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The looming threat of intensified tariffs and sanctions continues to underscore the US’s iron-fist approach towards pressuring India over ties with Russia. The US Treasury Secretary issued a stern warning that the Donald Trump administration may escalate its punitive trade actions against India through additional secondary tariffs. The final decision, news reports quoted him as […]
Over 80 families of victims from the Air India 171 crash, including both passengers and ground casualties, have retained the US law firm Beasley Allen to pursue legal recourse. Media reports claimed that the firm’s Principal Attorney, Mike Andrews, said that applications under the Right to Information (RTI) Act would soon be filed to obtain […]
Hosting the Olympic Games is a major opportunity and a huge responsibility. The scale is massive. So are the costs and benefits. Monumental expenses and debts make governments wary. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw costs soar on account of the pandemic delay. The Paris Olympics benefited from cost-cutting reforms introduced by the IOC in 2019. For most of the […]
Machines are falling silent, and workers are growing anxious by the day. The tariff shock from the United States threatens to dim India’s shine in the global gem market. India’s hub of diamond industry Surat is naturally the most impacted. With Christmas just months away — traditionally the busiest season for diamond exports — US […]
Like many nations, India has its legal challenges, yet a pluralistic spirit continues to run in the nation’s arteries. India transcends the lines drawn on a map, hope is rekindled here, and new beginnings take root. This country offers more than a refuge. It gives people a chance to reclaim their identity and secure a […]
After a one-year hiatus, Gujarat Vidyapith’s one of the most sought-after programme among international students—the International Course on Gandhian Non-violence: Theory and Application—is making a comeback this academic year, with slight modifications to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) and University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. Offered by the Faculty of Gandhian Studies, the four-month […]
Despite years of mistrust, recent memories of the 2020 Galwan clash and unresolved issues along the Line of Actual Control, India and China have in recent times resumed high-level talks. Even as the ties remain tense and confidence-building measures still limited, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly set to visit Tianjin, China, later this month as […]
As restrictions tighten on H-1B and student visas under the Trump administration, a growing number of Indians are opting for investment-based US residency — especially the EB-5 visa programme. The interest comes amid anticipation of a new $5 million residency visa initiative, dubbed the “Gold Card,” announced by President Donald Trump in February. While details […]
The specter of a 25 per cent tariff loomed large once again over India-US trade relations after former US President Donald Trump first threatened a substantial hike in duties on Indian goods. His outburst, triggered by India’s continued purchase of Russian oil amid the Ukraine conflict, marked a dramatic shift from earlier US positions—when Washington had, in […]
A tragic end to a deeply worrying case has been confirmed: four Indian-origin members of a New York-based family who went missing en route to a spiritual site in West Virginia have been found dead. Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty announced on Sunday that the victims — Asha Divan (85), Kishore Divan (89), Shailesh Divan […]
Any military warfare, however effective, must be mindful of a sustained strategic foresight going forward. Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s ability to deliver a swift and precise military response following the Pahalgam terror attack. Without a doubt, it was a commendable operation. Yet, tactical success must not obscure the need for a strong national security doctrine. […]
In 1961, Lee Kuan Yew, the celebrated leader and “father” of Singapore, who was rightly annoyed with America, instructed his aides to “investigate this matter thoroughly, every aspect of it. Leave nothing unturned until you get to the heart of the matter. But remember all the time that we are not dealing with an enemy, […]
Hours after the United States President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff along with additional penalties on Indian imports, the US has reportedly entered into high-stakes negotiations with New Delhi. However, the ‘cornering India’ rhetoric has become louder, with the US simultaneously striking a new oil development deal with Pakistan. According to reports, Trump cited […]
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff, along with additional penalties, on imports from India, effective August 1. He cited India’s continued oil trade with Russia and longstanding trade restrictions as primary reasons for the decision. In a post on his platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that while India […]
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied reports claiming that Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s death sentence in Yemen had been revoked. “Information being shared by certain individuals on the Nimisha Priya case is inaccurate,” MEA officials told a section of the media, leaving no room for ambiguity. This rebuttal came just a day after a statement from the office […]
A major scam has surfaced involving a Dubai-based individual who allegedly deceived dozens of Indian youth by promising work permits for the UK and Europe at a cost of just ₹5 lakh. According to a complaint filed with the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, Jignesh Shah, a resident of Odhav, and 26 others were tricked by Mahesh […]
In the wake of the AI 171 airplane crash on June 12, a mother and her eight-month-old son, who suffered severe burns, were discharged from a city hospital after five weeks of intensive treatment. The infant, Dhyaansh, had sustained 36 per cent burns across his face, arms, abdomen, and chest, while his mother, Manisha, 30, […]
In a sweeping federal offensive that has rattled law enforcement across multiple states, nine Indian nationals—all hailing from Gujarat—have been indicted for orchestrating a sprawling, multi-million-dollar illegal gambling syndicate masked behind so-called skill game arcades. The criminal enterprise, operating across six Missouri locations, is alleged to have raked in over $9.5 million between 2022 and […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the Maldives marks a significant turning point in bilateral relations. There was a time this relationship was fractured following President Mohamed Muizzu’s unwelcoming words, India Out. Yet, PM Modi has firmly stated that the India-Maldives friendship would always “remain bright and clear” regardless of a discouraging past. He […]
The crash of Air India flight AI 171 has not only cast a long shadow over the aviation industry in India but also triggered a flurry of high-level action both at the regulatory and corporate levels. As investigations continue into what caused the tragic accident, with Indian authorities requesting patience until the final report, US […]
