Plans On To Tackle Dangerous Glacial Lakes In Himalayas

The United States is withdrawing from an international effort to investigate Russian leaders for crimes of aggression against Ukraine, signaling a shift in foreign policy under President Donald Trump. The decision, set to be formally announced in an email to European officials, diverges from the approach taken by President Joe Biden, who had joined the International Center for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine in 2023. In addition to pulling back from...

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. announced a price increase of up to 4% on its vehicles starting April 1, 2025, citing rising input costs and operational expenses affecting profitability. This marks the third price hike in the year, with adjustments varying across models. Despite the adjustments, Maruti Suzuki remains committed to providing high-quality, value-driven mobility solutions while navigating industry-wide challenges. Full Article

India and New Zealand signed a significant agreement to enhance their defense and security cooperation, with PM Modi raising concerns about anti-India activities in New Zealand. Both leaders discussed boosting bilateral ties in trade, defense, education, and agriculture, agreeing to prepare a roadmap for defense industry collaboration and affirming a joint stance against terrorism and extremist elements. Modi emphasized the need for strict action against perpetrators of terrorist attacks and reiterated their commitment to combatting...

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary affirmed that those attempting to weaken India and the region will not succeed, emphasizing the need for peace. An encounter in Handwara resulted in the death of one terrorist and injury to a policeman, with security forces aiming to eliminate the remaining terrorists soon. J&K Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma expressed confidence in the security forces' efforts to maintain peace and security, as they continue operations in...

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that Russia will demand ironclad security guarantees in any peace deal, including Ukraine's neutral status and NATO countries excluding Ukraine from membership. These guarantees are crucial for Russia to agree to the agreement, as outlined in his remarks to the Russian media outlet Izvestia. Grushko emphasized the importance of Ukraine remaining neutral and not joining NATO as part of the conditions for peace. Full Article

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Andrii Hnatov as the new chief of the general staff of Ukraine's armed forces, replacing Anatoliy Barhylevych. Hnatov's appointment comes as the country seeks to restructure and strengthen its military amid combat in Russia's Kursk region and increasing pressure in Donetsk. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized the ongoing transformation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with Barhylevych now serving as the general inspector of Ukraine's Defense Ministry. Full Article