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
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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 […]
After months of uncertainty and multiple requests, former Delhi Chief Minister and current Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi has been officially allotted a government bungalow at 115 Ansari Road in Daryaganj, New Delhi. According to sources, the Public Works Department (PWD) has also floated a tender for renovation and repair work on […]
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 […]
In a strong defence of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, BJP MP and former law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has assured that no mosques, graveyards, or religious places will be affected by the new legislation. Speaking exclusively to NDTV on Friday, he said the Bill is aimed at bringing transparency, accountability, and better governance to Waqf […]
Kyiv:A heartbreaking missile strike hit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih on Friday evening, killing 12 people, including three children, and injuring more than 50 others. The attack, carried out by a Russian ballistic missile, left a trail of destruction in the central Ukrainian city. Oleksandr Vilkul, head of Kryvyi Rih’s military
Colombo:Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday evening for a three-day visit, marking a significant step towards deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. His visit follows a productive trip to Bangkok, where he attended the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic
