Tensions in the Gulf region escalated on Tuesday after the United States said it had sunk several Iranian vessels near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to the United States Central Command, American forces destroyed multiple Iranian ships, including 16 minelayer vessels, amid reports that Tehran was attempting to place naval mines in the Read More…
NATO intercepts Iranian missile over Turkish airspace Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the ongoing conflict involving Iran could end soon, asserting that the United States is “far ahead” of its initial timeline in the military campaign. Speaking from Florida, Trump said the U.S. had already gained a decisive advantage in the conflict. Read More…
New York: The United States has successfully carried out a large-scale evacuation mission to bring back its citizens stranded in conflict-affected regions of the Middle East. According to Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson, more than 32,000 American citizens have already returned safely to the United States since the intensified evacuation operations began on February 28. Officials Read More…
Jerusalem: In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel, in coordination with the United States, has carried out targeted military strikes on Iran, declaring the mission was aimed at eliminating an “existential threat” to the Jewish state. Addressing the nation, Netanyahu said the operation focused on strategic Read More…
A revised factsheet released by the White House on the proposed India–US trade deal has drawn fresh attention — and fresh doubts — over the real shape of the agreement. Changes highlighted in the document include references to India’s digital services tax, tariffs on pulses, and a headline-grabbing $500 billion investment commitment, but without sufficient 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…
Sweeping U.S. tariff hikes may have unsettled trade flows, but the India–U.S. partnership remains steady, anchored not in economics alone but in trust, resilience, and strategic alignment. Analysts stress that while tariffs sting, they cannot shake the deeper foundations of this relationship. Washington’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods has Read More…
India has officially surpassed China as the leading country for sending international students to the United States, according to the latest data for the 2023-24 academic year. India topped the list with the highest number of student enrollments, marking a significant shift in global student mobility. China, once the dominant source, now holds second place, Read More…
Today, November 5, millions of Americans head to the polls in a fiercely competitive 2024 U.S. presidential election, with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris facing off against Republican Donald Trump. Key battleground states like Pennsylvania and Arizona are expected to play pivotal roles in determining the next president, adding intensity to a tight race. Both candidates Read More…
By Our Foreign Correspondent Washington: The Republican Party’s candidate for US Presidential election on Nov 05 played with the Hindutwa trump card for votes of Indian Americans. Diwali, the festival of lights, in India has logged lime light for the US Presidential election as the New York state had declared an official holiday for Diwali Read More…