WASHINGTON — A controversial excise tax targeting wind and solar energy projects has emerged as a flashpoint in the Republicans' sweeping domestic policy bill, catching both lawmakers and industry leaders off guard. The provision, which penalizes renewable energy initiatives if a portion of their components originate from China, was inserted without clear authorship or explanation, prompting concern and confusion among several Republican senators. Despite the bill spanning 940 pages

China has acknowledged that the longstanding border dispute with India remains "complicated" and will require time to resolve. However, the Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed readiness to engage in discussions on delimiting the border and maintaining peace in the border areas. This statement came in response to remarks made by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun in Qingdao on June 26, 2025,

Kareena Kapoor recently broke her silence regarding the traumatic incident where her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, was stabbed six times during a robbery attempt at their Mumbai residence on January 16, 2025. Speaking in a candid interview with Barkha Dutt on Mojo Story, Kareena revealed how the shocking event continues to haunt her. “We still haven't come to terms with it 100%, at least I haven't,” she admitted, adding that the initial mon

T Raja Singh, the controversial BJP MLA from Telangana, has resigned from the party, citing an ongoing leadership tussle within the state unit. Known for his provocative statements, Singh’s resignation adds to the growing political uncertainty surrounding the BJP’s leadership in Telangana. His decision comes at a time when internal conflicts and disagreements over the party’s direction have been surfacing.

Amid the growing speculation over a potential leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the issue, stating that the decision lies in the hands of the party’s high command. Responding to media questions, Kharge remarked, “It is in the hands of the party high command. No one can say what is going on in the high command,” suggesting that the leadership change, rumored to see D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief

The ongoing deadlock between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over the selection of the next BJP national president has left the party's top leadership in a state of flux. Despite the extension of JP Nadda’s term until June 2024 to oversee the Lok Sabha elections, no successor has been named, and the state-level organizational appointments remain incomplete. The impasse is expected to dominate discussions at

India’s preparations for the second Test against England at Edgbaston received a surprise twist as left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar was seen bowling at the nets in Birmingham. Brar, who plays for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, was personally invited by India captain Shubman Gill to join the training session. This development sparked discussions about India’s potential spin strategy, especially after their disappointing bowling performance

Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, one of Iran's most senior religious authorities, has issued a powerful fatwa condemning any threats against the nation's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top Shia clerics. The religious ruling, delivered in Arabic and widely circulated in Iran’s clerical and political circles, firmly states that such threats are not only unlawful but are considered a serious religious offense. The fatwa emphasizes that protecting the leadersh

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran on Friday, asserting on his Truth Social platform that he had personally intervened to prevent the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In the same message, Trump accused the Iranian leader of ingratitude and threatened renewed airstrikes if Iran made progress in developing military-grade nuclear capabilities. The remarks followed an already tense geopolitical atmosphere, as Iran prepared to hold a state

Shefali Jariwala, the actress and singer best known for her iconic 2002 song Kaanta Laga, tragically passed away at the age of 42 on June 27, 2025, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest. Her sudden death has left her fans, friends, and family in shock. Shefali was married to actor Parag Tyagi, and he was seen visibly distraught at the Cooper Hospital in Mumbai, where her postmortem was being conducted. Earlier that night, Parag was seen leaving Bellevue Hos

Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most renowned philanthropists, made his largest annual donation on Friday, June 27, 2025. The donation of approximately US$6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock was distributed to the Gates Foundation and four family charities. This marks Buffett’s biggest contribution since he began giving away his fortune nearly two decades ago. With this donation, his total charitable giving has surpassed US$60 billion, reflecting

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist of Gujarati Muslim ancestry, has made history by winning New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. If elected, Mamdani would become the first Indian-American and Muslim mayor of New York City. However, his victory has sparked significant backlash from far-right politicians and social media users, many of whom have resorted to Islamophobic rhetoric. Among the lo

Tulsi Gabbard, currently serving as the United States Director of National Intelligence, has voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s assertions regarding the recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Amid ongoing speculation about the effectiveness of the operation, Gabbard publicly affirmed that intelligence assessments now confirm the destruction of Iran’s most critical nuclear infrastructure. In a recent online statement, Gabbard echoed Trump

Former US President Donald Trump launched a scathing online tirade against Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani after Mamdani secured a major victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. Mamdani, who currently serves in the New York State Assembly representing Astoria, Queens, won 43.5% of the vote with 90% of ballots counted. His success marks a significant milestone for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, sparking both celebration among his supporters and criticism from

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, cautioning the nation against any attempts to revive its nuclear enrichment program. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump asserted that Iran “will not enrich,” adding that “the last thing they want to do is enrich.” In his statement, he emphasized that Iran would not be able to produce nuclear weapons any time soon and dismissed claims that Iran had successfully removed uranium from key nuclear

Former Chief Minister YS Jagan is embroiled in a heated legal battle following a tragic incident involving his bulletproof car, which allegedly crushed an elderly man named Singayya while Jagan was inside the vehicle. The Guntur police have filed a case in connection with this incident and have named Jagan as the second accused (A2) in the case. In a significant development, the Guntur police have taken strong measur

Aamir Khan's latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, has garnered wide acclaim for its emotional storytelling and powerful message. The film, which was released on June 20, 2025, has not only been a success at the box office but also received recognition at the highest level of the Indian government. A special screening of the film was hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan for President Droupadi Murmu, where the Preside

Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for New York City’s mayoral race, defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in a closely watched contest that could shape the future of the city’s progressive politics. With 90 percent of the ballots counted, Mamdani, a 33-year-old state Assembly member and son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, secured 43 percent of the vote. Despite the vote still undergoing a ranked-choice coun

  In a significant development after days of escalating conflict, Israel has officially agreed to a bilateral ceasefire proposed by former US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued a statement early this morning confirming that the Israeli government would comply with the ceasefire agreement in light of what it described as the successful achievement of its objectives related to the recent military strikes on Iran’s nuclear

A missile strike launched by Iran on a US military base in Qatar has triggered widespread panic in Doha, the capital city, sending shockwaves across the region. A video showing chaos inside a popular shopping mall as explosions echoed nearby has gone viral, highlighting the intense fear and confusion experienced by civilians during the attack. The incident occurred on Monday when Iran fired ballistic missiles targeting Al Udeid Air Base, which houses American military personnel. T