India is currently witnessing a rise in Covid-19 cases driven by new sub-lineages of the virus. However, according to top Indian biologist Dr. Vineeta Bal, these emerging variants are not causing severe illness or deaths on the scale seen during earlier waves like Delta in 2021. Dr. Bal, a former scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, explained that widespread vaccination and natural infections have created

At the age of 100, Layne Horwich noticed a lump on her breast while preparing for bed. Trusting her instincts, she informed her family, and soon after, she was undergoing a mammogram that confirmed a diagnosis of stage one breast cancer. Despite her age, Horwich decided without hesitation that she would pursue treatment. "I wanted it out," she said, recalling her reaction. She expressed relief that it wasn’t a stroke or a heart attack—conditions that might ha

The Santa Clara County Democratic Party has confirmed it will not revise its dual endorsement in the upcoming June 24 runoff election for San Jose’s District 3 city council seat. This decision upholds the party's earlier support for both Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos, despite the two now facing off against each other in the final round of voting. The move reflects longstanding party practices and strategic considerations specific to the unique nature of this race.

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy recently made headlines with his visit to Tenali, a move that has sparked debate among political circles and the public alike. Jagan’s stated intent was to console the families of three individuals who were allegedly assaulted by the police, but the visit ended up raising more questions than answers. According to Jagan, the victims one a junior advocate,

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has decided to postpone filing his Rajya Sabha nomination following controversy surrounding his recent comments about the Kannada language. The nomination, which was originally scheduled for this week, has reportedly been deferred until after the release of his upcoming film Thug Life. The decision was taken after strong backlash erupted in Karnataka over his remarks that “Kannada is born out of Tamil.”

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

As Houston eases into summer, the latest episode of "Hello Houston" serves a sizzling mix of political developments, barbecue bragging rights, and family-friendly activities. On June 2, hosts Ernie, Frank, and Celeste guided listeners through the biggest stories impacting the Bayou City. In the first hour, political analyst and University of Houston professor Jeronimo Cortina joined the program to break dow

India has reported a modest surge in Covid-19 infections, with 203 new cases and four deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). While officials assure the public that most cases are mild, the total active caseload now stands at 3,961 as of June 2, 2025. Several key states are showing higher-than-average infection numbers, prompting renewed advisories on safety measures.

An incident during former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s visit to Ibrahimpatnam has stirred political controversy and public criticism after a group of Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP) supporters allegedly destroyed a child's bicycle reportedly because it resembled the Telugu Desam Party’s (TDP) iconic "cycle" symbol. The TDP's cycle symbol holds not just political but cul

The arrest of law student and social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli in Gurugram by the Kolkata Police has sparked widespread political and public outcry. Panoli was taken into custody over a controversial social media post related to “Operation Sindoor,” which authorities claimed was communally provocative. Although she later deleted the post and issued an apology, several public figures and political leaders condemned the arrest as excessive a

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

Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, marked another milestone in its journey toward commercial space tourism with the successful completion of its NS-12 mission. On Thursday, the company launched its New Shepard rocket for the twelfth time, further validating the system’s reliability and reusability. The 18-meter-tall suborbital rocket lifted off from Blue Origin’s test facility in West Texas at 12:46 p.m. Eastern Time. While no humans were aboard this particu

Indian-American student Megha Vemuri, who served as president of MIT’s Class of 2025, has been banned from participating in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s undergraduate commencement ceremony. The decision came after she delivered a strongly worded pro-Palestine speech during a campus event held just one day prior to graduation. Vemuri was set to play a prominent role as marshal during the cer

Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, found herself at the center of controversy during a town hall event in her home state, as constituents repeatedly challenged her over proposed Medicaid cuts included in the House's budget bill. Tensions escalated when an attendee accused the cuts of potentially leading to deaths, prompting Ernst to respond with a remark that drew immediate jeers from the crowd. "People are not—well, we all are going to die, so, for heav

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

A new Covid-19 subvariant, NB.1.8.1, is drawing the attention of global health agencies due to its rapid spread and apparent ability to partially evade immune defences. This Omicron lineage strain is now spreading across multiple regions including India, China, Thailand, and several European countries, prompting increased surveillance by the World Health Organization (WHO). NB.1.8.1 has been categorized as a “variant under monitoring” by WHO, which means it carries genet