23-year-old Tushar Kumar becomes youngest Indian-origin mayor in UK history
Tushar Kumar has created history by becoming the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the United Kingdom at the age of 23 after being appointed Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood. Originally from Haryana, Kumar officially assumed office during the council’s Mayor-Making Ceremony held at Fairway
India, Finland strengthen cooperation in AI, 6G, climate change and sustainable development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Oslo, with both leaders agreeing to expand cooperation in futuristic technologies, sustainability and climate-focused initiatives. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the third India-Nordic Summit in Norway, where
Denmark PM calls India ‘one of the greatest powers’ at India-Nordic Summit
Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen praised India’s growing global influence on Tuesday, describing the country as “one of the greatest powers” during the third India-Nordic Summit held in Oslo alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders from Nordic nations. Addressing a joint press
India, Nordic nations deepen partnership with focus on green technology and innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India and the Nordic countries have agreed to elevate their ties through a new Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership during the third India-Nordic Summit held in Oslo. Addressing a joint press conference with Nordic
‘Go back to India’: Japan visa crackdown leaves Indian restaurateur shattered
Growing concerns are emerging within Japan’s immigrant business community after reports surfaced that several long-term foreign residents, including Indian entrepreneurs, are facing increasing difficulties in renewing business and residency visas amid stricter immigration scrutiny. Among those affected is an Indian restaurateur who has
Drone strike sparks fire near UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant amid rising regional tensions
A drone strike triggered a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, intensifying concerns over a possible escalation in the Middle East despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Authorities in Abu
‘Calm before storm’: Trump warning fuels fears of possible Iran strikes amid rising West Asia tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh concerns over a possible escalation in West Asia after posting a cryptic warning on social media that many analysts interpreted as a signal toward Iran amid rising regional tensions. Trump shared an AI-generated image showing himself
Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as regional tensions escalate
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran that time was running out for its leadership to act amid continuing tensions across the Middle East and fragile diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a wider regional conflict. Speaking as negotiations remained stalled despite a
Indian-Origin man appeals conviction in deadly human smuggling case
Indian-origin Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel has appealed his conviction and prison sentence in a human smuggling case linked to the 2022 deaths of a family from Gujarat near the Manitoba-Minnesota border. Patel, sentenced in May 2025 to more than 10 years in prison, is
From Dehradun to starting a quant hedge fund in the U.S., Divyanshu Verma secures $4.3 million for VRC
From Dehradun to the fast-moving world of quantitative investing, Divyanshu Verma is emerging as one of the young Indian-origin quantitative professionals building a presence in the United States investment landscape. A recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee with a master’s degree in
Delhi announces work-from-home advisory, ‘Metro Day’ and online classes amid austerity push
Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced a series of austerity and traffic-reduction measures aimed at easing congestion, cutting fuel consumption, and promoting public transport use across the national capital. Addressing the media, the Delhi Chief Minister said government employees would be allowed to work
JD Vance targets Medicaid fraud with sweeping federal crackdown
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance announced a sweeping federal initiative targeting alleged fraud within Medicaid and Medicare programmes, accusing several Democratic-led states of failing to aggressively enforce anti-fraud measures. Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Vance said the federal government would defer
Deadly storms kill over 100 in Uttar Pradesh as powerful winds devastate northern India
Violent storms and powerful winds tore through large parts of northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state on Wednesday evening, leaving at least 111 people dead and dozens injured, officials said. According to state authorities, the destruction stretched across nearly one-third of Uttar Pradesh, India’s
Trump says Iran ceasefire on ‘massive life support’, rejects Tehran’s proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday described the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran as being on “massive life support,” warning that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten regional stability despite ongoing diplomatic contacts. Speaking to reporters in
What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
Hantavirus is a rare but potentially deadly group of viruses primarily spread by infected rodents such as rats and mice. The virus recently drew global attention after an outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, where several confirmed and suspected cases were reported
Trump says U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ amid rising Gulf tensions
US President Donald Trump said the fragile ceasefire efforts between Washington and Tehran remain extremely uncertain, describing the situation as being on “life support” amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region and continuing instability around the Strait of Hormuz. “The ceasefire is on
Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal as Gulf tensions escalate
US President Donald Trump sharply rejected Iran’s response to a new American proposal aimed at ending the escalating Gulf conflict, intensifying tensions as military confrontations continued around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. In a strongly worded message posted on Truth Social, Trump
Trump to visit China amid trade push
US President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing this week for a high-profile diplomatic visit aimed at easing tensions and expanding cooperation between the world’s two largest economies, the White House announced on Sunday. Trump is scheduled to arrive in the Chinese capital
India-Vietnam ties making steady progress in defence, economic sectors
India and Vietnam are continuing to strengthen their strategic partnership with growing cooperation across defence, trade, technology, and security sectors, according to a recent report highlighting the expanding ties between the two Indo-Pacific nations. The report, published by The Secretariat, noted that bilateral
US committed to enhancing trade and investment ties with India: Ambassador Gor
The United States remains committed to deepening trade and investment relations with India, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Monday, highlighting the growing economic partnership between the world’s two largest democracies. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business