Tokyo: A powerful earthquake has prompted a tsunami warning in Japan, with authorities cautioning that waves as high as 10 feet may hit the country’s northeastern coast. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the warning follows a strong tremor that struck the region on Tuesday. The quake, which measured 7.6 in magnitude, affected the prefectures Read More…
Strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India in early 2026. The confirmation came through a statement released by the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office on Monday. “Prime Minister Carney accepted Prime Minister Modi’s invitation to visit India in early 2026,” Read More…
New Delhi: In a major policy shift, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has halted the import of Russian crude oil to its Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, aligning its operations with the European Union’s strict sanctions on fuel derived from Russian oil. Reliance, one of India’s largest buyers of Russian crude, announced that it has completely stopped Read More…
After a record 43-day government shutdown, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed the long-awaited federal funding bill, officially reopening the government and restoring operations to normal. The bill, which was passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, reached Trump for final approval, and he signed it late Wednesday night, ensuring federal funding Read More…
In a significant development for India–US relations, President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on Indian goods will soon be reduced, signaling progress toward a “fair and balanced” trade agreement between the two nations. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor, the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, at the Oval Office, Trump said Read More…
Washington: The United States has introduced new visa guidelines restricting entry for individuals with certain health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases, under fresh instructions issued by the State Department. According to the new policy, U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide have been directed to scrutinize visa applicants for lifestyle-related and chronic health conditions. The Read More…
Washington: The United States has plunged deeper into crisis as the government shutdown stretches into its 36th day, officially becoming the longest in American history. What began as a political standoff has now spiraled into a national emergency — crippling vital services, grounding flights, and leaving millions of citizens struggling. The deadlock has surpassed the Read More…
Canada has rejected a staggering 74% of Indian applications for study permits in August 2025, marking one of the highest refusal rates ever recorded for Indian students. The rejection rate has more than doubled from 32% in 2023, signaling a major policy shift as Ottawa tightens scrutiny on student visa applications. According to Immigration, Refugees Read More…
Washington: In a dramatic move that has reignited global nuclear tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing—marking a potential end to a 33-year moratorium. Trump announced the directive just minutes before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during his ongoing visit to Asia. Posting on his platform Truth Read More…
Washington: In a major blow to Russia, China has temporarily halted imports of Russian crude oil, following India’s decision to do the same, after the United States imposed sanctions on Russian oil companies. Reports indicate that China’s leading state-owned firms — Sinopec, PetroChina, CNOOC, and Shenhua Oil — have suspended their crude oil contracts with Read More…