Trump Claims New Iranian Leadership More Open to Deal After US Military Pressure

Washington — US President Donald Trump has suggested that recent American military operations have triggered a significant political shift within Iran, resulting in the emergence of a new leadership group that is more willing to negotiate with…

Jaishankar Defends India’s Russian Oil Imports, Calls Out Europe Over Arms Sales

Helsinki: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday firmly defended India's decision to import Russian crude oil, saying the move was driven by practical considerations such as affordability and availability. At the same time, he questioned…

India's retail inflation at 3.93 pc in May, remains below RBI's 4 pc target

India's retail inflation stood at 3.93 per cent in May, remaining below the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4 per cent, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Friday.…

'Unacceptable': India lodges strong protest with US over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge India's strong protest against the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian…

US Steps Up Pressure on Iran with New Strikes, Trump Pushes for Nuclear Deal

Washington: The United States carried out a fresh wave of military strikes against targets in Iran on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump warned that military action would intensify unless Tehran agrees to a nuclear agreement with Washington.

Centre Waives Excise Duty on High-Ethanol Petrol Blends to Boost Green Fuel Push

New Delhi: In a significant move to promote cleaner fuels and accelerate India's biofuel programme, the Centre has exempted petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol from excise duty, covering fuel variants with ethanol content ranging from…

Lalu Prasad celebrates birthday with family amid warm wishes from supporters

Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav celebrated his birthday with close family members at his residence in Patna, with photos and videos from the celebration quickly going viral…

US Conducts Precision Strikes on Iranian Military Sites After Apache Helicopter Incident

Washington: The United States has carried out military strikes against Iranian military infrastructure following the alleged downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Washington…

PM Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister, Surpasses Nehru’s Record

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday achieved a historic milestone by becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing the tenure record of the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

With…

Ministers hail 12 years of PM Modi’s leadership, Viksit Bharat vision

New Delhi: Union ministers on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12-year tenure and highlighted the government's achievements in welfare, infrastructure, financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Taking…