Tag: India
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Russia starts importing petrol from India as its refineries go out of service
Russia has begun importing petrol from India and seeking supplies from Kazakhstan as many of its oil refineries go out of service as a result of Ukraine’s coordinated and systematic strikes against Russia’s oil industry. In a rare reversal for one of the world’s largest exporters of crude oil and refined products, Russia has started…
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Indian man walking for climate change is welcomed by Maltese diplomats: Indian Embassy turns him down
Jaydip Lahkankiya, a man from India who is walking from Europe to India to raise awareness about climate change and the environment, has arrived in Rome after starting his 13,000KM walk from Malta. While in Rome, Jaydip Lahkankiya visited Malta’s Embassy and was welcomed by the Ambassador to Italy, Daniel Azzopardi. Lahkankiya was also gifted…
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German Foreign Minister says speech by Marco Rubio expected: “He is a friend and we know where he stands”
In a discussion with India’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul echoed the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the speech given by the US Secretary of state Marco Rubio. The German Foreign Minister said that Rubio’s speech was speech was expected because he is a friend and…
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France accuses Russia of war crimes and delaying tactics: India to stop buying Russian oil
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia conducted no aerial attacks against electric infrastructure today, but shelling and aerial attacks against cities including Dnipro and Zaporizhia continued during the weekend with Russia also bombing a maternity hospital in Zaporizhia. During the weekend, Russia launched more than 150 drones and missiles at Ukrainian towns and cities…
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EU and India sign Mother of all Trade Deals
The EU and India have finalised and signed their trade agreement opening up a free trade market of up to 2 billion dubbed as the “Mother of all Trade deals”. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Antonio Costa were present in New Delhi to oversee the signing of the agreement.…
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Maltese Military Officer bears EU Flag during India’s Republic Day Parade
Updated: The Maltese military officer is Lieutenant Colonel Neil Hampton. He is seen photographed below with Malta’s Ambassador (High Commissioner) to India, Reuben Gauci. A Maltese military officer has been spotted bearing the EU flag alongside the EU’s military commander Frederik Simon Spruijt during India’s 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. The EU leadership…
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EU Commission President announces European Ink for companies at Davos: invokes European independence
The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the European Ink legislation for European companies to reduce bureaucracy across European states and enhance cross-border European business. Businesses will be able to register online in 48 hours and will enjoy access to all of Europe’s capital regime. Europe must change permanently too and create…
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Nerandra Modi praises India’s relationship with Russia while President Trump accuses India of a one-sided relationship
India’s Prime Minister Nerandra Modi was full of praise about India’s relationship with Russia after meeting with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, China. Nerandra Modi joined Vladimir Putin for a car-ride that lasted 45 minutes before the leaders led talks between their delegations. Pemier Modi said that…
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Nerandra Modi doubles down on relationship with Russia: Trump and Putin to meet next week tentatively
India’s Prime Minister Nerandra Modi has doubled down on India’s relationship with Russia even describing Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as his friend. India has been threatened with new tariffs and sanctions unless it stops purchasing Russian oil. However, new tariffs and sanctions meant for China, India and Brazil seem to be taking a back-seat as…
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India and the Philippines hold joint-naval exercises as Chinese water-border aggression increases
Three Indian Navy ships have berthed in Port Manila earlier today after concluding the first ever joint-maritime exercises with the Navy of the Philippines in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines. The Indian naval ships included the INS Delhi (a guided missile destroyer), the INS Shakti (a fleet tanker), and the INS Kiltan (an…
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US mounts pressure on India to stop buying Russian oil as Russia keeps bombing Ukraine
At least five civilians were killed today as the Russians bombed the city of Kramatorsk in the east of Ukraine. Russia is continuing its war effort in Ukraine under a looming 10th August deadline provided by US President Donald Trump to stop the war or face further sanctions. New US sanctions against Russia, originally presented…
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The online propagandists of Elon Musk
After feuding with the US President on his own social media platform, X.com (Twitter), Elon Musk admitted to using Twitter to wield political influence and is already discussing the prospect of a creating new political party. The split between allies appears to have been violent, with Steve Bannon alleging that Elon Musk was struck by…
