Pakistan on Friday expressed willingness to accept any international assistance, including from the United States, to help resolve the long-standing Kashmir dispute. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said, “We welcome help not only from the US but any country which can help stabilise the situation and move towards...
Day: August 8, 2025
Trump Warns of New Great Depression if Courts Strike Down His Tariff Policy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday issued a dire warning that any court ruling against his controversial tariff policy could lead to an economic collapse similar to the Great Depression of 1929. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump cautioned that such a decision by what he called a “Radical Left Court”...
PM Modi, President Putin Discuss Ukraine Conflict and Strengthening India-Russia Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders discussed recent developments related to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. President Putin briefed PM Modi on the current situation, while the Indian Prime Minister reiterated India’s long-standing and consistent position advocating a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy....
China Defends Russian Oil Trade Amid Trump’s Secondary Tariff Threats
China has firmly defended its trade and energy cooperation with Russia following threats by former US President Donald Trump to impose secondary tariffs on Beijing for purchasing Russian oil. During a regular press briefing on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China’s economic, trade, and energy cooperation with countries around the world,...
Defence Ministry Refutes Reports of Halting US Defence Deals, Labels Them ‘False and Fabricated’
The Indian Ministry of Defence has firmly denied media reports suggesting that India has paused or cancelled any of its ongoing or planned defence deals with the United States. In an official statement, the Ministry dismissed the claims as “false and fabricated,” clarifying that there has been no decision taken to suspend any procurement or...
BJP, Shinde Sena Accuse Congress of Disrespecting Uddhav Thackeray
A fresh political row has erupted after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray was seen seated in the back row during the INDIA bloc meeting held in New Delhi on Thursday, chaired by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have accused the Congress of “insulting” Uddhav, claiming it reflects the...
India Halts US Arms and Aircraft Deals Amid Tariff Dispute with Trump Administration
India has suspended plans to purchase American weapons and aircraft in response to escalating trade tensions and US tariffs. Defence talks, including India has reportedly suspended its plans to purchase new American weapons and aircraft amid growing trade tensions with the United States, sparked by President Donald Trump’s increasing tariffs on Indian goods. According to...
Income Tax Bill 2025 Withdrawn Within Six Months; Revised Version with Key Taxpayer Benefits to Be Introduced
The Income Tax Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13 this year to replace the existing Income-Tax Act of 1961, has been officially withdrawn. In its place, a revised and updated version of the Bill will be presented in Parliament on August 11, incorporating over 285 key recommendations made by...
AI-171 Crash: U.S. Aviation Attorney Outlines Legal Paths for Victim Families, Citing Defective Aircraft Claims and Montreal Convention
In the aftermath of the tragic AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, Mike Andrew—a U.S.-based aviation attorney representing the family of one of the victims—has outlined possible legal actions depending on the findings from the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR). Speaking on the matter, Andrew stressed that if evidence points to a technical...
Rajinikanth’s Coolie to get 50-year tribute video, new runtime revealed
Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ signifies his inaugural partnership with the successful director Lokesh Kanagaraj. This year holds even greater significance for Thalaivar as it celebrates his 50th anniversary in the film industry. To honor this milestone, the creators of ‘Coolie’ chose to pay him a special tribute. The film received an A certificate from the Censor...









