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Former US president Donald Trump became the first presidential candidate in U.S. history to be deemed ineligible for the White House after the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified him from the ballot in the state’s presidential election next year. The ruling makes under a rarely used provision of the U.S. Constitution that bars officials who have […]
A World Bank report has revealed that India is one of the top recipients of remittance flows to Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) in 2023, although at a sluggish pace compared to that in previous years. The report claimed that remittances to India reached $125 billion for the year, exceeding forecasts owing to the […]
An old video showing Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni saying that the Islamic culture is not entirely “compatible” with European civilisation, are now going viral on social media forums. “I believe that there is a problem of compatibility between Islamic culture and the values and rights of our civilisation,” she said in the old video, […]
In a time of political turbulence, soft power, exercised through cultural, scientific, and sporting interactions, is emerging as a significant diplomatic tool. Fashion, a language transcending linguistic barriers, effectively embodies this soft power, reflecting national identities. India’s rich cultural heritage, vast manufacturing capacity and modern technological know-how are coming together to produce some of the […]
On December 6, 2023, Italy announced that it would be withdrawing from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive infrastructure project launched by China in 2013. This was a significant development, as Italy was the only major Western country that had joined the BRI. There are a number of possible reasons for Italy’s decision […]
Following an outrage against Zara’s ad showing mannequins wrapped in a white plastic bag with missing limbs, the Spanish multinational retail clothing chain has said there is a misunderstanding in the way the campaign has been perceived. The fashion brand stopped the campaign, saying customers saw “something far from what was intended when they were […]
Beloved actor and Emmy Award winner Andre Braugher has passed away at the age of 61 after a brief illness. Braugher, best known for his roles in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Homicide: Life on the Street,” was a talented and versatile performer who left a lasting impact on the world of television. Born in Chicago, Braugher’s […]
A SpiceJet flight en route from Ahmedabad to Dubai (SG 15) was unexpectedly diverted and impounded by its lessor on November 30. The incident has raised questions about the airline’s financial health and its ability to maintain its aircraft fleet. The flight departed Ahmedabad at 12:12 AM on November 30th and was just minutes away […]
After going through major restoration at the cost of close to Rs. 30 crores, the 400-year-old Chari Monastery in Thimpu, Bhutan was consecrated last week. Chari Monastery was founded by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1620. The monks of the Central Monastic Body in Bhutan decided to hold the ceremony in 2023 as the years 2024 […]
In a gruesome incident, a 46-year-old Gujarati motel owner has been shot dead in the city of Newport in the state of North Carolina, USA. Originally hailing from Navsari, 46-year-old Satyen Nayak was killed by point blank gun shots by a white American homeless man who had sneaked in the motel to sleep. Nayak was […]
China’s belt and road initiative (BRI) suffered a setback after Italy formally declared it was about to exit the mega project. As per the clause of the deal between the two countries, Italy was required to inform China of its decision three months before the actual exit. Hence, the European nation will part ways with […]
Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, recently opened up about his tumultuous experience of being fired and then rehired as the company’s chief executive. In an interview with The Verge, Altman shed light on his emotions and decision-making process during this challenging period. Addressing the reasons behind his initial firing, Altman maintained that the […]
Dubai, UAE: On the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and emphasized India’s support for “an early and durable resolution” of the Israel-Palestine issue through dialogue and diplomacy. This was the first in-person meeting between the leaders since the outbreak of the […]
Dubai, UAE: During his address at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India’s achievements in striking a balance between ecology and economy. He also proposed to host the COP33 in India in 2028. India’s Commitment to Climate Action PM Modi stated that India, despite being home to 17% […]
A lot has changed in journalism since the onslaught of COVID. Big media houses, bleeding losses, shut down overnight. As newspaper circulation dropped, print media became obsolete all too soon as smartphones and television became the first choices to consume news. Layoffs weren’t a surprise anymore; senior journalists were only waiting for the inevitable. Meanwhile, […]
A key player in many significant global events of the 1970s, Kissinger’s legacy is deeply controversial. Some saw him as little more than a war criminal. “Dr. Henry Kissinger, a respected American scholar and statesman, died today at his home in Connecticut,” Kissinger Associates announced in a statement late on Wednesday, November 29. ‘War criminal’ […]
New Delhi: On Wednesday, November 29, federal prosecutors in the US filed explosive charges in a New York court which detailed how a plot to kill a US citizen who runs a pro-Khalistan organisation, ordered by an “identified Indian government employee”, was thwarted by US law enforcement agencies. The target, identified in the indictment only as ‘the Victim’, […]
Ashley J Tellis, a former US official closely involved with the civil nuclear agreement between India and the US, has insisted on the need for deeper nuclear cooperation between the two countries. Tellis believes India must make clear its civil nuclear liability legal framework either through modification or by laying down liability limits. The US, […]
There are approximately 2.8 million Indian residents in the UAE, equating to 27.5% of the population. Of these, the ratio is much higher when looking at the ultra-high net worth bracket. Meet their man on the ground, Dave Chaggar. Some of the most influential names include Rizwan Sajan, Dr. Azad Moopen, Ravi Pillai, Yusuffali, and […]
Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, believes his friend President Donald Trump is responsible for the nation’s growing anti-Semitic and Islamophobic sentiment. According to Christie, others feel free to voice their hatred because of Trump’s intolerance. Saying that Trump’s intolerance reflected a growing movement of bigotry, Christie said, “He shows intolerance towards everyone, […]
