Los Angeles: A 36-year-old Indian-origin man, identified as Gurpreet Singh, was shot dead by police in Los Angeles, California, after he brandished a two-foot-long machete in the middle of the road. The incident occurred on July 13 outside the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. According to reports, police received a call around 9 a.m....
In a dramatic political development, the Constitutional Court of Thailand has removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, marking yet another turning point in the country’s turbulent political landscape. Paetongtarn, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, had assumed office less than a year ago after a decisive electoral victory. However, her tenure was...
Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Friday commenced an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, asserting that he will not leave until the government meets the community’s demands for reservation. The 43-year-old leader arrived in the city with a massive contingent of supporters, many clad in saffron scarves, caps, and carrying flags....
Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo, emphasizing the deepening strategic and economic cooperation between India and Japan. Speaking to business leaders and dignitaries, PM Modi highlighted India’s rapidly growing economy, stating that the “world is not only watching but counting on India.” During his speech, PM Modi...
Patna: Tensions escalated in Patna on Friday as workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress clashed during a protest outside the Congress office. The protest was held by BJP workers in response to alleged abuses directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother during a Youth Congress event in Darbhanga on Wednesday....
New Delhi: The government has approved the appointment of former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel as Executive Director (ED) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year term. He will succeed K V Subramanian, whose tenure was cut short by six months, effective April 30, 2025. The Appointments Committee of the...
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has reportedly filed a lawsuit challenging US President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove her from office, setting the stage for a potential legal battle over the independence of the central bank. According to reports, Cook argued that Trump overstepped his authority by announcing on August 25 that he intended to...
Uttarakhand witnessed another natural disaster on Friday as cloudbursts struck Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts, leaving several families trapped under debris. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed the incidents, stating that relief and rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing by the local administration. Necessary instructions have been issued to the Disaster Secretary...
A major controversy erupted in Punjab after a video surfaced showing three state ministers discussing their past trips to Sweden and Goa while inspecting flood-affected areas. The video, which went viral on social media, captured ministers Barinder Kumar Goyal, Laljit Bhullar, and Harbhajan Singh seated on a boat wearing life jackets, casually sharing stories about...
Mumbai witnessed unprecedented traffic disruptions on Friday as thousands of Maratha Kranti Morcha supporters, led by activist Manoj Jarange Patil, converged on South Mumbai ahead of a major agitation at Azad Maidan. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and the Fort area turned into a sea of protesters, with visuals showing massive crowds waving flags, raising...