Trump imposes 25 pc tariffs on Colombia for refusing deportation flights
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Colombia in retaliation against the country’s refusal to allow two deportation flights carrying immigrants to land. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I was just
Premier League: Martinez’s deflected strike earns Man United 1-0 win over Fulham
Lisandro Martinez’s deflected shot earned Manchester United a 1-0 victory against Fulham, who suffered their first loss at home since November 23. The Argentine scored after 78 minutes as Amorim’s side gained momentum in a tight game in west London. The Reds have
PM Modi extends gratitude to world leaders for R-Day wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked world leaders for their greetings and wishes on the occasion of India’s 76th Republic Day. In response to a post on X by Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin, PM Modi said, “Thank you Prime Minister @MichealMartinTD
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia for refusing deportation flights
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Colombia in retaliation against the country’s refusal to allow two deportation flights carrying immigrants to land. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I was
Lukashenko leads in Belarus presidential election: exit poll
Incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko is leading the 2025 Belarus presidential election with 87.6 per cent of the vote, according to the first exit poll cited by the Belarusian Committee of Youth Organisations. The exit poll showed that the other four candidates received the
Amit Shah to visit Maha Kumbh today, take holy dip in Triveni Sangam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to attend the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Monday, where he will take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
No one will be allowed to break communal harmony of Punjab: CM Mann on desecration of Ambedkar statue
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly condemned the desecration of Ambedkar’s statue in Amritsar and assured that strong action will be taken against the guilty. In a post on X on Monday, CM Mann said that no one will be spared and
US-based AI company Perplexity submits revised bid for TikTok: Report
US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Perplexity has reportedly submitted a revised proposal to merge with the Chinese short-form video platform TikTok. Last week, US President Donald Trump signed an executive action that delays the enforcement of the nationwide TikTok ban in the US
Colombia buckles: Trump shows how tariff threats will work if nations shun illegal migrants’ deportation
As the US escalates its campaign to round up illegal migrants and deport them on military planes, it overcame opposition from Colombia through threats of tariffs, offering a preview of how President Donald Trump will enforce his campaign promise. After Colombia initially refused
Hockley hopeful of Afghanistan women’s match becoming a beacon of hope
Nick Hockley, the chief executive of Cricket Australia (CA), believes that the exhibition match featuring the Afghanistan women’s cricket team in Melbourne will serve as a “real beacon of hope” for the females of the country. The Afghanistan women’s cricket team, now settled
India accounts for 53% of global leprosy cases, need for legal reforms: experts
India accounts for 53 percent of the global leprosy cases, experts revealed, urging the need for legal reforms to support individuals affected by the disease. Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is an infectious illness caused by Mycobacterium leprae that leads to severe, disfiguring skin
Maha Kumbh is a unique symbol of uninterrupted flow of Sanatan culture: Amit Shah
Ahead of his visit to Prayagraj on Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the Maha Kumbh as a unique symbol of the uninterrupted flow of Sanatan culture and expressed his eagerness to take a dip in the Triveni Sangam to seek blessings.
Gaza sees second hostage swap
Gaza witnessed a second hostage swap as Hamas freed four female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners, part of a six-week ceasefire that began on January 19. Earlier on Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency confirmed
The third eye: President Trump starts his second tenure on expected lines
The series of directives issued by President Donald Trump within hours of his swearing-in was – as expected – unambiguous, assertive, and geopolitically significant. They seemingly confirmed that the new US President was determined to take complete control of the governance, implement the
Tibetans celebrate R-Day, express gratitude to India
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day on Sunday, commemorating the day in 1950 when India’s Constitution came into effect. The celebration was attended by officiating Sikyong Tharlam Dolma Changra, Minister for Education, Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Minister for
Old Trafford regeneration project to be backed by Manchester govt
Manchester United is collaborating with the Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to develop plans for the regeneration of the Old Trafford area, with the creation of a world-class stadium for Manchester United at the core of the project. In a
India showcases extensive display of ‘Nari Shakti’ during Republic Day
India marked its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with grandeur at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, where the parade and tableaux highlighted the nation’s progress, cultural richness, and military strength, with a special focus on ‘Nari Shakti’ (women empowerment). A key highlight was
Revocation of security details for former U.S. officials: Implications for Indian foreign policy
In a recent development, U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked security protections for several former high-ranking officials, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former National Security Adviser John Bolton, and former Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook. These individuals have been under
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Arrives for Four-Day Visit to India Ahead of Republic Day Celebrations
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in New Delhi on Thursday night for a four-day visit, during which he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend India’s 76th Republic Day Parade. This marks President Prabowo’s first state visit to India. He was received
U.S. Senate Confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA Director
The U.S. Senate has confirmed John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence (DNI), as the next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) under President Donald Trump. On Thursday, the Senate voted 74-25 to approve Ratcliffe’s nomination. He had previously served as Trump’s