By C. Mahesh History rarely collapses nations overnight. More often, it tightens a noose slowly—through sanctions, supply-chain choke points, financial isolation, and strategic dependency. Iran, Iraq, and Venezuela are stark reminders that having resources is not enough if the systems that control money, trade, defense, and energy are owned by others. India has studied these…
Jhenaidah, Bangladesh | January 6, 2026 In a deeply disturbing incident that has triggered nationwide outrage, a 40-year-old Hindu widow was allegedly gang-raped and brutally tortured in the Kaliganj upazila of Jhenaidah district in southwestern Bangladesh. The attack took place late on the night of Saturday, January 3, 2026, according to local media and police…
New York:The United Nations has firmly rejected the recent action taken by the United States, stating that it constitutes a clear violation of international law. UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a strong and unequivocal response, warning that such unilateral moves undermine the foundations of the international rules-based order. In an official statement issued from UN…
Copenhagen:Denmark’s Prime Minister has strongly rejected remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States could “take over” Greenland, warning that such statements are unacceptable and undermine trust among allies. Emphasising Denmark’s position within the transatlantic alliance, the Prime Minister said Denmark and Greenland are protected under NATO and should not be…
Thiruvananthapuram, January 5, 2026:The Kerala Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Monday issued an official notification disqualifying Thiruvananthapuram MLA and former state minister Antony Raju following his conviction in a decades-old case involving the tampering of court evidence. The order was issued on the evening of January 5, a day after a trial court sentenced Raju to…
Abuja: At least 30 villagers were killed and several others abducted after a heavily armed militant group carried out a brutal attack on rural communities in Nigeria, triggering widespread fear and condemnation across the region, according to local authorities and community leaders. The assault took place in the early hours of the day when attackers…
Shariatpur (Bangladesh) — January 4, 2026: A 50-year-old Hindu businessman, Khokon Chandra Das, has died in hospital days after being brutally attacked, stabbed, and set on fire by a mob in Damudya Upazila of Shariatpur district, Bangladesh. The incident has sparked widespread shock, condemnation, and concern both within Bangladesh and internationally. Brutal Attack and Death…
Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday sparked a political debate by calling on the Indian government to take decisive action against the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks who are believed to be living freely in Pakistan. Referring to recent international developments, Owaisi said that if former US President Donald Trump…
New Delhi — In a moment of profound historical and spiritual significance, the Government of India has successfully brought back the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, known as the Piprahwa Relics, which were taken away by the British from Piprahwa in present-day Uttar Pradesh in 1898. The relics were formally unveiled at an international exhibition…
Washington, D.C. — Marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, by itself, does not guarantee a U.S. Green Card, immigration law experts have cautioned, emphasizing that proof of a genuine marital relationship — including living together — is mandatory under U.S. immigration law. Legal experts say U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified…
