20 killed after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora
In a major tragedy, at least 20 passengers lost their lives when the bus they were traveling in careened off the road and fell into a 200-meter-deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora district on Monday. Among the victims were several children, heightening the tragedy
Cowards: Canadian leader rips into Trudeau, others for not calling Khalistanis by name
People’s Party of Canada (PPC) leader Maxime Bernier criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and opposition leaders Jagmeet Singh and Pierre Poilievre for their responses to a recent attack on Hindu temples and devotees in Brampton. Bernier alleged that the leaders refrained from
PM Vishwakarma Scheme makes headway with 2.58 crore artisans on board
The Centre’s PM Vishwakarma Yojana, aimed at uplifting traditional craftspeople and artisans such as carpenters, masons, and tailors, has made considerable progress with 2.58 crore applications submitted so far. Of these, 23.75 lakh applicants have been successfully registered to receive benefits under the
EAM Jaishankar inaugurates new consulate in Brisbane, strengthening India-Australia ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar inaugurated the new Consulate General of India in Brisbane, Australia, on Monday, further solidifying India-Australia relations. Jaishankar, currently on a two-nation tour, will be in Australia until November 7 and will visit Singapore on November 8. He
Bollywood Celebs Mourn the Passing of Iconic Designer Rohit Bal
A wave of sorrow swept through Bollywood on Saturday as stars including Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday, and others mourned the death of celebrated fashion designer Rohit Bal, affectionately known as “Gudda,” who passed away at the age of 63. The
Blinken Highlights Diwali’s Powerful Message of Care and Community
Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the valuable lesson Diwali offers about the importance of caring for one another. Speaking at the State Department’s celebration of the festival, he stated, “At its core, Diwali embodies the idea that light can push back against
Iran’s FM Condemns Germany for Closing Iranian Consulates
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has condemned Germany’s decision to close its Iranian consulates in response to the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, a dual national of Germany and Iran. His remarks came in a social media post on platform X, following Germany’s
Ten Hag Thanks United Fans for Their ‘Unshakeable Support’ as He Bids Farewell
Erik ten Hag has expressed his gratitude to Manchester United fans following his dismissal from the club, which came after a challenging 2-1 loss to West Ham. The Dutch manager’s tenure, which lasted two seasons, ended on Monday, with United swiftly appointing Ruben
J&K: Gunfight Erupts in Downtown Srinagar
An encounter broke out on Saturday between security forces and terrorists in the downtown area of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. According to officials, the encounter began after security forces initiated a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the Khanyar area, following intelligence reports
PM Modi and PM Mitsotakis Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening India-Greece Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing the India-Greece Strategic Partnership following a recent phone call between the two leaders. During their conversation, they explored avenues to boost bilateral cooperation in key areas such
Gauff Hopes WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia Will ‘Open Doors’ for Women’s Progress
Coco Gauff, currently ranked world number three, has expressed optimism that the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia could “open doors” for women’s progress in the conservative kingdom. However, she also voiced concerns regarding the WTA’s recent three-year partnership with the Saudi Tennis Federation
India Plays Key Role in Finalizing G20 Consensus on Disaster Risk Reduction
A high-level Indian delegation has played a significant role in finalizing the first Ministerial declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) during a G20 meeting held from October 30 to November 1, 2024, in Belem, Brazil, according to an official statement released on Saturday.
Harris Campaign Faces Fallout from ‘Backers’ Comment on Women
The Kamala Harris campaign is reeling from backlash after a billionaire supporter, Mark Cuban, made critical remarks about women who support Donald Trump. This controversy follows President Joe Biden’s recent comments labeling Trump supporters as “garbage.” During an appearance on The View, Cuban
Citizenship crisis? Elon Musk’s immigration history raises legal questions
Elon Musk could face serious consequences regarding his U.S. citizenship if he is found to have lied during the immigration process, according to legal experts. Born in South Africa, Musk emigrated to Canada before settling in the U.S. and becoming a citizen. He
Australian PM Celebrates Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas in Sydney
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Sydney Murugan Temple on Friday, celebrating Diwali with the Hindu community alongside Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton. “Deepavali celebrates the victory of light over darkness. It was fantastic to join the Tamil Australian community at the Sydney
Ruben Amorim Named Head Coach of Manchester United Until June 2027
Manchester United has officially appointed Ruben Amorim as the new head coach of the men’s first team, signing him to a two-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2027. The club announced, “Manchester United is delighted to confirm the
India’s Forex Reserves Reach $684.8 Billion, Gold Reserves Increase
In the week ending October 25, India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $3.46 billion, bringing the total to $684.8 billion, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) amid ongoing selling pressure in the stock market by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and
ADB Approves $85 Million Loan for Irrigation Modernization in Nepal
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $85 million loan aimed at modernizing irrigation networks and boosting agricultural production in Nepal. The funding will support the Irrigation Modernisation Enhancement Project, which is designed to create a more efficient and climate-resilient agricultural and
Why the wait? Delays and expectations for final U.S. presidential election results
By: Avi Verma MD(h) Changes in voting processes and potential challenges In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Americans may experience shorter delays in knowing the final results compared to the 2020 election. While quick results were the norm before 2020, delays then stretched
Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian outlines India’s economic vision at Chicago event
By: Vandana Jhingan In a recent event held at the Consulate in Chicago, Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian, India’s Executive Director at the IMF, presented insights from his book, INDIA@100 – Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse. Dr. Subramanian highlighted India’s potential to become the fastest-growing large economy