Air India has started releasing interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of the deceased and survivors of the Boeing 787-8 plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on 12 June. In a statement issued on Saturday, the airline confirmed that three families have received payments so far, with the rest currently being…
Pakistan on Thursday said it has received no request for any “military assistance” from Iran in the ongoing conflict against Israel while stressing that the Islamic Republic has the right to defend itself. “Pakistan’s position on Iran is clear and transparent: We provide full moral support to Iran; we strongly condemn the aggression against Iran,”…
An Indian student from Delhi pursuing studies at the University of Calgary in Canada has died, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver confirmed on Thursday. The student hacacas been identified as Tanya Tyagi. The circumstances surrounding her sudden demise remain unclear at this time. “We are saddened by the sudden demise of Ms. Tanya…
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he hopes Israel and Iran will eventually reach a ceasefire agreement but noted that sometimes “you have to fight it out first.” Speaking to reporters before heading to the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, “We’re always going to support Israel,” reaffirming America’s long-standing backing of the…
India on Saturday welcomed the improvement in the Maldives’ foreign exchange (FX) reserves, noting with satisfaction that the $400 million currency swap between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) played a significant role in easing the island nation’s external liquidity pressures.The Indian High Commission in Male said it “noted…
Sonam and Raja Raghuvanshi NEW DELHI: The family of Raja Raghuvanshi on Wednesday apologised to the Meghalaya government as the Indore-based businessman’s murder, allegedly by his own wife, had “tarnished” the image of the northeastern state.Raja’s brother Sachin Raghuvanshi also thanked the Meghalaya government for supporting their family.“I want to apologise to the Meghalaya government…
The US reaffirmed its strong support for India’s fight against terrorism and the bilateral strategic partnership during the visit of an Indian all-party parliamentary delegation last week, the State Department said. The multi-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau last week in Washington. State Department…
Donald Trump has downplayed speculation about a conversation with Elon Musk, stating he has no plans to speak with him. Trump suggested he might sell his red Tesla Model S, which he bought in March to show support for Musk. This development highlights the personal nature of the feud between Trump and Musk, as Trump…
Milan Kovac, the head of Tesla’s ambitious Optimus humanoid robot program, announced on Friday that he is stepping down from his role, saying he plans to return home to spend more time with family. Kovac made the announcement in a heartfelt post on X, making clear that the decision was personal and not linked to…
NEW DELHI: Industry associations Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA) and Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) have welcomed the government’s decision to reduce the basic customs duty on crude edible oils to 10 per cent, calling it a timely intervention that supports domestic refiners and discourages imports of finished products.Announced on Friday, the policy reduces the…