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French President Emmanuel Macron has described India as a country of innovation at the Bharat Innovates event in Nice, where he appeared alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event focused on deep technology, startups, research and stronger India-France cooperation in emerging sectors. Macron Praises India Innovation Ecosystem Macron said India had become a major
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over recent United States statements linked to the Strait of Hormuz and the killing of Indian sailors. Gandhi accused the government of remaining silent despite what he described as unacceptable language from Washington. Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM Modi Over US Remarks Rahul Gandhi said a […]
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US President Donald Trump has said a peace deal with Iran is ready to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately after the agreement. Iran, however, has urged caution, saying any understanding would be a framework for further talks rather than a final settlement. Trump Says Iran Deal Ready […]
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that all commercial vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz should immediately comply with orders from US forces. The call came amid heightened maritime tensions and Indian concerns over the safety of seafarers in the region. Rubio Jaishankar Call On Hormuz Rubio […]
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China has strongly opposed a US Department of Defense decision to add several major Chinese technology and industrial companies to a Pentagon list of firms Washington says are linked to China’s military. Beijing has called the move discriminatory and urged the United States to withdraw the action. China Opposes Pentagon Company List China’s Commerce Ministry […]
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The Indian government has restricted institutional and commercial consumers from purchasing fuel directly from retail fuel stations, a move aimed at ensuring smoother fuel availability for the general public and preventing large-scale bulk purchases from disrupting retail supply. Government Restricts Bulk Fuel Purchases Under the new directive, institutional and commercial
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Pakistan has proposed an 18% increase in its defence budget for fiscal year 2026-27, taking the allocation to PKR 3 trillion for the first time. The hike comes as Islamabad balances regional security concerns with economic pressure under an IMF-backed reform programme. Pakistan Defence Budget Reaches PKR 3 Trillion Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented