Neeraj Kumar

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Putin tells Iranian foreign minister there was no justification for US attack

5 days ago | ddindia.co.in | Neeraj Kumar

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran’s foreign minister on Monday there was no justification for the U.S. bombing of his country and that Moscow was trying to help the Iranian people. Putin hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow two days after U.S. President Donald Trump sent U.S. bomber planes to strike Iran’s three main nuclear sites. “The absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran has no basis and no justification,” Putin told Araqchi in televised comments.
Evacuees laud 'Operation Sindhu', credit PM Modi for safe evacuation

5 days ago | ddindia.co.in | Neeraj Kumar

As India continues to bring its nationals home from Iran under ‘Operation Sindhu’, evacuees on Monday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union government for the timely and efficient efforts to help Indians stuck in the war-hit country. Recounting their ordeal, one evacuee told IANS, “I was brought back from Iran. We were in serious trouble.
Succession plans for Iran's Khamenei hit top gear

5 days ago | ddindia.co.in | Neeraj Kumar

The clock’s ticking for senior clerics seeking a successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A three-man committee from a top clerical body, appointed by Khamenei himself two years ago to identify his replacement, has accelerated its planning in recent days since Israel attacked Iran and threatened to assassinate the veteran leader, five insiders with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters.
Sensex ends lower in volatile session

5 days ago | ddindia.co.in | Neeraj Kumar

The stock markets started the week on a weak note as tensions escalated in the Middle East, after the United States bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran, showing clear support for Israel in the ongoing conflict. The development made investors cautious, leading to a fall in benchmark indices on Monday. The Sensex dropped 511.38 points, or 0.62 per cent, to close at 81,896.79. During the intra-day, it moved between a high of 82,169.67 and a low of 81,476.76.
PM Modi highlights 11 years of transformative mining reforms

5 days ago | ddindia.co.in | Neeraj Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted how the pivotal reforms undertaken over the past eleven years have positioned India’s mining sector as a beacon of cooperative federalism and transparent governance.
Over 6,000 Gather for International Yoga Day Celebration at Sharjah Expo Centre

5 days ago | ddindia.co.in | Neeraj Kumar

The Indian Consulate General in Dubai successfully hosted a major yoga celebration at Expo Centre Sharjah on the International Yoga Day, attracting over 6,000 participants from diverse communities to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga. The event exceeded expectations, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for yoga across the UAE.
Heavy rainfall alert for Northwest and Central India; Monsoon to cover Delhi, Punjab, Haryana in 2 days

5 days ago | ddindia.co.in | Neeraj Kumar

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an increase in rainfall activity across several regions of the country, with heavy to very heavy rain expected over northwest India from June 25 onwards. Many parts of central, eastern, and northeastern India are likely to continue experiencing intense rainfall over the next seven days, with isolated extremely heavy showers over West Madhya Pradesh on June 23 and 24.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall across India as monsoon advances further

5 days ago | ddindia.co.in | Neeraj Kumar

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a significant increase in rainfall activity over northwest India starting June 25, with isolated heavy to very heavy showers expected across the region. Central, eastern, and northeastern India are also likely to witness continued intense rainfall over the next seven days, with extremely heavy rainfall (over 20 cm in 24 hours) forecast for west Madhya Pradesh on June 23 and 24.
Any Iranian closure of Hormuz Strait would be 'extremely dangerous', EU's top diplomat says

5 days ago | ddindia.co.in | Neeraj Kumar

An Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be dangerous and “not good for anybody”, the European Union’s top diplomat said on Monday. “The concerns of retaliation and this war escalating are huge, especially closing of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is something that would be extremely dangerous and not good for anybody,” Kaja Kallas told reporters ahead of a meeting with EU foreign ministers.
Missile Alarms in Jerusalem as U.S.-Iran Tensions Ignite New Escalation in West Asia

5 days ago | ddindia.co.in | Neeraj Kumar

Jerusalem was gripped by fresh anxiety today as a missile was spotted overhead, followed by distant explosions, according to a Reuters report. The Israeli military subsequently activated air raid sirens across central and southern Israel, citing further incoming missile threats from Iran. The development comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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