India’s attempt to tackle New Delhi’s toxic air by using cloud seeding appears to have produced disappointing results, with scientists and activists questioning whether the costly experiment was worth it. Cloud seeding — a process in which aircraft spray particles such as silver iodide or salt into clouds to induce rainfall is intended to help wash pollutants out of the …
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Two Australian women cricketers, currently in India for the ICC Women’s World Cup, were allegedly harassed in Indore while walking from their hotel to a nearby café on Thursday, according to Indian media reports. The players immediately sent out an SOS alert following the incident, prompting security personnel to rush to the scene. Danny Simmons, the Australian team’s security manager, …
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US President Donald Trump said that he had told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi there should be no war with Pakistan, emphasizing that he had helped avert several conflicts through diplomacy and trade pressure. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office during Diwali celebrations, Trump extended his “warmest wishes to the people of India” and said he had “just spoken …
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would halt Russian oil purchases, warning that New Delhi would face “massive” tariffs if it did not comply. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he’s not going to be doing …
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“If I didn’t have the power of tariffs, you’d be seeing at least four of the seven wars raging right now. I use tariffs to stop wars,” Trump said while responding to a question about his trade policies. He insisted his tariff strategy had been proven right both economically and diplomatically. Referring to the brief but tense confrontation between Pakistan …
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Image credits: PTI) NEW DELHI: India has asked Russia to release 27 more of its citizens who were recently recruited into the Russian military, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Friday.“As per our information, 27 Indian nationals are presently serving in the Russian army. We are also in close touch with their family members …
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Indian pharmaceutical stocks declined sharply by up to 5% on Friday following US President Donald Trump’s declaration of imposing 100% tariffs on branded and patent-protected medicines including from India. India’s Sun Pharma experienced the steepest decline, touching its yearly low at Rs1,547, showing a 5% reduction from its last closing price. Biocon witnessed a 3.3% fall to Rs344, whilst Zydus …
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Former US President Donald Trump once again spoke about America’s mediation role in conflicts, claiming he prevented a war between Pakistan and India through trade diplomacy. Trump asserted that during his tenure he halted seven wars, including a potential conflict between Israel and Iran. According to a news agency, he also warned Afghanistan of “serious consequences” if it failed to …
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A viral audio clip has sparked outrage in India after a woman, identified as telecaller Anu Radha Verma, was heard using abusive and derogatory language against a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel during a dispute over loan repayment. According to Indian media reports, Verma allegedly mocked the officer’s education and profession, telling him he was “ignorant” and would not …
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The decision, effective September 29, 2025, is part of Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran. The waiver, issued under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA), had allowed India and other nations to continue working on the port without facing US penalties. For India, Chabahar holds strategic importance as it offers a trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing …
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