Passengers flying out of northern Indian cities to international destinations may soon feel the pinch—both in terms of longer flight durations and rising fares. Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines in response to escalating tensions following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
International Politics
In a rare shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a willingness to hold direct peace talks with Ukraine — the first such signal in years — as global pressure mounts to find a way out of the prolonged conflict. Speaking on Russian state television, Putin also indicated openness to further ceasefires after a short-lived […]
Ottawa, Canada:As Canada gears up for its national election on April 28, the spotlight is on a tight race between current Prime Minister Mark Carney of the Liberal Party and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Though it’s a standard parliamentary election, the Canadian voting process has a few unique twists that might surprise you. Here are […]
In a troubling turn for international education in the U.S., more than 130 foreign students have joined a federal lawsuit, accusing the U.S. government of abruptly and unlawfully revoking their student visas — leaving them in fear of detention, deportation, and an uncertain future. The legal action, which began with 17 students filing a complaint […]
In a significant diplomatic gesture aimed at boosting regional unity and economic cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam on Monday, marking the beginning of a Southeast Asia tour at a time when global trade tensions are on the rise. Xi’s visit to Hanoi began with full ceremonial honors, including a 21-cannon salute and […]
In a symbolic yet strategic move, the United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s nuclear program just days before high-stakes talks are set to take place in Oman. The new sanctions, announced by the US Treasury Department on Wednesday, target five entities—including Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization—and one individual, reinforcing Washington’s stance against
In a notable statement amid rising global trade tensions, a senior Chinese official has urged India to stand alongside China in addressing the economic challenges posed by U.S. tariffs, particularly those imposed by the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in India, took to social media platform […]
Gujarati-Canadians Step Into Canadian Politics as Punjabis Look to Continue Legacy in 2025 Elections
For the first time in Canadian history, the Gujarati community is making its political debut in the country’s federal elections, with four candidates of Gujarati origin contesting in the 45th Canadian federal election set for April 28, 2025. While Punjabi-Canadians have long dominated the political stage, the emergence of Gujaratis marks a significant and welcome
In a major shift in US crypto policy, the Department of Justice (DoJ) has quietly shut down the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), a unit launched in 2022 under former President Joe Biden to crack down on illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies. The disbanding was confirmed through an internal memo, as reported by Fortune, and is […]
In a massive show of resistance, more than 1,200 demonstrations are set to take place across the United States this Saturday as Americans voice their anger toward President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. The nationwide protest campaign, titled “Hands Off!”, is shaping up to be the largest coordinated day of action against Trump since […]
