Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced today that the country is open to engaging in a comprehensive and dignified dialogue with India, covering all outstanding issues—most notably the Jammu and Kashmir dispute—but firmly emphasized that “Pakistan will not beg for talks”. Dar reiterated that Pakistan’s position adheres to its longstanding posture:...
A video capturing the stark disparity at the Wagah–Attari border has gone viral, showing Pakistan Rangers marching through knee-deep floodwaters while the Indian side remains impeccably dry and orderly. The footage, reportedly shot during the daily Beating Retreat ceremony, also reveals garbage piles and sandbags amassed on the Pakistani side. As social media erupted in...
President Donald Trump announced the termination of the long-standing de minimis shipping exemption, a policy that previously allowed duty-free import of low-value goods into the United States. The decision, aimed at curbing illicit narcotics shipments and reducing foreign e-commerce advantages, has significant implications for online shoppers, small businesses, and global postal services. The move is...
On July 13, 2025, a startling incident unfolded in downtown Los Angeles when Gurpreet Singh, a 35-year-old Sikh man, was fatally shot by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers. Singh had stopped his vehicle in a busy intersection near Crypto.com Arena and began performing Gatka, a traditional Sikh martial art involving swordplay. Bodycam footage released...
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra has sparked a major political row with her recent remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a public event in West Bengal’s Nadia district. Addressing the issue of illegal infiltration along the Indo-Bangladesh border, Moitra accused the Home Minister of failing in his constitutional duty to...
In a significant transition for Indian cricket administration, Roger Binny, the current President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has stepped down upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Effective immediately, Rajeev Shukla, who had been serving as the BCCI Vice-President, is now the acting or interim President of the...
During his official visit to Tokyo for the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with a Daruma doll by Rev. Seishi Hirose, the Chief Priest of Shorinzan Daruma-Ji Temple. The gesture carried profound cultural meaning, connecting centuries-old traditions of Japan with India’s spiritual roots. The Daruma doll is deeply associated with...
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...
The Maharashtra government is evaluating a significant revision to private sector working hours, proposing an increase from the existing nine-hour limit to a 10-hour workday. Labour Minister Akash Fundkar revealed that this measure was introduced during a recent state cabinet meeting in Mumbai and is currently under deliberation. No final decision has been made, as...
In an escalation of trade tensions, U.S. National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett has issued a firm warning to New Delhi, stating that if India fails to alter its current course, President Donald Trump will remain unswayed in the imposition of heavy tariffs. These remarks come as the administration enforces steep duties on Indian...