'Switch off our economy?' High commissioner to UK schools Western journalist on Russian oil; Doraiswami says Europe buys from same source it denies India | India News

‘Switch off our economy?’ High commissioner to UK schools Western journalist on Russian oil; Doraiswami says Europe buys from same source it denies India | India News

Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami NEW DELHI: Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami schooled the Western journalist over criticising India’s oil imports from Russia and said that the New Delhi is the third largest consumer of energy in the world and imports over 80% of its products. “What would you…

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British F-35B stuck in Thiruvananthapuram: Stranded UK fighter jet finally departs Kerala after month-long stay – watch | India News

NEW DELHI: The British F-35B Lightning fighter jet that made an emergency landing in Kerala over a month ago has finally taken off. The Royal Navy aircraft, part of the UK’s HMS Prince of Wales carrier fleet, had remained grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14 due to a hydraulic fault.The £85 million stealth…

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'Matter of concern not only to us': India flags Khalistan issue to UK; PM Modi to visit on July 23 | India News

‘Matter of concern not only to us’: India flags Khalistan issue to UK; PM Modi to visit on July 23 | India News

NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday said that India has flagged its partners in the United Kingdom the issue of Khalistani extremists and related groups adding that “it’s a matter of concern not only to us but but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well”.Misri, while briefing the press…

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'Both sides committed to elevate partnership': MEA on PM Modi’s UK visit; Maldives next in two-nation tour | India News

‘Both sides committed to elevate partnership’: MEA on PM Modi’s UK visit; Maldives next in two-nation tour | India News

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri (File photo) NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday held a pre-departure briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visits to the United Kingdom and the Maldives, beginning July 23.This will mark PM Modi’s fourth official trip to the UK.Foreign secretary Vikram Misri outlined the agenda for the UK…

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Evening News wrap: China starts mega-dam project on Brahmaputra, US NTSB terms western media reports on AI crash ‘speculative’; and more | India News

Evening News wrap: China starts mega-dam project on Brahmaputra, US NTSB terms western media reports on AI crash ‘speculative’; and more | India News

China has initiated a major dam project on the Brahmaputra River, raising concerns in India and Bangladesh about potential impacts on water flow. Meanwhile, the US NTSB has dismissed Western media reports as speculative regarding the Air India crash. Here are top 5 news stories from the dayChina starts mega-dam project on BrahmaputraChina on Saturday…

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10 held in J&K for using encrypted apps to aid terror; Pak handlers guiding them, say officials; Police seize digital evidence in UAPA case | India News

10 held in J&K for using encrypted apps to aid terror; Pak handlers guiding them, say officials; Police seize digital evidence in UAPA case | India News

NEW DELHI: Ten people have been detained by the counter-intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday. The officials said these people were detained for allegedly using encrypted messaging applications to coordinate, finance, and execute terror activities on the instructions of Pakistan-based handlers. Nervous Pakistan Denies LeT Link, Calls Probe Inconclusive After US Brands…

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