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

Kavitha, the younger daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), has set off a storm in the political sphere with her recent comments suggesting that there is an active plan to merge the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Her explosive statements have taken many by surprise and sparked wide speculation about the future of BRS and the internal challenges the party is facing. Speaking out for the first time in weeks, Kavitha

Wall Street, known globally as the heart of financial power and corporate professionalism, experienced a surprising transformation as it turned into a lively dance floor for a grand Indian wedding. The bustling financial hub of New York City temporarily traded its usual sharp suits and stock tickers for vibrant traditional attire, Bollywood beats, and the joyful celebration of a 400-person Indian baraat that took over Lower Manhattan. A video of the event quickly made waves acr

West Bengal's political climate intensified after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a rally in Alipurduar. Accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s government of corruption, cruelty, and complete failure on law and order, Modi said that Bengal is plagued by violence, despair among youth, and a collapsing education system. He specifically cited the communal unrest in Murshidabad and Malda following protests against the

In a move that has sent ripples through the global education landscape, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday, May 27, that no new student visa interviews will be scheduled at US embassies worldwide. This sudden policy change is part of a broader strategy to restrict the number of international students entering the United States and has been confirmed through a diplomatic cable issued by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Alongside the freeze on visa interviews, the administration al

India’s 4x400m men’s relay team delivered a stunning performance at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, clocking their best-ever time of 3:06.28 to top the heats and advance to the final. The team, composed of Rince Joseph, Dharmveer Choudhary, Manu Thekkinalil Saji, and Mohit Kumar, will start from lane five in the championship final later Thursday. Their effort not only secured direct qualification but also saw India outpace strong teams from China (3:06.79) and ho

Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has finally broken his silence albeit briefly on the controversy surrounding Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from the upcoming five-Test series against England, starting June 20 in Leeds. Despite Iyer’s impressive IPL 2025 season, where he led Punjab Kings to the playoffs, the batter was left out of the 18-member squad, raising eyebrows among fans and experts alike. When asked about Iyer’s omission during a media interaction on

Two human traffickers have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a deadly smuggling operation that led to the tragic deaths of four Indian nationals, including two young children, in a 2022 blizzard along the US-Canada border. The case, described by prosecutors as “heartbreaking and horrific,” exposed the dangers of cross-border trafficking networks. According to the US Department of Justice, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, was sentenced to over 10 years in prison f

A fresh controversy is brewing within the Congress party as senior leader Pawan Khera took a subtle but pointed dig at fellow party MP Shashi Tharoor. This came after Tharoor, while addressing an event in Panama City, praised India’s recent cross-border operations, including the 2016 surgical strikes and the 2019 Balakot airstrikes, crediting them as unprecedented and forceful responses to terrorism. Pawan Khera posted a photo of a passage from Tharoor’s 2018 book Th

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

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu kickstarted the party’s annual Mahanadu conclave in Kadapa with a powerful speech outlining the party’s legacy, achievements, and futuristic vision for the state and the nation. Speaking on the first day of the three-day event, Naidu highlighted the TDP's pivotal role in influencing national policy and setting benchmarks in welfare, reforms, and development. Addressing a massive

If you retired from Central Government service on or before March 31, 2025, or are the legally wedded spouse of such a retiree, you may be eligible for significant financial benefits under the recently launched Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The deadline to claim these benefits is June 30, 2025, as announced by the National Pension System (NPS) Trust. Launched on April 1, 2025, the UPS is designed to supplement the pension income of retired Central Government employees and their spou

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.

Walmart’s recent move to cut approximately 1,500 jobs has stirred widespread outrage online, particularly among conservative groups who have quickly and loudly blamed the layoffs on the hiring of foreign workers through H-1B visas. The most vocal critics have even tried to tie the decision to a high-ranking Indian-origin executive at the company, despite there being no direct evidence to support such claims. The job cuts span several departments, including the company’

Amazon Fashion has officially rebranded its Gen Z-centric fashion platform as SERVE, transforming what was formerly known as the Next Gen Store into a vibrant, curated destination that aligns with the language, identity, and aspirations of India’s mobile-first youth. According to Nikhil Sinha, Director of Amazon Fashion India, SERVE is more than a name change it's a movement. “SERVE is not just about style it’s about making fashion a tool for confidence and crea

In a heartbreaking incident that has sent shockwaves across the country, seven members of a family from Dehradun were found dead inside a car parked in Panchkula, Haryana late Monday night. Police officials suspect a mass suicide triggered by deep financial distress. The deceased have been identified as Praveen Mittal, 42, along with his elderly parents, wife, and three young children two daughters and a son. The family had reportedly traveled from Dehradun to Panchkula to attend a

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