Moody’s: India’s economy stable, Pakistan at risk amid tensions
Global ratings agency Moody’s said on Monday that India’s macroeconomic conditions are expected to remain stable even as tensions with Pakistan rise in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead. In sharp contrast, Pakistan’s economic stability remains highly
Mrunal Thakur is beyond grateful for being a David Dhawan heroine
Actress Mrunal Thakur is overjoyed and still processing the fact that she is starring in David Dhawan’s upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Sharing her excitement, Mrunal posted on Instagram: “Still pinching myself! Guyssssss I’M DAVID DHAWAN’S HEROINE! I’m beyond grateful
Rajnath Singh skips Russia trip over India-Pakistan tensions
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is unlikely to attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Saturday. Instead, Minister of State
Dalai Lama congratulates Albanese on re-election
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Sunday extended warm congratulations to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following his re-election, marking his second consecutive term in office. In a letter to Albanese, the Dalai Lama expressed appreciation for the Australian people and their
Modi congratulates Lawrence Wong on Singapore win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm congratulations to Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong following the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) decisive victory in the general elections, securing its 14th consecutive mandate to govern. In a message shared on X, PM Modi emphasized
Myanmar Quake: 80% Building Clearance Completed in Mandalay
Around 80 per cent of the building clearance operations in Myanmar’s Mandalay region have been completed following the massive earthquake that struck the country on March 28, according to state media reports. In Sagaing, another severely affected region, about 50 per cent of
Pakistan ISPR caught faking evidence to blame India
Days after Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar blamed India for terror incidents on Pakistani soil, a series of revelations have exposed the ISPR’s baseless accusations as a web of lies built on fabricated evidence, fake chats, and
BNM protests in Netherlands against Baloch genocide
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a protest and photo exhibition in Utrecht, Netherlands, on Saturday, demanding international intervention to stop what it called the ongoing “genocide” of the Baloch people by Pakistan. The event, led by BNM’s Netherlands chapter, highlighted Pakistan’s alleged
UNSC holds closed-door meeting on India-Pakistan situation
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss the escalating regional situation between India and Pakistan, following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. According to diplomatic sources, the meeting was requested by Pakistan’s
Nine dead after tourist boats capsize in China’s Guizhou province
At least nine people have died, one remains missing, and 70 others were injured after four tourist boats capsized due to sudden gales on a river in Qianxi County, located in China’s southwest Guizhou province, state media reported on Sunday. The tragic accident
Hindu group condemns Khalistani threats in Canada
The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) has strongly condemned recent threats made by Khalistani extremists during a Nagar Kirtan parade in Toronto, calling the rhetoric divisive and hateful. At the Malton and Etobicoke Nagar Kirtan, hosted by the Malton Gurdwara, a video circulated on
India bans all imports from Pakistan amid escalating tensions
India has officially banned all imports—both direct and indirect—from Pakistan amid mounting tensions over the brutal Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead. In a notification issued by the Commerce Ministry, the Indian government stated that: “Direct or indirect import or transit
Trump warns of sanctions over Iran oil amid stalled nuclear talks
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran and its trading partners, threatening immediate secondary sanctions on any country or individual that continues to purchase Iranian oil or petrochemical products. “All purchases of Iranian oil or petrochemical products must stop,
US Vice President Vance urges Pakistan to cooperate with India on Pahalgam terror probe
US Vice President J.D. Vance has expressed hope that Pakistan will cooperate with India to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir. “Our hope here is that India responds to
US not giving up on Ukraine peace efforts, says Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State and acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio has reaffirmed America’s commitment to resolving the conflict in Ukraine but acknowledged growing pressure to prioritize other pressing global challenges. “We’re not going to give up on it,” Rubio said in an
Pakistan to issue notice to India over IWT suspension
The government of Pakistan has decided to issue a formal diplomatic notice to India following New Delhi’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians, including women and children, were
US says trade deal with India is close but not final yet
The United States and India are nearing a trade deal, but it’s not finalized yet, a top US trade official said on Wednesday, amid mounting speculation about imminent international trade agreements. Jamieson Greer, a senior official with the Office of the US Trade
Angolan President Lourenço begins four-day state visit to India
Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenço will begin his first official state visit to India on Thursday, marking a historic step in diplomatic relations between the two nations. This is the first visit by an Angolan head of state to India in 38
India ready to help restore peace in Gaza conflict
India has expressed its willingness to work with all stakeholders in the Gaza conflict to restore peace and stability in West Asia, reiterating its support for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Speaking at the UN Security Council’s debate on Palestine, India’s
US sanctions UAE firms with India links over Iran oil trade
The United States has sanctioned four UAE-based companies with trade ties to Indian firms for allegedly trading in Iranian petroleum products, as part of its continued efforts to curb Iran’s oil exports. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the