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11 Aug

Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ in Washington, DC, Pledges End to Crime and Violence

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump DC liberation, US capital beautification, Washington crime plan

Washington, August 11, 2025: US President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to “liberate” the nation’s capital from what he called “crime, savagery, filth, and scum,” promising an immediate end to violence against innocent people in Washington, DC.In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump announced, “LIBERATION DAY IN DC WE ARE TAKING OUR CAPITAL BACK!!!” He added, “Washington, DC will be LIBERATED today! Crime, Savagery, Filth, and Scum will DISAPPEAR. I will MAKE OUR CAPITAL GREAT AGAIN! The days of ruthlessly killing, or hurting, innocent people, are OVER!”The remarks came ahead of a 10 a.m. (ET) press conference at…

11 Aug

Zelenskyy, Modi Discuss Ukraine War, Sanctions on Russia in Detailed Talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Ukraine relations, Russia sanctions, Ukraine war India stance, Zaporizhzhia attack, Zelenskyy Modi talks

Kyiv, August 11, 2025: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a detailed conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, covering bilateral ties, diplomatic cooperation, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Modi for his warm words of support for the Ukrainian people.According to Zelenskyy, he briefed Modi on recent Russian attacks, including a strike on a bus station in Zaporizhzhia that injured dozens of civilians. He condemned the attack as a deliberate bombing of an urban facility, accusing Russia of rejecting ceasefire efforts and pursuing continued occupation and violence.Zelenskyy welcomed India’s backing of Ukraine’s peace initiatives, noting that…

10 Aug

Pakistan Loses Rs 4.1 Billion from Airspace Ban on Indian Airlines

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndia-Pakistan relations, PAA overflying revenue, Pakistan airspace closure, Rs 4.1 billion loss

Islamabad, August 10, 2025 — Pakistan’s decision to keep its airspace closed to Indian airlines has cost the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) Rs 4.1 billion in lost overflying revenue over a period of just over two months, official figures reveal.The ban, imposed after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, was extended following heightened tensions between the two neighbours. Relations worsened after India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, destroying terror infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territory during a four-day conflict.The Ministry of Defence told the National Assembly on Friday that the…

09 Aug

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Summit Set for August 15 in Alaska as US-Russia Tensions Collide with India Tariff Disputeas free

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): Washington and Moscow are preparing for a rare face-to-face encounter between their leaders, with U.S. President Donald Trump confirming he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. The talks come at a moment of global intrigue, Trump is seeking a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine while simultaneously escalating a trade dispute with India over its energy ties to Russia. Trump revealed the meeting in a post on Truth Social, calling it “highly anticipated” and promising more details soon. The announcement followed remarks at the White House where the president suggested…

07 Aug

Putin Likely to Visit India by End of 2025, Strengthening Strategic Ties Amid Global Scrutiny

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAjit Doval Moscow, India-Russia relations, Modi Russia visit, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in the final week of 2025, marking his first trip to the country since the Ukraine conflict began in February 2022. According to Russian news agency TASS, this information was confirmed by India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval during his recent visit to Moscow, where he held high-level discussions with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.Putin last visited India on December 6, 2021, for a brief four-hour trip during which 28 bilateral agreements were signed, including military and technological cooperation. At that time, both nations had set an…

06 Aug

Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Over Continued Russian Oil Purchases

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, World NewsDonald Trump, Executive Order, India, Russian oil, Tariffs, U.S-India trade, U.S. sanctions

Washington, D.C., August 6, 2025 — In a bold escalation of U.S. economic pressure tied to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order today imposing a 25% tariff on all imports from India. The move comes in direct response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, which the administration has deemed a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.The executive order cites authority from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, asserting that India's direct and indirect imports of Russian crude oil violate the spirit of sanctions previously placed…

06 Aug

Lula Refuses Negotiation with Trump Amid Tariff Tensions, Vows Climate Talks Invitation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBolsonaro trial, Brazil-US relations, Donald Trump, Lula da Silva

Brasilia, August 6, 2025 — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva firmly ruled out any negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that the American leader has shown no interest in dialogue. Lula’s remarks come in response to Trump’s recent imposition of a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods and growing diplomatic strain between the two nations.“I’m not going to call Trump to negotiate anything, because he doesn’t want to talk,” Lula said in a press interaction. “But rest assured, I will call Trump to invite him to the COP summit because I want to hear what he thinks about…

06 Aug

Trump Denies Knowledge of Russian Imports Amid India Row Over Tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndia US trade dispute, MEA response, Russian fertilizers, Russian oil, Trump Russia imports

Washington, August 6, 2025: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed ignorance about continued American imports of Russian chemicals and fertilizers, even as India pushed back strongly against his decision to raise tariffs over its oil trade with Moscow.Responding to a question at a White House press briefing, Trump said, “I don’t know anything about it. We will have to check,” when asked whether the US still imports Russian chemicals and fertilizers despite criticizing India’s purchases from Russia.The statement follows Trump's Monday post on Truth Social, where he accused India of buying “massive amounts” of Russian oil and reselling it…

05 Aug

Canada Airdrops Humanitarian Aid Over Gaza Amid Escalating Crisis

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): In a decisive move to support civilians affected by the deepening crisis in Gaza, the Canadian Armed Forces conducted an aerial delivery of nearly 10,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid on Monday. The operation, carried out by a CC-130J Hercules aircraft, marks one of Canada’s most significant direct relief efforts in the conflict-stricken region. The airdrop, confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty, comes as the situation in Gaza continues to spiral. Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting the severity of the conditions on the ground, described the unfolding events as a “rapidly deteriorating…

05 Aug

Arvinder Singh Bahal Becomes First Sikh to Travel to Space on Blue Origin’s NS-34 Mission

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a historic milestone for both private spaceflight and Sikh representation, 80-year-old Arvinder Singh Bahal has become the first known Sikh to journey into space. The Agra-born U.S. citizen lifted off from Blue Origin’s launch site in West Texas aboard the company’s NS-34 mission, joining five other crew members, including entrepreneur Justin Sun and adventurer JD Russell. Bahal’s life story is as remarkable as his latest achievement. A former National Defence Academy (NDA) trainee who overcame partial hearing loss, he has long embodied resilience and exploration. His passion for travel once led him to visit every…