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Greta Thunberg and other activists

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US backs India in fight against terrorism: Deputy Secretary

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Iran-Israel War: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US

New Delhi India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil in June, importing more than the combined volumes from Middle Eastern suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, amid market volatility triggered by Israel's dramatic attack on Iran. The US military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, directly joining Israel which first struck Iranian nuclear sites on June 13. Indian refiners are likely to import 2-2.2 million barrels pe...

International Day of Yoga celebrated across J-K

Srinagar The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated across Kashmir on Saturday with participants from all walks of life performing 'asanas' at various places, officials said. The main event in the Kashmir Valley was held at the lawns of the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) overlooking the famous Dal lake in which hundreds of people, including Jammu and Kashmir Health and Education Minister Sakina It...

Historic endowment at Cambridge to advance the study of Dravidians

Chennai In a landmark gesture connecting global academia with Tamil Nadu’s legacy of social justice, noted technology entrepreneur Mr. Sabarisan Vedamurthy and his wife Senthamarai Stalin, an educationist, have announced a significant philanthropic gift to the University of Cambridge to support advanced research on the Dravidian movement and its transformative socio-economic legacy in South India. The gift will endow a permanent ...

Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage takes off after 5 years

Nathul (Sikkim) After a gap of five years, the revered Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Sikkim recommenced on Friday with the ceremonial flagging off of the first batch of pilgrims by Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur from the Nathula Pass. The batch comprises 33 pilgrims, accompanied by two nodal officers and one doctor from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), making a total of 36 members. The resumption of this spiritual journey m...

Bihar: PM Modi inaugurates, lays stones for Rs 5.9K cr. projects in Siwan

Siwan Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched 28 development projects worth more than Rs 5,900 crore in Bihar’s Siwan district. Modi inaugurated the new Vaishali–Deoria railway line project, built at a cost of over Rs 400 crore, and flagged off a new train service on this route. Additionally, in a major boost to connectivity in north Bihar, Modi also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra (Pa...

PM Modi leads nation in wishing President Murmu on birthday

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted President Droupadi Murmu on her 67th birthday on Friday, and said her life and leadership continue to inspire crores of people across the country. "Warmest birthday wishes to Rashtrapati Ji. Her life and leadership continue to inspire crores of people across the country. Her unwavering commitment to public service, social justice and inclusive development are a beacon of hope and stre...

Malicious narratives being spread using our video footage: EC

New Delhi Fearing use of its electronic data to create "malicious narratives", the Election Commission has instructed its state poll officers to destroy CCTV camera, webcasting and video footage of the election process after 45 days, if the verdict is not challenged in courts within that period. In a letter to state chief electoral officers on May 30, the EC said it has issued instructions for recording various sta...

PM Modi tells Trump Operation Sindoor 'paused' on Pakistan's request

Kananaskis (Canada) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump and set the record straight that Operation Sindoor was “paused” following a request from Pakistan and not due to mediation or an offer of a trade deal by the US. In a 35-minute phone call with Trump on Tuesday, Modi briefed the US President on Operation Sindoor, launched by India against terror sites in Pakistan, and made it clear that cou...

Trump says US won't kill Iran's Khamenei for 'for now'

Washington President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US knows where Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding during the Israel-Iran conflict but doesn't want him killed “for now.” Trump urged, in a social media posting, Iran's “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” as the five-day conflict continues to escalate. “We know exactly where the so-called Supreme Leader' is hiding,” Trump...

PM Modi leaves for Croatia after concluding 'productive' Canada visit

Kananaskis (Canada) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for Croatia, the third and final stop of his three-nation tour, after concluding his "productive" visit to Canada where he attended the G7 Summit. "Concluding a productive Canada visit. Thankful to the Canadian people and Government for hosting a successful G7 Summit, which witnessed fruitful discussions on diverse global issues. We remain committed to furthering ...

At G7 Summit, PM Modi urges global action against terrorism

Kananaskis (Canada) Reaffirming India’s stand against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged leaders of the G7 to galvanise global action against terrorism and underscored the need for strict action against those who "promote and support" it. In his address Tuesday at the G7 Outreach Session here in Canada, the prime minister emphasised that countries backing terrorism must be held accountable. "For ...

Trump to exit G-7 summit citing Israel-Iran war

Kananaskis [Canada] President Donald Trump is expected to depart the G7 Summit early and return to Washington tonight, CNN reported. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on social media about the president's plan to cut short his attendance at the summit in Kananaskis, Canada. "President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. ...

Over 230 dead as Israel, Iran trade strikes for 3rd day

Dubai Israel and Iran traded more missile attacks on Sunday despite calls for a halt to the fighting, with neither country backing down as their conflict raged for a third day. Iran said Israel struck its oil refineries, killed the intelligence chief of its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and two other generals and hit population centres in intensive aerial attacks that raised the death toll in the country since Israel launched its...

Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, US official

Washington President Donald Trump rejected a plan presented by Israel to the US to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a US official familiar with the matter. The Israelis informed the Trump administration in recent days that they had developed a credible plan to kill Khamenei. After being briefed on the plan, the White House made clear to Israeli officials that Trump was opposed to the Is...

Israel, Iran trade strikes for third day as nuclear talks called off

Dubai Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defences to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran's nuclear programme, which could provide an off-ramp, have been cancelled. The region braced for a protracted conflict after Israel's surprise bombardment Friday of Iranian nuclear and military sites ...

All Indians safe, monitoring situation closely: Indian mission

Jerusalem All Indians in Israel are safe and the embassy is constantly monitoring the situation and the safety of its nationals amid a conflict with Iran, the Indian mission said on Sunday. Embassy sources told PTI that it has set up a 24*7 helpline and is maintaining contact with members of the community. Emphasising that the “safety and security of Indian nationals is paramount to us”, the mission in a fresh advisory ...

Test trials of rocket launch systems held in UP ahead of student competition

Kushinagar Successful test trials of rocket launch systems were conducted here as part of the preparations for a student competition in model rocketry scheduled to be held in October this year. The launch trials were conducted on Saturday and Sunday by the Astronautical Society of India in association with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The ...

Indian Army honours Kargil war hero's family

Chandigarh The Indian Army on Sunday paid tribute to the martyrdom of Lance Naik Krishna Kumar, a brave soldier of the 17th Jat Regiment, who laid down his life during the Kargil war. Under the 'Ghar-Ghar Shaurya Samman' initiative, the army presented his family with a certificate of honour and memento at their residence in Tarkanwali village in Haryana's Sirsa district. A team of army representatives, comprising Havild...

'Yoga a global movement thanks to PM Modi’s efforts'

New Delhi Yoga has transformed from a personal wellness routine into a global mass movement, over the past 10 years, due to the consistent efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it is now being practised with enthusiasm in more than 170 countries, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said. In an interview with PTI ahead of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, Jadhav credited the prime minister for popularising yoga glo...

South Africa wins the World Test Championship after 27 years

London South Africa won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final on Saturday. The Proteas achieved their first major cricket title in 27 years, sparking celebrations at Lord's. They moved from a portentous 213-2 overnight to 282-5, the second-highest successful run chase in the 141-year test history at the home of cr...

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