Month: June 2023
Russia: Chinese co sent big shipments of gunpowder to Russia ammo unit
On two separate occasions last year, railroad cars carrying tens of thousands of kilograms of smokeless powder – enough propellant to collectively make at least…
New Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine
KYIV: Russia launched a fresh barrage of missiles against Ukraine early Saturday, causing damage and casualties, according to Ukrainian authorities.In the central city of Dnipro,…
Russian authorities in Lipetsk region announce reinforced security
MOSCOW: Russian authorities said Saturday that security measures had been tightened in several regions, after the chief of mercenary group Wagner said his forces had…
Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner mercenary group?
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, on Saturday vowed to “go to the end” to topple the Russian military leadership. He accused…
Prime Minister Modi leaves for Egypt after concluding US State visit
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left for Egypt after concluding his US State Visit during which he held talks with President Joe Biden…
H-1B visa renewal can now be done in US itself: PM Modi in address to Indian diaspora
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that Indian professionals in the US can renew their H-1B work visas without travelling abroad.Addressing the…
India’s history, teachings shaped the world, says US Vice-President Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON: US Vice-President Kamala Harris said India’s history and teachings have influenced and shaped the world, asserting the country has inspired millions of people through…
ashima goyal: Higher inflation was tolerated to protect growth because of past shocks, says Ashima Goyal
The real repo rate, which is adjusted for inflation, should not exceed 1.5% in India, as an uncertain international environment and other risks pose hurdles…
PM Modi at diaspora event: ‘Together India and US are not just forming policies and agreements, we are shaping lives, dreams and destinies’
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday applauded the role of Indian diaspora in the US and credited them for all the love and…
Current level of real repo rate raises worries of damage to growth: Jayanth R Varma
Based on the projections of inflation three to four quarters ahead, the current level of the Reserve Bank of India‘s repo rate poses concerns over…