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...
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris was the site of a meticulously planned daylight robbery. In a span of just seven minutes, thieves infiltrated the museum and made off with eight priceless pieces from the French Crown Jewels. Below is a detailed timeline of the events: 🕘 9:30 AM –...
In a heartbreaking incident that has once again brought the menace of dowry-related crimes into focus, a 21-year-old newly married woman from Gwalior reportedly died by suicide after enduring persistent harassment from her in-laws, who demanded a Murrah buffalo as dowry. Police have registered a case against five members of the husband’s family, who are...
Bollywood bid farewell to one of its most beloved comic actors when Govardhan Asrani, best known for his iconic “jailer” role in Sholay, passed away at the age of 84. Amid the outpouring of tributes, his wife, Manju Asrani, revealed that the actor’s last wish for a simple and private farewell was honoured — a...
A recent internal study by Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram, has revealed that teenagers struggling with body image issues are being exposed to a significantly higher amount of harmful content on the platform. The findings have reignited global and national concerns over the impact of social media on adolescent mental health. According to...
In a major clarification that brings relief to thousands of Indian professionals, the United States government has confirmed that the newly introduced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to new petitions filed for candidates outside the country. Existing H-1B visa holders, those seeking extensions, or employees changing roles within the same company will not...