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U.S. Slaps 25% Tariff on Indian Exports; Textile, IT, Auto, and Pharma Stocks Tumble

Indian stock markets witnessed sharp tremors after the United States announced a sweeping 25% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 1, along with additional penalties tied to India’s oil and defense deals with Russia. The move sent shockwaves across key export-dependent sectors—textiles, pharmaceuticals, auto components, and IT services—triggering a broad sell-off on the bourses. Stocks Read More…

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Mega Quake Triggers Tsunami in Russia and Japan; Fukushima Evacuated Amid Nuclear Fears

Moscow – A massive 8.7-magnitude undersea earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula unleashed powerful tsunami waves that battered the coasts of Russia and Japan, sending shockwaves across the Pacific and reviving fears of nuclear danger at Japan’s Fukushima plant. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was located 126 kilometers southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Videos circulating on Read More…

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Tragedy in the Skies: Russian Plane with 50 Onboard, Including Children, Crashes Near Chinese Border

Moscow: A Russian aircraft carrying 50 people, including five children, has crashed near the Chinese border in the remote Amur region. The ill-fated flight belonged to Ankara Airlines, a Siberia-based carrier. Russian authorities have confirmed the discovery of the wreckage, sparking an urgent search for survivors. The aircraft, an An-24 twin turboprop, developed during the Read More…

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India’s Pride Returns: Shubhanshu Shukla Completes Historic 18-Day Space Mission

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his Axiom-4 mission team have safely returned to Earth after a successful 18-day journey aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California at approximately 3 PM IST, marking the triumphant end of a mission that has captivated India. Read More…

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India’s Space Star Returns: Shubhanshu Shukla Set to Splash Down Today After Historic Mission

Florida: Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to return to Earth today after a groundbreaking 18-day space mission aboard Axiom-4. The Crew Dragon capsule, carrying Shukla and three international crewmates, will splash down in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California around 3 PM IST. The crew includes legendary American astronaut Peggy Read More…

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Tragic Mid-Air Collision in Canada Claims Two Student Pilots, Including Kochi Native

Vancouver: In a heartbreaking aviation accident, two student pilots lost their lives after their training aircraft collided mid-air near Steinbach in Manitoba, Canada. Among the victims was 22-year-old Sreehari Sukesh, a native of Kochi, Kerala, and 20-year-old Savannah May Royce. The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday during a routine training session when both aircraft attempted to Read More…

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Trump Targets BRICS With Tariff Threats: Global Trade Tensions Escalate Ahead of Key Deadline

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by labeling BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—as “anti-American” and threatening an additional 10% tariff on any country that aligns with their policies. His sharp remarks, delivered via social media during the BRICS summit in Rio, come just as a 90-day U.S. tariff Read More…

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Countdown to July 9: India Scrambles to Seal Trade Deal with Trump Amid Tariff Tensions

With Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline fast approaching, India is in a high-stakes race to finalize a critical trade deal and avoid a fresh wave of steep U.S. tariffs. As part of a last-minute diplomatic push, Indian and American negotiators are working overtime to iron out the final wrinkles in a mini trade agreement that’s Read More…

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India’s Giant Leap: Shubhangshu Shukla to Become First Indian Aboard International Space Station Today

Florida: History is in the making as Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhangshu Shukla prepares to become the first Indian to board the International Space Station (ISS). As part of the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla and his crew are set to dock their Dragon spacecraft with the ISS today at 4:31 PM IST — marking a Read More…

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Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire, But Silence from Tehran and Tel Aviv Raises Doubts

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is officially in effect, urging both nations to honor the agreement and avoid further escalation. Posting on his platform Truth Social, Trump reiterated that hostilities had ceased and warned against any breach of the truce. However, the lack of official confirmation from Read More…