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Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Operation Sindoor: Southern Army Commander lauds troops for dominating Rann of Kutch, Sir Creek
THE GENERAL Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth on Friday assessed the security situation in strategically sensitive forward areas of Rann of Kutch and commended the troops for effectively dominating the Rann of Kutch and Sir Creek sector under Operation Sindoor, the Pune-headquartered Command said. On Friday, Lt Gen Seth visited the Bhuj-headquartered 75 (Independent) Infantry Brigade, also known as the Bald Eagle Brigade, of the Indian Army. The formation falls under the Konark Corps, also known as the Desert Corps, of the Southern Command. The visit was primarily aimed at assessing the prevailing security situation in the strategically crucial Rann of Kutch. 'During his visit, he interacted with troops deployed in this strategically crucial and challenging terrain, receiving detailed updates on ground operations. He lauded the unwavering dedication, courage and professionalism of all ranks, commending their high morale and vigilant efforts in effectively dominating the Rann and Creek Sector under Operation Sindoor,' a post on X from the handle of Southern Command read. In an X post on May 9, during Operation Sindoor, the Ministry of Defence had said, 'On the night of 8–9 May 2025, Pakistan carried out large-scale violations of Indian airspace, attempting to target military infrastructure with 300–400 drones across 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek. Indian forces neutralized many using kinetic and non-kinetic means.' The Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh located between Gujarat and the Sindh province of Pakistan. Similarly the Sir Creek region is a marshland, opening into the Arabian Sea. The marshy terrain, tidal creeks and lack of physical barriers make it difficult to monitor and patrol, increasing chances of infiltration. Last year in October Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Sir Creek to celebrate Diwali with troops from the armed forces and the BSF. Sushant Kulkarni is a Special Correspondent with The Indian Express in Pune with 12+ years of experience covering issues related to Crime, Defence, Internal Security and Courts. He has been associated with the Indian Express since July 2010. Sushant has extensively reported on law and order issues of Pune and surrounding area, Cyber crime, narcotics trade and terrorism. His coverage in the Defence beat includes operational aspects of the three services, the defence research and development and issues related to key defence establishments. He has covered several sensitive cases in the courts at Pune. Sushant is an avid photographer, plays harmonica and loves cooking. ... Read More
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Donald Trump says Iran talks could prevent war, praises Gulf visit
US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran's nuclear programme that would avert military action, sending oil prices tumbling, as he boasted of raising "trillions of dollars" on a Gulf tour. He made the remarks in Doha before flying on to the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi on the third and final leg of a Gulf tour that began in Saudi Arabia. "We're not going to be making any nuclear dust in Iran," Trump said. "I think we're getting close to maybe doing a deal without having to do this," he said, referring to military action. Oil prices plunged more than three percent on rising hopes for a nuclear deal that could see Iranian exports return to the market. Iran has held four rounds of talks with the Trump administration, which has sought to avert threatened military action by Israel while keeping up its "maximum pressure" campaign. "You probably read today the story about Iran. It's sort of agreed to the terms," Trump said. The US president did not specify which remarks he was referring to, but an adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, told NBC News that Tehran would give up its stocks of highly enriched uranium as part of a deal in which Washington lifts sanctions. Trump said Iran should "say a big thank you" to Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who had pressed the US leader to avoid military action against his country's giant neighbour. Speaking to troops at Al-Udeid, the biggest US military base in the region, Trump said his priority was "to end conflicts, not start them". But he warned that "I will never hesitate to wield American power if it's necessary to defend the United States of America or our partners" -- while flanked on stage by a fighter jet and an MQ-9 drone. He also said Qatar would invest $10 billion in the coming years to support Al-Udeid, which hosts the regional headquarters of the US military's Central Command. In Abu Dhabi, he was wecomed at the airport by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, whose oil-rich country seeks to become a technology and artificial intelligence hub. But these ambitions hinge on access to advanced US technologies, including AI chips under restricted export -- which the UAE president's brother and spy chief Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed reportedly lobbied for during a Washington visit in March. Trump is hoping to secure billions of dollars in business deals with the oil-rich UAE. Earlier in Qatar, Trump again said the United States wanted to "take" Gaza, which has been obliterated by the war started by the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. Qatar has been a key mediator in talks to end the 19-month war and release hostages held by Palestinian militant group Hamas. Gaza would become a "freedom zone", Trump said, without elaborating. Trump has been unabashed about seeking Gulf money and hailed the effect on creating jobs at home. "This is a record tour. There's never been a tour that will raise -- it could be a total of $3.5-4 trillion just in these four or five days," Trump said in Qatar. The president hailed what he said was a record $200 billion deal for Boeing aircraft from flag-carrier Qatar Airways. Saudi Arabia promised its own $600 billion in investment, including one of the largest-ever purchases of US weapons. The Gulf leaders' largesse has also stirred controversy, with Qatar offering Trump a luxury aircraft ahead of his visit for presidential and then personal use, in what Trump's Democratic opponents charged was blatant corruption. Trump has made no mention of human rights during his tour. Trump's predecessor Joe Biden had initially vowed to shun Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over US intelligence findings that he ordered the gruesome murder in 2018 of Jamal Khashoggi -- a Saudi dissident writer who lived in the United States. Trump instead hailed the crown prince, who is Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, as a visionary due to the kingdom's rapid economic investments. The president also acceded to a key request by the crown prince in announcing the lifting of sanctions on Syria following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad in December. He met in Riyadh with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the first encounter between leaders of the two nations in 25 years. Sharaa -- a former jihadist once on the US wanted list -- appeared in a suit and was complimented by Trump as a "young, attractive guy".
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Malawi delegation visits RTGS
Vijayawada: A delegation from Southeast African nation of Malawi visited the Central Command and Control Room of the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) at AP Secretariat on Wednesday. Representatives from the Malawi National Water Resources Authority came to study the effective policies adopted by Andhra Pradesh in water resource monitoring. As part of their visit, the delegation toured the RTGS facility. RTGS CEO Prakhar Jain welcomed the visitors and explained the functioning of RTGS. He detailed the technological services provided by the organization to ensure seamless implementation of government programs and schemes to the public. He stated that RTGS serves as a bridge between the government and the people. Prakhar Jain also explained how public grievances received through the grievance redressal platform are being resolved. Dwight Kambuku, CEO of the Malawi National Water Resources Authority, praised the operations of RTGS, calling it exemplary. He remarked that such a technologically advanced system, established to provide better services to the public, is a model for all. RTGS Deputy CEO M Madhuri and others were present.
Buzz Feed
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
37 Excellent Products That Honestly Each Deserve A Trophy
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IOL News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
EFF reshuffles leadership to boost organisational strength ahead of 2026 elections
The EFF reshuffles provincial leadership to sharpen internal capacity and prepare for intensified electoral engagement ahead of 2026, strengthening its presence in key provinces across South Africa. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have announced a series of significant leadership appointments across several provinces, aimed at reinforcing discipline, sharpening leadership capacity, and deepening grassroots organisational presence. The party said the shake-up is intended to "refine the EFF's leadership machinery, deepen accountability," and ensure its structures are "well-coordinated, administratively sound, and financially efficient" in preparation for intensified electoral engagement. The changes, were effected in strict accordance with Section 14 of the EFF Constitution, following resolutions taken at the 2nd Central Command Team (CCT) Meeting of the 3rd National People's Assembly (NPA), held in Bela Bela earlier this month. EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo said the appointments are part of 'decisive organisational interventions to reinforce, consolidate, and sharpen leadership capacity,' and a reflection of the party's continued commitment to building a mass-based, ideologically coherent movement grounded in the struggles of the working class and the poor. ''The EFF remains steady in its revolutionary mission: to build a mass-based, militant, and disciplined organisation that is firmly rooted in the struggles of the working class and the poor, and that will deliver true economic freedom in our lifetime,'' said Thambo.
