Seven plane crashes in a month – Policy failure or political agenda?
By: Dr Avi VermaSince President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, the United States has recorded seven plane crashes, raising serious concerns about aviation safety and regulatory oversight. These incidents, including the midair collision near Washington, D.C., the tragic medical transport crash
Prez Murmu, PM Modi greet Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram on Statehood Day
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrated their Statehood Day on Thursday with vibrant cultural programs, sports events, and official ceremonies. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda, Lok Sabha
Mexican President Sheinbaum says she does not fear Trump’s threats
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that she does not fear US President Donald Trump’s threats of mass deportations, trade tariffs, and military intervention, asserting that she has the full support of the Mexican people. During her daily press conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum
China hails India’s rising influence and power in Asia
In a positive signal for India-China relations, a Chinese diplomat on Thursday praised India’s growing influence in Asia, highlighting its strong performance in the 2024 Asia Power Index. “India has become the third most powerful and influential country in Asia, after the US
US chip tariffs: No major short-term impact on India
India is unlikely to face any significant short-term consequences due to the recent US tariffs on semiconductors, as the country is not a major exporter of chips to the US, said the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Thursday. According to Ashok
US to cut $50B from Pentagon, may fire generals
The administration of President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to cut $50 billion from the Pentagon budget and reallocate it to priority areas, including border security and missile defense. According to Military Times, Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses has instructed defense
From Dhaka to Delhi, experts support Trump’s strong stance against USAID’s role in destabilizing sovereign governments
Analysts, politicians, diplomats, and strategic experts from India and its neighboring countries have backed US President Donald Trump’s criticism of USAID’s alleged involvement in influencing elections and political landscapes in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Miami, Trump
PM Modi praises Rekha Gupta’s team for good governance in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her Cabinet of six ministers after their oath-taking ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, expressing confidence that the new team would ensure good governance in Delhi. Taking to social media, PM Modi wrote on X,
Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi CM, BJP returns to power after 27 years
Rekha Gupta took the oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi in a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday, marking BJP’s return to power in the capital after 27 years. The event saw the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister
EAM Jaishankar to attend G20 meeting in Johannesburg
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Johannesburg, South Africa, on February 20-21 to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) at the invitation of Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced
Rishi Sunak praises PM Modi’s vision, calls UK-India ties vital
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India, calling it “always exciting.” Sunak, who met PM Modi along with his family in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, described the meeting as a wonderful opportunity to
Zelensky responds to Trump’s claim, calls it ‘disinformation’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s claim that his approval rating is only 4 percent, stating that Trump is living in a “disinformation space.” “Unfortunately, President Trump, who we respect as the leader of the American people, lives in
India-Qatar strategic partnership to boost trade and investment: FIEO
The strengthened strategic partnership between India and Qatar is expected to drive deeper economic cooperation, facilitating increased trade and investment flows, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) stated on Wednesday. FIEO President Ashwani Kumar highlighted the key outcomes of the visit, emphasizing
Assam Chief Minister meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming investment summit, Advantage Assam 2. Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma shared, “Today in New Delhi, I had the honour
President Droupadi Murmu hosts Qatar’s Amir in New Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, hosting a banquet in his honor and reaffirming the strong historical ties between India and Qatar. During their discussions, President Murmu highlighted the deep-rooted commercial and
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak and family meet PM Modi in New Delhi
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his family met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, engaging in a wide-ranging discussion on various subjects. PM Modi described Sunak as a “great friend of India” and emphasized his dedication to
Kash Patel moves closer to becoming FBI director
Kash Patel has taken a significant step toward becoming the first Indian American to lead the FBI, as the US Senate narrowly approved a procedural vote to advance his nomination for a full confirmation. The Senate voted 48-45 along party lines to begin
Trump questions $21 million US funding for voter turnout in India
US President Donald Trump has backed the decision to cancel a $21 million grant meant for voter turnout efforts in India, questioning why such funds were allocated to a country with substantial financial resources. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump criticized
Australian PM: Interest Rate Cut Won’t Affect Election Timing
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated that the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to cut interest rates will not influence the timing of the upcoming general election. Speaking on Tuesday night, Albanese told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio that the
Delta plane flips on landing at Toronto airport, all 80 on board survive
A Delta plane flipped over on landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on February 17, 2025, but miraculously, all 80 people on board survived. The incident occurred during the flight’s arrival from Minneapolis amid strong gusts of wind and blowing snow. The plane, a