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Sheikh Hasina is being tried by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on charges of crimes against humanity. The prosecution accuses her of having “incited, ordered killings” during a brutal crackdown on protests, allegedly resulting in ~1,400 deaths. The chief prosecutor even said she “deserved 1,400 death sentences” (one for each alleged killing), though practically they […]
Gandhinagar: Four youths from Mansa in Gandhinagar district, who were held hostage in Iran, have finally been released and have safely returned to India. The youths were reportedly kidnapped while attempting to travel illegally to Australia. The victims — identified as Ajaykumar Kantibhai Chaudhary (31), Priyaben Ajaykumar Chaudhary (25), Anilkumar Raghajibhai Chaudhary (35), and Nikhilkumar […]
Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan politician and industrial engineer, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela. She’s a leading opposition figure against the governments of Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro, and has faced government repression and restrictions for her activism. Machado’s efforts […]
Trump Declares 100% Tariff On Pharma Imports From October 1, India May Be Affected. On September 25, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced via his social media (Truth Social) that starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on imports of branded or patented pharmaceutical products. The tariff would not apply […]
Leaders reaffirm commitment to strengthen India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership Leaders exchange views on peaceful and early resolution of the conflict in Ukraine PM Frederiksen expresses support for early conclusion of India- EU FTA Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister of Denmark H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen today. Both leaders reaffirmed […]
On 31 August 2025 at around 23:47 AFT (19:17 UTC), a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck in the mountainous border region between Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, near Jalalabad. The quake occurred very close to the surface, at just 8 km depth, intensifying its destructive impact. The epicenter was pinpointed about 27 km east-northeast of Jalalabad, and […]
US Tariffs Will Not Impact India’s Growth; Positive Outlook Intact: S&PIndia’s exposure to the US is only 2% of GDP: Global Rating AgencyMajor sectors such as pharmaceuticals and consumer electronics have been exempted from tariffs, said S&P.American rating agency S&P Global Ratings has stated that tariffs imposed by Trump will have no impact on India’s […]
Following U.S. tariff hikes on Indian goods—linked to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil—India and Russia reaffirmed their “strategic partnership” during high-level security talks in Moscow. Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Russian counterpart Shoigu finalized plans for Putin’s upcoming visit to India, emphasizing defense industry collaboration and counter-terrorism cooperation. U.S.–India tensions deepened, with […]
A 51-foot tall statue of Lord Ram, the tallest in North America, was inaugurated at the Hindu Heritage Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The statue, inspired by the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, was constructed in Delhi and assembled in Canada. It is made of fiberglass with a steel superstructure, designed to withstand strong winds […]
A staggering magnitude 8.7–8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The shock was powerful enough to trigger tsunami alerts impacting Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and other Pacific regions. The earthquake underscores how natural disasters can create international ripple effects beyond borders.
