Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been assigned the Hongqi L5, China’s iconic state limousine and President Xi Jinping’s preferred official car, for his two-day visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. The decision has drawn attention not only for its security and protocol value but also for its symbolism in the...
A 15-year-old girl from Dombivli, Navi Mumbai, was allegedly blackmailed by a man who coerced her into sharing an obscene video and later sent it to her father while demanding money, police officials confirmed on Saturday. According to investigators, the minor, a Class 11 student, had been gifted a smartphone by her father, who works...
A 45-year-old HIV-positive man has been arrested in Durg after allegedly carrying out a series of thefts targeting temple donation boxes over nearly a decade. The accused, who chose to remain unnamed, confessed that he viewed his virus contraction as an “act of God” and embarked on the thefts as an expression of anger toward...
In a historic move, India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has obtained its first-ever INTERPOL Purple Notice, signalling a major breakthrough in the country’s fight against international financial crimes. The notice, issued on August 21, 2025, aims to alert global law enforcement agencies about a sophisticated trade-based money laundering racket exposed by ED investigators. The Purple Notice,...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern workplaces and daily life, assisting with everything from productivity to communication. Increasingly, people are also turning to AI tools for personal matters, including health-related questions. However, experts warn that blindly trusting AI-generated medical advice can have devastating consequences, as shown in a recent case from...
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...