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EU designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist group
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
EU foreign ministers designated Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, citing violent crackdowns and security concerns. Israel welcomed the move, while Iran called it a strategic mistake. The decision eases legal action against IRGC members and comes alongside new EU sanctions over huma
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Trump announces Venezuela airspace reopening, says Americans can soon trav
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump announced Venezuela's commercial airspace will reopen, allowing Americans to travel. He ordered officials to act by Thursday. The move follows US military action, Maduro's capture, and renewed oil engagement, including a USD 500 million sale, amid easing tensions
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Iran: Deputy NSA Pawan Kapoor holds consultations with Iranian counterpart
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor visited Tehran on Wednesday for consultations with his Iranian counterpart Dr Ali Bagheri Kani, the Embassy of India in Iran shared on Thursday.
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"SC's stay on UGC's new rules is appropriate": Mayawati
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday said that the Supreme Court's stay on the new University Grants Commission's equity regulations is "appropriate," given the current "social tensions" in the universities against these regulations.
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India's growth momentum likely to continue into FY27, despite global uncer
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
India's economic growth is expected to remain resilient in FY27, supported by strong domestic fundamentals, stable inflation and sustained policy momentum, even as the global environment turns increasingly uncertain due to rising geopolitical tensions and financial fragilities, noted the
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Trump renews Iran nuclear threats, signals possible military action as ten
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran on January 28, issuing a renewed and stark warning to Tehran over its nuclear program and threatening military action if negotiations fail to produce an agreement, reported CNN.
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Top Iranian official Ali Larijani holds talks with Deputy National Securit
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Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani met Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor in Mumbai as US-Iran tensions escalated over stalled nuclear talks. President Donald Trump issued fresh warnings to Tehran, while Iran responded defiantly and the US steppe
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterates claim that Europe is 'fundi
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Europe of indirectly funding Russia's war by importing fuel linked to Russian oil, even as it backs Ukraine. His remarks came as India and the EU finalised a major trade deal amid rising global trade tensions.
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Rubio hints at preemptive strike option against Iran as US bolsters milita
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Iran's leadership is at its weakest as Washington boosts military presence. He defended preparedness against potential threats. President Trump renewed warnings of action, urging Iran to negotiate. Tehran vowed to respond "like never before" while
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"Very disappointing": US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Europe prio
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Europe for prioritising a trade deal with India over Ukraine, accusing the EU of indirectly funding Russia's war through energy trade. He said the US has made bigger sacrifices and warned that Europe put commerce ahead of Ukrainian lives.
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"Far worse" strike threat: Trump presses Iran for nuclear deal; Tehran war
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US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a "far worse" strike as tensions rose over nuclear talks. Iran vowed to respond "like never before." The US confirmed naval deployments and military drills, while Central Command coordinated with Israel amid escalating regional tensions.
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War is not off the table, Trump delayed strikes on Iran because US didn't
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Middle East expert Trita Parsi has warned that a potential US military confrontation with Iran remains a real possibility amid escalated tensions between the two countries, noting that while war is not "off the table", any such conflict would come at a high political and domestic cost for
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