Watch: Syria regime change | What are India’s stakes in West Asia?
This week, a dramatic turn of events in Syria, as the 53 year regime of the Assad family collapses, rebels take over Damascus and establish a new government.Clearly, what has happened in Syria is not just about the Syrians alone. We take a look at all the other players in Syria, what it means for […]
Husband, Brother-In-Law Arrested For Murdering Pregnant Wife In Odisha
The Rourkela Police in Odisha on Friday arrested a man and his brother-in-law, an Assistant Sub Inspector of Police, for hatching a plot to kill the pregnant wife at Jhirdapali village in Sundargarh district. The accused persons were identified as Deben Kumar Behera (35), of Jhirdapali village under the Tikayatpali police limits and Satya Narayan […]
What are the mystery drones buzzing over New Jersey? All you need to know
Mystery drones have been sighted over New Jersey but White House said they do not apparently pose any threat. For almost a month, New Jersey residents have been claiming that they sighted mysterious flying objects in the sky. The White House, the FBI, the Homeland Security said they have no idea about those mystery drones […]
Turkey Tells Russia, Iran Not to Intervene In Syria Rebel Push
Turkey said Friday it had urged Russia and Iran not to intervene militarily to support Bashar al-Assad’s forces as Islamist-led rebels mounted their lightning advance on Damascus that ended with the Syrian strongman’s ouster. “The most important thing was to talk to the Russians and Iranians to ensure that they didn’t enter the equation militarily. […]
Trump’s return and the South Asia outlook
In January 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn-in as the 47th President of the United States of America. Mr. Trump’s re-election, and subsequent return to office, have triggered curiosity and “nervousness” in many countries. However, in South Asia, he is likely to offer a distinct continuity. His ideology and foreign policy goals will continue to […]
Mahua Moitra’s Remark On Judicial Officer Death’s Spark Uproar In Lok Sabha
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra’s reference to the death of a judicial officer triggered an uproar in the Lok Sabha on Friday with Union minister Kiren Rijiju accusing her of raising a matter settled by the Supreme Court and warning her of “appropriate parliamentary action”. Participating in a debate on 75 years of the Indian […]
Stampede case: Allu Arjun to spend night in Hyderabad central jail
NEW DELHI: Pushpa lead actor Allu Arjun will spend the night in jail and will be released Saturday morning.Chanchalguda jail authorities confirmed to TOI that actor Allu Arjun will not be released on Friday night. “He will be released tomorrow morning,” said a jail official.The jail authorities received the “bail order late in the night […]
‘My colleague had heart attack as bricks hurled’ – summer riots police speak out
‘My colleague had heart attack as bricks hurled’ – summer riots police speak out “It’s like being in a warzone – but you’ve just got a shield and stick,” chief inspector Zoe Kelsey said. She was one of the officers at the centre of the Middlesbrough riot which was sparked after three girls died in […]
No-one gets France’s difficulty more than me, says Macron’s new PM Bayrou
In his first words François Bayrou singled out reducing France’s deficit and debt as a moral priority Centrist leader François Bayrou has become France’s latest prime minister, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to end months of political turmoil. Bayrou, a 73-year-old mayor from the south-west who leads the MoDem party, said he […]
Thousands join rallies across Syria to celebrate fall of Assad
Umayyad Square in Damascus had a party-like atmosphere with music and celebrations Thousands of Syrians have thronged the streets of the capital, Damascus, and other cities to celebrate the fall of the regime of Bashar al-Assad. In Damascus people gathered at the iconic Umayyad Mosque for prayers before the jubilant rallies called by the Islamist […]
Allu Arjun Arrested Days After Woman Killed In Stampede At ‘Pushpa 2’ Screening
‘Pushpa 2‘ Actor Allu Arjun Arrested Hyderabad: Telugu actor Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with the stampede outside a Hyderabad theatre last week in which one woman was killed. Shortly after he was taken into custody Mr Arjun filed a petition seeking to delay his arrest till Monday; the court hearing will take […]
H-1B visa: Indians have much to cheer for now, but it may not last
H-1B visa program witnessed significant drop in denial rates for initial employment recently The H-1B visa program, a cornerstone for high-skilled foreign nationals seeking employment in the United States (US), has witnessed a significant drop in denial rates for initial employment in recent years. This trend, highlighted in the National Foundation for American Policy’s (NFAP) […]