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05 Aug

Canada Airdrops Humanitarian Aid Over Gaza Amid Escalating Crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, Gaza

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, World NewsArvinder Singh Bahal, NASA

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…

04 Aug

Trump Slams India for Reselling Russian Oil, Warns of Steep U.S. Tariff Hike

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-Russia oil trade, Russian crude resale, tariff hike, U.S.-India tensions, Ukraine war

Washington D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized India for what he called profiteering from Russian oil amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a strongly worded post shared on his social media platform late Sunday evening, Trump accused New Delhi of reselling Russian crude on the global market while ignoring the humanitarian crisis caused by Moscow's military actions. "India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian oil, they are then, for much of the oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits," Trump wrote. He alleged that this practice indirectly supports Russia’s war…

04 Aug

Hasina Tried in Absentia as Bangladesh Tribunal Begins Hearings on 2024 Protest Crackdown

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh International Crimes Tribunal, SAD protests, Sheikh Hasina trial

Dhaka, Aug 4, 2025 — Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday began the trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in absentia over alleged crimes against humanity during the brutal crackdown on the 2024 student-led protests that culminated in the fall of her government.In his opening arguments, interim government-appointed Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam called Hasina the “nucleus of all crimes,” urging the tribunal to hand her the maximum sentence. The prosecution also charged former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and ex-Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullaah Al Mamun as co-accused in the case.The tribunal is hearing multiple charges against…

04 Aug

PM Modi Stands Firm as Donald Trump Increases Pressure on India Over Russian Oil

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has adopted a resolute stance amid growing pressure from the United States, signaling that India will continue its independent energy policy despite U.S. concerns over Russian oil imports. The strong response follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, a move that has further strained trade ties between the two nations. Addressing the matter, Modi encouraged citizens to support local products while making it clear that India’s economic and energy strategies will be driven by national interests, not foreign demands. According to sources cited by…

03 Aug

Philippines President to Visit India Amid Rising Tensions with China; Bilateral Naval Drills Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsFerdinand Marcos Jr, India-Philippines naval drill, Philippines President India visit

New Delhi, Aug 3 — In a move signaling growing strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific, Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr will embark on a four-day state visit to India starting August 4. The high-level engagement comes against the backdrop of increasing regional friction with China and coincides with the first-ever bilateral naval exercises between India and the Philippines in the South China Sea.The joint naval drill began Saturday near the contested Scarborough Shoal, a flashpoint in the ongoing maritime dispute between the Philippines and China. India, which has consistently expressed concerns over China's aggressive posture in the Indo-Pacific, is…

03 Aug

Pakistan Backs Iran’s Right to Peaceful Nuclear Energy as Leaders Sign 12 Cooperation Pacts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIsrael Iran tensions, Masoud Pezeshkian, Pakistan Iran ties, peaceful nuclear energy, Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3, 2025 — Pakistan on Sunday publicly supported Iran’s right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, even as tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington. The endorsement came during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s state visit to Islamabad, where both countries signed 12 agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen bilateral ties.President Pezeshkian, who arrived in Pakistan on Saturday, held formal talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his official residence. During a joint press conference following their meeting, Sharif reiterated Islamabad’s firm support for Iran’s pursuit of nuclear energy for civilian use. "Pakistan stands with Iran…

03 Aug

Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Blaze at Sochi Oil Depot as Both Sides Trade Blows

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDrone Attack, Mykolaiv Missile Strike, Russia, Sochi Fire, Ukraine, Voronezh

Sochi, August 3 – A massive fire erupted at an oil depot near Russia’s Black Sea resort city of Sochi overnight after a Ukrainian drone strike, intensifying the already escalating conflict between the two nations. The blaze, ignited by falling debris from a downed drone, prompted the deployment of more than 120 firefighters, according to Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratyev.Social media videos captured thick plumes of smoke rising ominously over the area. The fire, though eventually controlled, led Russia’s aviation authority, Rosaviatsia, to halt operations temporarily at Sochi’s airport, a major civilian hub on the Black Sea coast.Further north, four people…

03 Aug

4 Indians Missing on Way to US Temple Found Dead in Car Crash

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New York (National Times): In a tragic turn of events, four Indian-origin family members who went missing during a road trip from Buffalo, New York, to West Virginia were found dead in a car crash, confirmed Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty late Saturday night. The deceased have been identified as Dr. Kishore Divan, Asha Divan, Shailesh Divan, and Gita Divan. Authorities discovered their light green Toyota Camry around 9:30 pm on August 2 at the bottom of a steep embankment along Big Wheeling Creek Road in Marshall County, West Virginia. “The four individuals reported missing from Buffalo, New York, have…

02 Aug

India Defends Russian Oil Purchases Amid Tariff Threats and Global Scrutiny

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsG7 price cap, India Russian oil imports, Indian oil refiners, President Trump Russian oil

New Delhi, Aug 2, 2025: India has reaffirmed its commitment to sourcing crude oil from Russia despite growing international scrutiny and recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting a potential halt. Speaking to ANI, government sources emphasized that Indian oil refiners make procurement decisions based on pragmatic considerations such as pricing, crude grade, inventory levels, and logistical viability.Russia, the world’s second-largest crude oil producer and exporter, continues to play a key role in the global energy landscape, with an output of 9.5 million barrels per day (mb/d) and exports amounting to nearly 7 mb/d. Indian officials underscored that fears…