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Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be countedUS politics live: latest news updatesThe high-stakes gubernatorial race in California remained too close to call on Wednesday morning, with…
India has firmly rejected any suggestion of third-party involvement in resolving its boundary dispute with Nepal. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that bilateral mechanisms already exist to address all aspects of the issue, and that nearly 98 per cent of the India-Nepal boundary has been demarcated. The statement came in response to remarks made by Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra
India’s space regulator has taken a decisive step toward commercialising satellite infrastructure by inviting private firms to establish and operate ground stations within the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), one of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s most important facilities.The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has issued an expression of interest (
The Indian Navy’s deployment during Operation Sindoor was one of its largest in decades, with 36 frontline warships, multiple submarines, and the INS Vikrant carrier battle group forward-positioned in the Arabian Sea.This posture forced the Pakistan Navy to remain confined to its harbours, raised shipping risks, and imposed economic costs while showcasing India’s tri-service combat
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal with US Trade Representative Jamieson GreerThe United States has announced a proposal to impose fresh tariffs on sixty countries, including India, citing concerns that goods imported from these economies are produced using forced labour.The measure, unveiled by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), involves an additional tariff of ten per cent and an
The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has created unprecedented opportunities for Indian pharmaceutical exporters by granting zero‑duty access, fast‑track authorisations, and simplified compliance procedures.This framework is expected to accelerate healthcare cooperation, reduce costs, and expand India’s footprint in Oman and the wider Gulf region.The CEPA, signed in
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signalled that Washington wants to end the temporary waivers allowing Russian oil sales “as soon as possible”, stressing that the decision ultimately lies with the Treasury Department. The current waiver, extended in May, is due to expire on 17 June, and Rubio’s remarks highlight a hardening stance amid global energy disruptions.US Secretary of State Marco
Israel’s IAI stall as a defence expoFrance has barred Israel from participating in this month’s Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris, a move that has provoked sharp criticism from Jerusalem, according to a report in the Times of Israel.The Israeli Defence Ministry confirmed on Monday that it would be prevented from establishing a national pavilion or sending government representatives to the
Iran has halted communication with mediators after Israel threatened to bomb Beirut while continuing its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to reports from the semi-official Iranian news agencies Fars and Tasnim.Both outlets are closely linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and their reports underline Tehran’s position that the fighting in Lebanon is inseparable from the
Developing a strong domestic coal gasification ecosystem has been identified as crucial for India to withstand global energy shocks and achieve economic self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework.Experts emphasised that coal gasification is not merely an industrial opportunity but a strategic imperative for energy security, import substitution, and long-term resilience.Coal gasification