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Hardeep Puri confidently declared, "India will meet its oil needs," as the Ministry of External Affairs took a stand against NATO and Trump, accusing them of exhibiting "double standards."

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Hardeep Puri confidently declared, "India will meet its oil needs," as the Ministry of External Affairs took a stand against NATO and Trump, accusing them of exhibiting "double standards." India made a strong statement on Thursday in response to US President Donald Trump and NATO chief Mark Rutte discussing the potential for secondary sanctions on Russian oil purchases. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that meeting the country’s energy needs is an “overriding priority,” driven by the available options and the “current global situation.” Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also expressed that he was “not worried at all,” assuring that India would find alternative sources if needed. “We’ve been keeping an eye on the situation and are closely monitoring developments. I want to stress that ensuring our people’s energy needs is a top priority for us. In this effort, we’re guided by what’s available in the market and the global circumstances we face. We would ...

Will India Participate In Asia Cup 2025? Schedule Likely To Be Out Soon;

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  Will India Participate In Asia Cup 2025? Schedule Likely To Be Out Soon; India has officially secured the hosting rights for the 2025 edition of the tournament. However, due to ongoing diplomatic tensions with Pakistan, there’s talk about possibly moving the event to a neutral location or even splitting it between venues. As for India’s participation in the Asia Cup 2025, things are still up in the air. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected to make a final call on the tournament within the next week. According to a report from Cricbuzz, if all goes well, we could see the official tournament calendar announced in early July. The event is set to kick off around September 10, aligning with its proposed start in the second week of the month.

The embassy pointed out that the comments made by the Navy Captain regarding the Indian Air Force's losses during Operation Sindoor were "taken out of context" and "misrepresented."

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The embassy pointed out that the comments made by the Navy Captain regarding the Indian Air Force's losses during Operation Sindoor were "taken out of context" and "misrepresented." The Indian Embassy in Indonesia clarified on Sunday that some comments made by its defense attaché were exaggerated. This statement was in response to remarks made by a Navy captain regarding the Indian Air Force's losses during Operation Sindoor. In a post on X, the embassy pointed out that Navy Captain Shiv Kumar's comments about Operation Sindoor were "taken out of context" and "misrepresented." "We have come across media reports concerning a presentation given by the Defence Attaché at a seminar. His comments have been quoted out of context, and the media coverage misrepresents the intention and focus of what the speaker presented," the embassy stated. "The presentation highlighted that the Indian Armed Forces operate under civilian...

Ukraine F-16 pilot killed repelling massive Russian air attack:

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Ukraine F-16 pilot killed repelling massive Russian air attack:   Maksym Ustimenko’s aircraft shot down seven air targets before losing altitude and crashing, the air force says. Firefighters at the site of an apartment building damaged during Russian drone and missile strikes in Smila, Cherkasy region, Ukraine Firefighters work at the site of an apartment building damaged during Russian drone and missile strikes in Smila, Cherkasy region, Ukraine, June 29, 2025 [Handout/Press service of Ukrainian emergency service in Cherkasy via Reuters] Ukraine has lost an F-16 aircraft and its pilot while repelling a Russian missile and drone strike, according to country’s air force, as heavy fighting in the war, now in its fourth year, grinds on daily with no signs of a ceasefire on the horizon. After shooting down seven air targets, the plane was damaged and lost altitude overnight, the Ukrainian military said in a statement published on Telegram on Sunday. “This night, while repelling a mas...

What Shefali Jariwala's Security Guard Said After Her Unexpected Passing.

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What Shefali Jariwala's Security Guard Said After Her Unexpected Passing.   It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news of actress and model Shefali Jariwala's passing late Friday night at the age of 42. In a conversation with , Shatrughan, the watchman of her residential society, recounted the tragic events of that night.   What Happened Shefali reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest late Friday. Shatrughan was on duty when she was rushed to the hospital. He recalled, "Around 10:30 PM, Shefali ji was taken to the hospital. Before that, at about 9 PM, her husband Parag Tyagi arrived on his motorcycle. I was the one who opened the gate for him." He also mentioned seeing the couple just a couple of days prior, saying, "Just the evening before yesterday, Shefali and Parag were in the society compound with their dog." After Shefali was taken to the hospital, police and forensic teams quickly arrived at the scene. He added, "The police have been here si...

Maharashtra has decided to scrap its language policy resolution, following accusations of imposing Hindi.

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Maharashtra has decided to scrap its language policy resolution, following accusations of imposing Hindi. The Maharashtra government has decided to scrap its revised resolution on the three-language policy for schools. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced the formation of a committee to figure out the next steps. After a Cabinet meeting, Mr. Fadnavis shared, "We've agreed to set up a committee led by Dr. Narendra Jadhav. This group will look into when the languages should be introduced, how to implement them, and what options should be available for students. Once this committee submits its report, the state government will make a final call on the three-language policy. In the meantime, the Government Resolutions from April 16 and June 17 are both cancelled." Mr. Fadnavis emphasized that the government will continue to prioritize Marathi. He also took a jab at Uddhav Thackeray for opposing Hindi while accepting English. He pointed out that during his time a...

The Indus Waters Treaty has taken a dramatic turn as India firmly rejects the authority of what it calls an ‘illegal’ arbitration court, labeling the entire process a ‘charade’ orchestrated at Pakistan's request.

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The Indus Waters Treaty has taken a dramatic turn as India firmly rejects the authority of what it calls an ‘illegal’ arbitration court, labeling the entire process a ‘charade’ orchestrated at Pakistan's request. India firmly rejected the authority of an arbitration court that it claims was “illegally” established under the Indus Waters Treaty. This came after the court issued a “supplemental award” regarding its ability to handle cases related to the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu & Kashmir. The Indian government has been vocal in its opposition to the proceedings of the Hague-based Court of Arbitration since the World Bank set it up in October 2022. In a statement released on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the court's actions as the “latest charade at Pakistan’s behest,” asserting that this is merely an attempt by Islamabad to evade responsibility for its role as a hub of global terrorism. “India has never acknowledged...