As the United States marks the festival of Diwali with a ceremony at the White House, critiques of the celebration have emerged from fringe elements aligned with the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, spotlighting underlying tensions in America’s cultural and political landscape. On the afternoon of the event, President Trump paused his familiar focus...
As Bihar gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, the opposition alliance — comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Indian National Congress (INC), and smaller partners — is facing visible cracks over unresolved seat-sharing talks and leadership disagreements. The growing friction between the RJD and Congress has sparked concerns about the alliance’s unity and...
In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow district, a 65-year-old Dalit man was allegedly humiliated and assaulted after he accidentally urinated near a temple. The elderly man, identified as Rampal Rawat (name changed for privacy), was reportedly forced to lick the ground as punishment by a local resident. The accused has since been arrested...
A new scientific study has revealed that the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, can persist in cheese made from raw milk for extended periods. However, researchers found that certain acidic cheese varieties—such as feta—are capable of inactivating the virus, potentially reducing the risk of transmission through dairy products. The...
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a grand Diwali celebration at the White House on Tuesday (local time), extending warm greetings to Indians and the Indian-American community across the world. During his address, Trump hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a great person and a great friend,” emphasising the strong bond between India and the United...