The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday strongly dismissed allegations made in a UK parliamentary committee report, which accused India of engaging in transnational repression (TNR) activities in the United Kingdom. Calling the claims “baseless,” the MEA stated that they are rooted in unverified and dubious sources that are primarily associated with anti-India hostility....
Communal tensions erupted in Yavat village, located in Daund tehsil of Pune district, following an allegedly objectionable WhatsApp post shared by a youth from outside the community earlier this week. The post quickly spread online, resulting in violence: stone pelting, motorcycle arson, and targeted damage to a local religious structure. Police had to deploy...
Two coaches of the Muzaffarpur–Sabarmati Jan Sadharan Express (Train No. 15269), operating from Muzaffarpur to Ahmedabad, derailed near Bhaupur station, between Kanpur and Tundla in Uttar Pradesh, on August 1, 2025, at approximately 4:12–4:15 PM. Thankfully, the train was moving at a slow speed at the time, and no injuries or casualties have been reported . Railway officials...
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan clinched his first-ever National Film Award for his powerful performance in Jawan at the 71st National Film Awards, held today in New Delhi . In a rare tie, Vikrant Massey was also awarded Best Actor for his critically acclaimed role in 12th Fail . The winners were announced during a...
Several parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), including Janpath, Lajpat Nagar, and Minto Bridge, witnessed early morning showers on Thursday, a day after the city experienced heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across the region throughout the day. IMD Forecast: Showers Across...
The United States has imposed sanctions on at least six Indian companies accused of trading in Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals, as part of a broader action targeting 20 entities across the globe. The sanctions were announced by the US Department of State on Wednesday, citing violations of American sanctions against Iran. Indian Companies Named in...
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reaffirmed that trade negotiations with India are ongoing, even as he announced 25 per cent tariffs and additional penalties on Indian imports, citing high tariffs, Russian oil purchases, and India’s participation in the BRICS grouping. Speaking at a White House press conference following the signing of a Congressional bill,...
In a significant move that has stirred global trade and diplomatic discussions, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a joint oil development deal with Pakistan. The announcement came just hours after Trump imposed a 25% tariff with additional penalties on Indian imports starting August 1, citing the US trade deficit with New Delhi and...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday sparked a heated debate in Parliament by declaring that “Hindus can never be terrorists.” Speaking during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Rajya Sabha, Shah accused the Congress of spreading false narratives and appeasement politics that, according to him, have harmed the country’s unity and security....
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff and additional penalties on India effective August 1, calling it a “huge setback” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country. He said the US move amounts to “blackmail” and warned that it would adversely impact India’s...