As tensions increase between Washington and New Delhi over US tariffs related to India’s purchase of Russian oil, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has issued a firm warning. She believes the bilateral relationship is at serious risk and called for a course correction, emphasising that strengthening ties with India is crucial if the US aims to...
Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu approves Gaza City takeover plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have approved a military plan for the takeover of Gaza City, which has been named Operation Gideon’s Chariots II, according to reports. The Israeli military has reportedly begun the initial phases of the operation, with forces already positioned on the outskirts of Gaza City. Officials described the move as the...
GoM Clears Major GST Restructuring: 12% and 28% Slabs Set to Be Removed
A significant reform in India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure is on the horizon. The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST, chaired by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, has agreed to the Centre’s proposal to streamline the existing tax system by eliminating the 12% and 28% slabs. This reform is aimed at making GST simpler, more transparent, and...
Rajya Sabha Approves Online Gaming Bill Banning Real Money Games and Betting
On the final day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, just a day after it cleared the Lok Sabha. This landmark legislation seeks to prohibit harmful online money-based gaming activities, including gambling and betting, while promoting skill-based e-sports and non-monetary social games. Introduced by Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw,...
Gunmen kill at least 13 worshippers in mosque attack in northwestern Nigeria
Updated: Aug 21st, 2025 At least 13 people were reportedly killed after gunmen opened fire inside a mosque during morning prayers in Katsina state, northwestern Nigeria, on Tuesday, according to reports. The incident took place in Unguwan Mantau town. While no group has claimed responsibility so far, such attacks are frequently reported in Nigeria’s northwestern and north-central regions, where disputes...
18 arrested during anti-Israel protest at Microsoft campus in US’ Redmond
Eighteen people have been taken into custody in US’ Oregon for vandalising Microsoft’s campus in Redmond during a protest against the company’s business dealings with Israel. The Redmond Police Department confirmed the arrests in a post on X, stating that the incident occurred on August 20. “18 arrested for various charges during a protest at Microsoft Campus. Redmond police are...
Amid US Tariffs, Jaishankar Urges Russian Firms to Deepen Trade Ties with India
Amid escalating US tariffs on Indian goods, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has urged Russian companies to strengthen their engagement with India and explore new trade and investment opportunities. Speaking in Moscow, Mr Jaishankar highlighted India’s rapidly growing economy, ‘Make in India’ initiatives, and modernisation efforts as major drivers for collaboration. “India, with a GDP of over USD 4 trillion...
UP Woman Forced to Exercise for ‘Nora Fatehi-Like Body’, Loses Foetus After Abuse
A shocking case from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has surfaced where a woman alleged that her husband forced her to exercise for three hours daily to achieve a body like Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi. According to the complaint, failure to follow this routine meant she would be denied food. The woman, identified as Shanu, married Shivam Ujjawal, a government school physical...
Six Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threat Emails, Third Hoax Incident in Four Days
Six schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Thursday morning, triggering panic and immediate action by the authorities. According to Delhi Fire Services officials, the threat calls were reported between 6:35 am and 7:48 am. The schools targeted include Andhra School in Prasad Nagar, BGS International School, Rao Man Singh School, Convent School, Max Fort School, and Indraprastha...
Trump Urges Fed Governor Lisa Cook to Resign Amid Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Washington: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the resignation of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook following allegations of mortgage fraud. The controversy emerged after Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and a Trump ally, urged the Justice Department to investigate two mortgages Cook allegedly misrepresented. Trump echoed these claims on his social media platform on...