The Indian Navy has assumed command of the Combined Task Force 154, marking the first time India has led the multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces. The change of command ceremony took place at the CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, on Wednesday. The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Curt A. […]
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US Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
As US President Donald Trump considers potential military action against Iran, the United States has ordered the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. The deployment will place two US aircraft carriers and their accompanying warships in the region, significantly strengthening America’s military presence. […]
Amit Shah on Two-Day Tamil Nadu Visit, NDA Seat Talks in Tiruchi
Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu from this evening, amid key political developments ahead of the upcoming elections. During his visit, Amit Shah will participate in crucial discussions regarding seat-sharing arrangements of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tiruchi. The meeting is expected to […]
Parliament Budget Session to Resume on 9th; Heated Scenes in Lok Sabha
Both Houses of Parliament will adjourn for a recess in the ongoing Budget Session and reassemble on the 9th of next month. The session is being conducted in two phases, with the first phase commencing on 28th January following the address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses. The second phase […]
US, Taiwan Sign Trade Deal; Taipei to Cut 99% Tariffs
The administration of former US President Donald Trump has reached a major trade agreement with Taiwan, with Taipei agreeing to remove or reduce 99 per cent of its tariff barriers. The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Taiwan’s Vice Premier Li-chiun Cheng signed the reciprocal agreement […]
BNP Set to Form Government After Landslide in Bangladesh Polls
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to form the next government after sweeping the 13th national parliamentary election and crossing the crucial two-thirds majority mark, according to official and party counts. The BNP and its allies are currently leading in 208 of the 284 constituencies declared so far, indicating a decisive mandate after nearly […]
Harpal Singh Cheema Slams Centre Over ‘India-US Deal’, Flags Threat to Farmers
The farmers’ issue has once again taken centre stage in Punjab politics. Senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Central Government, alleging that the so-called ‘India-US deal’ is a move to hand over India’s agriculture sector to the United States. Addressing […]
Government Cuts Toll on Partially Operational Expressways from Feb 15
The Central Government has announced relief for commuters using partially operational expressways across the country. As part of a key reform, toll charges on incomplete national expressways will be reduced from February 15. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008 to lower user fees on stretches that […]
Crude Oil Prices Fall Sharply; Petrol-Diesel Rates Revised in Several Cities
Global crude oil prices have witnessed a sharp decline once again, bringing partial relief to fuel markets. Prices of Brent Crude dropped by nearly $2.5 in a single day, reflecting volatility in the international energy market. The impact of this fall is visible in the revised petrol and diesel rates released by government oil companies […]
PM Modi Congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s Bangladesh Poll Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Tarique Rahman, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on the party’s decisive victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections. In a post on X written in Bengali, PM Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Rahman for leading the BNP to a resounding win. He stated that the victory reflects the […]