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08 Aug

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

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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…

06 Aug

Donald Trump Says Diplomacy Preferred Over Military Action, Reasserts Iran Nuclear Red Line

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again underlined his administration's preference for diplomacy over armed conflict with Iran, while maintaining that Tehran will never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.Addressing the ongoing tensions between the two countries, Trump claimed the United States had been on the verge of launching an extensive military operation before deciding to pursue negotiations instead. He said his administration deliberately chose dialogue over force to prevent unnecessary casualties.According to Trump, Iranian officials had reached out seeking talks and requested that Washington refrain from carrying out the planned military action. However, he…

22 Jul

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

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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…

19 Jul

US Expands Offensive Against Iran Following Fatal Attack on American Troops in Jordan

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The military confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified on Sunday as US forces carried out another series of airstrikes targeting locations linked to Iran, a day after two American soldiers were killed in an attack in Jordan. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was launched under the direction of President Donald Trump. According to the military, the objective was to reduce Iran’s operational capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz and respond to attacks allegedly carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against US personnel. The latest strikes reportedly focused on strategic…

15 Jul

US FBI Seeks Punjab-Origin Man in Global Organised Crime Investigation

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public notice identifying Nitish Kaushal as a wanted individual in connection with an alleged international criminal syndicate believed to have operated across multiple countries. In a post shared by the agency, the FBI alleged that Kaushal is associated with a transnational organisation that reportedly began in Punjab, India, before expanding its activities to several overseas locations, including California in the United States. Investigators claim the network is suspected of involvement in a wide range of serious offences, including homicide, abduction, drug distribution, extortion, illegal arms trafficking, money laundering…

13 Jul

Fresh wave of strikes fuels middle east tensions as US and Iran trade claims of military actions

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The security situation in the Middle East has grown increasingly volatile following reports of fresh military action involving the United States and Iran, with both sides claiming to have targeted key strategic locations. According to reports, the United States launched strikes on Iran’s Aghajari Oil and Gas Airport, where visuals circulating online appeared to show large flames and smoke rising from the facility. Reports also indicated that the Mahshahr petrochemical complex was among the sites hit during the latest operations. Iran, meanwhile, claimed it had carried out retaliatory missile and drone attacks targeting several locations linked to…

09 Jul

Indian Engineer Charged With Wife’s Murder in US; Investigation Points to Alleged Affair and False Story

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): An Indian-origin software engineer has been charged with the murder of his wife in the United States after investigators spent months piecing together evidence that allegedly contradicted his initial account of her death. The arrest comes nearly nine months after the woman was found dead inside the couple’s apartment in Washington state. Authorities identified the accused as 30-year-old Avinash Narne, while the victim was his 27-year-old wife, Raajitha Sabbineni. Police said the incident took place on October 27, 2025, when Narne contacted emergency services, claiming his wife had locked herself inside the bathroom and was not responding.…

09 Jul

US Reassures Indian Professionals, Says Immigration Rules Are Uniform and Not Country-Focused

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Washington, DC (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has sought to allay concerns among Indian professionals regarding tightening immigration procedures, stating that its visa framework is based on uniform enforcement rather than policies directed at any specific nation. Addressing questions on the issue, US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the administration's objective is to ensure that immigration regulations are implemented consistently for applicants worldwide. He stressed that India is not being singled out under the current visa regime. Pigott explained that the government has moved away from what it considers uneven enforcement practices of the past and is now applying…

29 Jun

Fresh Diplomatic Push as Washington and Tehran Pause Military Action, Hormuz Negotiations Back on Track

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): A fresh diplomatic effort appears to be underway between the United States and Iran after both sides reportedly agreed to suspend military operations and resume negotiations over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz following days of escalating conflict. Officials familiar with the development said technical-level discussions are expected to restart in Qatar this week, focusing on the implementation of the previously negotiated memorandum of understanding that aims to keep the strategic waterway open for global shipping while broader political issues are addressed. The decision comes after a series of military exchanges had pushed the region to…

27 Jun

US Hits Iranian Defence Facilities After Hormuz Shipping Attack, Tensions Escalate Again

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Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh military action by the United States has intensified tensions with Iran after American forces carried out precision strikes on multiple Iranian defence installations in response to an alleged drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said the operation targeted missile storage sites, drone facilities and coastal surveillance radar systems that it believes were linked to the attack on the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely. The vessel was reportedly struck while sailing close to the Omani coastline after leaving the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest…