While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was preparing to meet US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office on Monday with a phalanx of European leaders, the American President turned pressure on his counterpart, suggesting he should give up claim to some territories occupied by Russia. It was accompanied by a stern admonishment, “President Zelenskyy of...
Updated: Aug 18th, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in Washington on Monday with a strong backing of top European leaders as he meets US President Donald Trump at the White House. The high-profile gathering is expected to focus on Ukraine’s war with Russia and concerns over pressure on Kyiv to accept Moscow’s terms...
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan of the Chhattisgarh police was killed, and three others sustained injuries after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Maoists exploded in Bijapur district on Monday, officials confirmed. The blast occurred in the morning in the Indravati National Park area when a DRG team, a specialized unit of the...
An Australian court has fined Qantas Aus$90 million (US$59 million) for illegally dismissing 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, concluding a five-year legal battle over workers’ rights. Federal Court Justice Michael Lee said the penalty should serve as a “real deterrent” for companies tempted to violate employment laws for financial gain. The layoffs took...
Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran has hailed the nomination of Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan for the Vice Presidential post as a “moment of pride for Tamils,” while criticizing the ruling DMK for refusing to back his candidature. In an official statement, Nagendran described Radhakrishnan’s nomination as “a recognition of Tamil Nadu’s contribution to the...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will arrive in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day visit aimed at improving bilateral relations and addressing key issues between India and China. His trip comes at a crucial time as tensions in India-US relations have escalated following US President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Indian goods...
Several schools in Delhi faced bomb threats on Monday morning, leading to mass evacuations and extensive security checks. According to officials, Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, Modern Convent School, and ShreeRam World School in Sector 10, Dwarka received threatening emails. Authorities acted swiftly, evacuating the premises and deploying Delhi Police along with bomb disposal squads...
In a major development following a Supreme Court directive, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has published the names of over 65 lakh voters who were removed from the draft electoral rolls in Bihar. The names were deleted during the recently conducted Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise by the poll body. The complete list has...
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal made a surprise inspection of a government-run animal hospital in Delhi, revealing alarming conditions and raising serious concerns about the state of animal healthcare in the national capital. Maliwal shared a video from her visit, describing the situation as “deeply saddening,” citing the lack of basic amenities like...
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its official nominee for the post of Vice President of India, ahead of the election scheduled for August 21, 2025. The announcement was made by BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda, who highlighted Radhakrishnan’s long-standing service, political maturity, and the respect...