Trump’s first week – Shock, awe, and political firestorms
By: Dr. Avi VermaDonald Trump has returned to the White House with a vengeance, unleashing a relentless wave of executive actions that have upended Washington, stunned world leaders, and reignited fierce political battles. In just one week, his administration has revived hardline immigration
Seattle marks India’s 76th Republic Day with dignitaries, cultural celebrations, and a historic Senate resolution
By: Vandana Jhingan The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a grand celebration on January 26, 2025, to mark India’s 76th Republic Day at the Bell Harbor Conference Center. The event was attended by an esteemed group of dignitaries, including Washington State
28 bodies recovered from Washington DC mid-air crash
Rescue teams have recovered a total of 28 bodies following the tragic mid-air collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Officials confirmed on Thursday that they do not believe there
Midair collision between American Eagle flight and Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport leaves no survivors
American Eagle Flight 5342, a PSA Airlines-operated American Airlines aircraft, collided midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Officials confirmed Thursday that all passengers and crew members aboard the aircraft, as well as the three service
‘Incredible milestone’: PM Modi congratulates ISRO on its 100th launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its 100th launch, terming it as an ‘incredible milestone’. “Congratulations to @isro on the historic 100th launch!” PM Modi wrote on X. PM Modi added that this incredible milestone
Congo president to be no show at EAC’s crisis meeting amid rebel group M23 advances
Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), will not attend the crisis meeting hosted by his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto Wednesday, regarding the security situation in the eastern DRC, local media reported, citing sources in the presidential office. “President
Huge influx of devotees in Ayodhya on Mauni Amavasya; over 50 lakh pilgrims visit holy city in 72 hours
While lakhs of pilgrims flock to Prayagraj for the ‘Mauni Amavasya snan’, the holy city of Ayodhya also witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees on the auspicious occasion. In the early morning, devotees took a holy dip in the Saryu River in silence
US DoJ indictment against Adani a ‘strategic blunder,’ risks damaging India-US ties: Forbes article
The US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is a strategic blunder with severe geopolitical consequences, leading American publication Forbes has said. In an article titled “The US Harms The West’s Alliances With A Far-Flung Indictment In India”, the
Four women from Bihar’s Gopalganj killed in Mahakumbh stampede
Four women from Bihar’s Gopalganj district lost their lives in a stampede during the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The commotion had broken out in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred at Sangam Ghat during the Mauni Amavasya bath (holy bath), one
Congressional Caucus on India has a new Republican co-chair
Democratic US lawmaker Ro Khanna on Wednesday announced that Republican colleague Rich McCormick will join him as the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India, replacing Mike Walz, who is now the National Security Adviser to President Donald Trump. Representatives Andy Barr
No vehicle zone, VVIP passes cancelled: UP govt’s key changes after Maha Kumbh stampede
The Uttar Pradesh government has invoked strict measures in Prayagraj a day after a stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela. At least 30 people died, and 60 others sustained injuries in the stampede on Wednesday as crores of devotees gathered in the
SA20: MI Cape Town beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape to reach playoffs
MI Cape Town delivered a fielding, bowling, and batting masterclass to book their maiden appearance in the SA20 Playoffs with a crushing 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands. This victory has set up an all-Western Cape Qualifier 1, with current table-toppers
Assam Rifles, Tripura Police seize drugs worth Rs 6 crore
Assam Rifles, in coordination with police, conducted a joint operation and seized and destroyed ganja (marijuana) plantations worth around Rs 6 crore in Tripura, officials said on Thursday. A defence spokesman said that the para-military troops and Tripura Police personnel, in their joint
Monitoring the Washington plane crash, says Trump
US President Donald Trump stated that he is monitoring the plane crash that occurred over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport in Washington. “I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God
Pragati Yatra: Nitish Kumar to visit Madhepura today to review developmental work
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will visit Madhepura on Thursday as part of the second phase of his Pragati Yatra to review ongoing rural development projects and inaugurate or lay the foundation stone for various development schemes. He will review projects under ‘Saat
Working expeditiously to safely bring back Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore: NASA
NASA on Thursday stated that it is “working expeditiously” along with SpaceX to safely bring back Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and astronaut Butch Willmore, who have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for 238 days. This statement came after billionaire and
Australian bushfire prompts evacuation order
Authorities in southeast Australia have ordered communities to evacuate as bushfires in western Melbourne, the capital city of Australia’s state of Victoria, continue to spread. Victorian emergency services on Thursday morning urged about 100 residents of four small towns near the southwestern edge
Upcoming Budget session of Bengal Assembly may end state govt-Raj Bhavan tussle
The ongoing tussle between the West Bengal government and Raj Bhavan is expected to end during the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly, scheduled for next month. The state government has already sent an invitation to the office of Governor C. V. Ananda
Prez Murmu, V-P Dhankhar, PM Modi pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
Tributes were paid to Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Smriti Memorial at Rajghat on his death anniversary, honoring his immense contributions to the nation and his unwavering commitment to truth and non-violence. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra
First deportees land in Colombia from US
Two Colombian Aerospace Force planes carrying migrants deported from the United States landed late Tuesday in Colombia’s capital, Bogota, as confirmed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The deported nationals were picked up from Houston, Texas, and San Diego, California, following instructions from Petro.