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20 Sep

India Sends Ninth IAF Consignment With 11 Tonnes of Relief Supplies to Nepal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Nepal

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal with another consignment of relief supplies, as an Indian Air Force aircraft delivered 11 tonnes of essential material to support the neighbouring country's recovery efforts. The latest shipment included a range of supplies such as medicines, forensic equipment, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential items, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The MEA said the consignment has been handed over to the Nepali authorities, marking another step in India's ongoing relief support for Nepal. Ninth IAF flight reaches Nepal The latest delivery was carried…

17 Sep

Matcha Is No Longer Just A Café Trend: Why Indians Are Bringing The Green Drink Into Their Daily Routines

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsLifestyleIndia, Lifestyle, Matcha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Matcha is no longer confined to aesthetic café menus and Instagram-worthy drinks. The Japanese green tea powder is increasingly finding a place in Indian homes, with growing interest in how to prepare it, what it tastes like and how it can become part of everyday beverage routines. Recent Google Trends data cited in a report shows searches for “how to make matcha” in India have jumped 1,300% over the past year. The rise comes as Indian consumers experiment with beverages beyond traditional tea and coffee, while cafés and social media continue to introduce global drink trends to…

17 Sep

India Signals Tough Response as US Moves Ahead With Russia-Iran Sanctions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsIndia, Iran, Russia, US

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has warned that the latest US sanctions legislation could create fresh complications for bilateral ties, while making it clear that the country will take steps to defend its trade and economic interests. The reaction followed the passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by the US Congress. The legislation gives President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of as much as 100 per cent on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas. For India, the development is particularly significant because Russian crude has become an important…

27 Aug

India Sends 10 Tonnes of Relief Material to Flood-Affected Nepal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsIndia, Nepal

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): India has extended fresh humanitarian assistance to Nepal as the country continues to respond to the destruction caused by severe flooding. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava handed over 10 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadka Raj Poudel, the Embassy of India said. The assistance is intended to support relief operations and help communities affected by the floods, which have caused widespread disruption and damage in parts of Nepal. The Indian Embassy highlighted the close ties between the two neighbouring countries while announcing the aid. In a post…

08 Aug

US Senate Backs Russia Sanctions Measure, 100% Tariff Threat Looms Over India, China

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIndia, Russia, US

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A bipartisan group of US senators has backed legislation that could significantly raise the economic cost for countries continuing to buy Russian energy, with India and China potentially facing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on their exports to the American market. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 was approved by the Senate in an 86-11 vote, marking a major step forward for legislation designed to tighten pressure on Moscow and its key energy customers. The measure would give US President Donald Trump the authority to impose a 100 per cent…

07 Aug

Indian Government Holds Technical Discussions With Meta Over Deepfakes and Content Moderation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAshwini Vaishnaw, Deepfakes, India, Meta, Social Media

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian government shifted to technical discussions with social media giant Meta following two days of intensive questioning regarding platform compliance and content moderation. During the session, Meta representatives detailed specific technical solutions and proposed measures to address the Centre's growing concerns over deepfakes, child sexual abuse material, bot accounts, and unlabelled synthetically-generated content circulating across its platforms. Government officials instructed the company to implement specific operational safeguards and report back on measurable outcomes, with regular follow-ups scheduled to track progress. A central focus of the technical talks was the continued virality and reappearance of harmful…

06 Aug

India-Russia Partnership Gains Momentum as Both Nations Push Towards $100 Billion Trade Goal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Russia

New Delhi/Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): India and Russia are accelerating efforts to deepen their long-standing strategic partnership, with both countries committed to raising bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, has said. The envoy noted that alongside expanding trade in traditional sectors, both governments are identifying fresh avenues for economic collaboration. Highlighting the importance of energy cooperation, Kumar said the partnership in the nuclear sector remains on track. He stated that Rosatom continues work on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, where construction of Units 3 and 4 has made substantial progress, reinforcing the two countries'…

30 Jul

India Condemns Attacks on Black Sea Shipping Following High-Level Talks with Ukraine

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBlack Sea, Global South, India, Maritime security, S Jaishankar, Ukraine

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, on Thursday to address the intensifying security crisis in the Black Sea. The discussion focused on the safety of international commercial shipping and the welfare of Indian seafarers, who have increasingly been caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict. Minister Jaishankar issued a firm condemnation during the exchange, declaring that attacks on commercial vessels by any party are absolutely unacceptable and reiterating New Delhi's stance advocating for dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path forward. The diplomatic outreach follows…

17 Jul

India Tightens Maritime Safety Measures as Gulf Crisis Deepens; Shipping Firms Told to Suspend Crew Deployment

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has stepped up efforts to protect its merchant navy personnel amid the deteriorating security situation in the Gulf, issuing fresh operational guidelines for ships navigating one of the world's most sensitive maritime corridors. The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has directed vessels operating in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters to adopt enhanced security protocols as regional tensions continue to rise. Under the latest advisory, ship masters have been instructed to maintain constant surveillance, monitor all official navigational and security advisories, and ensure that every safety measure prescribed under the…

13 Jul

Yamuna Tragedy: Multi-Agency Search Continues After Four Schoolboys Swept Away in Delhi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, India

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue teams continued their search for four minor boys who went missing after being swept away by the Yamuna River’s strong current near Hiranki village in Delhi’s Alipur area. The incident occurred when the children entered the river for a bath and were caught in the fast-flowing water. According to officials, the boys were part of a group of five friends visiting the river. One child managed to remain safe and immediately alerted nearby people after seeing his friends being carried away by the current. Emergency services were informed soon after, leading to a large-scale rescue operation.…