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Former US President Donald Trump has once again made strong remarks about India’s elections, sparing no digs at the earlier Joe Biden administration, claiming they had allocated USD 18 million to help India with elections. “18 million dollars for helping India with its elections. Why the hell? Why don’t we just go to old paper […]
CP Surendran is a well-known journalist who has a way with words. He was the resident editor of The Times of India in Pune when I held the same position for the paper in Ahmedabad. Two days ago, he wrote a piece in The New Indian Express that caught my attention. He recounted an incident […]
India and the United Kingdom will resume negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in New Delhi on Monday, following a gap of over eight months. UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, will be in New Delhi for the resumption of discussions and is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting […]
Sahir Ludhianvi was undoubtedly the most successful lyricists of his time, with evergreen songs like Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein and Jo Wada Kiya Wo Nibhana Parega to his credit. Actor-Director Danish Husain’s new play, Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon, staged at Natarani on Friday, celebrates the poet’s talent and achievements. But was he a nice person? Not really. […]
The government of Pakistan has unveiled a ‘master plan’ for the renovation and beautification of temples and gurdwaras across the country, allocating PKR 1 billion for the project. This decision was made during a meeting of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) held on Saturday, chaired by Syed Attaur Rehman. Rehman confirmed the development plan, […]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has delivered a sharp critique of what she described as a “liberal network” during her address at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington DC on Saturday. Speaking via video link, she accused left-wing politicians of hypocrisy and reacting with “hysteria” to the rise of conservative leaders globally. PM […]
US President Donald Trump has justified his controversial statement regarding a $21 million grant that he believes was allocated for India, not Bangladesh. According to a media report, the grant was intended for Dhaka, not New Delhi. Trump remarked, “$21 million going to my friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India for voter turnout. We’re […]
It is going to be a busy weekend at Anant National University with two events that bring together the spiritual and material realms. The first event, which was inaugurated on Friday morning, is an international conference on indigenous knowledge systems and practices. In the evening, the campus will host WITH 2025, an international festival being […]
Immigrant communities across the US are facing an uncertain future following President Donald Trump’s coercive actions against them. Fear of the unknown and social stigma in the event of deportation has taken hold, culminating in the death of an 11-year-old girl who allegedly took her own life in Dallas. Jocelynn Rojo Carranza reportedly died by […]
India has described the United States administration’s information regarding funding in India as “deeply troubling” and raised concerns over foreign interference in the country’s internal affairs. During a weekly press briefing on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the relevant departments and agencies were examining the matter. “We have seen […]
The Modi government may adopt an ostrich-like attitude or even justify what the Americans have done, but the fact remains that for Indians, the manner in which hundreds of undocumented Indians were sent back was viewed as a national humiliation. First person accounts of their hardship – cuffs on hands and feet, long flights on military […]
Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named among Time Magazine’s ‘Women of the Year’ for 2025. The list, released on Thursday, recognises 13 women who are described as “extraordinary leaders” working towards a better and more equal world. Barman, 45, is the only Indian woman to be featured alongside individuals such […]
In a revelation that could rival any political soap opera, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently announced that it had cancelled a USAID-funded project worth $21 million, allegedly for voter turnout in India. The move naturally sparked outcry from India’s ruling BJP, which accused the Congress of weilding external influence in the country’s electoral process. US […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to introduce a major reform in its examination system, with plans to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year starting in 2026. Under this new structure, the exams will likely be held in February and May every year, providing students with more flexibility in choosing […]
Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a narrow vote in the United States Senate. Patel, 44, becomes the first Indian-American to lead the FBI, securing his position with a 51-49 vote on Friday. Two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against his […]
The budget session of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Thursday commenced with Finance Minister Kanu Desai presenting the state budget for the financial year 2025-26. This marks Desai’s fourth consecutive budget presentation, with the theme “Vision For Developed Gujarat and Mission For Public Welfare.” The budget draft was carried in a bag featuring traditional tribal […]
A 40-year-old man from Anand recently found himself on an international ‘you’re not welcome here’ tour, being deported from both the UK and the US within a mere five months, because he tried to sneak around with fake travel documents. The Delhi Police spilled the beans, revealing that this globe-trotting rule-breaker first landed in the […]
Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Head Elon Musk has addressed delays in implementing executive orders signed by President Donald Trump, attributing the hold-up to United States (US) bureaucracy. He criticised the system, stating that it is “fighting against the will of the people”. Musk elaborated on the role of DOGE, an initiative […]
The BJP may have won most of the recent local self-government elections, but there were serious weaknesses in regions where it has enjoyed stronghold. The election outcomes highlighted a general trend of regional dissatisfaction and shifting political allegiances, especially in crucial districts where the party’s hold appeared to be unbreakable. The upsets the party witnessed […]
Gujarat’s recent local body elections have expectedly witnessed contrasting fortunes for the Congress and BJP. The Congress has seen a sharp fall in support, failing to win seats in some crucial locations, while the BJP registered landslide wins in many municipalities, including Odh, Halol, and Karjan. The BJP’s stronghold is further evidenced by emphatic victories […]
