Sergey Lavrov, the former Foreign Minister of Russia, believes that Russia’s goals will never match those of the United States. He welcomed Donald Trump’s return as president, calling it a “return to normalcy.” Lavrov made these comments after the U.S. and Ukraine agreed on a ceasefire in their conflict with Russia.
On March 11, 2025, leaders from the U.S. and Ukraine met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss a 30-day ceasefire, waiting for Russia’s reply. In a recent interview with a group of American bloggers, Lavrov said that with Trump back in power, things are turning back to normal. He mentioned that the reactions he sees in media and politics worldwide are interesting.
Lavrov also discussed a meeting in Riyadh, where U.S. officials expressed a desire to improve relations with Russia based on each country’s interests. He noted that the U.S. and Russia will never fully agree on their goals, but they should work together when interests do align. However, they must also prevent disagreements from escalating into military confrontations, which could harm many nations.
When asked why Russia attacked Ukraine, Lavrov repeated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s view. He claims that the military operation began because all diplomatic efforts over ten years failed after a political crisis in Ukraine. Lavrov thinks the U.S. will not leave NATO, despite what some may speculate about Trump’s views on security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russia argues that the attack on Ukraine was prompted by President Zelenskyy’s plans to join NATO, which they see as unacceptable. Lavrov insists that Trump believes the war in Ukraine should never have started, saying it goes against Ukraine’s own history and Constitution, which promised neutrality and respect for minorities.
Lavrov also touched on the growing relationship between Russia and China, stating that the U.S. must understand that Russia will keep its commitments to China.
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Why Russia and the U.S. Will Never See Eye-to-Eye
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Actor Aditi Sharma Accused of Cheating on Husband: Shocking Revelations!
Aditi Sharma, a popular TV actress known for her roles in shows like Kaleerein and Rabb Se Hai Dua, is in the news for some serious allegations. Her husband, Abhineet Kaushik, claims that she cheated on him with her co-star, Samarthya Gupta.
Abhineet shared in a recent interview with India Forums that he and Aditi had a “secret marriage” in November 2024. They first met in 2020 during the lockdown while taking an online acting class and dated for four years. They chose to keep their wedding a secret because they felt that marriage was frowned upon in the entertainment industry.
But things went downhill after Aditi started working on her new show, Apollena – Sapno Ki Unchi Udaan. Just 1.5 months after their marriage, Aditi told Abhineet about a new actor, Samarthya, joining the show. She mentioned that Samarthya called her “Baby Doll” and that she had to talk to him, even though it made her uncomfortable.
Abhineet became suspicious when he tracked Aditi’s car one night and found it in a building garage. He waited and saw both Aditi and Samarthya coming out together the next morning. When Abhineet confronted Aditi about her feelings for Samarthya, she just smiled, which made him think there was more going on.
Abhineet wanted to try and fix their marriage, but Aditi refused, saying her career was too demanding. His legal team claims that Aditi and her family deny their marriage happened and even asked for ₹25 lakh for a separation. For now, Aditi has not said anything about these allegations.
About Aditi Sharma
Aditi started her acting career in 2018 with Kaleerein. Her role as Meera won her lots of fans. She has also appeared in popular shows like Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka! and participated in the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi. Aditi is currently working on Apollena, which is ending soon due to low ratings. -
U.S. Calls Out India: High Tariffs on American Goods Revealed
The United States is once again talking about the tariffs, or taxes, that India puts on American products. These high taxes affect American alcohol and farm goods. During a press briefing on Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed this issue. She also mentioned Canada, saying they have been unfair to the U.S. for many years.
She shared a chart showing the high tariffs that Canada, India, and Japan have. For example, Canada charges nearly a 300% tax on American cheese and butter, while India has a 150% tax on American alcohol. That makes it hard for Kentucky bourbon to be sold in India. Additionally, India has a 100% tariff on its agricultural products.
Leavitt pointed out that Japan charges a whopping 700% tariff on rice! She stressed that President Trump believes in fair trade practices and wants to make sure American businesses and workers are treated fairly. Trump has been vocal about India’s high tariffs, saying that India has promised to lower them significantly.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal told a Parliamentary panel that talks between the U.S. and India are ongoing, but no trade deal on tariffs has been reached yet. He updated the panel about Trump’s claims that India is okay with reducing tariffs “way down.”
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Durgesh Kumar’s Battle for Opportunities Despite Success in Panchayat
A few years ago, actor Durgesh Kumar became famous because of one line he said in Panchayat season 2: “Dekh raha hai Binod.” This line turned into a viral meme and helped him land a bigger part in season 3. He also appeared in a film called Laapataa Ladies, which was even selected for an Oscar. Despite this success, Durgesh says he is still having a hard time finding new acting jobs.
In an interview with the Times of India, he shared, “It has been very tough. People know about my success in Panchayat, but I’ve been working for 12 years and it’s still a struggle. For the past year and a half, I haven’t had an audition call from major film companies. I mostly work with smaller producers who see my talent. The industry knows my work, but I still have to chase casting directors for auditions. Even after being in Highway and Panchayat, no big production house has offered me a lead role. Everyone knows me, but I haven’t received any big offers. I still go for auditions, and sometimes I get selected, but it’s unpredictable.”
Durgesh also mentioned that the films and shows he is part of often win awards, and many people like his work. However, he feels it’s unusual that he doesn’t get recognized more often. “Even after 25 years in this industry, I don’t get the credit I deserve. But I’m happy that the audience appreciates me,” he said.
Durgesh Kumar is a graduate of the National School of Drama (NSD) and started gaining attention with Imtiaz Ali’s movie, Highway, in 2014. Since then, he has appeared in popular films like Sultan, Sanju, Dhadak, and Bhakshak. He began as a minor character in Panchayat and has now become a main character by season 3.
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TVS Motor Reduces Stake in IFQM: Key Impacts Explained
On Wednesday, people will be paying close attention to TVS Motor Company, which is based in Chennai. The company announced that it now owns only 18.18% of the Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM). This means that IFQM is no longer considered a partner with TVS Motor because their share is below the 20% needed for this status according to Indian law.
In a statement on Tuesday, TVS Motor explained that IFQM has given out new shares to other investors. However, the company didn’t share any details about these new investors or how many new shares were issued.
IFQM is an organization that helps improve quality management in different industries. It has some well-known board members, including TVS Motor’s past chairman, Venu Srinivasan, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, and Sun Pharma’s Managing Director, Dilip Shanghvi. Other respected leaders like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and TV Narendran are also part of IFQM’s council.
On the stock market, TVS Motor’s shares closed at Rs 2,290.40 on Tuesday, which is a drop of 1.53%. Over the last six months, the stock has fallen by 17.06% and by 7.89% in the past month, although it has gained 0.9% over the past year. TVS Motor said they shared the news about their reduced stake following the rules set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
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JD Vance and Wife Usha Set for Historic India Visit – Trade Talks Ahead
This month, Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, are traveling to India. This will be JD’s second trip abroad as vice president, while Usha is excited for her first visit to India, where her parents came from many years ago.
In February, JD Vance visited France and Germany, where he spoke about important issues like illegal immigration and people’s rights. His upcoming visit to India comes at a time when the US and India are discussing important trade agreements. Recently, US President Donald Trump mentioned high tariffs (taxes on imports) that countries like India, Brazil, and China charge, which sparked worries about possible trade wars and how they could hurt the global economy.
Union Minister Jitin Prasada stated that India and the US are working hard to increase trade between each other, which means making it easier to buy and sell goods and lowering the costs for companies. Not long ago, a team from India, led by Minister Piyush Goyal, returned from talks in the US, working on a new agreement to improve trade, which they hope to finish by fall 2025.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump recently agreed to start negotiating a new trade deal that will increase trade between the two countries to $500 billion by 2030, a bold goal they call “Mission 500.” This means more jobs and opportunities for both countries!
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Jio and SpaceX Team Up to Bring Starlink Internet to India
Jio Platforms Limited, a part of Reliance Industries, announced an exciting partnership with SpaceX on Wednesday. They will work together to offer Starlink’s super-fast internet services to people across India, especially in the countryside and remote areas.
This partnership needs approval from the Indian government for SpaceX to sell Starlink here. Just a day before, Bharti Airtel also made a similar deal with SpaceX to provide Starlink internet.
In a statement, Jio mentioned that this agreement will help them use Starlink’s technology to improve their internet services. Jio will sell Starlink equipment in its stores and online, making it easier for everyone to get access to the internet.
Jio plans to provide customer support and help with setting up Starlink services as well. The deal is part of Jio’s mission to make sure that everyone in India, whether they live in cities or remote places, can have good internet access.
“Starlink will help JioAirFiber and JioFiber by bringing fast internet to hard-to-reach areas quickly and affordably,” Jio said. The companies are also looking at more ways to work together to boost digital services in India.
Mathew Oommen, CEO of Reliance Jio Group, shared that making high-speed internet available for every Indian is their top priority. He believes that working with SpaceX is a big step towards achieving this goal.
Gwynne Shotwell, president of SpaceX, praised Jio for their efforts in improving India’s internet access. She is excited about the collaboration and the chance to bring Starlink’s fast internet to more people, businesses, and organizations in the country.
Starlink, managed by SpaceX, offers internet that can handle streaming, gaming, and video calls. It is a top provider of satellite internet services worldwide. -
ECI Invites Political Parties to Share Feedback for Better Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is listening to your concerns! They have asked all political parties, both national and state, to share any issues they might have before the upcoming elections. The ECI wants to make sure everything is fair and smooth.
The Commission has decided to meet with key leaders from major parties to talk about these issues. They’re accepting ideas and suggestions from parties until April 30. They also want help to solve any problems that exist, especially at the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) level, to make the election process better.
On March 11, the ECI wrote a letter to party leaders suggesting meetings at convenient times to talk more about improving elections. The BJD, BJP, and AITC parties have already agreed to send their representatives to special training programs created for them by the ECI.
Last week, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar held a meeting with various election officials and told them to keep talking to all political parties regularly. He stressed that any suggestions made in these meetings must follow the law.
In addition, the Commission wants a report on the actions taken by March 31, 2025.
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Le’Veon Bell Denies Cousin’s Abuse Claims; Faces $25 Million Lawsuit
Last year, a woman named Jada Bell claimed that her cousin, Le’Veon Bell, a former NFL player, abused her when she was just six years old. She says this went on until she turned 18. Jada filed a lawsuit in Ohio, saying that Le’Veon hurt her for many years. Recently, a jury decided that Le’Veon should pay her $25 million for what she went through: $20 million for damages and $5 million as a punishment.
Le’Veon Bell strongly denies these accusations. His brother, La’Vonte, was also ordered to pay Jada over $11 million for his role in the situation. According to court documents, Jada said that Le’Veon would visit Ohio while he was in college and would tell her what to do during these visits, using slang terms that made it sound casual.
Le’Veon Bell, who previously played for teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, is known to support Donald Trump. After the jury’s decision, he wrote on social media that he believes he is being unfairly attacked because he supports Trump. He shared that being a Black man supporting Trump makes people want to come after him.
Le’Veon’s lawyer stated that his client never received any legal papers about the court case and insisted that they plan to challenge the judgment. They believe Le’Veon’s rights were not respected during the process, especially his right to have a fair defense.
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Missing Student: New Footage Emerges in Sudiksha Konanki Case
A new video from a surveillance camera shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who is 20 years old and of Indian background, smiling and holding hands with a man before she disappeared. Sudiksha went missing while on vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, during spring break. The last time anyone saw her was on March 6 at 4:50 a.m. at the Riu Republica Resort’s beach.
According to the news outlet Noticias SIN, this video is the last clear image of Sudiksha. It shows her walking down a path at the resort with friends, and it came out after the FBI joined the search for her. In the video, Sudiksha can be seen with her arm around the man’s back as they walk with others. They were having a good time at a disco around 3 a.m. before going to the beach.
The last person who saw Sudiksha was Joshua Stevem Ribe, a 24-year-old tourist from Iowa. He said he drank too much and passed out on the beach. When he woke up, Sudiksha was gone. He has talked to the police and given different stories about what happened before she disappeared. They are still trying to find out if something bad happened to her.
Local authorities say that both Dominican and U.S. officials are working together to investigate this case. The Dominican police released a statement saying they confirmed Sudiksha disappeared after 4:15 a.m. on March 6, and that they caught her on surveillance video just before she entered the beach area.
The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, mentioned that they are worried about Ribe’s changing stories. He said, “We are concerned. All government agencies are searching… because reports say that a wave crashed into them on the beach.