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23 Indians Rescued After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker Near Sochi
All 23 Indian crew members were successfully rescued after a drone attack triggered a massive fire on an oil tanker off Russia's Sochi coast in the Black Sea.
RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.5% as MPC Shifts to Calibrated Tightening
The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% in its first hike since February 2023, while upgrading the FY27 retail inflation forecast to 5.2%.
Over 2.66 Lakh Protesters Rally Across France Over School Funding
More than 266,000 demonstrators take to the streets across France demanding education funding, with clashes reported between protesters and riot police.
Smriti Mandhana Appointed India Women’s Cricket Captain
Smriti Mandhana takes over as India women's cricket captain across formats following Harmanpreet Kaur's resignation, marking a new leadership era for the national team.
PM Modi Marks 25 Years in Public Office, Reaffirms Resolve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks 25 years in public office, offering prayers in Delhi while reflecting on his journey, policy drives, and national resolve.
JD Vance Says Iran Must Cut Nuclear Enrichment to End US-Iran War
US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran must cut its nuclear enrichment capacity to bring an end to the ongoing conflict, emphasizing that Washington expects concrete actions.
Delhi Police Files FIR Against Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Over Akashvani Bhavan Protest
Delhi Police has registered an FIR against opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi over an unauthorized entry into Akashvani Bhavan during a protest.
INDIA Bloc MPs March to Election Commission, Demand CEC's Resignation
INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, march to the Election Commission demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
India Condemns Black Sea Ship Attack as 'Completely Unacceptable' After Sailor Injured
India slams a Black Sea cargo ship attack after an Indian sailor is injured. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar calls strikes on civilian shipping completely unacceptable.
Jaishankar Embarks on Three-Nation African Tour to Strengthen Ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has launched a five-day visit to Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia to focus on bilateral ties, trade, and infrastructure.
US Withdraws B-1 Bombers From UK Base Over Iran Drone Threat
The US has pulled B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK following intelligence indicating a potential Iranian drone attack targeting American personnel and assets.