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

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, an India-born man who spent 43 years in a Pennsylvania prison for a murder he did not commit, was freed earlier this month only to be detained again — this time by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 64-year-old Green Card holder, who arrived in the United States as a nine-month-old infant, was exonerated after newly uncovered FBI evidence proved his innocence. Yet, he now faces deportation to India under a decades-old immigration order dating bac

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

India is working closely with Thailand to repatriate around 500 Indian nationals detained after escaping a Chinese mafia-run cybercrime hub in Myanmar’s KK Park, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The operation follows a Myanmar junta raid on the compound last week, which forced hundreds of trafficked workers including Indians to cross into Thailand’s Mae Sot region, where they are currently under detention. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that India plans to send

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the INDIA bloc during his rallies in Darbhanga, Begusarai, and Samastipur, mocking Lalu Prasad Yadav and Sonia Gandhi for allegedly promoting dynastic politics. Shah claimed that both leaders wanted to make their sons Tejashwi Yadav as Bihar Chief Minister and Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister but “both posts were not vacant.” His remark sparked strong reactions as the BJP intensified its campaign ahead of the Bihar Assembly electio

CHICAGO — Several Chicago Public Schools have earned top positions in the newly released rankings of Illinois’ “Best Elementary Schools” for the 2025–2026 academic year, according to data compiled from federal education sources. The annual report placed Chicago institutions prominently among the state’s top performers, alongside high-achieving schools from Rockford, Hinsdale, and Naperville. The latest rankings evaluated more than 47,000 public elementary schools and 23,

Diljit Dosanjh has once again proven that music knows no borders. The Punjabi superstar has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first Indian artist to completely sell out a stadium show in Sydney, Australia. The concert, part of his ongoing Aura Tour 2025, was attended by an estimated 30,000 fans, transforming the arena into a sea of Punjabi pride and cultural celebration. Tickets for the Sydney show were snapped up within days of release, with some reportedly resell

A new visa policy introduced under the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the United States job market, particularly affecting international professionals and technology firms. The government now mandates that employers pay a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa application, a move officials claim will curb abuse of the visa system and encourage hiring of American citizens. However, the measure has been met with widespread criticism from business leaders and immigration advocates

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has appointed long-time executive Vishal Shah to a senior position within the company’s artificial intelligence division, marking another key step in Meta’s strategic reorganization aimed at strengthening its AI capabilities. The decision underscores Zuckerberg’s continued emphasis on reshaping Meta’s leadership structure to accelerate progress in artificial intelligence and integrate it more deeply into the company’s products and services.

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, posing a serious threat to the eastern coast of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the cyclone is likely to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday night with wind speeds reaching up to 110 kmph. Heavy rainfall, high tides, and flooding have already affected coastal districts including Chittoor, Tirupati, and Kakinada, prompting mass evacuations and widespread disrupt

Pakistan has offered Bangladesh the use of its Karachi port for exporting jute and other goods, marking a significant geopolitical move amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations. The offer comes shortly after India banned the import of jute products through land routes, a major blow to Bangladesh’s export sector. The development was formalized during the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting in Dhaka, held after a gap of nearly 20 years, signaling a thaw in relatio

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

India is set to launch Trishul 2025, a major military exercise off the coast of Gujarat beginning October 30, focusing on the Rann of Kutch and the Sir Creek region. The Army has deployed tanks, armed helicopters, and missile units, while the Navy has stationed frigates and destroyers, and the Air Force has sent Su-30MKIs and Rafales. The exercise covers a swathe of north-west Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan until November 10, amid rising tensions with Pakistan, which has expanded military inf

India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a Sydney hospital after sustaining internal bleeding from a rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia. The injury occurred while he took a spectacular backward catch to dismiss Alex Carey, after which he appeared to hurt his left rib and was immediately assisted off the field. The BCCI medical team acted promptly after his vital signs fluctuated, ensuring he received urgent medical attention.

Authorities in the United Kingdom have launched a major investigation after a 20-year-old woman of Indian origin was reportedly raped in what police are treating as a racially aggravated attack. The incident occurred in the Park Hall area of Walsall, in northern England, prompting widespread concern and condemnation. The West Midlands Police confirmed that they were called to the scene after reports emerged of a distressed woman on the street. Officers responding to the call found the victim

Many Indians who migrate abroad continue to maintain strong financial ties with their home country through various savings and investment instruments, including the Public Provident Fund (PPF). However, once an individual’s residential status changes under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), different rules come into play. The guidelines determine whether Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can hold or operate PPF accounts and how the proceeds are managed upon maturity. Under exis

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has sharply criticised the United Nations, saying the global body has become increasingly ineffective and paralysed by internal divisions. Speaking in New Delhi at the release of a commemorative postage stamp marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Jaishankar said the organisation’s decision-making has failed to reflect the realities of its membership or the priorities of the modern world. He emphasised that meaningful reforms are

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

Global competition in the satellite internet market is intensifying as Europe and China prepare to launch large-scale projects aimed at rivaling Elon Musk’s Starlink network. The developments mark a significant shift in the global communications landscape, with governments and private aerospace firms seeking to establish independent systems to reduce reliance on the American provider. Europe’s leading aerospace manufacturers have reached an agreement to combine their satellite p

Satellite imagery from US-based intelligence firms and open-source analysts has revealed a major new Chinese air-defence complex near the India border in Tibet’s Gar County. The facility, located roughly 65 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and facing India’s Nyoma airfield, includes command buildings, vehicle sheds, radar positions, and hardened munition storage. The most notable feature is a cluster of covered missile launch positions believed to be equipped with retractable roof