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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.…

01 Aug

Vice Presidential Election Announced: Polling Scheduled for September 9

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New Delhi, Aug 1, 2025 — The Election Commission on Friday announced the schedule for the election to the post of Vice President of India, marking the beginning of the race for the nation’s second-highest constitutional office. The process formally begins with the notification of the election on August 7.According to the schedule, nomination papers can be filed until August 21, with scrutiny taking place on August 22. Candidates will be allowed to withdraw nominations by August 25. If the contest sees more than one candidate, polling will be conducted on September 9, with the results declared the same day.The…

01 Aug

Passenger Declared ‘Unruly’ After Slapping Man Suffering Panic Attack on IndiGo Flight

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Kolkata, August 1, 2025 — A troubling incident aboard IndiGo flight 6E-138 from Mumbai to Kolkata has sparked outrage after a passenger was de-boarded and officially declared "unruly" for slapping a fellow traveller who appeared to be experiencing a panic attack mid-air.The incident occurred Friday evening and was partially captured on video by another passenger. According to eyewitnesses, the man who was assaulted was visibly distressed and showing signs of a panic episode during the flight. As the cabin crew attempted to assist him, another passenger suddenly stood up and slapped the man, aggravating the situation rather than helping.Video footage…

01 Aug

India Clarifies Stand on Defence, Energy, and Global Partnerships: MEA

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National times bureau :- The Ministry of External Affairs has said that India’s defence decisions are based purely on national security needs and strategic assessments. On energy, India chooses sources based on market options and global conditions. Responding to questions on India-Russia ties, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India maintains strong, independent relations with all countries, including Russia, based on mutual interests. On India-US ties, he highlighted the deep strategic partnership rooted in shared democratic values. He added that despite global challenges, the India-US relationship is growing stronger, especially in defence under the India-US COMPACT for the 21st century. Regarding…

01 Aug

PM Modi to Visit Varanasi on August 2, Launch Projects Worth Rs 2,200 Crore

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Varanasi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, on August 2 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore. The Prime Minister will also address a public gathering during his visit. The projects span across crucial sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism, urban development, and cultural heritage. The initiatives aim to ensure holistic urban transformation, improved connectivity, cultural rejuvenation, and a better quality of life for residents. Key Infrastructure Projects As part of his commitment to boosting road connectivity, PM Modi will inaugurate the…

01 Aug

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Pushes for Modern Training and Village-Centric Development in Uttarakhand Panchayats

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday emphasized the need for modern, holistic training for newly elected village heads, area panchayat members, and district panchayat members. Stressing the importance of empowering grassroots leadership, he said such measures are key to realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047. Focus on Village-Centric Growth Chairing a review meeting with the Panchayati Raj Department at the Secretariat, CM Dhami highlighted that sustainable state and national progress depend on robust village development. He urged coordinated and integrated efforts across departments to transform rural areas. Integrated Panchayat…

01 Aug

White House Claims Trump Brokered Global Peace Deals, Including India-Pakistan Ceasefire

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday asserted that U.S. President Donald Trump has successfully brokered multiple peace agreements across the world, including between India and Pakistan, while renewing calls for Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. During a press briefing, Leavitt said that President Trump has facilitated “one peace deal or ceasefire per month” since taking office. She highlighted several agreements, starting with the recent ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, which was announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who mediated talks between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime…

31 Jul

India Vows to Safeguard National Interest Amid Trump’s New Tariffs on Exports

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National Times Bureau, July 31, 2025: India will act decisively to protect its national interest following the United States' announcement of fresh tariffs, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal assured Parliament on Thursday. This comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 25 per cent tariff plus additional penalties on Indian exports to America, effective August 1, citing India's continuing purchases of Russian crude oil and military equipment.Goyal, in a suo motu statement delivered in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, said the government is reviewing the implications of these tariffs and is actively consulting stakeholders including farmers,…

31 Jul

IMD Predicts Above-Normal Rainfall in Second Half of Monsoon Season

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New Delhi, July 31, 2025 — India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall during the second half of the southwest monsoon season, covering August and September, according to a forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday. The announcement came during an online press briefing by IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, who stated that most regions of the country are expected to see normal rainfall in August, with a stronger-than-usual spell anticipated in September.Mohapatra confirmed that overall rainfall across the country during this period is likely to be around 106% of the long-period average of 422.8 mm, marking…

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…