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...
US President Donald Trump has directed the termination of Secret Service protection for former Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, effective September 1, 2025. The move overturns an earlier extension granted by former President Joe Biden, who had arranged for Harris to receive protection until January 2026. Under US law, former vice...
During his official visit to Tokyo for the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with a Daruma doll by Rev. Seishi Hirose, the Chief Priest of Shorinzan Daruma-Ji Temple. The gesture carried profound cultural meaning, connecting centuries-old traditions of Japan with India’s spiritual roots. The Daruma doll is deeply associated with...
A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed on Thursday during an airshow rehearsal in Radom, central Poland, resulting in the death of the pilot. Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed the tragic incident, describing it as a “great loss for the Air Force.” A video circulating online shows the jet performing a barrel-roll maneuver...
Los Angeles: A 36-year-old Indian-origin man, identified as Gurpreet Singh, was shot dead by police in Los Angeles, California, after he brandished a two-foot-long machete in the middle of the road. The incident occurred on July 13 outside the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. According to reports, police received a call around 9 a.m....
In a dramatic political development, the Constitutional Court of Thailand has removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, marking yet another turning point in the country’s turbulent political landscape. Paetongtarn, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, had assumed office less than a year ago after a decisive electoral victory. However, her tenure was...
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has reportedly filed a lawsuit challenging US President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove her from office, setting the stage for a potential legal battle over the independence of the central bank. According to reports, Cook argued that Trump overstepped his authority by announcing on August 25 that he intended to...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commenced his two-day official visit to Japan, marking his eighth trip to the country since taking office in 2014. The visit began on Friday, August 29, with a warm reception from the Indian diaspora in Tokyo, who greeted him with national flags and enthusiastic chants. Expressing gratitude on social media,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31 and Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 1 during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin. The high-profile meetings come at a critical time as India navigates strained trade relations with the United States following tariff hikes by President...