Washington, D.C.: Former U.S. President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump took a swipe at India, alleging that it imposes the highest tariffs among major countries on foreign products. During a speech in Detroit, Trump vowed to implement a reciprocal tax if he is elected as the next U.S. President, targeting countries with high […]
New Delhi: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Delhi Police Special Cell seized approximately 200 kilograms of cocaine worth Rs 2,000 crore from a warehouse in the Ramesh Nagar area on Thursday. The illegal consignment, concealed in packets labeled as ‘namkeen’ (snacks), was linked to an international drug cartel operating in India and […]
The Indian government has issued a critical security warning for users of Microsoft Edge, advising them to update their browsers immediately to avoid potential cyber threats. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) flagged several vulnerabilities in the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser that pose a high-security risk to users’ data and devices.
Stockholm: South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life,” the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday. The prestigious award comes with a prize of 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million). Born in Gwangju, South […]
Gaza City: An Israeli airstrike on Rafida School in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah area claimed the lives of 28 people, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent on Thursday. The strike, which targeted a Hamas command center, also left 54 others injured. The incident has intensified concerns over the growing humanitarian crisis in the region. The Israeli […]
Vientiane: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday introduced a comprehensive 10-point plan to strengthen ties between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit held in Laos. The strategic blueprint focuses on enhancing connectivity and resilience through physical, digital, cultural, and economic collaborations. During the
The Bengaluru Police have arrested 10 more Pakistani nationals for allegedly residing illegally in India using fake documents, bringing the total number of accused in the ongoing case to 18. The arrests were made on Wednesday, following the capture of Parvez, the suspected mastermind behind the network that facilitated fake documentation for these individuals. Parvez, […]
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis, marking the end of an illustrious career spanning over two decades. The 38-year-old Spaniard, who clinched 22 Grand Slam titles, including a record 14 French Open championships, revealed that his final professional appearance will be at the Davis Cup next month in Malaga, representing […]
Srinagar: The National Conference (NC), led by Omar Abdullah, has secured a majority in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after receiving the support of four Independent MLAs, reducing its reliance on alliance partner Congress. With this move, the NC now commands 46 seats in the 90-member Assembly, surpassing the majority mark without needing Congress’s […]
Florida’s western coast was battered by Hurricane Milton late Wednesday as the powerful Category 3 storm made landfall near Siesta Key, bringing extreme winds, life-threatening rain, and dangerous storm surge. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned of severe damage across the region as the storm raged through the state. The NHC reported that Hurricane Milton,