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10 Aug

Pakistan Loses Rs 4.1 Billion from Airspace Ban on Indian Airlines

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndia-Pakistan relations, PAA overflying revenue, Pakistan airspace closure, Rs 4.1 billion loss

Islamabad, August 10, 2025 — Pakistan’s decision to keep its airspace closed to Indian airlines has cost the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) Rs 4.1 billion in lost overflying revenue over a period of just over two months, official figures reveal.The ban, imposed after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, was extended following heightened tensions between the two neighbours. Relations worsened after India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, destroying terror infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territory during a four-day conflict.The Ministry of Defence told the National Assembly on Friday that the…

09 Aug

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Summit Set for August 15 in Alaska as US-Russia Tensions Collide with India Tariff Disputeas free

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Vladimir Putin

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): Washington and Moscow are preparing for a rare face-to-face encounter between their leaders, with U.S. President Donald Trump confirming he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. The talks come at a moment of global intrigue, Trump is seeking a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine while simultaneously escalating a trade dispute with India over its energy ties to Russia. Trump revealed the meeting in a post on Truth Social, calling it “highly anticipated” and promising more details soon. The announcement followed remarks at the White House where the president suggested…

07 Aug

Putin Likely to Visit India by End of 2025, Strengthening Strategic Ties Amid Global Scrutiny

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAjit Doval Moscow, India-Russia relations, Modi Russia visit, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in the final week of 2025, marking his first trip to the country since the Ukraine conflict began in February 2022. According to Russian news agency TASS, this information was confirmed by India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval during his recent visit to Moscow, where he held high-level discussions with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.Putin last visited India on December 6, 2021, for a brief four-hour trip during which 28 bilateral agreements were signed, including military and technological cooperation. At that time, both nations had set an…

06 Aug

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, World NewsDonald Trump, Executive Order, India, Russian oil, Tariffs, U.S-India trade, U.S. sanctions

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…

06 Aug

Lula Refuses Negotiation with Trump Amid Tariff Tensions, Vows Climate Talks Invitation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBolsonaro trial, Brazil-US relations, Donald Trump, Lula da Silva

Brasilia, August 6, 2025 — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva firmly ruled out any negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that the American leader has shown no interest in dialogue. Lula’s remarks come in response to Trump’s recent imposition of a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods and growing diplomatic strain between the two nations.“I’m not going to call Trump to negotiate anything, because he doesn’t want to talk,” Lula said in a press interaction. “But rest assured, I will call Trump to invite him to the COP summit because I want to hear what he thinks about…

06 Aug

Trump Denies Knowledge of Russian Imports Amid India Row Over Tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndia US trade dispute, MEA response, Russian fertilizers, Russian oil, Trump Russia imports

Washington, August 6, 2025: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed ignorance about continued American imports of Russian chemicals and fertilizers, even as India pushed back strongly against his decision to raise tariffs over its oil trade with Moscow.Responding to a question at a White House press briefing, Trump said, “I don’t know anything about it. We will have to check,” when asked whether the US still imports Russian chemicals and fertilizers despite criticizing India’s purchases from Russia.The statement follows Trump's Monday post on Truth Social, where he accused India of buying “massive amounts” of Russian oil and reselling it…

05 Aug

Canada Airdrops Humanitarian Aid Over Gaza Amid Escalating Crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, Gaza

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): In a decisive move to support civilians affected by the deepening crisis in Gaza, the Canadian Armed Forces conducted an aerial delivery of nearly 10,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid on Monday. The operation, carried out by a CC-130J Hercules aircraft, marks one of Canada’s most significant direct relief efforts in the conflict-stricken region. The airdrop, confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty, comes as the situation in Gaza continues to spiral. Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting the severity of the conditions on the ground, described the unfolding events as a “rapidly deteriorating…

05 Aug

Arvinder Singh Bahal Becomes First Sikh to Travel to Space on Blue Origin’s NS-34 Mission

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, World NewsArvinder Singh Bahal, NASA

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a historic milestone for both private spaceflight and Sikh representation, 80-year-old Arvinder Singh Bahal has become the first known Sikh to journey into space. The Agra-born U.S. citizen lifted off from Blue Origin’s launch site in West Texas aboard the company’s NS-34 mission, joining five other crew members, including entrepreneur Justin Sun and adventurer JD Russell. Bahal’s life story is as remarkable as his latest achievement. A former National Defence Academy (NDA) trainee who overcame partial hearing loss, he has long embodied resilience and exploration. His passion for travel once led him to visit every…

04 Aug

Trump Slams India for Reselling Russian Oil, Warns of Steep U.S. Tariff Hike

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-Russia oil trade, Russian crude resale, tariff hike, U.S.-India tensions, Ukraine war

Washington D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized India for what he called profiteering from Russian oil amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a strongly worded post shared on his social media platform late Sunday evening, Trump accused New Delhi of reselling Russian crude on the global market while ignoring the humanitarian crisis caused by Moscow's military actions. "India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian oil, they are then, for much of the oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits," Trump wrote. He alleged that this practice indirectly supports Russia’s war…

04 Aug

Hasina Tried in Absentia as Bangladesh Tribunal Begins Hearings on 2024 Protest Crackdown

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh International Crimes Tribunal, SAD protests, Sheikh Hasina trial

Dhaka, Aug 4, 2025 — Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday began the trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in absentia over alleged crimes against humanity during the brutal crackdown on the 2024 student-led protests that culminated in the fall of her government.In his opening arguments, interim government-appointed Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam called Hasina the “nucleus of all crimes,” urging the tribunal to hand her the maximum sentence. The prosecution also charged former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and ex-Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullaah Al Mamun as co-accused in the case.The tribunal is hearing multiple charges against…