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Russia launches largest military draft in a decade, calls up 160,000 troops

WEB DESK, April 2 -- Russia has begun its largest military draft in over a decade, calling up 160,000 men aged 18 to 30 for a year of service. The move came as President Vladimir Putin aims to expand ... Read More


Oil prices down amid reciprocal tariff to be announced by US

India, April 2 -- Oil prices fell today as traders braced for reciprocal tariffs that US President Donald Trump is due to announce. Brent Crude was trading over half per cent down at 74 dollars and ni... Read More


Waqf Bill has nothing to do with religious practice, only deals with Waqf properties: Kiren Rijijju

India, April 2 -- The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 as reported by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, has been moved in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passing today. Union Minority Affairs Minister ... Read More


Indian Navy's INS Tarkash Seizes over 2,500 kg of narcotics in Western Indian Ocean

India, April 2 -- The Indian Navy's frigate INS Tarkash has intercepted and seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean. The Defence Ministry, in a statement today, said that during ... Read More


Parliament Live: Amendments to Waqf Bill will increase litigation, says Congress Gaurav Gogoi

India, April 2 -- Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, while speaking in Lok Sabha, warned that the proposed amendments to the Waqf Bill would lead to increased litigation in the country. "Amendments should aim ... Read More


Waqf Bill Tabled in Lok Sabha amid uproar by Opposition

India, April 2 -- Staff Reporter / New Delhi The Waqf bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act of 1995 that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims, was tabled in Parliament by ministe... Read More


Israel to expand military operations in Gaza, seize large areas: Israeli Defence Minister

WEB DESK, April 2 -- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said the military will expand its operation in Gaza and seize large areas of the territory. In a statement, Katz said the expanded operati... Read More


President Trump to impose new tarrifs, 25% tariff on Auto imports to take efffect tomorrrow

WEB DESK, April 2 -- The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs today. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said reciprocal tariffs on countries that impo... Read More


Chilean President backs multilateralism, supports India's UNSC Bid

WEB DESK, April 2 -- The president of Chile, Gabriel Boric Font, stressed today that multilateralism is the key and the path ahead for the world. Delivering the 53rd Sapru House Lecture on Chile and I... Read More


US accuses China for targeting Taiwan, putting region's security at risk

WEB DESK, April 2 -- The U.S. has accused China of putting the region's security at risk after it launched a second day of military drills targeting Taiwan with a rehearsal blockade and attack. The U.... Read More