New Delhi, 3 April 2026; Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Co‑Chair of the India‑Russia Inter‑Governmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, Denis Manturov, said Russian companies are capable of scaling up deliveries of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Indian market amid the ongoing global energy disruptions caused by the conflict in…
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New York, 3 April 2026; India and the United Nations have jointly reviewed the operations of the India-UN Development Partnership Fund to evaluate its effectiveness, transparency, and alignment with sustainable development objectives. The review focused on assessing ongoing projects, identifying areas for improvement, and planning future initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth, social inclusion, and…
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New Delhi, 3 April 2026; Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri has commented on US President Donald Trump’s recent address to the nation, saying it indicates the president intends to keep a wide range of military and diplomatic options open regarding Iran. Sikri described the speech as signaling strategic ambiguity rather than a firm commitment to…
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Friday, Apr 03, 2026 : The ongoing confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered a more dangerous phase, with fresh military activity and security alerts emerging across multiple countries in the Middle East. The rapidly evolving situation is triggering global concern over a potential large-scale regional conflict. In Iraq, security fears…
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Brussels, April 2, 2026: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Iran’s recent actions are threatening global economic stability, following a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a post on social media platform X, von der Leyen noted that the leaders…
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Tehran, April 2, 2026:Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after Donald Trump warned of stronger military action against Iran, prompting Tehran to respond with threats of large-scale retaliation and fresh missile strikes targeting Israeli territory. Iranian forces launched missiles toward Tel Aviv, triggering air defence systems and emergency responses across the city. Reports indicated…
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New York, April 2, 2026: Gold prices witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday after US President Donald Trump indicated that military operations against Iran would continue, dampening investor sentiment and triggering a broad sell off in precious metals. Spot gold dropped around 2.8 percent to nearly $4,622 per ounce, while US gold futures slipped by about…
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 – Tensions in West Asia intensified sharply on Thursday as Iran reportedly fired missiles toward Israel, prompting fresh security concerns across the region. The escalation came shortly after Donald Trump issued a strong warning, indicating the possibility of extensive military strikes against Tehran in the coming weeks if diplomatic progress fails.…
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Houston, Texas, April 1, 2026: Members of the Bihar diaspora in the United States came together to celebrate Bihar Diwas 2026 at India House in Houston, with participation from the Consulate General of India and several prominent community organisations. The event saw collaboration among Bihar Foundation Texas Chapter, BANA, BAANA, and AMBUJ, reflecting a shared…
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In a fresh development linked to rising hostilities between Iran and the United States, reports suggest that a location in Tehran—once used as an American diplomatic facility—has suffered damage under unclear circumstances. According to initial information cited by Associated Press, the site—historically significant due to its role during the Iran hostage crisis—is currently under…
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