Trump 'angry' at Putin, threatens additional tariffs on Russian oil

IANS | March 31, 2025 6:42 AM

Washington, March 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that he is "pissed off" with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, telling NBC News in a phone interview last week that he could impose additional tariffs on Russian oil if Putin doesn't cooperate in ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

AFSPA extended in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal for another 6 months

IANS | March 30, 2025 7:00 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for another six months in certain parts of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, officials said, adding that further extension of the law would be effective from April 1.

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, 50 Maoists lay down arms in Chhattisgarh

IANS | March 30, 2025 3:07 PM

Raipur, March 30 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 50 Maoists have renounced their insurgent activities and chosen to reintegrate into society, marking a significant triumph for the ongoing anti-naxal drive and "Lon Varratu (Come Back Home)" campaign by Central and state governments.

US airstrike kills several ISIS operatives in Somalia

IANS | March 30, 2025 2:35 PM

Mogadishu, March 30 (IANS) The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, conducted an airstrike on several ISIS-Somalia targets in the east African country.