Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemns burglary at California Hindu temple, vows support for community
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly condemned a recent break-in at the Shiv Durga Temple in Santa Clara, California, pledging solidarity with the Hindu American community and calling for swift justice against the perpetrators. Krishnamoorthi, a Democratic representative from Illinois, visited the temple
Mearsheimer slams Trump’s India policy as “colossal blunder” over Russian oil sanctions
John Mearsheimer, one of America’s most prominent international relations scholars, has sharply criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s India strategy, calling it a “colossal blunder” that risks undermining Washington’s partnership with New Delhi. Speaking on the “Daniel Davis Deep Dive” podcast, the University
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul begins two-day India visit, to hold talks with Jaishankar
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to India, signaling the growing depth of Indo-German ties. This is Wadephul’s first visit to India in his current role. Ahead of his trip, Wadephul described India as
Kim Jong-un to stand with Xi, Putin at China’s military parade: Seoul’s NIS
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will appear “side by side” with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during China’s upcoming military parade in Beijing, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) said Tuesday. Kim departed Pyongyang on Monday aboard his private
Australia moves to restrict abusive technologies, including AI deepfakes
The Australian government has announced new measures to curb access to abusive technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools that generate sexually explicit deepfake content and online stalking applications. Communications Minister Anika Wells said on Tuesday the government will work with technology companies to
South Korean financial workers vote for nationwide strike, Samsung staff demand bonus reforms
Unionized financial workers in South Korea have voted overwhelmingly to stage a one-day nationwide strike later this month, demanding better working conditions and pay. The Korean Financial Industry Union (KFIU), representing employees across private and state-run banks as well as financial institutions, announced
Guru Granth Sahib’s 421st Parkash Purab celebrated with Nagar Kirtan in Montreal
The 421st Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Granth Sahib was celebrated with great devotion and community spirit in Montreal, Canada, where Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha organized a Nagar Kirtan that brought together large numbers of devotees and members of the Indian diaspora. The
India offers 1,000 online scholarships to Afghan students under special scheme
India has announced 1,000 e-scholarships for Afghan students for the 2025–26 academic year under the Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN), the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Tuesday. The program, implemented by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), will allow
Deepak Mittal appointed as India’s new Ambassador to UAE, to strengthen bilateral tie
Senior Indian diplomat Deepak Mittal has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. He will succeed Sunjay Sudhir, a 1993-batch IFS officer, and is expected to take
Trump slams India over trade and tariffs, calls ties ‘one-sided disaster’
US President Donald Trump has once again targeted India over trade, calling the business relationship between Washington and New Delhi a “one-sided disaster.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged that India exports “massive amounts of goods” to the United States while
Seeds shine as main draw action kicks off at ITF Juniors in Bengaluru
The main draw of the KSLTA ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors 2025 got underway on Monday at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium and Sree Kanteerava Stadium with top seeds facing early tests in both singles and doubles categories. In the boys’ singles Round
India a global model for digital regulation rooted in vision, trust, and innovation: Scindia
India’s success in building an inclusive and future-ready digital ecosystem positions it as a global model for regulatory innovation, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Monday. Addressing the International Telecommunication Union’s Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) 2025 in Riyadh, Scindia
‘PM Modi takes Putin’s car’ trends on Chinese social media during SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s close rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin became the top trend on Chinese social media on Monday, stealing the spotlight from official proceedings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. On Weibo, China’s largest social media platform,
PM Modi attends SCO Summit in Tianjin, holds talks with Xi and Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Tianjin, China, today to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, marking his first visit to China in seven years. The high-profile multilateral gathering brings together major regional leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President
Trump defends tariffs as court rules he exceeded trade authority
US President Donald Trump has defended his controversial trade policies, insisting that tariffs brought “trillions of dollars” into the American economy, despite a federal appeals court ruling that he exceeded his presidential authority in imposing them. Taking to Truth Social, Trump claimed his
EAM S Jaishankar expresses solidarity, offers aid after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday conveyed India’s solidarity with Afghanistan after a devastating earthquake struck Kunar Province, leaving over 600 dead and more than 1,000 injured. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote: “The devastating earthquake in Kunar Province of
Xi Jinping warns against ‘Cold War mentality and bullying’ in veiled US message at SCO Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping used his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Monday to caution against “Cold War mentality, block confrontation and bullying,” remarks widely seen as directed at the United States amid ongoing tariff disputes and strategic rivalry. Speaking
Connectivity without respect for sovereignty loses trust, says PM Modi at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his opening remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Monday, stressed that connectivity projects which bypass sovereignty “lose trust and meaning.” Citing India’s initiatives such as the Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor, Modi
SCO nations condemn Pahalgam terror attack, vow to bring perpetrators to justice
Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have issued a strong condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, stressing that perpetrators, organisers, and sponsors of such violence “must be brought to justice.” In the Tianjin Declaration, SCO
Shehbaz Sharif faces embarrassment at SCO Summit as Modi, Xi unite on terrorism
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif endured a string of embarrassing moments at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, where terrorism dominated discussions and India found strong support from China. Sharif, already remembered for his 2022 mishap with headphones during a meeting