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US administration getti frustrated with Israeli PM Netanyahu's ‘mad' regional policy
Washington/Jerusalem, July 21 (UNI) Washington's patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly wearing thin. Citing US officials on the condition of anonymity, Axios reported that much frustration has been growing within the Donald Trump administration over Netanyahu's "mad" regional policy, particularly in the wake of Israel's latest attacks in Syria. "Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time... This could undermine what Trump is trying to do," one exasperated US official said. Other White House figures believe Netanyahu's aggressive stance will prove a "big mistake" in the long run, suggesting he's blind to the damage inflicted upon Israel's standing among America's leadership. Another official warned that Netanyahu's actions risk plunging Syria into deeper instability, with dire consequences for both the besieged Druze community and Israel itself, adding yet another level of uncertainty in an already deeply troubled and unstable Middle East. The latest round of Israeli strikes, which targeted the presidential palace and general staff building in Damascus this week, came amidst a brutal conflict gripping Syria's southern province of Suwayda. Last week, massive violence erupted within the Druze and Bedouin militias, leading to the intervention of the Syrian security forces. However, their intervention only exacerbated the tensions, leading to fierce clashes between Druze militia and Syrian forces. The fighting ended after the Israeli bombings, with Damascus giving free hand to the Druze in monitoring their own security. The Israeli attack hasn't gone well within the political circles in Washington, with several top-level US officials, including US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, reportedly having voiced their concerns directly to President Donald Trump. While the official US position supports Jerusalem, the growing impatience and frustration could cause cracks in the Israel-US defence relations. UNI ANV SSP
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Kerala Innovation Festival: AI Filmmaking Workshop for Students
Kochi, July 21 (UNI) Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is organising a free workshop on 'Introduction to AI Filmmaking' this Friday, when the nodal agency's Kerala Innovation Festival will begin in the city. The workshop, which is open to students up to the Plus-2 level, will be held at the Digital Hub under the KSUM in suburban Kalamassery. Varun Ramesh, a prominent AI storyteller and trainer, will lead the workshop. The first 35 students who register will be able to participate, organizers said. For registration: KIF is on July 25 and 26. UNI DS GNK More News LIC enters into MOU with DoRD to promote Bima Sakhi Yojana 21 Jul 2025 | 8:51 PM Hyderabad, July 21 (UNI) Life Insurance Corporation of India on Monday said it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Department of Rural Development (DoRD), Ministry of Rural Development, to promote its Bima Sakhi Yojana in rural areas. see more.. Jharkhand Chamber Executive Meet calls for industrial boost in Santhal Region 21 Jul 2025 | 8:33 PM Sahibganj, July 21 (UNI) The 11th executive committee meeting of the Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce was held today in Sahibganj under the chairmanship of Chamber president Paresh Gattani. see more.. Kerala Innovation Festival: AI Filmmaking Workshop for Students 21 Jul 2025 | 7:24 PM Kochi, July 21 (UNI) Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is organising a free workshop on 'Introduction to AI Filmmaking' this Friday, when the nodal agency's Kerala Innovation Festival will begin in the city. see more.. Mahindra Logistics reports wider Q1 FY26 Net Loss of Rs 9 44 Crore 21 Jul 2025 | 7:03 PM Mumbai, July 21 (UNI) Mahindra Logistics Ltd informed the stock exchange today that it has posted a wider net loss of Rs 9.44 crore on sequential basis in the first quarter (Q1) of FY26, as compared to a loss of Rs 5.29 crore in the previous quarter (Q4 FY25). see more..
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3 hours ago
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Iran claims to have replaced most air defence systems damaged during Israel conflict
Tehran, July 21 (UNI) Iran has reportedly managed to replace its air defence systems, majority of which were damaged or completely destroyed during its 12-day war with Israel, according to Iran International. According Mahmoud Mousavi, the army's deputy of operations, "Some of our air defences were damaged, this is not something we can hide, but our colleagues have used domestic resources and replaced them with pre-arranged systems that were stored in suitable locations in order to keep the airspace secure.' During the conflict, the IDF almost completely took over Iranian airspace, firing missiles at critical infrastructure. In retaliation, Iran went on to fire drones and missiles throughout Israel. 'We were able to cover the skies using existing and new systems, securing the airspace of our dear Iran,' he said. 'The enemy, despite its desperate efforts, failed to achieve its goals.' Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, also echoed that message. 'Air defence proved on the front lines of protecting Iran's skies that it will resist any level of threat,' he said. Though Iran claims to have destroyed several Israeli fighter jets, it has yet to release any actual footage to back its claims. IDF officials say that 120 air defence systems were destroyed or disabled since the first wave of attacks—around a third of Iran's pre-war total. Long-range systems, including Russian-supplied S-300s and Iran's Bavar-373 batteries, were among those targeted. 'Iran relied on a fragmented mix of Russian S-300s, Chinese batteries, and local Bavar-373 systems – none of which were adequately integrated… The air defence radar was Russian and Chinese made, which have known issues of target discrimination, without any integration among bases and military units,' wrote the Global Defence Corp. Much of Tehran's military hardware, including its tanks, armoured vehicles, aircraft, helicopters, and missile systems are outdated, as most of it is from the Cold War era. Due to its lack of sophisticated hardware, and Israel having plenty of it, Tel Aviv's aircraft encountered little in the way of resistance, enabling it to target and destroy critical Iranian military infrastructure. UNI ANV SSP
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5 hours ago
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Senior Advisor to Iranian supreme leader meets Putin, discusses nuke programme
Tehran/Moscow, July 21 (UNI) Ali Larijani, senior advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has met Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss relations between Moscow and Tehran, as well as conveyed a message to him from the Iranian leadership, Received yesterday by Putin himself, Larijani conveyed Tehran's assessments of the situation in the Middle East and around the Iranian nuclear programme, as per Iran International.. In his meeting with Larijani, Putin reaffirmed Russia's support for a political resolution to concerns over Iran's nuclear activities, regional stability in the Middle East, as well as bilateral relations between the two countries, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Putin's remarks came almost a month after the end of Israel's 12-day military campaign against Iran, a conflict that has greatly increased Tehran's concerns about future strikes and sparked widespread criticisms in Iran about Russia's alleged failure to support its ally. "During his visit to Moscow, Larijani conveyed to president Putin a message from the Iranian leadership with the Islamic Republic's general positions and views on the situation in the Middle East, global processes, and bilateral relations. He had a good meeting with Putin. 'A wide range of topical issues were discussed, including both the bilateral agenda and the situation in the Middle East over the past three to four weeks," Baghaei said. UNI ANV SSP
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SC issues notice on PIL seeking display of seller details on consumer goods
New Delhi, Jul 21 (UNI) The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking enforcement of consumers' 'Right to Know' the identity and details of sellers and intermediaries involved in goods and services. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta sought responses from the Centre and all States within four weeks. The petition highlights that consumers must be informed not only about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standards, and certification of products, but also the full details of the distributor, dealer, trader, seller, and shop owner to enable effective redressal against unfair trade practices. It invokes Sections 2(6) and 2(9) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, read with Article 19 of the Constitution. It seeks directions to the Centre and States to ensure that all sellers display their registration or license details, including name, address, contact number, and employee strength, prominently at the entry gate on a board visible to any ordinary consumer. The petition emphasises that transparency about sellers' identities will deter fraud and misrepresentation, empower consumers to make informed decisions, and ensure accountability. It states, 'Right to Know helps consumers avoid falling prey to fraudulent or deceptive sellers who might misrepresent products or disappear after transactions.' Highlighting the importance of operationalising this right in both offline and online retail environments, the petitioner contends that lack of such information hampers consumers from filing complaints or seeking redressal for poor quality, adulteration, overpricing, or other exploitative practices. The PIL also refers to online marketplace rules mandating disclosure of details of high-volume sellers to ensure consumer safety and market transparency. It submits that consumer rights under Articles 19 and 21 include the right to be informed about the authenticity of sellers and the safety standards of products to protect health, safety, and fair market practices. The matter will now be heard after the Centre and States file their replies. UNI SNG SSP
