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29 Jul

13 Indian Seafarers Stranded at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk Port as Black Sea Strikes Intensify: Report

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsUkraine

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Thirteen Indian nationals are reportedly among the crew of a merchant vessel stranded at Chornomorsk Port in Ukraine, where ongoing drone and missile attacks have raised serious concerns over the safety of those on board. According to a media report quoting the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI), the crew remains trapped as military activity continues around the Black Sea region. The vessel, MV AMIR1, has a crew of 15, including 13 Indians. The sailors' union has described the situation as critical, stating that the crew is confined to the ship while repeated attacks continue near…

28 Jul

China Expands J-20 Presence Near India, Satellite Images Highlight Growing Air Power: Report

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsChina

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh satellite imagery has reportedly revealed an increased deployment of China's advanced J-20 stealth fighter jets at military airbases located close to India's northern frontier, signalling a continued strengthening of Beijing's aerial capabilities in the region. According to an NDTV report, at least 11 J-20 aircraft were spotted at two strategically located airbases during late June and early July. The report, based on satellite images provided by geospatial intelligence firm Vantor, states that seven J-20 stealth fighters were observed at Hotan Air Base in Xinjiang on July 9. The installation is situated relatively close to India's…

27 Jul

PoK Votes Under Heavy Security as Elections Begin Amid Political Unrest

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsPok

Islamabad (Rajeev Sharma): The first phase of elections to the legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) began on Sunday amid unprecedented security arrangements, with authorities on high alert following months of protests and political unrest in the region. Polling is being conducted in phases and will conclude on August 10, covering 45 directly elected seats in the 53-member assembly. The remaining eight seats are reserved for women, technocrats and religious representatives. According to election authorities, the first phase covers 13 constituencies in the Mirpur division. The second round of polling is scheduled for August 2, when voters in Muzaffarabad division…

26 Jul

India Tracks Odesa Port Strike as Rescue Efforts Continue for Missing Crew Members

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsOdesa Port

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of India is closely following developments after cargo vessel MV AGN Ragnar came under attack at Ukraine's Port of Odesa on July 25, with four Indian crew members reported to have been on board during the incident. In an official update, the Embassy of India in Ukraine said that two of the Indian nationals have been located and are safe. However, the whereabouts of the remaining two crew members are still being verified as emergency teams continue search and rescue operations. The Indian mission said it has been maintaining regular contact with Ukrainian authorities…

26 Jul

China Braces for Powerful Typhoon Noul as Red Alert Issued, Travel Disruptions Mount

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsChina

Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): China has activated its highest typhoon warning as Typhoon Noul continues to strengthen on its approach to the country's southern coastline, prompting emergency measures, transport disruptions and heightened flood preparedness across several provinces. The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) issued a red alert, warning that the storm is likely to make landfall along the coast of Guangdong Province after intensifying over the South China Sea. Meteorologists said the cyclone was located around 100 kilometres southeast of Huidong County late Saturday, carrying winds reaching Force 14 near its centre. Weather officials said Noul is moving in a northwesterly direction…

24 Jul

US Imposes 10 Per Cent Tariff on Indian Imports Following Forced Labour Investigation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World Newsforced labour, Indian exports, Jamieson Greer, Section 301, US tariffs

Washington DC/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The United States has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on imports from India and more than a dozen other nations following a months-long Section 301 investigation into forced labour practices. New Delhi secured the lower 10 per cent rate—placing it alongside regional peers such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh—after initial proposals by Washington suggested a steeper 12.5 per cent levy. The new duties replace the temporary 10 per cent global tariff that expired this week and apply to 60 countries accounting for over 99 per cent of American imports. US Trade Representative Jamieson…

22 Jul

Nuclear Threat Looms as US Pounds Iran for 11th Consecutive Night; War Cost Crosses Rs 3.2 Lakh Crore

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIran, US

Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified further after American forces launched another series of coordinated air and missile strikes on multiple Iranian locations early Wednesday, extending their military campaign into an 11th straight night. Alongside the fresh offensive, US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could soon target one of Iran's suspected underground nuclear facilities, raising fears of a dangerous new phase in the conflict. Iranian authorities reported that the latest attacks struck the cities of Chabahar, Konarak, Tabriz, Behbahan and Omidiyeh, with several military-related sites believed to have been hit. The overnight operation…

21 Jul

Tensions Surge as Iran Proclaims ‘Full-Scale War’ with the United States

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsGeopolitical tension, Iran, Middle East war, Military strikes, Persian Gulf, Pezeshkian, Strait of Hormuz, United States

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Regional security across the Middle East has rapidly deteriorated after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proclaimed that his nation has entered a "full-scale war" with the United States. The declaration followed an intense night of military clashes, signaling a severe escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Overnight, American military forces executed their tenth straight night of airstrikes against key Iranian targets, focusing on command headquarters, air defense systems, and coastal radar stations. These strikes were carried out in response to a recent series of attacks that caused casualties among American service members. Tehran retaliated by…

21 Jul

Racial Harassment of Punjabi Truck Drivers Raises Alarm in Australia; Calls Grow for Stronger Protection

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsAustralia

Canberra (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh reports of racial discrimination against Punjabi truck drivers in Australia have triggered widespread concern, with members of the transport community alleging that abuse and intimidation have become increasingly common on the country's highways. Industry organisations have denounced the incidents, warning that such hostility not only affects drivers' well-being but could also compromise road safety. An investigation by Australian broadcaster ABC has highlighted several accounts from Indian-origin truck drivers who claim they have faced harassment because of their language, appearance and cultural identity. Drivers alleged that speaking Punjabi over CB radio channels or wearing turbans has made…

20 Jul

US Intensifies Military Campaign Against Iran; Donald Trump Says Tehran’s Defences Have Been Severely Weakened

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has launched a fresh wave of military operations targeting Iran, extending its ongoing campaign into a ninth straight night as tensions across West Asia continue to rise. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest strikes focused on military infrastructure that Washington says has been used to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM announced that the operation began at around 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday and forms part of a broader strategy to reduce Iran's ability to disrupt maritime trade in one of the world's most strategically significant waterways.…