Indian student’s death in US possibly linked to Blue Whale suicide game
Washington, April 20 - In a grim first for Indians studying in US colleges and universities, a first-year student took his own life in March while playing, it is understood, a macabre online game of dares called the "Blue Whale Challenge", which has
Man sets himself on fire in New York outside Trump’s criminal trial court
New York, April 20 - A man set himself on fire outside Manhattan Criminal Court as jury selection was underway in the criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump, according to media reports and videos posted on social media.
Rallies held in Iran to support last week’s retaliatory strikes against Israel
Tehran, April 20 - Iranians have staged nationwide rallies to express support for the country's retaliatory strikes against Israeli targets last week, media reported.
2 killed, 3 injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
Beirut, April 20 - Two Hezbollah fighters were killed and three civilians wounded in Israeli airstrikes on several villages in southern Lebanon, said Lebanese military sources.
US not involved in Israeli attack against Iran: Blinken
Washington, April 20 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he can't speak to media reports about the details of an Israeli attack against Iran Friday overnight, stressing that the US was not involved in any offensive operations by Israel.
UN chief calls for end to cycle of retaliation in Middle East
United Nations, April 20 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to "stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East," said his Spokesman.
Pakistan, UAE to enhance cooperation to counter climate change challenges
Islamabad, April 20 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone talk with President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss enhancing cooperation to counter challenges associated with climate change, according to the Prime Minister's office.
EU, Finnish leaders call for de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tensions
Helsinki, April 20 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo have urged de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tensions.
EU plans new salvo of sanctions on Russia
Brussels, April 19 - The European Union is planning a 14th round of sanctions on Moscow for the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, a senior EU official said on Friday.
EU details sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in West Bank
Brussels, April 19 - The European Union has imposed sanctions on radical Israeli settlers in the West Bank for the first time, targeting four individuals for acts of violence against Palestinians.
German customs allows detained cargo ship to depart Baltic Sea port
Berlin, April 19 - German customs authorities have granted the cargo ship Atlantic Navigator II permission to depart from the German Baltic Sea port of Rostock, after earlier detaining the ship under EU sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine reports damage to port after Russian missile attack on Odessa
Kiev, April 19 - The Ukrainian city of Odessa was struck by Russian missiles on Friday, damaging port infrastructure and injuring one person, local military administrator Oleh Kiper said.
32 dead after heavy rains in Kenya
Nairobi, April 19 - At least 32 people have died in Kenya in recent days following heavy rainfall and flooding, aid agencies reported on Friday.
Moscow still intent on ‘truly Russian’ Ukraine: Sergei Lavrov
Moscow, April 19 - After more than two years of intense fighting in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday reasserted Moscow's claimed right to rule over its neighbour.
‘Allies must dig deep’: NATO to send Ukraine more air-defence systems
Brussels, April 19 - NATO allies are to give more air-defence systems to Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Friday, after a crisis meeting via videolink with defence ministers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Chicago Kali Bari Temple to host Thumri Concert, raise funds to support its mission of spiritual enlightenment
The Chicago Kali Bari Temple is set to host its inaugural fundraising event, a Thumri Concert, on April 28, 2024, at the Glenbard South High School Main Auditorium in Glen Ellyn, IL. This event marks a significant step for the temple in raising
Exploring the Mahamrityunjay Mantra: Embracing Liberation, Protection, and Healing
In the expansive realm of Vedic wisdom, the Mahamrityunjay mantra stands as a profound invocation, offering solace and guidance amidst the mystery of mortality. Rooted in ancient texts like the Rigveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda, this sacred chant is also known as the Rudra
राम जन्म का एक और कारण – नारद श्राप
रामचरित मानस मेंरामजन्म के कई कारणों का वर्णन है. एक कारण रावण जैसे अजेय राक्षस का वध था. एककारण था, मनु और शतरूपा की कठिन तपस्या. तपस्या के अंत में जब प्रभु मनु और शतरूपाके सामने प्रगट हुए, उन्होंने प्रभु से, प्रभु जैसा
Hamas rejects ceasefire: Antisemites and their ‘useful idiots’ will blame Israel
By: Dr. Richard L. Benkin On April 9, 2024, Hamas rejected yet another Israeli ceasefire proposal. After many days of over the top anti-Israel rhetoric by US President Joe Biden and his administration, Israel yet again modified its proposal. US CIA Director William
Shree Jalaram Mandir Hoffman Estate holds an electrifying basketball tournament
By Jayanti Oza Shree Jalaram Mandir organized an electrifying Basketball tournament on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Hanover Park, Park District. There were more than 65 players participating in the tournament which started at 10am and went on until 3pm. Out of the