The 67th Grammy nominations include Indian and Indian-origin artistes · Ricky Kej has been nominated for Best New Age Album for Break of Dawn · Grammy Awards will be held on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles A Night of Unexpected Twists The 2025 Grammy nominations have once again stirred the music world with surprises, snubs, and…
India’s Position in Global Oil Markets India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, has continued to purchase Russian oil, a decision that has stirred both international and domestic debate. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently defended this approach in an interview with CNN, stating that India’s decision helped prevent a sharp increase…
Disturbing Crime Sparks Outrage in Odisha A shocking case of gang rape and blackmail has emerged in Cuttack, where a 19-year-old college student was allegedly assaulted by six individuals, including a minor. The disturbing crime, involving repeated assaults and coercion, has led to significant public outcry and calls for justice. The Incident: Blackmail and Assault…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a bold offensive against the Congress party and its allies during a campaign rally in Dhule, Maharashtra, for the upcoming assembly elections. Accusing Congress of fostering divisions within India’s diverse communities and pushing a “separatist agenda,” Modi declared that no power could reinstate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. This…
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has overturned a 1967 ruling that prevented Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) from claiming minority status. This historic verdict addresses decades of legal challenges surrounding AMU’s status as a minority institution under Article 30 of the Indian Constitution, which grants minority communities the right to establish and…
In a diplomatic gesture following the recent U.S. elections, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in India’s Lok Sabha, extended congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his re-election victory. In separate messages to President-elect Trump and outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris, Gandhi expressed confidence in the enduring relationship between India and the United States…
Tensions between India and Canada escalated further after Canada blocked the prominent Australian news outlet Australia Today from airing in Canada. The ban came immediately after Australia Today aired a press conference held by India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in which he criticized the Trudeau government’s permissiveness toward pro-Khalistani extremists. India responded sharply, calling…
An Uneasy Alliance Rekindled Donald Trump’s return to the White House has sent ripples through global politics, sparking mixed reactions from leaders worldwide. Some leaders cautiously welcomed Trump’s comeback, while others, particularly those who have shared a tense relationship with him, face renewed challenges. Among them is Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose past conflicts…
A Lifetime in the Judiciary Comes to a Close On a historic Friday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud bid farewell to the Supreme Court and his distinguished career, leaving behind a legacy of landmark judgments and steadfast commitment to justice. Appointed as the 50th CJI on November 9, 2022, his two-year tenure has…
A Historic Opportunity Missed Once again, the United States came close to shattering its longest-standing political barrier—the presidency’s ultimate “glass ceiling”—only to retreat. Kamala Harris, Democratic candidate in the 2024 election, was vying to become the first female, Black, and South Asian President of the United States. Her defeat to former President Donald Trump, a…
