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New Delhi: India will host a crucial gathering of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security in New Delhi from Monday, with discussions expected to focus on terrorism, regional conflicts, emerging security threats and global geopolitical challenges. The two-day meeting will be chaired by Ajit Doval as part of India’s BRICS chairship in 2026. Senior security officials from member countries are expected to participate, including Wang Yi and Sergei Shoigu, along with representatives from other member nations. The conclave is being viewed as an important preparatory event ahead of the BRICS Summit scheduled to be held in…

New Delhi: Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers carrying more than 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo and 94 Indian crew members have safely crossed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and are now en route to India, providing a boost to the country’s energy security efforts. Announcing the development, Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the successful transit highlighted India’s commitment to protecting its maritime and energy interests amid heightened focus on global shipping routes. The three vessels, Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor and Sanmar Herald, safely navigated the Strait of Hormuz while transporting substantial crude oil cargo…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The investigation into the death of a 23-year-old Goa Medical College (GMC) intern has now entered a crucial phase, with police awaiting the final forensic report that could determine what exactly led to the young doctor’s death at Hawaii Beach in Dona Paula earlier this month. While preliminary toxicology findings have reportedly detected cannabis in her bloodstream, investigators have emphasized that the presence of the substance alone does not explain the circumstances surrounding the incident. Officials say the case remains open-ended until scientific analysis provides a clearer picture. The intern, a native of Kerala who was undergoing…

New Delhi: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that missed opportunities in the field played a crucial role in her side’s six-wicket defeat to South Africa in a Women’s T20 World Cup Group A encounter. The loss came despite some disciplined bowling performances, with Harmanpreet highlighting the efforts of Shree Charani and Shafali Verma. However, she felt the bowlers were let down by lapses in the field at key moments of the match. South Africa’s match-winner Marizanne Kapp made India pay for those mistakes. Kapp was given two lifelines when chances were spilled in the outfield and went on to produce…

New Delhi: A tragic industrial accident in Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvallur district claimed two lives and left more than 46 workers hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing and export facility in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam. The leak occurred at a shrimp processing unit operated by St Peter’s and Paul Seafoods Exports, triggering panic among workers at the facility. Most of those affected were migrant labourers from northern states who reportedly experienced breathing difficulties, dizziness and vomiting after being exposed to the gas. Medical officials confirmed that over 46 workers were admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment, with at…

New Delhi: India’s drive towards defence self-reliance received a significant boost with the commissioning of three indigenously built naval platforms, INS Dunagiri, INS Sandhayak and INS Agray, at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers facility in Kolkata. Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built domestically, the three vessels showcase the country’s growing capability to develop advanced military platforms without relying heavily on foreign suppliers. More than 75 per cent of the equipment and systems integrated into the ships are indigenous, reflecting the rapid growth of India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Among the three, INS Dunagiri stands out as…

New Delhi: India has strongly rejected comments made by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari regarding alleged threats to Muslim religious sites in the country, describing the remarks as unwarranted, absurd and politically motivated. Responding to the statement, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on matters that are entirely internal to India. He reiterated New Delhi’s long-standing position that Islamabad should refrain from interfering in domestic issues concerning its neighbour. India also highlighted what it described as Pakistan’s poor human rights record, arguing that the criticism was particularly misplaced given concerns frequently raised…