Canada prepares for Trump tariffs, says Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is ready to respond “purposefully, forcefully but reasonably” if US President Donald Trump proceeds with tariffs on Canadian imports. Speaking at a Council on Canada-US Relations meeting in Toronto, Trudeau emphasized that Canada is
30 killed, including 18 soldiers, in violent clashes in Pakistan’s Balochistan
At least 18 soldiers of Pakistan’s Frontier Corps (FC) were killed during an operation in Mangocher, a city in Balochistan’s Kalat district, the country’s military confirmed on Saturday. According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan’s military media wing, the attack
Preparations for PM Modi’s US visit after Paris AI summit in final stages
India and the United States are finalizing plans for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington this month, which is expected to take place immediately after his participation in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11. A White House
Van Nistelrooy urges Leicester City to maintain intensity ahead of Everton clash
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has called on his team to maintain maximum effort as they prepare to face Everton this weekend. The Foxes head into their final Premier League visit to Goodison Park on Saturday fresh from a crucial victory over
PM Modi Hails Union Budget 2025 as a Major Relief for the Middle Class
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the Union Budget 2025, emphasizing that it not only addresses India’s current needs but also lays a strong foundation for future growth. He highlighted the Budget’s benefits for the middle class, farmers, and entrepreneurs, calling it
Middle Class Celebrates as Union Budget Exempts Income Tax for Earnings Up to ₹12 Lakh
In a historic move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget on Saturday, focusing on growth through four key sectors: agriculture, MSMEs, investment, and exports. In a major relief for taxpayers, she announced that individuals earning up to ₹12 lakh
Budget Brings Cheer to Delhi Voters with Key Announcements
The Narendra Modi government, while adhering to the Election Commission of India’s directive to avoid announcing Delhi-specific schemes in the Union Budget 2025-26, has still provided voters in the election-bound city with several reasons to cheer. Beyond the tax exemption for the middle
Hamas Releases Third Hostage of the Day, Including Israeli-American Keith Siegel
Hamas has released 65-year-old Israeli-American hostage Keith Siegel after 484 days in captivity, marking the third hostage freed on Saturday. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Siegel’s release, stating that medical officials were assessing his condition at a reception point in southern Israel.
Trump criticises Biden administration, DEI policies after aircraft collision
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the Biden administration and its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies following a tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a US Army helicopter on Wednesday night near Washington, D.C. The crash, which
De-dollarisation: President Trump threatens BRICS with 100% tariffs
President Donald Trump strongly opposed the de-dollarisation efforts of BRICS nations on Friday, warning them of 100% tariffs on their exports if they attempt to replace the US dollar as the primary currency in global trade. Trump reiterated his stance that the US
‘Deeply saddened, we stand in solidarity with US’, PM Modi expresses grief on Washington DC plane collision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the tragic plane-helicopter collision in Washington DC, offering solidarity with the people of the United States. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic collision
Three victims of US plane crash had Russian passports, identity of fourth being checked: Russian Foreign Ministry
Moscow has confirmed that three Russians were among the 67 victims of the tragic plane crash in the United States on Wednesday night. The crash involved an American Eagle passenger jet, which collided mid-air with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter, making it
EAM Jaishankar appreciates Odisha CM for the successful PBD 2025
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has expressed his gratitude to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for the successful hosting of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar from January 8-10, 2025. In a letter to the Chief Minister, Jaishankar commended the
28 bodies recovered from Washington DC mid-air crash
Rescue teams have recovered a total of 28 bodies following the tragic mid-air collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Officials confirmed on Thursday that they do not believe there
Midair collision between American Eagle flight and Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport leaves no survivors
American Eagle Flight 5342, a PSA Airlines-operated American Airlines aircraft, collided midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Officials confirmed Thursday that all passengers and crew members aboard the aircraft, as well as the three service
‘Incredible milestone’: PM Modi congratulates ISRO on its 100th launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its 100th launch, terming it as an ‘incredible milestone’. “Congratulations to @isro on the historic 100th launch!” PM Modi wrote on X. PM Modi added that this incredible milestone
Congo president to be no show at EAC’s crisis meeting amid rebel group M23 advances
Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), will not attend the crisis meeting hosted by his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto Wednesday, regarding the security situation in the eastern DRC, local media reported, citing sources in the presidential office. “President
Huge influx of devotees in Ayodhya on Mauni Amavasya; over 50 lakh pilgrims visit holy city in 72 hours
While lakhs of pilgrims flock to Prayagraj for the ‘Mauni Amavasya snan’, the holy city of Ayodhya also witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees on the auspicious occasion. In the early morning, devotees took a holy dip in the Saryu River in silence
US DoJ indictment against Adani a ‘strategic blunder,’ risks damaging India-US ties: Forbes article
The US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is a strategic blunder with severe geopolitical consequences, leading American publication Forbes has said. In an article titled “The US Harms The West’s Alliances With A Far-Flung Indictment In India”, the
Four women from Bihar’s Gopalganj killed in Mahakumbh stampede
Four women from Bihar’s Gopalganj district lost their lives in a stampede during the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The commotion had broken out in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred at Sangam Ghat during the Mauni Amavasya bath (holy bath), one