External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his official visit to Brussels, issued a strong warning that India will strike deep into Pakistani territory if provoked by terrorism again. Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, Jaishankar blamed Pakistan for harboring and training terrorist outfits. He emphasized that India’s response would be swift, precise, and unforgiving if future attacks were traced back to Pakistan-ba

  A disturbing incident at Newark Liberty International Airport has triggered widespread concern after an Indian student was reportedly handcuffed and deported, prompting a response from both the US Embassy in India and the Indian Consulate in New York. The controversy began after a video posted on social media by Kunal Jain, a non-resident Indian (NRI) and social entrepreneur, went viral. Jain described witnessing a young Indian student in visible distress being

In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage among the Indian diaspora and social media users, a young Indian student was reportedly handcuffed, pinned to the ground, and deported from Newark Airport in the United States. The incident came to light after a concerned non-resident Indian shared a video on social media capturing the student’s distress. The footage, now widely circulated online, shows the young man crying, restrained with handcuffs, and being treated in a manner many h

In 1961, the president of France posed a hard question to the US president: Would the United States really risk its own destruction to protect its allies in Europe from a nuclear strike? The inquiry was rooted in skepticism that the US would ever trade one of its cities for the defense of a partner nation. Not reassured, France had already taken matters into its own hands by conducting its first nuclear weapons test the previous year, thus ensuring a measure of strategic independence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a historic moment on June 6, 2025, by inaugurating the world’s tallest rail bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. The 1,315-meter-long bridge stands 359 meters above the riverbed taller than the Eiffel Tower and forms a crucial part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Designed to withstand extreme weather and seismic activity, the bridge is a monumental engineering feat that now e

A powerful show of support unfolded in Livermore Wednesday evening as hundreds of community members gathered at Livermorium Plaza to demand the release of Miguel Ángel López Luvian, a longtime Livermore resident detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Lopez, an undocumented immigrant originally from Mexico City, was taken into custody during an immigration hearing in San Francisco a move that has sparked outrage across the Eas

In a startling cross-border espionage case, Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered how a Lahore-based businesswoman, Noshaba Shehzad, also known by her ISI codename ‘Madam N’, used her travel agency as a front to lure Indian social media influencers into spying for Pakistan. Shehzad, who owns Jaiyana Travel and Tourism in Lahore, facilitated travel and visa arrangements for Indian nationals under the guise of religious tourism and cultural exc

A tense scene unfolded Wednesday evening in Chicago’s South Loop, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted a controversial enforcement operation near 22nd Street and Michigan Avenue. Protesters and public officials quickly arrived at the scene as ICE agents detained several individuals, drawing sharp criticism from local leaders and immigrant rights groups. While the exact number of detainees is still being confirmed, witnesses reported that multiple people were taken

In a dramatic policy move, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order suspending the entry of foreign nationals into the United States who intend to study or conduct research at Harvard University. The decision, announced as part of a broader effort to protect national security, comes amid growing concerns over Harvard’s alleged failure to comply with federal reporting obligations related to international students. The White House emphasized that participation i

The long-awaited trade deal between India and the United States is expected to materialize in the near future, according to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. Speaking on June 2, 2025, at the eighth edition of the Leadership Summit hosted by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington, Mr. Lutnick shared insights on the progress of the negotiations, highlighting that India stands to gain favorable tariffs on multiple manufacturing sectors, providing it a competitive advan

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

The United States has introduced a new policy aimed at denying visas to foreign officials who attempt to censor the social media content of American citizens. This move, part of President Donald Trump’s broader strategy to defend free speech, is expected to escalate international tensions over digital censorship and content regulation. Specifically, the policy affects major US technology companies like Twitter, Meta, and Rumble, which operate on a global scale and have increasingly come

The ongoing assault on science and academic independence in the United States is creating a concerning vacuum in the global research landscape, but also an unparalleled opportunity for other nations. Under the current administration, American research funding has suffered deep cuts, and universities—particularly elite institutions—are facing increasing political pressure for resisting government interference. Recent visa freezes for international students signal a shift toward eve

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

India has urged the United States to ensure that student visa applications from Indian nationals are processed on merit and without unnecessary delays. This appeal follows growing unease among Indian students over recent changes to US visa regulations, which many fear could disrupt their academic plans just as they prepare for the upcoming academic semester. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs acknowledged the United States’ sovereign right to grant or deny v

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

India has confirmed that over a thousand of its nationals have been deported or have voluntarily returned from the United States since January 2025, amid intensified immigration enforcement. The Ministry of External Affairs revealed this during a recent press briefing, highlighting cooperation between the two countries on migration-related issues. According to the ministry spokesperson, around 62% of these individuals returned on commercial flights. The rest were likely deported t

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