In a shocking revelation, investigators probing the tragic bus fire in Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh have found that more than 400 mobile phones being transported in the vehicle may have intensified the flames, leading to the devastating accident that claimed several lives. Preliminary findings from forensic and fire safety teams suggest that the lithium-ion...
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has hailed India as a “great democracy” and expressed hope that New Delhi will emerge as a key ally in Venezuela’s transition toward democratic governance. Speaking from an undisclosed location, Machado said India could play an important role in supporting her country’s return to...
In a major success for law enforcement agencies, a joint operation conducted by the Delhi Police Crime Branch and Bihar Police led to the killing of four most-wanted gangsters of the notorious Sigma Gang during an encounter in Delhi’s Rohini area early Thursday morning. According to police officials, the encounter occurred around 2:20 a.m. near...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In a high-profile legal development, Bengaluru police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against Ola Electric founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and senior executive Subrath Kumar Das following the death of 38-year-old engineer K Aravind. The deceased, who worked with the company since 2022, allegedly left behind a detailed 28-page note accusing senior...
In a significant geopolitical statement, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that India will continue to face “massive tariffs” on exports to the United States if it does not halt its oil imports from Russia. Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would refrain from purchasing Russian crude, though New...
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again found himself at the centre of controversy following a statement he made during the Joy Forum event in Riyadh. The actor mentioned “people from Balochistan, people from Afghanistan, people from Pakistan” in a single sentence — a remark that has gone viral and sparked widespread debate online. What...