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 47 as Rescue Crews Battle Landslides

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Flores (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue workers in Indonesia's Flores island continued digging through collapsed homes and landslide debris on Sunday as authorities raced to locate survivors following a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 47 people and injured more than 100. The earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, causing widespread structural damage and triggering landslides in several parts of Flores. Thousands of residents have been moved to safer locations as emergency crews work amid damaged roads, unstable ground and interruptions to electricity and communication services. Manggarai and East Manggarai among worst-hit areas Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency reported that Manggarai…

15 Aug

Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia, Triggering Casualties and Large-Scale Evacuations

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Jakarta (Rajeev Sharma): A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia’s Flores region early Saturday, leaving at least 38 people dead, injuring dozens of others, and triggering widespread panic across coastal communities. The shallow undersea tremor prompted an initial tsunami warning across several island provinces that was later withdrawn after marine monitoring confirmed that no destructive waves threatened the coastline. The seismic event struck East Nusa Tenggara province with its epicentre situated roughly 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende city. The intense tremors caused severe structural damage, flattening residential buildings and forcing emergency evacuations across regional healthcare…

14 Aug

Iran-US Conflict: Washington Signals Prolonged Hormuz Standoff as Gulf Shipping Comes Under Pressure

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The confrontation between the United States and Iran is showing signs of entering a prolonged phase, with Washington warning that its naval presence around Iran can be sustained for as long as necessary while tensions continue to mount around the Strait of Hormuz. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the American military has the capacity to keep the blockade in place indefinitely by rotating naval assets in and out of the region. The remarks come as diplomatic efforts to ease the conflict remain stalled. Hormuz becomes central flashpoint The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as one of…