Xu Feihong, the freshly appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, touched down in New Delhi, poised to take up his new responsibilities. · Xu Feihong succeeds his predecessor, Sun Weidong, who departed in October 2022 after a three-year tenure. · His arrival comes amidst a landscape dominated by the unresolved Ladakh border clash of 2020, which continues to…
Japan stands at a crossroads, grappling with not one, but two significant challenges that are shaping the landscape of its economy and society. The surge in vacant homes across the nation and the persistent decline in real wages underscore the complex interplay of demographic shifts, economic dynamics, and policy imperatives. Rising Vacant Homes: The phenomenon…
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has come under fire after he said that India should engage in dialogue with Pakistan or the country could end up paying a heavy price. · Aiyar unabashedly expressed his fondness for Pakistan urging India to accord respect to the sovereign nation, citing its possession of nuclear weapons as a…
Odisha, a state long dominated by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), is now witnessing a palpable desire for change among its electorate after 24 years of the party’s rule. Recent rallies headlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have drawn massive crowds despite sweltering temperatures, indicating a state “bubbling for change.”…
Russia rubbished US allegations of India’s involvement in the foiled assassination attempt of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. · The Russian foreign ministry accused the US of having a “neo-colonial mentality” and called the allegations unfounded. · Zakharova termed the allegations as a ploy to interfere in India’s ongoing Lok Sabha elections to undermine the internal…
Sam Pitroda tenders his resignation as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress. · His recent remarks, intended to extol the diversity of India, have instead ignited a firestorm of criticism and condemnation. · Pitroda’s comments and his choice of words – suggesting that people from different regions resembled Africans, Arabs, or Chinese – struck a discordant note….
In the wake of what authorities are describing as the worst climate disaster to hit southern Brazil, the region finds itself grappling with unprecedented devastation as flooding wreaks havoc on communities and infrastructure. The death toll has climbed to 90, with ferocious rainstorms inundating vast stretches of Rio Grande do Sul state, displacing over 155,000…
Adult film star Stormy Daniels took the stand on Tuesday, delivering explosive testimony in the hush money trial involving former US President Donald Trump. · With allegations of coercion, deceit, and clandestine payments at the forefront, Daniels’ revelations shed new light on a scandal that has captivated the nation. · Daniels recounted a harrowing encounter with Trump…
Thunder showers and heavy rain are likely to lash several places in Odisha during the next three days. · The weather office has also issued orange and yellow warnings for the next few days for several districts in the state. Hailstorms are also predicted in some areas of the state. · Light to moderate rain/thundershowers are likely…
‘Dream Girl’ Hema Malini is likely to campaign in Odisha. · She has been included in the party’s star campaigners’ list in place of Jyotiraditya Scindia. · Stepping into the campaign arena, Hema Malini’s impending visit to the state adds a touch of glamour to the political landscape. · Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai, Assam CM…
