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India Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Vietnamese Hot-Rolled Steel to Protect Domestic Industry

November 17, 2025

India Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Vietnamese Steel

India has imposed a five-year anti-dumping duty on hot-rolled flat steel products imported from Vietnam, reinforcing its trade-defence framework and safeguarding domestic producers from price distortions. The move follows a detailed investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which found that Vietnamese steel was being exported to India at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to Indian manufacturers.

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India to Commission Indigenous ASW Craft ‘Mahe’ on November 24 to Boost Coastal Defence

November 17, 2025

India Set to Commission New ASW Craft ‘Mahe’ on November 24

India is preparing to induct the indigenous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) craft ‘Mahe’ into the Navy’s operational fleet on November 24, strengthening its coastal defence and underwater surveillance capability. The commissioning marks a key milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to modernise littoral security through compact, fast-response ASW vessels.

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US–Trinidad Military Drills Begin Amid Rising Venezuela Tensions in the Caribbean

November 17, 2025

US–Trinidad Military Drills Begin Amid Venezuela Tensions

A five-day joint military exercise between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago has commenced, signalling heightened security engagement in the Caribbean at a time of growing geopolitical friction with Venezuela. The drills come as Washington increases its naval presence near Venezuelan waters, adding strategic weight to an already sensitive regional environment.

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12th Samvad Conclave Begins in Jamshedpur with Tribal Rituals and Cultural Showcases

November 17, 2025

12th Samvad Conclave Opens in Jamshedpur with Traditional Tribal Rituals

The 12th edition of the Samvad Conclave commenced in Jamshedpur with vibrant tribal rituals, reaffirming India’s deep-rooted indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage. Supported by the Tata Steel Foundation, the annual gathering provides a unique platform for tribal communities, knowledge-keepers, artists and youth to celebrate identity, resilience and ecological wisdom.

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Alt-Country Icon Todd Snider Passes Away at 59: Remembering a Storytelling Legend

November 17, 2025

Todd Snider, Alt-Country Musician and Master Storyteller, Dies at 59

The alt-country and Americana music community is grieving the death of Todd Snider, the acclaimed singer-songwriter celebrated for his narrative finesse, sharp humour and trailblazing influence on modern roots music. Snider, aged 59, leaves behind a rich musical legacy shaped by authenticity and an unmistakable storytelling voice.

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