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Will work to protect national interests, 'dharma', unite society: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, a former corporator in Karimnagar, rises to power in the BJP, promising to work for national interests, 'dharma', and development while acknowledging party activists' sacrifices.
17 Indians among 25 crew on ship seized by Iran; India in touch with Iran to secure release of Indians
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf with the Indian Ocean and, according to the US Energy Information Administration, more than a fifth of annual global oil consumption passes through it each year. A video shared on social media appeared to show people descending from a helicopter onto the deck of the Aries using a rope. Vessel tracking websites, vesselfinder.com and marinetraffic.com, say MSC Aries is a Portuguese-flagged container ship and gave its last reported position as in the Gulf.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes a container ship near Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Israel
Iran's Revolutionary Guard commandos seized a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, a move attributed to Iran amid growing tensions between Tehran and the West. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman off Fujairah.
Video shows raid on ship near Strait of Hormuz; Mideast official says Iran carried out the attack
A video by The Associated Press shows Iranian commandos raiding a ship near the Strait of Hormuz by helicopter, a move attributed to Iran amid growing tensions between Tehran and the West. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman off the Emirati port city of Fujairah, and the helicopter used appeared to be one used by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
President Joe Biden reaffirmed the United States' commitment to its Pacific allies, meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House. The leaders discussed growing concerns over Chinese military actions in the Indo-Pacific, with Biden emphasizing the U.S.'s unwavering support for Japan and the Philippines. They also announced joint patrols in the Indo-Pacific and the launch of an economic corridor in the Philippines. The summit aimed to strengthen alliances in the region amid global challenges.
Army chief Gen Pande holds high-level professional discussions with US counterpart
Army chief Gen Manoj Pande visited the US, the first such visit in years. He held discussions with US Army Chief Gen Randy George and other officials on enhancing mutual commitment to global peace. Gen Pande visited military facilities, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and interacted with Indian Embassy officials in Washington DC. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss important initiatives.
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US has great military-to-military relationship with India: Pentagon
Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary, highlighted the strong military-to-military relationship between India and the US during a press briefing. She emphasized the importance of this relationship and the good communication between the two countries. Singh also mentioned that the Pentagon is closely monitoring the situation in the region but did not provide specific details. Regarding high-level visits from India, Singh stated that she did not have any information to share about visits from Indian officials to the Pentagon.
PM Modi & UAE President introduce UPI services in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday introduced UPI services in Abu Dhabi. The Indian Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation, after which he will travel to Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday.
Iran seizes oil tanker involved in U.S.-Iran dispute in Gulf of Oman
Red Sea Crisis: The seizure of the Marshall Islands-flagged St Nikolas coincides with weeks of attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militias targeting Red Sea shipping routes.
Armed Forces Flag Day Wishes 2023: When it's celebrated, history, wishes and quotes you can share to honour Indian soldiers
Armed Forces Flag Day Wishes 2023: Dating back to August 28, 1949, India commemorates the Armed Forces every year, on December 7. The historical importance of Armed Forces Flag Day traces its roots to the day in 1949, when the Ministry of Defence designated it as a day for both remembrance and fundraising. This endeavor urges citizens to actively participate by acquiring badges and stickers, with the funds collected directed towards improving the well-being of our armed forces personnel.
BlackPink: Kpop band gets honorary MBEs from King Charles. Check video here
BlackPink has received honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire medals in the presence of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during his state visit to the United Kingdom. The group received the honour for their role as COP26 Advocates for the United Nations climate summit held in Glasgow back in 2021.
Israel went through a 'series of failures', will objectively look into them and learn lessons: Senior advisor to PM Netanyahu
"How did Hamas manage to catch us off-guard? There were a series of failures on that day. First of all, there was the intelligence failure that we were not expecting the attack when it came and we were caught off-guard and we paid a heavy price in blood for that failure", a senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters in a webinar organised by Israel-Asia Center.
Punjab CM expresses anguish over no guard of honour for Agniveer Amritpal Singh
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed his disappointment with the Army for not providing a guard of honour during the last rites of Agniveer Amritpal Singh, who died in Jammu and Kashmir. The Army stated that since Singh's cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot injury, no military funeral was provided. Mann said his government would raise the issue with the Centre and provide Singh's family with a compensation of Rs 1 crore. He also criticized the Army for sending Singh's body in a private ambulance and questioned why a guard of honour was not given.
US, Indonesia and five other nations hold war drills amid China concerns
Soldiers from the US, Indonesia, and five other countries have begun annual training exercises in Indonesia, raising concerns amid China's increasing aggression. The drills, known as Super Garuda Shield, involve a total of about 5,000 personnel from 19 nations. China sees the exercises as a threat and accuses the US of building an Indo-Pacific alliance to limit its influence.
What is travel medical insurance for Indians studying abroad & how to go about it
Insurance companies are launching international student insurance covers for Indian students studying abroad. These hybrid policies combine both travel and inpatient health insurance benefits, as well as transit and travel risks like baggage and document risks. Such policies can cost five to six times more if bought abroad, as health insurance in India is far cheaper. Popular plans include the Tata AIG Student Travel Guard, Bajaj Allianz Student Elite Plan, Royal Sundaram Travel Secure Student Plan and Care Health Student Explore Plus.
Iran's navy unveils new vessels equipped with 600-km range missiles: Tasnim
Iran's Revolutionary Guards' navy has unveiled new vessels equipped with 600-km range missiles at a time of rising tensions with the U.S. in the Gulf, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday.
Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard
Director General Rakesh Pal has undergone professional specialization in Gunnery and Weapons System at Indian Naval School Dronacharya, Kochi and Electro-Optics Fire Control Solution course from United Kingdom. The Officer holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of ICG.
International group of agencies investigates loss of submersible carrying 5 people to the Titanic
An international team of agencies is investigating the incident when the Titan submersible imploded while carrying five people to the Titanic. The US Coast Guard, the US National Transportation Safety Board, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, the French marine casualties investigation board, and the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch are working closely together and gathering evidence in the port of St. John's, Newfoundland.
Heathrow security staff postpone strikes for June 24 and 25 as pay offer is reviewed
Strikes scheduled for June 24 and 25 by Heathrow security staff have been postponed while the union, Unite, reviews an "improved" pay offer. However, if the proposal is rejected, 29 days of strikes are still possible throughout the summer. The offer includes significant pay increases and benefits. Terminal 3 and 5 staff, as well as campus security, will vote on the offer. The airport assures no flight cancellations are expected if strikes occur.
Camilla makes debut as Queen in King Charles III's Coronation invitations
A new photograph of the King and Queen taken by Hugo Burnand last month in the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace was also released alongside to mark the occasion. The palace also revealed that nine-year-old Prince George, second in line to the British throne after his father Prince William, will have a starring role in the grand ceremony at the Abbey as one of his grandfather's four Pages of Honour.
China to issue tourist passports despite massive Covid surge in country
Due to China's recent decision to issue tourist passports, millions of Chinese citizens may go overseas for the Lunar New Year vacation next month. As fatalities in China rise, there is the worry that Chinese visitors may transmit the COVID-19 virus.
Peter Gabriel 2023 tour: Check dates, venue, procedure to buy tickets
On his i/o tour, Peter Gabriel will perform both his fan favourites and brand-new songs from his upcoming album of the same name.
UK government marks King Charles III’s Coronation by declaring bank holiday
UK government declared a bank holiday to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
British Prime Minister-elect Rishi Sunak promises 'stability and unity
The former chancellor, who won Tory leadership contest on Monday, is poised to walk through the door of 10 Downing Street in London after an audience with King Charles III in Buckingham Palace, which is likely to be on Tuesday. Besides being the first Hindu Prime Minister of Indian heritage, Sunak is also the youngest for around 200 years at 42 years.
Who is Liz Truss? The next British Prime Minister
Liz Truss was elected as the next prime minister of Britain on Monday. The nation got its PM at the time of an immense cost-of-living crisis.
United Kingdom: Queen marks 70th anniversary with support for Camilla
It took years for many in Britain to forgive Charles, whose admitted infidelity and long-time links to Camilla torpedoed his marriage to Diana. The popular, glamorous princess died in a Paris car crash in 1997, five years after the couple separated in a messy public split. But the public mood has softened since Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.
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