Over 1,000 US health workers demand resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr
Growing unrest within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has escalated into a major controversy, as more than 1,000 current and former employees have called for the resignation of Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. In a letter addressed to Kennedy,
Bangladesh reform commissions voice frustration over Yunus government’s lack of progress
Frustration is mounting among members of Bangladesh’s reform commissions, who say that more than a year after the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government assumed office, little progress has been made in implementing reforms. At an event hosted by the Citizens’ Platform for Sustainable Development
German FM meets PM Modi, lauds India’s call for Ukraine ceasefire and stronger ties
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, expressing appreciation for India’s call to end the Ukraine conflict and reaffirming Berlin’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with New Delhi. Wadephul highlighted that India and Germany are working closely
Canadian court rejects fake asylum claims linked to Khalistani separatist Pannun
A Canadian court has dismissed the asylum plea of an Indian citizen and his family, ruling that their claims of facing persecution for supporting the Khalistani movement were fabricated. The case involved a judicial review of a decision by the Immigration and Refugee
US commentators slam Trump’s trade policy toward India as counterproductive
US media outlets are increasingly highlighting the unintended consequences of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy toward India, warning that the move may be backfiring both economically and strategically. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Indian imports in
Trump’s National Guard deployment in California ruled illegal by judge
A federal judge has blocked former U.S. President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines in California, ruling that the move violated long-standing restrictions on military involvement in domestic law enforcement. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said the deployment to Los
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann demands higher flood relief from Centre
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday called on the Centre to revise its disaster relief norms, arguing that the current compensation package for flood victims is “grossly inadequate” to match the scale of losses suffered by farmers and rural households. During a
Terror groups plotted hostage siege at Indian High Commission in Dhaka to demand Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
An Intelligence Bureau (IB) alert has uncovered a plot by terror outfits to attack the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and hold diplomats hostage, with the demand that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina be extradited from India. According to inputs, Al Qaeda
India geared up to face Korea in Hockey Asia Cup Super 4s clash
The unbeaten Indian men’s hockey team is set to face Korea in their opening Super 4s encounter at the Hockey Asia Cup on Wednesday. Led by drag-flick specialist and captain Harmanpreet Singh, India topped Pool A with an impressive run of victories —
Yuki Bhambri savors US Open doubles run, inspired by India’s tennis legacy
Indian tennis ace Yuki Bhambri is relishing his journey at the US Open 2025, drawing strength from India’s sporting heritage while chasing his dream of a Grand Slam title. Bhambri and his partner, New Zealand’s Michael Venus, seeded 14th, stormed into the men’s
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemns burglary at California Hindu temple, vows support for community
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly condemned a recent break-in at the Shiv Durga Temple in Santa Clara, California, pledging solidarity with the Hindu American community and calling for swift justice against the perpetrators. Krishnamoorthi, a Democratic representative from Illinois, visited the temple
Mearsheimer slams Trump’s India policy as “colossal blunder” over Russian oil sanctions
John Mearsheimer, one of America’s most prominent international relations scholars, has sharply criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s India strategy, calling it a “colossal blunder” that risks undermining Washington’s partnership with New Delhi. Speaking on the “Daniel Davis Deep Dive” podcast, the University
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul begins two-day India visit, to hold talks with Jaishankar
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to India, signaling the growing depth of Indo-German ties. This is Wadephul’s first visit to India in his current role. Ahead of his trip, Wadephul described India as
Kim Jong-un to stand with Xi, Putin at China’s military parade: Seoul’s NIS
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will appear “side by side” with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during China’s upcoming military parade in Beijing, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) said Tuesday. Kim departed Pyongyang on Monday aboard his private
Australia moves to restrict abusive technologies, including AI deepfakes
The Australian government has announced new measures to curb access to abusive technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools that generate sexually explicit deepfake content and online stalking applications. Communications Minister Anika Wells said on Tuesday the government will work with technology companies to
South Korean financial workers vote for nationwide strike, Samsung staff demand bonus reforms
Unionized financial workers in South Korea have voted overwhelmingly to stage a one-day nationwide strike later this month, demanding better working conditions and pay. The Korean Financial Industry Union (KFIU), representing employees across private and state-run banks as well as financial institutions, announced
Guru Granth Sahib’s 421st Parkash Purab celebrated with Nagar Kirtan in Montreal
The 421st Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Granth Sahib was celebrated with great devotion and community spirit in Montreal, Canada, where Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha organized a Nagar Kirtan that brought together large numbers of devotees and members of the Indian diaspora. The
India offers 1,000 online scholarships to Afghan students under special scheme
India has announced 1,000 e-scholarships for Afghan students for the 2025–26 academic year under the Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN), the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Tuesday. The program, implemented by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), will allow
Deepak Mittal appointed as India’s new Ambassador to UAE, to strengthen bilateral tie
Senior Indian diplomat Deepak Mittal has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. He will succeed Sunjay Sudhir, a 1993-batch IFS officer, and is expected to take
Trump slams India over trade and tariffs, calls ties ‘one-sided disaster’
US President Donald Trump has once again targeted India over trade, calling the business relationship between Washington and New Delhi a “one-sided disaster.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged that India exports “massive amounts of goods” to the United States while