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India-Russia ties ‘more valuable’ amid volatile global environment: EAM Jaishankar

India-Russia ties ‘more valuable’ amid volatile global environment: EAM Jaishankar

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New Delhi: Political cooperation between India and Russia has become “more valuable” in a volatile global environment, and the two sides can benefit from greater derisking and diversification, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said at a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday. (@DrSJaishankar X) The two leaders met in New Delhi shortly after Lavrov arrived in the capital to attend a BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting to be held during May 14–15. Their discussions focused on different aspects of the bilateral strategic partnership and implementing the decisions made at last year’s India-Russia summit, when the two sides agreed to step up economic cooperation and boost two-way trade to $100 billion by 2030. Jaishankar said in a social media post that his “productive exchange of views” with Lavrov touched on several aspects of the bilateral special and privileged strategic partnership, including trade, investment, energy, connectivity, technology, and facilitating the mobility of skills and talent. Earlier, Jaishankar said in his …

Flights Grounded, Passports Held: India Races To Extract Citizens From Volatile Iran | Exclusive Details | World News

Flights Grounded, Passports Held: India Races To Extract Citizens From Volatile Iran | Exclusive Details | World News

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Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 16:34 IST The operation was being significantly hampered by a near-total internet blackout and a volatile ground situation Roadblocks and security crackdowns have made movement between university hostels and transit hubs life-threatening. File pic/Reuters As the security situation in Iran undergoes a dramatic deterioration, the Indian government has pivoted into an emergency footing to safeguard the lives of approximately 10,000 Indian nationals currently in the Islamic Republic. On Thursday, top government sources confirmed to CNN-News18 that the Indian Embassy in Tehran had begun the arduous task of collecting details of stranded citizens, with a particular focus on more than 2,000 medical students. The operation was being significantly hampered by a near-total internet blackout and a volatile ground situation where roadblocks and security crackdowns made movement between university hostels and transit hubs life-threatening. The most vulnerable group within the Indian community consists of medical students, an estimated 70% of whom hail from Jammu and Kashmir. Enrolled in premier institutions such as the Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Shahid Beheshti University, many …

Indian stock market opens in red, signifying volatile trading session

Indian stock market opens in red, signifying volatile trading session

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Indian stock markets opened in the red on Tuesday, indicating a volatile trading session during the day and a cautious approach of investors amid global uncertainties and mixed domestic cues. On the opening of the trading session, the BSE Sensex dropped 430 points to 82,038.20. Acting similarly, on the other hand, the Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) declined about 0.5 per cent to 24,956. Stocks of Eternal, Mahindra & Mahindra, and NTPC were the major losers in the NSE`s opening hour of trading. Observing the sentiments of the investors in the Indian stock markets, Ajay Bagga, a Banking and market expert, said, “Indian markets are showing a tepid start, but given the Thursday expiry of the monthly derivative series, expect volatility as we saw on Monday, with both bulls and bears seeking to dominate.” He said the Bank of Japan is hosting an annual meeting of economists and central bankers in Tokyo from today, with economic worries and inflation overhang as this year`s key themes. Bagga said Asian markets are lacklustre at …

Head Writers Tease Future Of Soap Opera In 2025, Says It’s “Volatile And…”

Head Writers Tease Future Of Soap Opera In 2025, Says It’s “Volatile And…”

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What Did General Hospital Head Writers Say About The Future Of The Show? (Photo Credit – Facebook) Popular soap opera General Hospital has been under fire for not listening to fans and killing off audience favorite characters like Spencer Cassadine, Sam McCall, Dex Heller, and potentially Michael Corinthos. But this brand new year may change the tide for what viewers can expect from the show. Considering the constant changes in the writing team, it is unsurprising that some of the storylines are all over the place. Now, the head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten, have spoken up about which direction the show is heading towards and what the fans can expect. Head Writers Tease “Volatile & Sexy” General Hospital In 2025 During a conversation with TV Insider, Elizabeth and Chris shared some details about their writing process for the show and what’s in store in the coming few months. When asked how things will fare in Port Charles this new year, they simply said, “volatile and sexy.” The two also spoke about how …

US Embassy urges Americans to flee Syria amid ‘volatile and unpredictable’ situation

US Embassy urges Americans to flee Syria amid ‘volatile and unpredictable’ situation

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Dec 17, 2024 10:34 AM IST The US Embassy in Syria has urged Americans in the country to flee or prepare to “shelter in place for extended periods.” The US Embassy in Syria has urged Americans in the country to flee or prepare to “shelter in place for extended periods.” The embassy said in a statement on Monday, December 16, that the “security situation in Syria continues to be volatile and unpredictable with armed conflict and terrorism throughout the country” after the downfall ofSyrian president Bashar al-Assad. US Embassy urges Americans to flee Syria amid ‘volatile and unpredictable’ situation (Photo by Aaref WATAD / AFP)(AFP) “U.S. citizens should depart Syria if possible. U.S. citizens who are unable to depart should prepare contingency plans for emergency situations and be prepared to shelter in place for extended periods,” it added,. Americans advised not to travel to Syria The embassy’s website says it suspended operations in 2012, “and is not open for normal consular services.” The State Department in its latest advisory urged Americans to avoid traveling to …

Indefinite ceasefire agreement reached in Pakistan’s volatile Kurram district | Pakistan News

Indefinite ceasefire agreement reached in Pakistan’s volatile Kurram district | Pakistan News

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An indefinite ceasefire agreement was reached on Friday between two warring parties in northwest Pakistan’s restive Kurram district, which has been rocked by sectarian violence, according to officials. Sectarian clashes between the Alizai and Bagan tribes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Kurram resulted in the killing of 133 people from November 21 to December 2. The ceasefire was arranged by a joint session of the grand jirga (tribal council), established under the Commissioner of Kohat Division Syed Muatasim Billah Shah, and over 100 members from both sides. The session, aimed to establish sustainable peace in the region, was also attended by Deputy Inspector General of Police Kohat Sher Akbar Khan. The tribal council members conducted individual and collective meetings with both parties and after several hours of extensive consultations, reached an agreement for an indefinite ceasefire in the district. It was decided that all trenches would remain vacant until the council’s final decision. Both parties pledged that conflicts or disputes cannot resolve issues and that achieving a lasting and sustainable solution to the decades-long problem would …

When Anushka Sharma said she was attracted to Ranveer Singh but ‘it ends there’: We have a very volatile relationship | Bollywood

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Anushka Sharma starred alongside Ranveer Singh in his debut Bollywood film Band Baaja Baaraat (2010). The next year, on Simi Selects India’s Most Desirable, host Simi Garewal asked her why she wasn’t dating Ranveer. Though Anushka said she was ‘attracted’ to him, she added they were ‘very different people’. (Also Read | Anushka Sharma shares adorable glimpse of her baby boy Akaay; see pic) Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma starred together in Band Baaja Baraat. Anushka said she and Ranveer could ‘kill each other’ Anushka Sharma said, “If people get to know us really well, they will realise that we are very different people, the two of us. We have a very volatile relationship. We can kill each other…I’m serious. I can take his head off, he can take mine off. If we ever had to be in a relationship, we would want two different things from a relationship. We see life in a very different way. He is a very practical person, I’m a completely impractical. I like him, he is attractive.” Anushka was …

‘No Indian ship attacked but situation in Red Sea volatile’: Navy Chief Admiral | Latest News India

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Not a single Indian-flagged vessel has been targeted in and around Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have mostly attacked ships linked to Israel and western nations after tensions escalated in the region following the Israel-Hamas conflict that began on October 7, 2023, but the situation in the western Indian Ocean is volatile and the Indian Navy will remain deployed there till normalcy returns, navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday. Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said the Houthis have been targeting vessels linked to Israel and ships sailing under the flags of some Western countries (ANI) “None of our Indian vessels have been targeted” he said. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “The Houthis have been targeting vessels linked to Israel and ships sailing under the flags of some Western countries. The situation is volatile. It may not worsen but it is likely to stay the way it is as it is linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict…We will ensure that things do not escalate.” …

Bitcoin Value Sees Notable Spike, Most Altcoins Shrug Off Volatile Phase of Price Correction

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A number of cryptocurrencies seem to be getting back on the profit track, after seeing a brief period of price correction. Bitcoin on Friday, March 22 stepped into the trading arena at the price point of $64,950 (roughly Rs. 54.13 lakh). Bitcoin did see a minor loss of 1.60 percent on Friday, but its value has seen a rise of $2,150 (roughly Rs. 1.80 lakh) in the last 48 hours. The asset is expected to remain volatile in the coming days. “Bitcoin is consolidating as Spot Bitcoin ETFs continue their trend of net outflows. Popular investor grayscale’s gBTC has seen outflows of -$1.8 billion (roughly Rs. 15,012 crore). We may see a breakout of this range into the mid $70,000s (roughly Rs. 58.3 lakh) in the next few days or weeks. The Bitcoin price must maintain the $61,000 (roughly Rs. 50.8 lakh) support region in case of a dip,” Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin told Gadgets360. With most cryptocurrencies seeing gains, only some tailed behind Bitcoin on the loss-trail on Friday. These include Solana, Avalanche, …

Bitcoin, Ether Chase New All-Time Highs Despite Incurring Small Losses, Market Stays Volatile

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Bitcoin on Monday, March 11 registered a loss of one percent. The most expensive cryptocurrency in existence, Bitcoin is presently trading at the price point of $68,481 (roughly Rs. 56.6 lakh). This is the closest it has come to its previously set all-time high pricing of $69,225 (roughly Rs. 57.2 lakh). Over the weekend, Bitcoin managed to rise in pricing by $2,087 (roughly Rs. 1.72 lakh). Market analysts are now looking at the mark of $70,000 (roughly Rs. 57.8 lakh) as the next big resistance point for the crypto asset. Ether slipped in pricing by 2.64 percent. The value of ETH, at the time of writing stands at $3,840 (roughly Rs. 3.17 lakh). Over the weekend, Ether also managed to record a substantial spike of $297 (roughly Rs. 24,555) in its value. “The biggest Spot ETF which fuelled this recent rally, BlackRock’s bitcoin exchange-traded fund, has reached $10 billion (roughly Rs. 90,110 crore) faster than any US ETF in history. We could see Ethereum break the $4,000 (roughly Rs. 3.30 lakh) resistance level as the …