When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Germany realized that its dependency on natural gas piped from Russia had endangered its energy security. It had no ports to bring in alternative energy sources needed to keep its factories running and homes warm. Three years on, it now has four. The most recent began operating in late…
Lavrov pushes for revival of Russia-India-China troika (Picture credit: AP) With India having resolved its 2020 border standoff with China in Ladakh, Russia is pushing India to restart the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral mechanism. Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said an understanding had been reached between India and China on how to ease the situation on the…
Supporters of Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus have announced a protest rally in Dhaka on Friday amid reports that Yunus has threatened to quit his post. Yunus supporters have announced a protest rally called ‘March For Yunus’ at Dhaka’s Shahbagh after the Friday prayers. Posters have been put up in the capital city calling…
US President Donald Trump had a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump claims that Russia and Ukraine will start ‘true talks’ following this conversation. The call lasted over two hours and five minutes, with both leaders addressing each other by their first names. Trump has informed various…
Utah and Tennessee passed laws requiring foods containing vaccines to be classified as drugs, even though no such foods are on the market. Legislators pointed to a University of California study that is investigating whether it is possible to put vaccines in lettuce. “You eat a bunch of this lettuce, take a bunch of these…
The US government on Thursday asked a federal judge to transfer Indian national Badar Khan Suri’s deportation case from Virginia to Texas, where he is currently being held on charges of “spreading Hamas propaganda.”At the hearing, US District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles expressed doubt about the government’s petition, which would require her to dismiss the…
Office of Management and Budget Director Russel Vought at White House (AP) US President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal outlines sweeping cuts to non-defence domestic spending, totalling $163 billion, while ramping up expenditures on national security, the White House announced Friday.The proposal targets diversity initiatives and climate change programs, reflecting the administration’s political priorities. However,…
In a recent interview with TIME magazine, US President Donald Trump sparked a fresh controversy by stating that “Crimea will stay with Russia,” calling it a ‘reality’ that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy understands. “Zelenskyy understands that,” Trump said, referring to Crimea’s current occupation, “and everybody understands that it’s been with them for a long time.”…
Against the backdrop of global debates surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), CEAT, a flagship company of the RPG Group, is stepping up its efforts to implement women-centric and diverse policies in the traditionally male-dominated manufacturing sector. With a goal of achieving gender diversity of 25% on the shop floor and 20% at the leadership…
Home Minister Amit Shah (File photo) NEW DELHI : Emphasising the cruciality of next decade for the development of Odisha as it targets faster industrial and technological growth, home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asked the state govt to ensure a conducive law and order environment by prioritising 100% implementation of the new criminal laws…