A senior Russian diplomat, Roman Babushkin, has labeled the pressure exerted by the United States on India to reduce its purchases of Russian crude oil as “unjustified.” Speaking on the matter, Babushkin expressed confidence that the energy partnership between Russia and India will persevere despite external pressures. Since the imposition of Western sanctions on Moscow…
Tensions have flared in the Tilabazar area of Tripura’s Unakoti district after a packet of meat and a provocative letter were found on the premises of the local Jame Masjid on Sunday evening. The letter claimed that the mosque was built on the site of a former Hindu temple and demanded its demolition. In response…
The United States government has implemented a new screening process for immigrants seeking legal pathways to live and work in the country. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now assess applicants for “anti-Americanism,” in addition to existing security checks. Under the new policy, immigration officers will consider whether an applicant has “endorsed, promoted, supported,…
The Indian government is set to introduce three new bills in Parliament that could have significant implications for elected officials facing serious criminal charges. The proposed legislation would allow for the removal of a prime minister, chief minister, or any other minister if they are held in custody for 30 consecutive days. Under the provisions…
A Hindu youth, identified as Pramod Soni, was arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, for wearing a burqa and impersonating a Muslim woman during a Janmashtami celebration. The incident took place on Sunday near Albert Ekka Chowk at an event attended by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and a large crowd. Soni’s suspicious behavior drew the attention of…
Police in Ganderbal have arrested the 22-year-old elder sister in connection with the murder of her 14-year-old sibling. The arrest was made less than 48 hours after the younger sister’s body was discovered. According to SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Poswal, the investigation revealed that an altercation between the two sisters escalated, leading the elder sister to…
The Palestinian group Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip, following mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar. The proposal, which was presented on Monday, has been agreed to by all Palestinian factions. Israel has not yet officially responded to the proposed agreement. The ceasefire plan calls for a 60-day truce, during…
The Uttarakhand government has approved the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, a new piece of legislation that will bring significant changes to the regulation of minority educational institutions in the state. The bill is scheduled to be introduced in the upcoming monsoon session of the Assembly. Previously, only Muslim-run institutions were granted minority status….
Northwestern Pakistan is reeling from catastrophic flash floods that have claimed at least 337 lives, with dozens more reported missing following torrential rains and cloudbursts that struck the region in recent days, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The mountainous Buner district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been among the worst affected areas, where…
The Central Bureau of Investigation has successfully apprehended an Indian national who evaded authorities for over two decades following a murder allegation in Saudi Arabia. Mohammad Dilshad, aged 52, was arrested at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on August 11, 2025, concluding a 26-year pursuit that spanned multiple countries. The case originated in October…
