Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has sparked a fresh controversy after stating that the iconic Chamundi Hills in Mysuru does not belong exclusively to Hindus. His remark comes a day after apologizing for reciting the RSS anthem in the Legislative Assembly and has now triggered a sharp reaction from the Mysuru royal family and...
Punjab has been witnessing relentless rainfall over the past few days, creating a flood-like situation in several regions of the state. Among the worst-hit areas is the revered Kartarpur Corridor, which has been inundated due to the continuous downpour. The corridor, a significant passage that connects Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib in Pakistan with Dera Baba...
In a bold declaration signaling a dramatic shift in immigration policy, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, representing the Trump administration, labeled the H-1B visa system a “scam” and outlined plans for sweeping reforms to both the H-1B visa and green card frameworks. “Scam” and Structural Reform Lutnick, in a televised statement, criticized the current H-1B...
In a stunning development for Indian cricket, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The announcement came as a shock to fans and the cricketing fraternity, given Ashwin’s consistent presence in the tournament for over a decade. Ashwin, who has been one of the most successful off-spinners in...
Amid escalating trade tensions between New Delhi and Washington, a German newspaper has reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined to answer four phone calls from US President Donald Trump in recent weeks. According to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), this was seen as a reflection of “the depth of Modi’s anger, but also his caution”...
Jammu and Kashmir: At least 30 people have lost their lives after heavy rains triggered a massive landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The incident occurred near Indraprastha Bhojanalaya at Ardhkuwari, en route to the holy cave shrine, following continuous rainfall and flash floods that have wreaked havoc across...
Washington: A new wave of U.S. tariffs on Indian goods took effect on Wednesday at 9:30 AM IST, doubling the total import duty to 50 percent across a broad range of products. The tariff hike, enforced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is expected to significantly impact Indian exporters, particularly those operating in labor-intensive...
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim of mediating a truce between India and Pakistan during their military standoff in May, asserting that he used trade threats and high tariff warnings to prevent a potential nuclear war. Speaking at an event, Trump said he personally intervened after tensions escalated between the two...
Jammu and Kashmir faced severe disruption on Tuesday as heavy rainfall triggered flood-like conditions across several regions. Continuous downpours caused major rivers in the Jammu division to flow above the danger mark, leading to chaos in normal life. Mobile and internet services were abruptly disrupted by service providers, adding to public inconvenience. Authorities have ordered...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Tianjin, China, to participate in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on August 31 and September 1, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Tuesday. This marks PM Modi’s first visit to China in seven years. Addressing a...