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In a significant move, the United States has imposed extensive sanctions on approximately 400 entities and individuals across over a dozen countries for allegedly assisting Russia in its ongoing war efforts in Ukraine. Among those sanctioned are four Indian companies, marking a pivotal action aimed at entities in third countries accused of sanctions evasion. The […]
The United States’ 2023 Human Rights Report has drawn attention to what it terms “significant” abuses in Manipur, particularly in the wake of ethnic conflict that erupted in May 2023. Among the highlighted concerns is the tragic killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which has garnered international attention and raised questions about human rights […]
Guwahati: The Union defence ministry approved the deal to purchase Predator (MQ-9 Reaper) drones from the United States of America on Thursday in anticipation of a final decision by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). This occurs as plans are being made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s imminent trip to the US. Defence ministry sources […]
Guwahati: The United States Defence Secretary Llyod J Austin III will travel to four countries starting next week including India, an official statement released by the US Department of Defence said. The US Defence Secretary will first go to Tokyo, Japan, where he will meet with Yasukasu Hamada, the Japanese Defence Minister, and other top […]
Guwahati: A shooter in Cleveland of Texas killed at least five people including an eight-year-old child, after his neighbour requested him to stop firing shots in their yard while they were trying to go asleep. San Jacinto Country Sheriff Greg Capers told CNN that the shooter was discharging a firearm in his yard when a […]
Guwahati: US President Joe Biden officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek re-election to the office of President of the United States. This might pave the way for another confrontation with Donald Trump. “Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. […]
Guwahati: Former US president Donald Trump surrendered to police on Tuesday at a courthouse in Manhattan before being charged with a felony for a hush money payment made to a pornographer during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump himself called the situation “SURREAL” as he made his way from Trump Tower to a courtroom in lower […]
Guwahati: 32 people had died as a result of the catastrophic and deadly tornadoes that tore through the US South and Midwest, and that certain areas of the Southern Plains were preparing for another wave of extreme weather, reported CNN. The hurricane that entered American homes on Friday has so far destroyed homes and businesses, […]
Guwahati: Almost a dozen journalists in Assam recently experienced an unprecedented incident when they heard a recorded voice call warning Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly torturing pro-Khalistani sympathisers detained in the Dibrugarh jail. The message’s speaker identified himself as Gurpatwan Singh Pannu, general counsel of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a group that […]
Guwahati: The ruling of Rahul Gandhi’s initial suspension from the Parliament has been noted by both the United States and Germany. During a press briefing that was aired on German state-owned international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW), a German Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, “We have taken note of the verdict of first instance against the Indian […]