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10 Aug

Army Chief Slams Pakistan’s ‘Victory’ Spin on Operation Sindoor, Calls It a Strategic Checkmate

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Chennai (National Times): Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has aimed at Pakistan’s attempt to paint itself as the winner of Operation Sindoor, describing the mission as a high-stakes chess game in which India ultimately delivered a decisive checkmate. Speaking at IIT Madras, he said the operation showcased India’s ability to fight in the “grey zone”, just short of conventional warfare, while keeping the adversary constantly guessing. “In Operation Sindoor, we were making moves; they were making moves. You never knew what the enemy’s next step would be, and they didn’t know ours. Somewhere, we gave them the checkmate,…

06 Aug

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

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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…

03 Aug

India to Continue Purchasing Russian Oil Despite Trump’s Threats, Officials Say

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Senior Indian officials have reaffirmed the country’s commitment to importing affordable crude oil from Russia, notwithstanding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of penalties. This resolute stance underscores New Delhi’s growing disillusionment with Washington’s increasingly unpredictable foreign policy, signaling a significant shift in India’s approach to safeguarding its national interests. President Trump recently cautioned that a 25 percent tariff on India, along with unspecified penalties, would be imposed should the country fail to terminate its oil trade with Russia. “I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia,” Trump informed reporters…

02 Aug

India Defends Russian Oil Purchases, Cites Role in Stabilising Global Energy Markets

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian oil refiners will continue to source crude oil from Russian suppliers, with procurement decisions guided by factors such as price, crude grade, inventories, logistics, and other economic considerations, sources told ANI on Saturday. Russia, the world’s second-largest crude oil producer, pumps around 9.5 million barrels per day (mb/d), almost 10% of global demand, and exports nearly 4.5 mb/d of crude oil along with 2.3 mb/d of refined products. Sources noted that fears of Russian oil being excluded from the market in 2022 drove Brent crude prices to a record US$137 per barrel in March 2022.…

31 Jul

India and Russia can take their dead economies down together: Donald Trump

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social with a sharp rebuke of India and Russia, criticizing both nations' economic policies while issuing a warning to Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev. “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care. We have done very little business with India, their tariffs are too high, among the highest in the world. Likewise, Russia and the USA do almost no business together. Let's keep it that way, and tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he's…

30 Jul

Over 80% of Paneer in Indian Markets Found to Be Adulterated: A Pressing Health Concern

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): A recent investigation has uncovered that more than 80% of paneer sold in Indian markets is adulterated, manufactured using hazardous chemicals rather than genuine milk. With the increasing demand for affordable dairy products, low-cost synthetic paneer, often referred to as analog paneer, has discreetly dominated the market, posing a serious threat to public health.Experts explain that genuine paneer produced from fresh milk costs at least ₹350 per kilogram to manufacture. However, many retailers sell paneer for as low as ₹200–₹250 per kilogram, which is economically impossible without adulteration.This synthetic paneer is typically manufactured using milk powder, starch,…

26 Jul

India and Maldives Sign MoU to Boost Bilateral Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquaculture

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New Delhi (National Times): The Department of Fisheries under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, India and the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources of the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance bilateral collaboration in the fields of fisheries and aquaculture. This MoU is part of the 6 MOUs exchanged between India and Maldives during Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s State visit to the island nation on 25th July 2025. The partnership aims to promote sustainable tuna and deep-sea fisheries, strengthen aquaculture and sustainable resource management, foster fisheries-based eco-tourism, and support innovation and scientific research across…

20 Jul

Operation Sindoor: Satellite Imagery Suggests Indian Missile Strike on Pakistan’s Nuclear Site at Kirana Hills

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New Delhi/Islamabad (National Times): New satellite imagery has surfaced, appearing to confirm a missile strike by India on Pakistan’s sensitive Kirana Hills region, home to key elements of its nuclear infrastructure. The development marks a significant turn in the narrative around Operation Sindoor, the covert Indian military campaign carried out in May 2025. The imagery, captured by Google Earth in June 2025 and analyzed by noted geo-intelligence expert Damien Symon, reveals what appears to be a missile impact point in the Sargodha district of Pakistan’s Punjab province — specifically, in the Kirana Hills, long linked to the country’s nuclear program.…

20 Jul

India-Pakistan Match at World Championship of Legends Cancelled Following Player Withdrawals

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Birmingham (National Times): The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan fixture at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) has been officially cancelled after several Indian players opted out of the game, citing geopolitical concerns. The WCL organisers issued a public apology for disappointing fans and unintentionally hurting sentiments. In an official statement, the WCL explained that the India-Pakistan match was scheduled with the intention of recreating joyful moments for cricket lovers, inspired by a recent friendly volleyball match between the two nations. However, the tournament acknowledged that this move unintentionally caused discomfort among the Indian cricket legends and their supporters. “As…

19 Jul

Donald Trump Revives Controversy With Claim of “Five Jets Shot Down” in India-Pakistan Conflict

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Washington/New Delhi (National Times): US President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy with a dramatic claim that "five jets were shot down" during the recent India-Pakistan military standoff that followed the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The comment, made during a private dinner with Republican lawmakers at the White House on Friday, lacked clarity on which country's aircraft were allegedly downed. “In fact, planes were being shot out of the air. Five — five, four or five — but I think five jets were shot down actually,” Trump said, while referencing the escalation between the two…