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The United States has warned shipping companies that they could face sanctions if they make payments to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.The alert, issued Friday by the US office of foreign assets control, comes amid rising tensions over control of the strategic waterway. Watch Iran Defies US Warships? Satellite Images Show…
Canada’s intelligence agency on Friday recognised the threat posed by Khalistani elements in the country. The report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), tabled in Parliament, said activities of Canada-based Khalistani elements continue to promote a violent extremist agenda.It also highlighted the anniversary of 1985 Air India Flight 182 Kanishka bombing, stating, “This past…
Suvendu Adhikari, leader of the opposition in West Bengal, has raised concerns over the deployment of contractual and casual workers for vote counting duties in two constituencies, calling it a threat to the integrity of the democratic process.Adhikari, who is also BJP’s candidate from Bhowanipore, described the move as “a matter of grave concern and…
India has rolled out a nationwide mobile disaster communication system, with users across the country receiving test alerts on their phones during the trial phase NEW DELHI: India has rolled out a nationwide mobile disaster communication system, with users across the country receiving test alerts on their phones during the trial phase.Officials have said there…
Representative AI image Iran is reportedly considering the use of dolphins trained to carry mines as part of potential attacks on US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting an unusual and controversial tactic amid rising tensions in the region.The idea has emerged as pressure grows inside Iran following a financially damaging blockade that has…
Cheap fibre-optic drones deployed by Hezbollah are posing new operational challenges for Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, prompting the military to adjust its tactics in response to an increasingly lethal threat.The devices are small, inexpensive and widely available, resembling “children’s toys”, said Orna Mizrahi, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies.The military…
US President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging and combative speech in Florida on Friday defending his foreign policy, and lashing out at domestic critics. Speaking at events in West Palm Beach and The Villages, Trump framed the ongoing conflict with Iran as a decisive and necessary intervention, while warning of catastrophic consequences had Tehran succeeded…
Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is keeping a slow but maintained pace at the box office. The Aditya Dhar spy thriller continues to attract audiences even after 44 days of release. However, the film, which ruled the ticket counter for a considerable amount of time without any competition, is now competing with multiple…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has ordered repolling in 15 polling stations across two constituencies in West Bengal following the second phase of Assembly elections held on April 29. Fresh polling will take place on May 2 between 7 am and 6 pm in South 24 Parganas district, covering 11 booths in Magrahat Paschim and…
MUMBAI: A small part of the puzzle on what went down in the Dokadia house on Sunday night has been solved. The initial suspicion of the investigative authorities focused on food adulteration; on Friday, FDA reports showed that none of the food samples collected from the house showed any signs of additives such as artificial…
