US Election: Trump raises spectre of rigged polls
With one day to go before the election, Donald Trump has raised the spectre of a rigged election, accusing the Democrats of trying to steal it. “They are fighting so hard to steal this damn thing,” Trump said on Sunday at a rally
Assault on Hindus, Sikhs will not be tolerated: Union Minister Bittu on Brampton temple attack
Following the attack by Khalistani extremists on the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Canada, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu expressed widespread anger and condemnation, warning that such assaults on Hindus and Sikhs will not be tolerated. Bittu held Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
1924 Congress meet in Belagavi: Obama invited for joint Assembly session by K’taka govt
The Karnataka government has invited former U.S. President Barack Obama to attend a joint Assembly session organized to commemorate the centenary of the 1924 Congress session, chaired by Mahatma Gandhi in Belagavi. This session marked Mahatma Gandhi’s launch of the freedom movement against
‘Hard to quantify, but it’s pretty special’, says Rachin on NZ’s 3-0 win over India
New Zealand’s batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra described his team’s 3-0 Test series victory over India as something special that is difficult to fully quantify. New Zealand secured a historic Test series victory in India with a dramatic 25-run win at the Wankhede Stadium
Big B shares his food for thought on Diwali indulgence
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has penned his thoughts about Diwali indulgence, sharing that the “resistance to consumption that was being deliberately avoided was broken due to unavoidable circumstances.” Big B took to his blog, where he wrote: “Another Sunday gone by, and the resistance
Cowards: Canadian leader rips into Trudeau, others for not calling Khalistanis by name
People’s Party of Canada (PPC) leader Maxime Bernier criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and opposition leaders Jagmeet Singh and Pierre Poilievre for their responses to a recent attack on Hindu temples and devotees in Brampton. Bernier alleged that the leaders refrained from
EAM Jaishankar inaugurates new consulate in Brisbane, strengthening India-Australia ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar inaugurated the new Consulate General of India in Brisbane, Australia, on Monday, further solidifying India-Australia relations. Jaishankar, currently on a two-nation tour, will be in Australia until November 7 and will visit Singapore on November 8. He
Blinken Highlights Diwali’s Powerful Message of Care and Community
Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the valuable lesson Diwali offers about the importance of caring for one another. Speaking at the State Department’s celebration of the festival, he stated, “At its core, Diwali embodies the idea that light can push back against
J&K: Gunfight Erupts in Downtown Srinagar
An encounter broke out on Saturday between security forces and terrorists in the downtown area of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. According to officials, the encounter began after security forces initiated a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the Khanyar area, following intelligence reports
Harris Campaign Faces Fallout from ‘Backers’ Comment on Women
The Kamala Harris campaign is reeling from backlash after a billionaire supporter, Mark Cuban, made critical remarks about women who support Donald Trump. This controversy follows President Joe Biden’s recent comments labeling Trump supporters as “garbage.” During an appearance on The View, Cuban
Citizenship crisis? Elon Musk’s immigration history raises legal questions
Elon Musk could face serious consequences regarding his U.S. citizenship if he is found to have lied during the immigration process, according to legal experts. Born in South Africa, Musk emigrated to Canada before settling in the U.S. and becoming a citizen. He
Australian PM Celebrates Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas in Sydney
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Sydney Murugan Temple on Friday, celebrating Diwali with the Hindu community alongside Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton. “Deepavali celebrates the victory of light over darkness. It was fantastic to join the Tamil Australian community at the Sydney
ADB Approves $85 Million Loan for Irrigation Modernization in Nepal
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $85 million loan aimed at modernizing irrigation networks and boosting agricultural production in Nepal. The funding will support the Irrigation Modernisation Enhancement Project, which is designed to create a more efficient and climate-resilient agricultural and
Why the wait? Delays and expectations for final U.S. presidential election results
By: Avi Verma MD(h) Changes in voting processes and potential challenges In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Americans may experience shorter delays in knowing the final results compared to the 2020 election. While quick results were the norm before 2020, delays then stretched
Maha polls: 7,995 candidates file 10,905 nomination papers for 288 assembly seats
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has received 10,905 nomination papers filled by 7,995 candidates vying for the 288 Maharashtra assembly seats on the last date (October 29) for filing nominations, officials said on Wednesday. This amounts to an average of around 38 forms
US election: Amid warnings of threats to democratic process, early ballot boxes set on fire
Amid warnings from US federal authorities about threats to “disrupt the democratic process,” early ballot collection boxes have been set on fire in two states. On Monday, a box in Washington State and another in Oregon were set ablaze, while incendiary devices planted
Trudeau govt officials admit to leaking ‘intel’ against India to US media
In a revelation that exposes the Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government’s campaign against India, two senior officials in Ottawa have admitted to leaking so-called intelligence on India to the American media prior to disclosing it in Canada. Nathalie Drouin, Canada’s National Security and Intelligence
Trump campaign in damage control mode after comedian’s racist remarks
The Republicans are in damage control mode following shocking racist comments made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe against Puerto Ricans and others at a rally where Donald Trump was the main speaker. At the rally held at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Hinchcliffe remarked,
Salman Khan gets another death threat, unknown caller demands Rs. 2 crore
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who currently hosts the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 18,’ has received another death threat. An unknown caller has demanded Rs. 2 crore from him. This threat comes after police arrested a Noida-based man for sending threats to Salman Khan.
Grand Ayodhya Deepotsav aims to set record with 28 lakh diyas
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya is beautifully adorned for Deepotsav on Wednesday. This marks the first celebration in the city since the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple, held on January 22. The day began with the Shobha Yatra, a procession of tableaux