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Trump Sends Aircraft Carrier To Latin America Amid Escalation; Venezuela's Maduro Says US 'Fabricating War'
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Trump Sends Aircraft Carrier To Latin America Amid Escalation; Venezuela's Maduro Says US 'Fabricating War'

The Pentagon on Friday announced the deployment of a powerful aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America, marking a sharp escalation in the United States’ fight against drug trafficking. The move, which is said to be aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks in the region, was slammed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who called the action as an attempt to “fabricate a war.” The order follows President Donald Trump’s decision in early September to launch a targeted military campaign against vessels allegedly used for narcotics smuggling. US forces have already destroyed at least 10 boats in a series of coordinated strikes. Backed by 10 F-35 stealth fighter jets and eight US Navy ships, the growing military presence has fueled fears in Venezuela that Washington’s real objective is to topple Maduro’s government. The addition of an aircraft carrier is likely to intensify those concerns even further, AFP reported. Maduro Accuses US Of 'Fabricating War' Speaking on state television late Friday, Maduro accused Washington of provoking conflict. “They promised they would never again get involved in a war, and they are fabricating a war that we are going to prevent,” he said, describing the U.S. campaign as “a new eternal war.” The confrontation has also extended to Colombia, where President Gustavo Petro, an outspoken critic of the American strikes, was hit with US sanctions Friday for allegedly enabling drug trafficking. According to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford and its accompanying vessels “will enhance and augment existing capabilities to disrupt narcotics trafficking and degrade and dismantle TCOs,” referring to transnational criminal organisations. The announcement came shortly after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed an overnight US strike in the Caribbean Sea on a boat purportedly operated by Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, killing six people. “If you are a narco-terrorist smuggling drugs in our hemisphere, we will treat you like we treat Al-Qaeda,” Hegseth declared on X. “Day or NIGHT, we will map your networks, track your people, hunt you down, and kill you.” Rising Tensions Across The Region At least 43 people have been killed in U.S. strikes so far, according to figures compiled by AFP from US sources. Washington, however, has not provided evidence that the targeted vessels were trafficking narcotics. Tensions have escalated sharply, with Caracas accusing the US of plotting a regime change. Maduro recently claimed that Venezuela was prepared to defend itself, boasting that his country possesses 5,000 Russian-made surface-to-air missiles. Flight tracking data showed that a US B-1B bomber flew over the Caribbean near Venezuela’s coast on Thursday, following flights by multiple B-52 bombers the previous week, a display of American military power that sent ripples through the region. Colombia’s Petro, who has publicly accused Trump of “murder” over the strikes, now faces personal sanctions alongside his wife and son. Meanwhile, Brazil has voiced alarm over the buildup. “We cannot accept an outside intervention because it will trigger immense resentment,” said Celso Amorim, senior foreign policy adviser to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. “It could inflame South America and lead to radicalization of politics on the whole continent.” Despite mounting criticism, President Trump has stood firm, insisting that he does not need a congressional declaration of war to take military action against Venezuela or other nations he accuses of aiding the drug trade. “The land is going to be next,” Trump warned Thursday, comparing drug cartels to the Islamic State militant group.

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Piyush Goyal Pushes For Agreement, Courts Investment In Berlin At India-EU Trade Deal
Business

Piyush Goyal Pushes For Agreement, Courts Investment In Berlin At India-EU Trade Deal

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday held a discussion with EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity V Dombrovskis in Berlin on outstanding issues in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement in order to enable the two sides to reach a balanced and mutually beneficial trade deal by the year-end deadline. “Delighted to meet my friend V Dombrovskis, EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and for Implementation and Simplification, over lunch in Berlin. We discussed the significant progress in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations and our commitment to resolving outstanding issues for a balanced and mutually beneficial trade deal,” Goyal said in a post on X. He also met top officials of Europe’s leading companies, such as aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus, ABB and Bank of America, on investment opportunities and their expansion plans in the fast-growing Indian economy. “Wonderful meeting with Rene Obermann, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Airbus. Delighted to hear his confidence in India's growth story. We discussed how Airbus plans to further strengthen its partnership with India by leveraging the country's remarkable engineering and technological talent, forward-looking policy initiatives, and improved Ease of Doing Business,” the minister wrote on X. Goyal also said, “Met Bernard Mensah, President of International for Bank of America. Discussed ways to deepen India-US financial cooperation, expand investment and how ongoing reforms and a conducive business environment are strengthening investor confidence in India.” In another meeting with ABB Group CEO Morten Wierod, the minister shared how India's rapid strides in manufacturing, infrastructure, and clean energy present vast opportunities for the group. He urged the company to deepen its partnership with India’s growth story by leveraging its engineering and digitalisation expertise. Goyal also held a meeting with German CEOs at the Business Leaders' Roundtable in Berlin. “Highlighted India's robust reforms agenda, vast opportunities, and future potential across sectors. Reiterated how our supportive policy ecosystem, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, continues to make the country one of the most attractive investment destinations globally,” the minister added. (Disclaimer: This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

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New Hyundai Venue 2025 Vs Tata Nexon Vs Maruti Brezza Spec Comparison
Technology

New Hyundai Venue 2025 Vs Tata Nexon Vs Maruti Brezza Spec Comparison

The all-new Hyundai Venue has been revealed, and that means a specification comparison is in order with two of its toughest rivals, which are the Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza. These three have been the top-selling sub-4 m SUVs, and now with the new Venue, competition is going to get even more fierce. Let us look at the dimensions first, and here the length is the same for all at 3995mm, while the Nexon and Venue have a width of 1804 and 1800mm, along with the Brezza coming in at 1790mm. Wheelbase happens to be a very important aspect, and here the new Venue has a longer wheelbase at 2520mm, while the Nexon comes in at 2498mm and the Brezza at 2500mm. In terms of engines, the Venue will have a 1.2L petrol and a 1.0L turbo petrol, plus a 1.5L diesel with automatic on the turbo petrol and the diesel, while the Brezza has just one 1.5L option in petrol, but also has CNG. The petrol has an automatic though. The Nexon has a turbo petrol only, but two types of automatic options, along with diesel, plus CNG also. It seems the competition has now become even more fierce with Venue being bigger in size and gaining a more aggressive design. It matches the Nexon now with more road presence while getting features like twin 12.3-inch displays and more. The Nexon has a panoramic sunroof and CNG powertrains, while matching a 360-degree camera. The Brezza has an HUD and a 360-degree camera too amongst others. Overall, the new Venue will aim to increase its sales and foothold in the segment despite high competition.

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SBI Digital Banking Services To Remain Down Tomorrow, Check More Details
Business

SBI Digital Banking Services To Remain Down Tomorrow, Check More Details

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a scheduled maintenance activity early on Saturday, October 25, 2025, during which many of its digital banking services will be temporarily unavailable. The maintenance is set to run from 1:10 AM to 2:10 AM IST. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), SBI confirmed that services such as Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), You Only Need One (YONO), Internet Banking, National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), and Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) will not be operational during this one-hour window. The bank stated that normal services are expected to resume immediately after 2:10 AM. SBI has advised customers to rely on ATMs and UPI Lite services during the downtime. “Meanwhile, customers are advised to use our ATM and UPI Lite Services. We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your patience,” the bank said in its social media post. This maintenance was initially scheduled for October 24, 2025, between 12:15 AM and 1:00 AM IST, but the bank postponed it to the following day. Customers are encouraged to plan their transactions accordingly to avoid disruption during the maintenance period.

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'Maa Ke Paas Jaana Hai...': Indian Embassy Tries To Trace Man Claiming He’s Trapped In Saudi
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'Maa Ke Paas Jaana Hai...': Indian Embassy Tries To Trace Man Claiming He’s Trapped In Saudi

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has responded to a viral video showing a man, who claims to be from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that he is being held against his will in the Gulf nation. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the embassy said it is making efforts to locate the individual, but progress has been hindered by a lack of essential details. “The embassy has been trying to locate the person. No further action can be taken as the video does not contain any details about the location/province in Saudi Arabia, or contact number or employer details,” the mission said. The embassy also reached out to Delhi-based lawyer Kalpana Shrivastav, who first shared the video on social media, urging her to provide any additional information that could help trace the man. “@Lawyer_Kalpana please seek details from the source of the video you have posted,” it added. माननीय विदेश मंत्री @DrSJaishankar जी तत्काल संज्ञान मे ले, प्रयागराज हंडिया प्रतापपुर का रहने वाला फंसा सऊदी अरब मे...पार्ट 1 सभी भाई बहन इस वीडियो को शेयर करें ताकि इसकी सहायता हो पाए 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5op97otITq — कल्पना श्रीवास्तव 🇮🇳 (@Lawyer_Kalpana) October 23, 2025 Citing the man’s claim that he is from Prayagraj, the embassy has also requested assistance from authorities in Uttar Pradesh, tagging the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police on X. “As the person says that he is from Prayagraj district, @DM_PRAYAGRAJ @Sp_prayag @prayagraj_pol may also reach out to his family and advise them to write to us at cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in,” it said. Viral plea from the desert The video, which quickly went viral online, shows a visibly distressed man speaking in Bhojpuri with a camel in the background, claiming that his passport has been taken away and he is being threatened by someone named Kapil. “My village is in Allahabad… I came to Saudi Arabia. Kapil has my passport. I told him I need to go home, but he is threatening to kill me,” the man says in the clip. Appealing desperately for help, he continues, “Brother, share this video so much that, with your support from India, I can get help and return home. Whether you are Hindu, Muslim, or anyone, please help. I will die here; I need to go to my mother. There is nobody here. Share this video so it reaches the Prime Minister.” The emotional plea has drawn significant attention, garnering over 140,000 views within 24 hours of being posted. Lawyer Kalpana Shrivastav, who identifies as a criminal advocate in Delhi, tagged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in her post, urging immediate action. “Honourable Foreign Minister @DrSJaishankar ji, please take immediate cognisance, a resident of Prayagraj Handia Pratappur is stuck in Saudi Arabia,” she wrote, also appealing to the public to amplify the video to help authorities trace the man. As of now, the man’s identity and exact location remain unverified. The Indian Embassy has urged anyone with credible information, including his family in Prayagraj, to reach out directly via cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in

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ISRO’s Gaganyaan reaches 90% completion ahead of historic human spaceflight, chairman V Narayanan confirms progress
Science

ISRO’s Gaganyaan reaches 90% completion ahead of historic human spaceflight, chairman V Narayanan confirms progress

India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission is almost complete. ISRO has achieved 90 percent development for sending astronauts into space. Key technologies for crew safety and life support are ready. This marks a significant step for India's space ambitions. The GSAT-7R satellite launch is also scheduled soon. An upcoming conclave will showcase future space plans.

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India-US 'Very Near' To Finalising First Phase Of Bilateral Trade Agreement: Sources
Business

India-US 'Very Near' To Finalising First Phase Of Bilateral Trade Agreement: Sources

New Delhi: India and the US are "very near" to finalising the first tranche of the ambitious Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), a government official said on Friday. The official affirmed that both sides are converging on most of the issues and negotiators of both the countries are sorting out "language of the agreement". There are not many differences for the countries to reach a resolution, the official claimed.Talks are progressing well on the agreement and no new issues are acting as hurdle in the negotiations, he further said, adding that both parties are hopeful of the deadline. On Thursday, negotiators of both countries had a virtual discussion. So far, five rounds of talks have been completed since March for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement, initially decided to be inked by the "fall of 2025." The bilateral trade agreement, formally proposed in February following directives from leaders of both countries, aims to more than double trade volumes from the current USD 191 billion to USD 500 billion by 2030. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was in the United States last month, leading high-level trade negotiations as both nations work toward concluding a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement. Goyal was accompanied by a delegation of senior ministry officials including Special Secretary and India's Chief Negotiator Rajesh Agrawal. In mid September, a team of United States officials led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, Brendan Lynch, had "positive and forward-looking" discussions with the officials from India's Department of Commerce and it was decided to intensify efforts to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement. Over the past few months, India and the US have been negotiating for an interim trade deal. There were reservations from the Indian side on the US demand for opening up the agricultural and dairy sectors. Agriculture and dairy are critical for India as these two sectors provide livelihood opportunities to a large section of people. Initially, US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods that came into effect on August 1, even as there were hopes of an interim India-US trade deal that would have otherwise helped avoid elevated tariffs. A few days later, he imposed another 25 per cent tariff, taking the total to 50 per cent, citing India's continued imports of Russian oil. The 50% tariffs came into effect on August 27. US President Donald Trump had imposed reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries with which the US has a trade deficit. (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

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BSE Warns Investors: Fake Social Media IDs Using Officials' Photos To Spread Misleading Investment Advice
Business

BSE Warns Investors: Fake Social Media IDs Using Officials' Photos To Spread Misleading Investment Advice

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Friday warned investors about miscreants using BSE's officials' photos to create fake social media IDs to spread misleading wealth advisory. "It has come to the attention that photos of senior BSE officials are being used to create fake social media IDs. The IDs created claim to provide a wealth advisory solution to mislead gullible investors," the stock exchange said in a statement. BSE officials are allowed to initiate or endorse any wealth management or advisory services in any capacity; however, investors should not to misguided by such fake misrepresentations. "Investors are urged not to rely on any stock/share recommendation from any such fake social media handle and verify the source of communication before making any investment decisions," the stock exchange said. Further, BSE advised investors to engage with only registered intermediaries whose list is available on SEBI and BSE websites. The stock exchange said that it only conveys information through its official websites and social media handles. "Any official communication from BSE is made only through www.bseindia.com and BSE’s social media handles @bseIndia – Instagram, @bseIndia - Facebook, @BSEIndia – LinkedIn, @BSEIndia –X (Twitter), @BSEworldBSEIndia – YouTube," BSE stated. Earlier, BSE said that it had resolved 190 complaints from investors against 126 companies in the month of September 2025. The Bombay Stock Exchange received 173 complaints against 102 companies in September this year. The complaints from earlier times are among those that the Bombay Stock Exchange has settled. The stock exchange also disclosed that, as of September 2025, Suraj Products Ltd., Bajaj Auto Limited, and Reliance Home Finance Limited were the top three companies with complaints that had been pending for more than a month to be resolved. During the five years between April 2020 and March 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India investigated 76 cases involving investment-related fraud, and the offenders were ordered to disgorge Rs 949 crore in illicit gains. To stop, identify, and combat fraud involving investments, a number of central government, law enforcement, and regulatory organisations have been acting. (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

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Piyush Goyal Says India Won’t Rush Trade Deals: ‘It’s About Trust, Not Tariffs’
Business

Piyush Goyal Says India Won’t Rush Trade Deals: ‘It’s About Trust, Not Tariffs’

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated that India will not rush into any trade agreement merely to meet short-term objectives. Instead, the country’s approach is anchored in fairness, long-term partnerships, and national interest.  Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal emphasised that New Delhi’s trade strategy revolves around trust, transparency, and sustainable growth rather than political or diplomatic pressure, reported IANS. A Balanced and Cautious Approach Goyal’s remarks come at a time when India is engaged in complex negotiations with the United States and the European Union (EU) over free trade agreements (FTAs). Both sets of talks are progressing but remain mired in key differences over market access, environmental standards, and rules of origin.  While global powers are urging India to reduce its import of discounted Russian crude oil, New Delhi continues to defend its purchases as vital for ensuring affordable energy and economic stability. Trade deals are about TRUST pic.twitter.com/KaVu19mpSQ — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 24, 2025 “Trade deals are for a longer duration. It's not only about tariffs, it's also about trust and a relationship. Trade deals are also about businesses,” Goyal said during his address in Berlin. Stressing that India will not sign any trade deal in a hurry, he added, “It's not about what is going to happen in the next six months. It's not just about being able to sell steel to America.” His statement underscores India’s growing confidence as a major global trading partner and its unwillingness to be pressured by Western economies. India’s stance on Russian oil imports, in particular, highlights its effort to balance moral diplomacy with pragmatic energy needs. India-US and India-EU Talks Gain Momentum The minister revealed that negotiations with the US are ongoing and progressing steadily. “We are in dialogue with the United States of America. Our teams are engaged. We recently had the Commerce Secretary visit the US, and he met with his counterparts. We continue to engage with them, and talks are progressing. We hope to work towards a fair and equitable agreement in the near future,” Goyal said. India’s talks with the European Union have also gathered pace as both sides aim to finalise a comprehensive FTA before the year-end. However, sticking points remain, particularly concerning labour standards, sustainability commitments, and market access for key industries. Strengthening Global Ties Goyal is currently in Germany to deepen economic cooperation with Europe’s largest economy and strengthen bilateral trade frameworks. He also met Dr Levin Holle, Economic and Financial Policy Advisor to the German Chancellor and G7 & G20 Sherpa, to explore new areas of Indo-German collaboration.  Sharing details of the meeting on X, formerly Twitter, Goyal said, “It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Levin Holle... Deliberated on opportunities for stronger Indo-German collaboration across key sectors. We also had positive discussions on the India-EU FTA. Both sides are committed to the shared prosperity of our nations.”

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