KABUL – The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has escalated dramatically following a series of powerful earthquakes, with the official death toll now exceeding 2,200 people. The earthquakes, which struck eastern Afghanistan, have left a trail of widespread destruction, with thousands more injured and communities in desperate need of aid. The disaster has compounded the hardship…
BEIJING– China’s recent decision to withdraw financial support for a key segment of Pakistan’s flagship railway project has sent ripples through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). While officials cite Pakistan’s financial woes and escalating security threats as the primary reasons, a deeper geopolitical analysis suggests that the move may be part of a broader strategic…
In a momentous development, the state of Mizoram is set to be connected to India’s national railway network for the first time in history with the completion of the 51-kilometer Bairabi-Sairang rail line. The project, which has been under construction for over a decade, is being hailed as a transformative step for the state’s development….
Jalandhar:The state of Punjab has been gripped by its most devastating floods in nearly four decades, with the death toll rising to 37 as of September 3, 2025. The unrelenting heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread damage, affecting all 23 districts and submerging over 1,400 villages. According to a bulletin from the state government, more…
Thiruvananthapuram:Widespread protests have intensified across Kerala following a brutal assault on a young man by police officers. Political parties and various youth organizations have announced that they will escalate their agitation and will not back down until the officers responsible are dismissed from service. The incident came to light after CCTV footage from a police…
New delhi:In a significant move, the Indian government has extended the cut-off date for eligibility under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019, by a decade. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a new notification stating that religious minorities from neighboring countries who entered India on or before December 31, 2024, will now be eligible…
In a significant diplomatic intervention, Finnish President Alexander Stubb has delivered a stark message to Western nations, particularly the United States, urging them to adopt a more “cooperative and dignified foreign policy” towards the Global South, with a specific focus on India. He cautioned that a failure to do so could result in the West…
NEW DELHI – The political landscape in the capital has heated up after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leveled serious allegations against Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, claiming he possesses two active voter identity cards (EPIC). The accusation comes on the heels of the conclusion of Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,’ and has prompted the…
TEL AVIV/GAZA – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the killing of a senior Hamas leader, identified as Haziim Avni Naim, in a targeted strike in the Gaza Strip. According to an IDF statement, Naim was a high-ranking commander responsible for the abduction and imprisonment of three Israeli women during the October 7, 2023…
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, denied bail to activist Umar Khalid and nine other co-accused in the case related to the alleged “larger conspiracy” behind the 2020 Delhi riots. The bench, comprising Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur, dismissed the bail pleas of the accused who have been…
