Ottawa: Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Tuesday that his government will maintain tariffs until the United States demonstrates respect and commits to free trade, following President Donald Trump’s threat of historic financial devastation for Canada. Carney, who will soon be sworn in as Justin Trudeau’s successor, emphasised that Trump’s latest tariffs are…
Karachi: At least 13 terrorists were killed and 80 passengers rescued by security forces after suspected Baloch militants hijacked a train in a tunnel in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province on Tuesday, security officials said. The Jaffar Express, carrying approximately 500 passengers in nine bogies, was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar when armed men intercepted it…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday lashed out at the DMK over the language row as she accused it of hypocrisy, saying the “elderly person” they worship used to describe Tamil as a “barbaric” language which cannot even help beggars get alms. In a fiery speech in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said DMK…
Pakistan is teetering on the brink of territorial breakup. The very tactics it used to destabilize India—supporting separatist movements and terrorist outfits—are now haunting its own survival. The latest escalation in Balochistan, where the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has intensified its offensive, signals the possible unravelling of the Pakistani state. Adding to Islamabad’s woes, India…
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 may have ended with India lifting the trophy – unbeaten and unchallenged – but the real party is happening online. From memes to reels to savage one-liners, cricket fans have turned social media into a comedy club, and let’s just say, Pakistan is the punchline more often than not. Take…
In our rapidly changing social and political environment, the importance and necessity of women’s awards is coming under scrutiny. The recent controversial case of a woman being felicitated by the chief minister on Women’s Day in Haryana has raised serious questions. In today’s cultural environment, where representation is often prioritized, some awards have shifted the…
The beacon of the illustrious Raghuvamsa, Lord Sri Rama, found himself at odds with his devoted brother Lakshmana, who, unable to escape the shroud of grief, mourned deeply for the lost Sita. “I entrusted Sita to your care, Lakshmana, confident in your strength to guard her. I left her behind, chasing the golden deer to…
Shree Ranganatha Swamy Temple is a sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Bettadapura, a small town near Arsikere in the Hassan district of Karnataka. The temple stands majestically on a hillock, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. To reach the temple, devotees must climb a flight of stone steps that lead to…
Hyderabad: Ruling Congress leaders in Telangana on Tuesday urged Legislative Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar to withdraw the salary of opposition leader K Chandrasekhar Rao as he has not been attending the Assembly sessions. Congress Corporator in Hyderabad Daripally Raja Shekar Reddy and other leaders submitted a memorandum to the Speaker requesting “withdrawal of the…
Bhubaneshwar: Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy on Tuesday suspended senior Congress legislator Taraprasad Bahinipati for seven days, hours after a scuffle between members of the ruling BJP and opposition MLAs in the House. Bahinipati has been suspended for his alleged “misconduct and unruly behaviour”. A notice for the motion in this regard was moved by…
