In a move reflecting deepening frustration within Washington, United States President Donald Trump has reportedly cancelled a planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The decision follows Moscow’s insistence on sweeping conditions for peace in Ukraine, which American officials have described as amounting to a demand for Ukraine’s surrender of sovereignty. According to reports, the decision came after Russia sent a detailed memorandum outlining Putin’s terms for en

In a landmark step toward strengthening bilateral defence ties, India and the United States on Friday signed a 10-year defence framework agreement aimed at deepening strategic cooperation and expanding technological collaboration between the two nations. The agreement was formalised during a meeting between India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur. The new framework, extending over a decade, underscores both countries’ commitment to p

With Governor Gavin Newsom signing Senate Bill 63, known as the Connect Bay Area Transit Act, a major regional push to secure the future of public transportation in Northern California has officially begun. The bill, signed on October 13, authorizes a voter initiative for a 14-year regional sales tax measure that would appear on the November 2026 ballot. The proposal seeks to generate billions in funding to sustain and expand Bay Area transit networks, including BART, Caltrain, and the Valley

Justice Surya Kant, one of the senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, has been officially appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). The announcement was made by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who congratulated Justice Kant on his appointment via X (formerly Twitter). He will take charge on November 24, 2025, succeeding Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, and will hold office until February 9, 2027. Justice Surya Kant, who hails from Haryana, has a distinguished judicial

In 2025, as the Indian Navy launches Exercise Trishul off the coast of Gujarat, history echoes across the Arabian Sea. The large-scale tri-services drill, featuring warships, fighter jets, tanks, and helicopters, is designed to test India’s combat readiness along its south-western frontier. This very coastline holds immense historical significance — it was here, sixty years ago, that the Pakistan Navy attempted a bold attack on the temple town of Dwarka during the Indo-Pak War of 1965, an

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off his Bihar election campaign with a fiery speech in Muzaffarpur, where he launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Drawing attention to the recently concluded Chhath Puja, Gandhi mocked the Prime Minister for taking a dip in a “specially made pond” while devotees in Delhi prayed in a polluted Yamuna. “If you tell Narendra Modi to dance for votes, he will dance on stage,” he quipped, accusing the PM of doing anything for politic

In a highly charged public exchange, political commentator Candace Owens has launched a direct criticism of the Kash Patel-led Federal Bureau of Investigation, declaring that she “does not trust him at all.” The assertion comes as Owens accuses Patel of resenting the investigative efforts of Tulsi Gabbard and Joe Kent in the ongoing probe into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10 at a university event. Owens’ r

A claim circulating on social media alleges that former United States President Barack Obama spent an astonishing $376 million of taxpayer money to build a basketball court within the White House complex. The post resurged online amid growing criticism of President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to demolish the East Wing to make space for a new $300 million ballroom. However, a closer look at the facts reveals that the Obama-era basketball court story is highly exaggerated and mislea

A tragic murder case has shocked the Indian community in Canada after the body of 27-year-old Amanpreet Saini was found with traumatic injuries in a park in Lincoln, Ontario. The Niagara Regional Police have identified 27-year-old Manpreet Singh, also of Indian origin and a resident of Brampton, as the main suspect in her murder. Authorities have confirmed that the killing appeared to be targeted and posed no ongoing threat to public safety. According to police reports, Manpree

Sympathy is often seen as a natural and noble human response to another person’s suffering. Yet, when expressed without awareness, it can unintentionally weaken rather than heal. Emotional experts and counselors emphasize that sympathy, when offered in excess or with the wrong tone, may discourage courage, lower confidence, and create a subtle sense of helplessness. The fine line between genuine empathy and misplaced pity has become increasingly relevant in conversations about mental health

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued long-awaited guidance on October 20, 2025 clarifying the applicability of the newly introduced USD 100,000 one-time fee on certain H‑1B visa petitions, bringing much-needed clarity for international students, employers and visa applicants. The fee, initially announced in a presidential proclamation on September 19, 2025, had triggered widespread uncertainty about whether it would apply across the board.  The origina

The White House has become the center of national debate following the announcement that its East Wing will be demolished to make way for President Donald Trump’s proposed new ballroom. The decision, confirmed earlier this month, has sparked outrage among historians, architects, and preservationists who consider the East Wing an integral part of America’s architectural and political heritage. For over a century, the East Wing has served as both a ceremonial entrance and the offi

In a heated escalation of Andhra Pradesh’s political discourse, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has made a sensational allegation against Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA and actor Nandamuri Balakrishna. Speaking to the media, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief claimed that Balakrishna attended the Andhra Pradesh Assembly session under the influence of alcohol. Jagan’s statement came in response to Balakrishna’s fiery speech in the Assembly, where he criticized Jagan for allegedly disrespecting

WASHINGTON — District of Columbia lawmakers are considering new measures to tackle price gouging, fraudulent resales, and predatory practices in the live entertainment ticketing industry. The “Restricting Egregious Scalping Against Live Entertainment (RESALE) Amendment Act of 2025,” introduced by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, aims to establish stronger consumer protections for music, theater, and sports fans who often face inflated ticket prices and deceptive sales tactics.

Hamas has announced that it will hand over the bodies of two more Israeli hostages as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. The group’s military wing stated that the bodies will be transferred at 10:00 PM local time after being recovered in the Gaza Strip earlier in the day. This development comes amid rising tensions following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to close the Rafah Crossing indefinitely, citing Hamas’s failure to fulfill its obligations under the

Former President Barack Obama has entered the political fray ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, appearing in a new campaign advertisement urging California voters to approve Proposition 50 — a ballot measure that could significantly alter the state’s congressional landscape in favor of Democrats. The 30-second ad, released this week, features Obama directly addressing voters as he calls for support of the measure, which seeks to redraw California’s congressional districts. T

World leaders gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh for a high-level summit following a historic ceasefire in Gaza. The agreement, aimed at ending the recent conflict, was marked by the signing of a peace declaration to solidify a lasting ceasefire between the warring parties. This development came hours after a significant hostage and prisoner swap, providing momentum for regional stability. The leaders attending described the day as historic, emphasizing that humanitarian aid would now begin

The San Jose metropolitan area has topped a national ranking — but for reasons that signal growing trouble for California’s housing market. According to a recent HomeAbroad report analyzing U.S. Census Bureau data, the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara region recorded the steepest drop in residential construction permits among the country’s 100 largest metro areas, with a staggering 68% decline over five years. In July 2020, the region issued 1,949 building permits. By July 2025,

Federal judges in San Francisco have sharply rebuked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for its handling of immigrant detentions, ordering the temporary release of dozens of detainees over concerns about violations of constitutional due process rights. The rulings come amid a nationwide surge in ICE arrests and a growing wave of legal challenges questioning the agency’s detention practices. The cases stem from a series of habeas corpus petitions filed by immigration at

Every year on October 8, marine enthusiasts, conservationists, and nature lovers around the globe come together to celebrate World Octopus Day — a day dedicated to one of the ocean’s most fascinating and intelligent creatures. First observed in 2014, this annual event highlights the extraordinary abilities of octopuses while calling attention to the growing environmental and ethical challenges they face in the modern world. The octopus, with its eight flexible arms, keen intelli