Bhubaneswar, India: India is preparing to scale back imports of Russian crude oil following fresh US sanctions on Moscow-backed producers Rosneft and Lukoil, a move that could reshape global energy trade and ease a key hurdle in the long-pending India–US trade deal, sources told Reuters. The sanctions, announced by US President Donald Trump and enforced…
Bhubaneswar, India: US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of “tremendous” sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies — Rosneft and Lukoil — in what officials described as one of the most aggressive economic measures yet to pressure President Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine. The sanctions, unveiled by the US…
Bhubaneswar: Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has alleged that the ongoing clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters along the Afghanistan border are part of what he described as “India’s proxy war” against Pakistan. Speaking to the media on Monday, Asif claimed that India is supporting and sponsoring elements of the Taliban to destabilize Pakistan…
Bhubaneswar: An upcoming Bollywood film, The Taj Story, starring Paresh Rawal, is placing one of India’s most celebrated monuments—the Taj Mahal—back in the spotlight by questioning its origin. The film poses the provocative question: Was the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum, or does it have earlier roots as a Hindu temple?…
Bhubaneswar: Tension gripped Cuttack city late Tuesday night after violence broke out between two groups during a Durga Puja immersion procession. The clash, reportedly triggered by an argument over loud music, quickly escalated, prompting police intervention. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred near the Dargha Bazaar–Haathi Pokhari area when two processions converged. Heated arguments over…
Bhubaneswar: Trump has chickened out again from punishing China. He has given them another 90 days extension for the tariffs to kick in. This announcement came hours before the last deadline expire. Trump signed a new executive order and he averted a full blown trade war with the world’s second largest economy, China. By doing…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant escalation of trade tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a steep 50% import duty on Indian goods, doubling the existing 25% rate. The move, formalized through an executive order, directly links the tariff hike to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, marking a new flashpoint in Indo-U.S. relations. According…
Bhubaneswar: India has strongly countered recent remarks and actions by former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling out what it describes as a pattern of hypocrisy, misinformation, and strategic double standards concerning India’s foreign policy choices, especially on its ties with Russia and the India-Pakistan conflict. In an official statement released on August 4, India confirmed…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant diplomatic development, India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals from July 24, marking a cautious step toward normalizing relations between the two Asian giants after years of tension. The announcement was made by the Indian Embassy in Beijing, which stated that Chinese citizens can now apply online for Indian…
Bhubaneswar: India has launched an ambitious project for new oil exploration in the middle of wars, sanctions and conflicts and a global energy transition. This step is very much critical for India and its energy security. This is the time when global turbulence is very high and the level of uncertainty is prominent. Over the…