India rebuffs US claim of mediating peace with Pakistan at UNSC
The United States reiterated President Donald Trump’s claim of having played a key role in de-escalating the India-Pakistan conflict earlier this year, but India firmly rejected any suggestion of external mediation, asserting that the situation was resolved bilaterally. Speaking at a UN Security
Trade and investment to top agenda during PM Modi’s UK visit: Envoy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the United Kingdom will focus heavily on trade, investment, and deepening the economic relationship between the two nations, according to Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami. Speaking ahead of the July 23–24 visit, Doraiswami
Trump calls trade deal with Japan ‘perhaps the largest’ ever
US President Donald Trump has claimed that his administration secured “perhaps the largest” trade deal ever with Japan, unveiling new terms that include a 15 per cent reciprocal tariff on Japanese goods—down from the previously announced 25 per cent. In a post on
NCSSR holds first ethical committee meeting to guide sports science research
The National Centre for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR), operating under the Sports Authority of India (SAI), held its first Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC) meeting on July 18 at the SAI Head Office, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. The meeting marked a critical
Trump accuses Obama of ‘treason’ in fresh Epstein-linked outburst
US President Donald Trump has sparked a political firestorm by accusing his predecessor Barack Obama of “treason” over alleged election rigging, while dodging questions related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The remarks came during a press briefing at the White House, where
Anupam Kher thanks MP CM for making ‘Tanvi The Great’ tax-free
Veteran actor and filmmaker Anupam Kher has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav for declaring his new film Tanvi The Great tax-free in the state after personally watching it in a Bhopal theatre. Taking to Instagram, Kher posted
Bhupendra Patel to lead Gujarat’s SWAGAT grievance redressal session on Thursday
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will preside over the upcoming State SWAGAT (State-Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology) session on Thursday, reinforcing the government’s commitment to responsive governance. The monthly SWAGAT programme, launched in 2003 by then CM Narendra Modi, allows
Marsh stresses squad depth after Australia’s dominant T20 win over West Indies
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh underlined the importance of squad depth after his team’s commanding eight-wicket win over West Indies in the second T20I at Sabina Park. With senior pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood rested following the Test series sweep, Australia
Baloch activists condemn eviction, mistreatment during Islamabad sit-in
A prominent Baloch human rights group has strongly criticised Pakistani authorities for forcibly evicting peaceful Baloch protestors—including women, children, and the elderly—from a flat in Islamabad amid harsh weather conditions. The Baloch Voice for Justice accused the Islamabad administration of deliberately cutting off
Trump administration declassifies 230,000 MLK Jr assassination files
The Trump administration has released more than 230,000 pages of documents related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., ending nearly six decades of restricted access. The announcement was made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who
UK launches 50-day defence push to arm Ukraine and pressure Russia
British Defence Secretary John Healey has announced a new 50-day military support initiative for Ukraine, aimed at increasing pressure on Russia and accelerating peace negotiations. The campaign, unveiled at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting on Monday, will focus on delivering critical
US envoy pushes diplomacy amid Lebanon-Israel ceasefire tensions
US Special Envoy Thomas Barrack emphasized Washington’s commitment to supporting Lebanon’s sovereignty and advancing peace efforts amid ongoing ceasefire tensions with Israel. Speaking in Beirut after meeting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Barrack said, “The US has no business in trying to compel
25 children among 27 dead in Bangladesh jet crash
At least 27 people, including 25 schoolchildren, were killed after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school building in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the F-7 BGI aircraft took off at 1:06 p.m.
Grand Mufti seeks PM, President’s help in saving Kerala nurse from execution in Yemen
After securing a temporary stay on the execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen, the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, is now seeking the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the next phase of
South Korea’s top official resigns over remarks defending martial law
Kang Jun-wook, South Korea’s Presidential Secretary for National Integration, has resigned amid widespread criticism over his past remarks defending former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law. Kang, a former professor at Dongguk University, was appointed earlier this month by
Motwani Jadeja Institute launched in New York to boost Indo-US ties
In a major step to enhance Indo-US academic and strategic collaboration, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) launched the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies (MJIAS) in New York. The initiative aims to strengthen ties through education, policy, innovation, and cultural exchange. Named in
US Congress highlights repression in East Turkistan, Tibet, and Southern Mongolia
A U.S. Congressional briefing held during Captive Nations Week 2025 has spotlighted the ongoing repression and human rights abuses in East Turkistan, Tibet, and Southern Mongolia under Chinese Communist Party (CCP) rule. The event, held at the Rayburn House Office Building, brought together
Monsoon fury leaves 221 dead, hundreds injured across Pakistan
At least 221 people have died and 592 others injured in Pakistan as relentless monsoon rains triggered flash floods and other weather-related disasters since late June, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported on Monday. The NDMA’s latest update, covering the period from
Baloch children targeted in violent crackdown by Pakistani forces: Rights group
A 10-year-old boy, Hasil Baloch, has reportedly been forcibly disappeared by the Pakistani military after being summoned to a camp in Jahoo Zeelag, Balochistan, according to the Paank Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement. Paank accused Pakistani forces of increasingly targeting
India, UK to boost trade and defence ties during PM Modi’s London visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to the United Kingdom starting Wednesday, where he will hold wide-ranging talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This marks PM Modi’s fourth visit to