International
Israel has said it will suspend the operations of more than two dozen international humanitarian organisations working in the Gaza Strip starting January 1, 2026. The move follows new government rules requiring detailed registration, including information on staff, funding and activities, that many groups did not meet. Groups Affected and Reason for Suspension Among the
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Russia and Belarus have released footage showing the deployment of the Russian Oreshnik missile system in Belarus, a development that could extend Moscow’s strike capabilities toward parts of Europe. Russian and Belarusian officials said the intermediate-range missiles have been placed on combat duty in the allied country as part of growing military cooperation. What the
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The Indian government has rejected China’s claim that it played a mediating role in ending a brief military confrontation between India and Pakistan earlier this year. New Delhi said there was no third-party mediation in achieving the ceasefire and that direct communication between the two countries’ military leadership led to the de-escalation. Government’s Position on
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The Indian government has imposed a three-year safeguard tariff on select steel products to curb a surge in low-priced imports and protect domestic manufacturers. The decision follows concerns raised by the steel industry over rising imports that were impacting local production, prices, and capacity utilisation. Details of the Safeguard Duty Under the new measure, the […]
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Dense fog blanketed large parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region on December 31, sharply reducing visibility on roads, at railway stations and at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The poor visibility caused slow traffic and disrupted public movement during early morning hours. Air Quality Remains Poor Air quality in the city remained in the […]