India-Uk Trade Deal: UK backs India’s security concerns, says trade deal based on trust

UK backs India’s security concerns, says trade deal based on trust NEW DELHI: The landmark India-UK trade deal that came into effect Wednesday reflects real warmth and trust in the relationship along with the ability to discuss issues of importance to both sides, said UK officials. While refraining from commenting on individual cases, diplomatic sources…

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US issues new non-proliferation sanctions targeting individuals, entities in Iran, Russia

US issues fresh sanctions again Iranian and Russian entities and individuals The United States on Wednesday imposed fresh non-proliferation sanctions on seven individuals and entities across Iran, Russia, Italy and Nigeria for allegedly supporting weapons procurement on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The action, announced by the US treasury department‘s office of…

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Two Varanasi highway projects worth Rs 25,446 crore approved – how they will affect commuters

Cabinet approved 43.218 km Link/Connector Corridor connecting NH-31 and Varanasi Ring Road along the River Varuna . NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved two highway projects to further strengthen infrastructure in Varanasi (Kashi) by constructing a 43.2-km, predominantly 6/4-lane elevated corridor along the Varuna riverbank and a 46.04-km, predominantly…

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Oil, LNG, fertilisers and maybe diamonds: What is at risk from Iran’s wider blockade threat

Just as global energy supplies were beginning to stabilise after nearly four months of disruption, Iran has issued a fresh warning over the Strait of Hormuz. This time, however, the threat could extend far beyond the waterway.As tensions in the Middle East intensify again, Iran has warned that it could expand efforts to disrupt regional…

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