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Transshipment scam or efficient supply chain? How U.S. firms turn it into profit?

Data and industry sources reveal little Chinese ownershipofsuchpumps/components sent to the U.S. by Indian/India-based companies

23 Aug 2026 8:17 am
Stop electric shock glove plan for ICE: U.S. lawmakers to Trump administration

Under Trump, ICE has hired unqualified officers and agents and rushed them through training programs with reduced use of force instruction. Many of these officers and agents should not have been hired at all, much less let loose on American streets with a badge, a gun, and electric shock gloves, the Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar said.

23 Aug 2026 8:04 am
Iran security chief threatens neighbors against new U.S. economic measures

Mohsen Rezaei said Iran would target oil-shipping routes out of the Persian Gulf - alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz - if neighbours join what he described as the economic war against Iran; those neighbours would be considered enemies and we will target their interests, he said.

23 Aug 2026 7:22 am
Two bodies recovered, about 12 missing after migrant boat capsized off Tunisian coast

A helicopter and coast guard boats were then dispatched to the area in search of more survivors, according to mediaperson at the scene

23 Aug 2026 6:54 am
At least 5 injured as 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes northeast Japan; no danger of tsunami

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least five people were injured in Ibaraki, Chiba and Saitama prefectures northeast of Tokyo

23 Aug 2026 6:23 am
Canada retaliates as trade war with U.S. escalates

Negotiations between the neighbouring countries broke down on August 21 in Washington, putting into force new 50% U.S. tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of goods, or 5.5% of Canadian exports to the United States

23 Aug 2026 3:41 am
Lando Norris on pole for Dutch Grand Prix as Russell cruises to sprint win

As rain started to fall on the Zandvoort track, McLaren's Norris made the most of his final run to reclaim pole by 0.102 of a second from George Russell, whose Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli the standings leader was third

23 Aug 2026 2:51 am
U.P. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak meets reservation reform movement agitators, assures dialogue with Union Ministers

Other key members of the reservation reform movement distanced themselves from the meeting, adding that the movement is very much on, and it will continue until the government speak to representatives directly

23 Aug 2026 2:24 am
Lucknow locals upset as iconic coffee house remains shut amid concern for social spaces

The Hindu contacted the official Lucknow number of the coffee house, where the person who didnt reveal the identity informed that staff issues is responsible for temporary shutdown and it will be opened soon

23 Aug 2026 1:54 am
What are the U.S.s latest allegations against India? | Explained

Why has the U.S. accused India of violating what it considers fair trade practices? How many countries have been named in the Great Transhipment Scam? What do these allegations mean for India? Can they impact Indias growth story?

23 Aug 2026 1:31 am
H1N1 surge: hospital footfall increases as doctors flag risks

While most healthy adults are recovering without major complications, some patients put on ventilator due to respiratory issues, say doctors; sharp spike also attributed to weather changes

23 Aug 2026 1:21 am
Lavanyam 2026 to kick-start on August 24

Apart from the main venue of Durbar Hall open air auditorium, around 40 cultural programmes will be staged across 15 venues in Ernakulam

23 Aug 2026 1:17 am
What did Trump say about Indias voting system? | Explained

Why is the President pushing for stricter voter ID rules in the U.S.? How are elections conducted in the U.S. and how are they different from those in India? What is the SAVE America Act? What do Americans think about the requirement of a photo ID?

23 Aug 2026 1:05 am
Health dept., Kochi Corporation to conduct inspections at water bottling units

E. coli bacteria detected in drinking water samples collected during recent surprise checks at roadside eateries in the city

23 Aug 2026 12:58 am
Park Bill: Move aimed at facilitating takeover of Lalbagh land for Tunnel Road, say environmentalists, city BJP MPs

The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday cleared a Bill to amend the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975,to allow 5% of parks and garden lands to be alienated for public purposes

23 Aug 2026 12:56 am
West Bengal Muslims say they are caught in crackdown on Bangladeshis

Many migrants labourers from West Bengal claim they are being repeatedly detained and harassed by the police in Bengaluru

23 Aug 2026 12:55 am
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94

Nancy Kassebaum Baker was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978 and served three terms

23 Aug 2026 12:43 am
Kodungaiyur waste facility, coastal bridge among GCCs 4,000-crore worth proposals

The civic bodys plans under the Urban Challenge Fund follow a financing model of 25% Central assistance, 25% State or Urban Local Body share, and 50% market-based financing or PPP models

23 Aug 2026 12:35 am
While Madras went to bed early, Chennai stays up

From closing up about 9 p.m. to queuing up for a plate of biriyani around 3 a.m., the city has come a long way; pubs emerged in the 1980s, and following an IT boom and a growing night-shift workforce in the late 90s, tea shops stayed open, eateries mushroomed, and sports facilities and gyms extended their hours, keeping the city alive at night

23 Aug 2026 12:35 am
Mens hockey World Cup: Dutch enter semis; India on the brink of elimination

The home side punishes Harmanpreet & Co. on the counter; the former champion is languishing at the bottom and its slim hopes rest on the result between England and Argentina

22 Aug 2026 11:57 pm
Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, rescue operations on

The ship, with 24 crew members on board, was heading towards Singapore carrying iron ore from Odisha

22 Aug 2026 11:49 pm
Watch: U.K. forecasts Biggest El Nio: 2027 could be the hottest year ever recorded

The UK has forecast what could be the strongest El Nio in more than a century, a powerful climate event that could make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. Britains national weather agency issued the warning on August 21, 2026.

22 Aug 2026 11:41 pm
Samajwadi Party plans youth manifesto for U.P. poll; party wont break alliances

Akhilesh says its fight is against the BJP and vows to strengthen primary education; youth plan to focus on model institutions, time-bound recruitment, skill development and employability

22 Aug 2026 11:41 pm
Cultural diversity takes centre stage at BRICS gala dinner

Kuchipudi, folk and classical traditions from across the country showcased at Youth & Sports Ministers Meeting in Visakhapatnam

22 Aug 2026 11:36 pm
TNMSC to procure assistive devices, retrofitted scooters for Welfare of the Differently Abled Persons Department

It has floated online tenders for fixing of rate contracts for supply of various types of battery-operated wheelchairs, sewing machines, tricycles, hearing aids, and reflective folding stick, among other things

22 Aug 2026 11:34 pm
Six booked for threatening man over 65 lakh investment dispute in Guntur

Complainant alleges that shares corresponding to the investment in a medical institute were not alloted

22 Aug 2026 11:32 pm
CPI(M) seeks Chief Secretarys removal; CPI questions T.N. Chief Ministers silence on circular

Participating in a demonstration in Chennai, CPI(M) State secretary P. Shanmugam asks why the services of Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar have been extended despite being appointed by the EC and not the T.N. government

22 Aug 2026 11:26 pm
Goa Chief Minister calls on youth to drive Indias development by 2047

Addressing a gathering, Pramod Sawant advises young people entering politics not to work for positions but for resolving peoples problems

22 Aug 2026 11:26 pm