New York: In a historic development for the Indian diaspora, California has designated Diwali as an official state holiday, becoming the third state in the US to officially recognize the Indian festival of lights as a holiday. California Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday, announced that he has signed a bill by Assembly member Ash Kalra designating…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday pitched for a global governance structure to deal with issues relating to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Addressing an event, Jaishankar underlined the need for responsible use of AI and argued that for a country like India, it means the development of indigenous tools, self-assessment…
New York/Washington: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday lauded US President Donald Trump for bringing “peace” between India and Pakistan, as he called the American leader a “transformative president”. “You are a transformative president… the transformation in the economy, unprecedented commitments of NATO partners to defence spending, peace from India, Pakistan through to Azerbaijan,…
Guwahati: England beat Bangladesh by four wickets in their Women’s World Cup match here on Tuesday. England produced a disciplined bowling performance to dismiss Bangladesh for 178 and then achieved the target, scoring 182 for 6 in 46.1 overs with Heather Knight top-scoring with an unbeaten 79. Sent in to bat, Bangladesh were reeling at…
Jammu: An encounter broke out between terrorists and a police party in a remote area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Tuesday evening, a senior police officer said. Inspector General of Police, Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti, said a joint search operation is underway following the encounter in the Beeranthub area of Kandi. “Exchange of…
The recent courtroom storm that shook the nation’s conscience — when a 71-year-old lawyer hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai — has triggered widespread condemnation. The incident, unfolding in the very sanctum of justice, was rightly denounced by leaders across the spectrum, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as unacceptable in any…
The recent images of Jalpaiguri were not scenes from a war zone, but they might as well have been. Bloodied faces, fractured skulls, and shattered vehicles — all in the name of flood relief. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has crossed every limit of political decency, unleashing its cadre on opposition leaders who dared to…
From Disorder to Dharma: How India’s Wisdom Outshines a Neighbor’s Darkness Every era witnesses a turning point when destiny divides two paths—one leading to evolution, the other to erosion. In South Asia, India and Pakistan today stand as stark embodiments of that divide. While India rises through stability, spiritual strength, and global stewardship, Pakistan sinks…
Is the wheel of development turning a full circle? Are the so-called developed nations now confronting a dead end, while developing and underdeveloped countries prepare for their turn to rise? Look across Europe — from the UK to Germany, France to the Nordic states — and the picture is increasingly bleak. Demographic shifts are being…
(A silent explosion of pain hidden behind position and prestige – The suicide of Haryana ADGP Y.S. Puran raises serious questions about the increasingly insensitive structure of society.) Puran Kumar’s suicide is not just an individual tragedy, but a symbol of the failure of the entire administrative and social structure. Neglecting mental health, constant pressure,…
