Usha Vance, the wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, has shared touching insights from her family’s visit to India earlier this year. Calling it the “trip of a lifetime,” she spoke about the warm hospitality shown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described how her children were charmed by the experience, especially during a personal meeting at the PM’s residence. Speaking at the US-India S

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has firmly dismissed recent concerns voiced by Pakistan over the potential threat of China halting the Brahmaputra River's flow to India. Responding to speculation on social media that raised fears about the river being used as a geopolitical weapon, Sarma labelled the rhetoric as baseless and rooted in fear-mongering rather than facts. In a post on X , Sarma dismantled th

Gas prices in Columbus, Ohio have seen a significant decrease over the past week, bringing some welcome relief to drivers as the summer season gets underway. The average price of gasoline in the city has dropped by 16.4 cents per gallon, settling at $2.92 as of Monday. This latest dip places Columbus fuel prices 31.5 cents below where they stood a month ago and a full 50 cents cheaper than the same time last year. Across the state, similar declines are being seen. The Ohio average

As the new month begins, New Jersey residents are grappling with a noticeable rise in their electricity bills. Utility rates have increased by 17 to 20 percent depending on the electric provider, a change affecting thousands of households statewide. Customers of the four main electric companies—PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, and Rockland Electric Company—are all impacted by the price revision, which was set into motion following the state's annual electricity au

The US dollar declined in early Monday trading, reversing some of the gains it posted last week, as investors responded to rising concerns about trade tensions and the potential for inflationary pressures. The latest drop followed the US administration's announcement to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50%, a move set to take effect this Wednesday. This aggressive shift in trade policy has reignited fears that economic growth could slow and inflation may spike.

In a covert operation named "Spider’s Web," Ukraine struck five Russian military airbases in its longest-range drone attack since the 2022 invasion began. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and sources within Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), the mission took over 18 months to plan and was executed using 117 first-person-view (FPV) drones. Uniquely, drones were hidden in modified wooden cabins mounted on trucks that were sm

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, has been identified by the FBI as the suspect in a firebomb attack at a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado. The incident took place near the Pearl Street Mall where members of a volunteer group called "Run For Their Lives" had assembled to bring attention to Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Authorities reported that at least six people were injured after Soliman allegedly threw Molotov cocktail

President Donald Trump has announced plans to double tariffs on steel imports to 50%, up from the existing 25%, as part of his administration’s effort to reinforce domestic manufacturing and ensure long-term industrial independence. Speaking to American steelworkers during a visit to a steel facility in Pennsylvania, Trump emphasized that his administration remains committed to policies that protect American jobs and prevent foreign dominance in vital sectors. Trump’s

India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri concluded a three-day visit to the United States on Thursday, where he led discussions on a broad range of strategic issues including trade, defence, and critical technologies. The visit marked a continued deepening of bilateral ties, with both nations reaffirming their shared commitment to shaping a forward-looking partnership suited for the evolving global landscape. During his visit, the foreign secretary engaged in high-level meetin

During a high-level visit aboard INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a powerful statement underscoring the unmatched capabilities of the Indian Navy. Speaking from the Arabian Sea, Singh remarked that if the Indian Navy had joined active combat during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan could have faced consequences far more severe than in 1971, potentially splitting into four parts. Referring to the Navy’s role i

As the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing window opens for the Assessment Year 2025–26, non-resident Indians (NRIs) are being presented with a valuable opportunity to simplify their tax obligations and, in some cases, avoid filing a return entirely. Under Chapter XII-A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, NRIs who earn income from specific foreign exchange (FOREX) assets in India may opt for a special concessional tax regime that offers multiple benefits—including exemption from filing if certai

 In a striking admission, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that India’s BrahMos missile strikes, carried out under Operation Sindoor, hit several targets across Pakistan before Islamabad’s military could respond. The attacks, executed on the intervening night of May 9 and 10, were India’s retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Sharif, speaking during a visit to Azerbaijan, said Pakistan had

 Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed disappointment over Colombia's reaction to the recent Indian military operation against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Reacting to Colombia’s message of condolence for the lives lost in Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, Tharoor emphasized that there can be no moral equivalence between a nation dispatching terrorists and a nation defending itself from terror. Mr. Tharoor, currently visit

The Democratic Party is raising strong objections to President Donald Trump’s newly proposed tax and immigration legislation, warning that it will severely impact Medicaid funding and disproportionately hurt blue states and cities like New York City, Newark, and Jersey City. The bill, detailed on Sunday, May 11, is already becoming one of the most contentious legislative efforts of Trump’s current agenda, and it has reignited heated national debates around healthcare, tax reform,

The Trump administration, currently embroiled in multiple legal battles over its controversial executive orders, has urged a New York court not to place a stay on President Donald Trump’s tariffs order. In a dramatic appeal, administration officials warned that halting the tariffs could not only harm American economic interests but also destabilize fragile peace agreements and undermine global diplomacy. Citing examples such as the tense India-Pakistan standoff and ongoing trade talks w

A new political tug-of-war has emerged between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh over the expansion of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s leading defence and aerospace manufacturer. The controversy was triggered after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu pitched the idea of setting up a new greenfield HAL facility in Lepakshi, just 70 km from the Karnataka border. This proposal, made during his recent meetings with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, aims to support

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan has been arrested in Delhi on serious charges of espionage, having allegedly shared classified information with Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) since 2023. The jawan, identified as Moti Ram Jat, was posted in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, until just six days before a major terror attack in the area that claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The arrest was carried out by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is now examining whet

A few years ago, a headline claiming the United States had imposed tariffs as high as 3,521% on solar panels from Southeast Asia might have seemed like exaggerated satire. Today, it barely stands out amid an unrelenting wave of policy shifts and dramatic moves that have marked Donald Trump’s second term in office. These tariffs, however, are more than just economic tools; they are signals of deeper geopolitical shifts where trade wars, technological competition, and power rivalries are

The war in Gaza, ongoing since October 2023, has claimed more than 53,000 lives and left large portions of the territory in ruins. Despite mounting international pressure for peace and diplomatic resolution, Israel has formally rejected a ceasefire proposal recently put forth through diplomatic channels. This decision signals that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration intends to continue military operations against Hamas and pursue its stated war objectives without compromise.

In a bold and direct message during his speech in Bhuj, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful warning to Pakistan, urging its people to reject terrorism or face dire consequences. His comments, laced with strong nationalistic sentiment, emphasized India’s firm stance against terrorism and highlighted the contrasting trajectories of India and Pakistan in terms of development and global standing. “Live a peaceful life, eat your roti... or else, my bull