• Any country doing business with Russia will be ‘very severely’ sanctioned: Trump

    U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that any country that does business with Russia will be “very severely sanctioned”, as his administration and Republican lawmakers push ahead with tough legislation targeting Moscow. Responding to questions from reporters on Sunday (November 17, 2025) on whether it was…

  • One more U.S. made anti-submarine helicopter delivered to the Indian Navy

    The Indian Navy has received another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role naval helicopter from the United States. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Indian Navy has received another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role naval helicopter from the United States, further strengthening its anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities. This brings the total number delivered to 21 out of the 24…

  • With climate ambitions in question, EU reforms carbon market

    Brussels has been under intense pressure to overhaul the two-decade-old Emissions Trading System (ETS), as the 27-nation EU seeks to shore up industry while tackling high energy costs. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The European Union on Friday (July 17, 2026) unveils reforms of its carbon market, after fierce wrangling between countries, industry and activists…

  • Vijay inspects M.C. Raja, MBC students hostels in Chennai

    Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay interacting with students at the M.C. Raja Social Justice Hostel in Saidapet on Friday. Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu is also seen. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay conducted an inspection at the M.C. Raja Social Justice Hostel in Saidapet on Friday. Arriving at…

  • Explained | World Press Freedom Day and the Windhoek Declaration

    Image for representation | Photo Credit: spukkato The story so far: Every year, May 3 is observed as World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness about the state of press freedom globally as well the responsibilities and perils of the job. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993, and since…

  • Jayadev Galla sounds positive on creating opportunities in Andhra Pradesh

    Our roots are deep and our commitment remains unwavering, says Amara Raja Group MD Jayadev Galla. | Photo Credit: File Photo Responding to IT Minister Nara Lokesh’s call to invest in Andhra Pradesh, Amara Raja Group MD Jayadev Galla stated on X that he was thankful for the kind words, and noted that A.P. was…