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  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said Washington will continue its blockade linked to Iran until freedom of navigation is restored in the Strait of Hormuz, while sharply criticising Iran’s leadership amid rising tensions in West Asia. US Treasury Secretary Targets Iran Leadership Bessent described Iran’s leadership as disconnected from realities on the ground
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  US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the ongoing conflict, saying Washington cannot allow Tehran’s leadership to acquire nuclear weapons. His remarks came as diplomatic efforts continued through regional mediators, even as tensions remained high over Iran’s nuclear programme and the future of the war. Trump Rejects Iran War Proposal
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged Italy not to share sensitive defence technology with Pakistan, citing India’s security concerns and Pakistan’s continued links to terrorism. The message was conveyed during bilateral talks with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in New Delhi. Rajnath Singh Italy Defence Talks Rajnath Singh and Guido Crosetto held discussions at
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Noida International Airport in Jewar is expected to begin commercial operations from June 15, with IndiGo set to operate the first passenger flight. The airport is being developed as a major aviation hub for the National Capital Region and is expected to reduce pressure on Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Noida International Airport Operations The […]
South India State News
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has rejected exit poll projections for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, claiming that the AIADMK-led alliance will secure a strong victory when votes are counted. His remarks came after several exit polls predicted an advantage for the DMK-led alliance. Palaniswami Rejects Exit Poll Predictions Palaniswami dismissed the
International
India-UAE bilateral trade has crossed $100 billion in 2025-26, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has helped deepen trade, investment and business opportunities between the two countries. India-UAE CEPA Boosts Bilateral Trade The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has played a major
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Bangladesh has summoned India’s Acting High Commissioner in Dhaka, Pawan Badhe, to formally protest recent remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on illegal migration and pushback operations. Bangladesh Protests Himanta Biswa Sarma Remarks Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Indian envoy on Thursday and conveyed its displeasure over
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Iran’s top political leadership is reportedly seeking the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his alleged alignment with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during sensitive nuclear talks with the United States. Abbas Araghchi Faces Removal Pressure Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf are reportedly unhappy with
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The United States has retained India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property rights in its 2026 Special 301 Report, citing continuing concerns over patent rules, copyright enforcement and protection of American business interests. India On US Priority Watch List For IP Rights The Priority Watch List is part of the annual Special 301 […]