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New claims from a US aviation safety group have raised fresh questions about the history of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in India last year. Campaigners were quoted as saying by a top British media outlet that the aircraft had suffered repeated technical failures. That includes an in-flight fire well before the fatal accident. The […]
The future of virtual reality rarely shifts. But this time it may have arrived in a different way. Meta has confirmed it was cutting more than 1,000 jobs from its Reality Labs division. The move was instantly perceived as a verdict on the company’s most ambitious gamble – the metaverse. Naturally, the move has stirred […]
The long-pending US-India trade deal may have hit another roadblock, this time over pulses. Two American senators have urged President Donald Trump to ask India to remove a 30% import duty on US pulses. They described the tariff as “unfair.” India’s move is perceived as a response to the harsh 50% tariffs imposed by Trump last year. […]
A group of media professionals and concerned citizens from Southasia and the diaspora have jointly expressed serious concern over the continued blocking of Indian news websites in Pakistan and Pakistani news websites in India, calling the reciprocal bans a threat to press freedom and the public’s right to information. In a joint statement issued recently, […]
Australia’s move to bar children under-16 from major social media platforms is already reshaping the digital landscape, with early enforcement data showing large-scale account removals just weeks after the law came into force. The policy, which began on December 10, is the first of its kind globally and is being closely watched by governments and […]
Indian airlines have alerted passengers after Iran suspended access to its airspace, leading to disruptions across several international flight routes. Major carriers such as Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet confirmed that the sudden restriction has forced them to alter flight paths, resulting in delays and cancellations. The airspace shutdown follows escalating unrest within Iran, marked […]
At least 22 people are feared to have died on Wednesday as a construction crane for a high-speed rail bridge collapsed onto a passenger train in Thailand, government officials said. The train, which had departed from Bangkok, was carrying 195 passengers and staff members, according to the State Railway of Thailand. The crane crashed onto […]
In what might be the most eyebrow‑raising social‑media post of 2026 so far, United States President Donald Trump described himself as the “Acting President of Venezuela” on Sunday in a post on his own platform, Truth Social. The post featured his official portrait with the bold title “Acting President of Venezuela, Incumbent January 2026” alongside his […]
In what can only be described as a masterclass in diplomatic storytelling, US President Donald Trump once again turned a heavy discussion into a one-man reality show. Mixing tariffs and helicopters, he offered a glimpse into US–India relations, insisting the relationship is in the right space, even if India is clearly and rightfully upset. Speaking at […]
They screamed their lungs out outside a Manhattan courthouse. Their voices reportedly carried anger, fear and hope. Inside, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stood shackled at the ankles, media outlets reported. He was wearing orange and beige prison garb. He insisted he was still the country’s rightful leader. Across from him, his wife, Cilia Flores, also […]
In the most aggressive display of American military power since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, U.S. forces conducted a dramatic midnight seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on Saturday. The operation followed a surprise incursion into Caracas that was punctuated by overnight explosions, culminating in the couple being transported via […]
Imagine packing your bags, and ready to move to the US for a promising job only to find that the visa system is coming in the way. That’s the reality for many Indian H-1B holders now stuck at home, thanks to sudden delays in visa appointments. Let’s not be deluded into thinking that Americans are […]
A new federal immigration framework has come into force, tightening oversight of both international travel and residency status for non-US citizens. Under Department of Homeland Security rules introduced during President Donald Trump’s administration, green card holders are now subject to expanded biometric monitoring at US borders and renewed scrutiny of green cards already issued, reflecting […]
As the tech world braces for the next H-1B visa season, the Department of Homeland Security is changing the rules of the game. The decades-old lottery system that randomly awarded visas is being replaced with a new approach designed to favour higher-paid, highly skilled foreign workers. It’s a move that could reshape the way US […]
The five-year partnership will bring Qatar Museums’ innovative learning models to schools and cultural learning environments in India through the multidisciplinary centre, NMACC, also enabling creation of new programmes Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM) and Isha Ambani of India’s Mumbai-based Reliance Industries have signed […]
All this 22-year-old man from Morbi desired was to travel to Russia to pursue higher education. But the script flipped, throwing Sahil Mohammad Hussain’s life out of gear. He was allegedly compelled to serve in the Russian military after being blackmailed with a false drugs case. Vibes of India has presented Hussain’s version of the events. He underwent […]
The death of Sharif Osman Hadi, an Islamic radical and India-hater, caused chaos in Bangladesh, with mobs reportedly rampaging through Dhaka. They set fire to buildings, including offices of the country’s biggest newspapers. The government attributed the incidents to “mob violence committed by a few fringe elements.” Journalists from Daily Star and Prathom Alo said […]
Global football icon Lionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani. At the centre, initiatives traditionally begin with seeking blessings in accordance with Sanatana Dharma, which emphasises reverence for nature and respect for all living beings. Messi’s visit reflected this cultural ethos as he […]
India’s merchandise exports are reeling from the 50% US tariff, with gems, jewellery, textiles, and other sectors hit hardest. Marine products, electronics, and engineering goods are finding new markets, partially offsetting the losses. Gems and jewellery saw the steepest fall, claimed reports. Exports to the US dropped nearly 70% since September, after the tariff was […]
Over the past several months, the US has steadily tightened visa norms by rolling back interview waivers, reinstating in-person interviews, and expanding social-media screening beyond students to include skilled workers and their families, a shift that has triggered widespread delays and cancellations of visa appointments, particularly in India. Now, in view of the postponement of […]
