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18 Jul

Russia Downs 73 Ukrainian Drones in Overnight Barrage, Three Targeted Moscow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBryansk region drones, Kyiv Russia conflict, Moscow drone defence, Ukraine Russia drone attack

Moscow, July 18, 2025 — Russian air defence forces intercepted and destroyed 73 Ukrainian drones overnight, including three headed towards the capital, Moscow, according to a statement by Russia’s defence ministry on Friday.Most of the drones were shot down over the country’s southwestern regions, with 31 intercepted over the Bryansk region, which shares a border with Ukraine. The ministry released the information on its official Telegram channel.Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that emergency services were deployed to inspect areas where drone debris had fallen. No casualties or damage were reported in the capital at the time of his statement.The drone…

18 Jul

India Welcomes U.S. Decision to Designate TRF as Global Terrorist Entity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsThe Resistance Front, TRF designated terrorist, US India counter-terrorism

New Delhi, July 19, 2025 — India on Friday welcomed the United States’ decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), as a global terrorist organisation. The group had earlier claimed responsibility for the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strong statement in support of the designation, describing it as a timely and significant step in global counter-terrorism efforts. "We acknowledge and appreciate the leadership of Secretary of State Marco Rubio in this regard," the ministry said.India has repeatedly underlined the importance of dismantling terror…

18 Jul

US Designates The Resistance Front as Foreign Terrorist Organization Following Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsMarco Rubio, US

Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant move aimed at reinforcing counterterrorism efforts, the United States Department of State on Thursday officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The announcement was made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, citing TRF’s direct links to the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT). The designation comes in response to TRF’s claim of responsibility for the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. It was the deadliest assault on Indian civilians since the 2008 Mumbai attacks—also orchestrated…

17 Jul

India Non-Committal on Revival of RIC Talks Despite Push from Russia and China

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsforeign policy, India-China-Russia, Randhir Jaiswal, RIC mechanism, trilateral cooperation

New Delhi, July 17, 2025 — India on Thursday signaled caution over reviving the long-dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral talks, stating that any such move would only happen at a “mutually convenient” time. The government made it clear that no meeting has been scheduled yet, despite public signals from Moscow and Beijing suggesting readiness to resume dialogue.The matter surfaced after Russia’s deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko expressed hope about the RIC mechanism resuming soon, noting that Moscow is already in discussions with both India and China. “We are interested in making this format work,” he said, underlining that all three nations…

17 Jul

Dozens Killed in Iraq Hypermarket Blaze, Several Still Missing as Probe Begins

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsal-Kut blaze, fire casualties Iraq, hypermarket accident, Iraq fire

Al-Kut, Iraq, July 17, 2025 — A devastating fire ripped through a five-storey hypermarket in the eastern Iraqi city of al-Kut late Wednesday night, killing at least 60 people and leaving 11 others missing, local health officials confirmed on Thursday.Dramatic footage shared online showed the building engulfed in flames as emergency responders fought through the night to douse the blaze. Reuters reported the accounts from two police sources and the city’s health department, though the videos circulating on social media could not be independently verified."We have compiled a list of 59 victims whose identities have been confirmed," a city health…

17 Jul

Trump May Visit Pakistan in September, Possibly India Too; Islamabad Denies Confirmation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, India-Pakistan ceasefire, Operation Sindoor, Pakistan visit

National Times Bureau, July 17, 2025 — United States President Donald Trump is likely to visit Pakistan in September, according to multiple media reports in the country. Citing sources close to the matter, Reuters also reported that after his Pakistan visit, Trump may make a stop in India as part of his South Asia tour.While there has been no official confirmation, Pakistan’s foreign office has stated that it is unaware of any such plans. If confirmed, Trump’s visit would mark the first by a U.S. President to Pakistan in nearly two decades — the last being George W. Bush in…

17 Jul

US Embassy Issues Visa Warning After Indian Woman Caught Shoplifting in Illinois

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsUS

New Delhi / Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The US Embassy in India has issued a strong advisory warning that engaging in criminal activities such as theft, assault, or burglary in the United States could lead to the revocation of a visa and ineligibility for future US visas. The announcement follows a widely reported incident involving an Indian woman accused of shoplifting from a Target store in Illinois. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the Embassy emphasized the seriousness of such offenses, stating: “Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues –…

16 Jul

Putin Firm on Ukraine War Goals Despite Trump’s Sanctions Threats, Kremlin Sources Say

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, NATO, Putin, Russia sanctions, Ukraine war

Moscow/Kyiv, July 16, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin remains determined to continue the war in Ukraine until Western nations engage with him on his terms for peace, undeterred by U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats of tougher sanctions, sources close to the Kremlin said.According to three individuals familiar with Kremlin thinking, Putin believes that both Russia’s economy and its military are strong enough to endure further Western measures. These sources indicated that as Russian forces gain ground, Putin’s territorial demands could expand even further.Earlier this week, Trump voiced frustration over Putin’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire. He announced a…

16 Jul

NATO Chief Warns India, China, Brazil of Heavy Sanctions Over Russia Ties Amid Trump’s Ultimatum

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBrazil, China, Donald Trump, India, Mark Rutte, NATO, secondary sanctions

Washington DC, July 17, 2025: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning to nations like Brazil, China, and India, cautioning that they could face severe economic consequences if they continue business relations with Russia amid heightened Western pressure over the Ukraine war.Speaking to reporters on Wednesday after meetings with US lawmakers, Rutte urged leaders in Beijing, New Delhi, and Brasília to reassess their ties with Moscow in the wake of looming secondary sanctions threatened by US President Donald Trump.“My encouragement to these three countries, particularly is, if you live now in Beijing, or in Delhi, or you…

16 Jul

Air India Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi Encounters Significant Service Failures, Further Eroding Passenger Trust

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Trending, World NewsAir India

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Passengers on board Air India Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on 15th July, experienced a disappointing journey, raising serious concerns regarding the airline's service quality. The long-haul flight was plagued by several issues, including malfunctioning entertainment systems and unresponsive in-flight staff, under the command of Pilot Parshant Pankaj.According to passengers, entertainment screens for nearly half the seats were non-functional throughout the flight. "The crew had no explanation—just repeated apologies," said one frustrated traveler. The situation is particularly alarming given the recent incident involving an Air India flight from London, which left many passengers shaken. Travelers stated…