WASHINGTON – A highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has concluded without a definitive peace agreement for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting, which followed a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, focused on the path forward to end the conflict, but key disagreements, particularly on…
KOLKATA – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a new rehabilitation scheme named ‘Sramashree’ for migrant laborers returning to the state. Under the new scheme, each registered migrant worker who returns will receive a monthly financial aid of ₹5,000 for a period of up to one year, or until they secure new employment…
MANGALURU – A long-standing case of a woman claiming her daughter disappeared in Dharmasthala, Karnataka, has taken a shocking turn with police finding that the complainant, Sujatha Bhatt, never had any children. The revelation has cast a cloud of suspicion over her motives and the very existence of the “missing” daughter. Case Background:Sujatha Bhatt had…
DHAKA – In a significant display of solidarity, the chiefs of Bangladesh’s armed forces actively participated in this year’s Janmashtami celebrations, sending a powerful message of unity and support to the country’s Hindu community. The presence of the top military brass at the religious event is being seen as a move to reassure minorities and…
The decision by the INDIA alliance to field a vice-presidential candidate from Tamil Nadu could potentially provide a significant political lifeline to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), helping it navigate a brewing political crisis. The move is seen as a direct counter-strategy to the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nomination of C.P. Radhakrishnan, a Tamilian, as…
HYDERABAD – A joyous Sri Krishna Janmashtami procession in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, turned into a tragedy on Sunday night when a chariot carrying idols came into contact with a high-tension electric wire. The devastating incident resulted in the electrocution and death of five men, with four others sustaining injuries. The accident occurred late Sunday night in…
NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated veteran BJP leader C.P. Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu as its candidate for the Vice President of India. The decision, made at a Parliamentary Board meeting, marks a significant move for the BJP, which has historically struggled to gain a strong foothold in the southern state. Radhakrishnan,…
KINSHASA, CONGO – Suspected Islamic militants have killed at least 30 people in a series of attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province. According to a Congolese military official, the attacks took place in Bapere village over several days. The Allied Democratic Force (ADF), a rebel group linked to the Islamic State,…
NEW DELHI: In a strongly-worded statement, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed as baseless the allegations of widespread irregularities in Kerala’s electoral roll, asserting that accusations of ‘vote theft’ are a direct insult to the country’s democratic foundations and Constitution. The ECI’s firm response comes in the wake of a flurry of complaints…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for India’s mineral resources, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has confirmed the discovery of large gold reserves in six districts of Odisha. The initial estimates suggest a potential of up to 20 metric tonnes of gold, with exploration continuing in four other districts. This discovery has been hailed as…
