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'Buying Or Not Buying Oil Won't Solve War': India Defends Russia Trade
The minister highlighted the challenges of ensuring energy security for India's 1.4 billion people and said both Ukraine's and India's perspectives on the issue should be respected.
Explained: Nepal's Climate Justice Push Amid Glacier Loss
Nepal has called for climate justice from major greenhouse gas-emitting nations after deadly flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River claimed more than a thousand lives.
How Engineers Are Using Whatsapp To Guide Nepal's Flood Rescue Efforts
An army of experts in a WhatsApp group is guiding rescue workers scouring a Nepali valley after a huge flash flood more than a week ago as they desperately search for anyone who may be alive inside tunnels of devastated hydropower plants.
India-Born US Citizen Added To FBI's Most Wanted List In Fraud Case
Manjit Bedi operated a small grocery store in Tacoma, Washington, and swiped customers' government benefits cards to give them cash instead of food under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme
2 Rescued Alive From Hydropower Tunnel 9 Days After Nepal Floods: Report
The rescue came nine days after the Aug. 26 floods, likely caused by a glacier collapse, that devastated towns and valleys in Nepal.
Belgium 'Very Affirmative' On Supporting Mehul Choksi Extradition: Sources
Choksi is wanted in India over his alleged role in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. He fled the country in January 2018, just before the scam came to light.
All Options Against Iran "On Table", Including Covert Pressure: JD Vance
Vance said the administration's approach was also aimed at preventing a wider global energy crisis, accusing Iran of continuing to target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
"No Steering Wheel, No Pedals": Musk's Taxi Service Bets On Public Trust
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with "no control" and hop inside.
South Korea Preparing To Deploy Troops In Strait Of Hormuz: Report
According to reports, the South Korean government had been discussing the scale and nature of a potential contribution with countries including the United States, Britain and France.
White House Launches Deportation Video Games To Promote Trump's Agenda
The White House account on X posted a video with the "Make America Great Again" logo MAGA, based on the logo of video game maker Sega.
Trump Asks US Court To Lift Order Blocking Mail-In Voting Rule
The Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court on Thursday to lift a lower court's block of an executive order that would curb the use of mail-in ballots.
Volkswagen Says Cutting 100,000 Jobs By End Of Decade
German car giant Volkswagen said Thursday that management and unions had agreed to cut a further 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade, bringing total job losses to 100,000.
Netanyahu Says Iran "Weaker Than Ever", Overthrowing Regime "Within Reach"
Netanyahu, after decades of describing Iran's cleric-run state as an existential threat, in late February launched a joint attack on Iran with the United States.
1 Killed In Russian Attack On Kyiv, High-Rise Building Damaged
The city's military administration said on Telegram that one person had been killed in the evening attack.
"They Torture Me Here": Tamil Nadu Woman's Desperate SOS From Kuwait
The woman, identified as Vanitha, is seen in the video with her head covered with a scarf, speaking from what appears to be a cramped room. With her hands folded, she appeals to the Kallakurichi Collector and Superintendent of Police to help bring her back to India.
US Probing Airstrike That Iran Claims Hit Wedding Party: JD Vance
Iranian officials say four people died and nearly 70 were wounded by a strike that hit a home during a wedding.
JD Vance Says US Probing Strike That Iran Says Killed 4 Of A Wedding Party
Iranian officials say four people died and nearly 70 were wounded by a strike that hit a home during a wedding.
Israeli Minister Presents Plan to Remove 2.5 Lakh Palestinians From Gaza
He said the plan aimed to see the departure of 250,000 Palestinians from Gaza in the first year, followed by the rest of the roughly two million residents over the following six years.
20,000 Discarded Tyres Were Buried Under A Road In US And There's A Brilliant Reason Why
The project also demonstrated an environmentally friendly way to reuse waste. Instead of sending thousands of old tyres to landfills, engineers gave them a second life as useful infrastructure.
