Israel intensified its military offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, launching over 300 airstrikes on Monday. The strikes, the most widespread wave of attacks in nearly a year of conflict, targeted Hezbollah strongholds and weapon storage facilities. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) urged civilians to evacuate Hezbollah-controlled areas to avoid harm. These developments come as tensions…
Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies was chosen as India’s official entry for Oscars 2025 · The film competed against 28 Indian movies from different languages · 11 Hindi films, six Tamil films and four Malayalam films were in the race Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, has been selected as India’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards…
Sri Lanka has chosen a new leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist-leaning politician, to guide the nation through its most pressing economic crisis in decades. The election, held after the 2022 financial meltdown, has raised hopes for change, but also significant challenges, as Dissanayake prepares to take office amid an ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged assault on an Army officer and his fiancée at the Bharatpur police station. The incident, which occurred on September 15, has sparked public outrage and political reactions, leading to the suspension of police personnel and a series of legal actions. Incident…
2024 has proven to be a watershed moment for Indian sports, especially for chess. While India celebrated significant victories in cricket, the Olympics, and the Paralympics, it was the extraordinary achievement in the 45th Chess Olympiad that truly stood out. India won its first-ever gold in both the men’s and women’s categories, marking a new…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Indian diaspora in New York highlighted India’s rising global stature and its role as a leader for the Global South. Modi emphasized how India has evolved from being a nation that followed to one that now sets trends and paves the way for innovation, economic growth, and global…
In a case eerily reminiscent of the horrific Shraddha Walkar murder, Bengaluru has been shaken by the discovery of a young woman’s dismembered body stored in a refrigerator. Hailing from Vyalikaval, a bustling neighborhood in the city, the victim, identified as 29-year-old Mahalakshmi Das, was found brutally murdered and cut into nearly 50 pieces. This…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second day in the United States was marked by major diplomatic engagements, business commitments, and a vibrant address to the Indian diaspora. From announcing significant investments in the semiconductor industry to laying out plans for new consulates, Day 2 was packed with events that underscored India’s growing global influence. Here’s a…
A Complex Diplomatic Encounter In a significant diplomatic development, the White House met with Sikh groups, some of whom are aligned with the Khalistan movement, just hours before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled arrival in the United States for a high-profile official visit. The meeting, centered around concerns of transnational repression and the safety…
Atishi Takes Charge After Kejriwal’s Resignation Atishi, a senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi, making history as the youngest person to ever hold the position. The 43-year-old took the oath on Saturday, following the resignation of her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, who stepped down after securing bail…
