Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) following controversial remarks by its Maharashtra leader Abu Azmi, who praised Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. In a heated debate in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, Adityanath accused SP of supporting a historical figure known for persecuting India's faith and culture. Calling for Azmi’s immediate expulsion, he challenged SP’s silence on the matter and demanded that the part

China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defence budget for 2024, raising military spending to $249 billion as the country continues its aggressive modernization efforts amid escalating regional tensions. The budget, which was revealed in a draft report submitted to the National People's Congress (NPC) by Premier Li Qiang, underscores China’s strategic focus on military expansion in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, and its border with India. This increase follows China’s

The ongoing debate over Hindi imposition and Tamil language rights has once again fueled a major political clash between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and BJP state president K Annamalai. The two leaders engaged in a heated exchange on X, where Stalin accused the BJP of prioritizing Hindi and Sanskrit over Tamil, while Annamalai defended the Modi government’s commitment to Tamil culture.Stalin strongly criticized the central government’s language policies, urging the BJP to

US President Donald Trump delivered a triumphant address to Congress, emphasizing his administration’s policy shifts in global trade, domestic regulations, and federal restructuring. Within just six weeks of taking office, Trump boasted of achievements that have significantly altered America’s foreign relations, triggered trade disputes, and reduced the size of the federal workforce. His speech was met with a standing ovation from Republican supporters, while Democrats protested s

After the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP) launched a campaign questioning the legitimacy of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) polling system. Several key YCP leaders, including Roja and Ambati Rambabu, repeatedly voiced concerns, suggesting that election results were manipulated. This narrative was an attempt to discredit the public mandate that had overwhelmingly favored the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). However, TDP remained largely indiffere

A powerful line of severe storms swept through North Texas early Tuesday morning, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and multiple tornadoes. The storms caused widespread power outages, structural damage, and traffic disruptions across the region. Cities including Dallas, Irving, Carrollton, Haltom City, and Cedar Hill were hit hard, with some areas experiencing wind gusts exceeding 70 miles per hour.The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado in Irving, with wind speeds re

As India and Australia arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the much-anticipated semi-final match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, excitement among fans was at an all-time high. Cricket enthusiasts turned out in large numbers to support Team India, expressing confidence in their chances against the defending champions.One enthusiastic fan shared their optimism, saying, "We are very excited... I feel this is India's payback time to Australia. We want to support

The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet set sail for Sudan on Friday, carrying over two tons of life-saving medicines, including anti-cancer drugs, as part of India’s ongoing humanitarian efforts. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the aid consignment, reinforcing India's commitment to providing relief in conflict-affected regions."Extending Humanitarian Assistance to the People of Sudan. An Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet departed today for Sudan, carrying a consignmen

Nine months after the formation of the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh, the state is showing a strong economic turnaround. The latest fiscal survey presented in the Assembly highlights that Andhra Pradesh has recorded a 12.94% growth in fiscal management, a clear indication of recovery from the previous administration’s economic downturn. The progress is primarily driven by agriculture, industrial development, and energy production, reflecting the effectiveness of new policies focused

Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of Amazon, is set to invest approximately $8.2 billion in Maharashtra over the next few years, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the investment would play a key role in job creation while strengthening India’s cloud computing infrastructure. The investment is expected to be rolled out between 2029 and 2030.AWS is also planning to introduce its own graphics processing

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, calling them “an act of war” and warning about their economic impact. In an interview with CBS on Sunday, Buffett argued that tariffs function as a tax on consumers and ultimately drive up prices.“Tariffs are actually—we've had a lot of experience with them—they're an act of war, to some degree,” Buffett said. He added that consumers, not fore

Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has rejected concerns over strained relations between Bangladesh and India, asserting that the diplomatic ties between the two neighboring nations remain strong despite recent tensions. Yunus acknowledged that some conflicts have emerged but attributed them mainly to misinformation and propaganda rather than any fundamental changes in the relationship.In an interview with BBC Bangla, Yunus highlighted the historical, political, and ec

India continued its unbeaten run in the Champions Trophy 2025, securing a 44-run victory over New Zealand in a low-scoring thriller. With Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul leading the charge, India’s spinners showcased their strength, defending a total of 249/9. Despite a resilient innings by Kane Williamson, New Zealand struggled against India’s well-coordinated spin attack, failing to chase the target.The win marked India’s third consecutive victory in the league

Canada has tightened its immigration and visa policies, affecting thousands of Indian students, workers, and temporary residents. Since the new Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations came into effect on January 31, 2025, reports indicate a rise in study permit revocations, visa scrutiny, and stricter departure enforcement.The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has projected that 7,000 study permits could be revoked this year, impacting more than 4.27 lakh Indian stud

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed confidence that US-Ukraine relations can be repaired following an intense diplomatic confrontation with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Speaking from London after a European security summit, Zelensky emphasized the need for closed-door discussions and reaffirmed his stance that Ukraine would not concede any territory to Russia in exchange for peace.Zelensky’s remarks came just days after his tense meeting with Trump and

The Indian government is working on refining the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to increase local value addition and export-driven growth in key industries. While the scheme has successfully attracted investment across multiple sectors, officials believe that further improvements are needed to address import dependency and enhance India's global manufacturing competitiveness.Since its launch in April 2020, the PLI scheme has been instrumental in drawing substantial investments i

India is heading into one of its hottest years on record, with meteorologists predicting severe heatwaves and soaring temperatures across the country in 2025. February 2025 was officially Delhi’s warmest in 74 years, and forecasts suggest that March will be significantly hotter than usual, bringing an increased number of heatwave days.Climate experts warn that 2025 could surpass 2024 in terms of extreme temperatures, highlighting rising global warming trends. With greenhouse gas emissio

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made explosive allegations against BRS leader Harish Rao, accusing him of neglecting the SLBC tunnel accident and instead traveling to Dubai for personal engagements. Revanth, who visited the accident site in Domaalapenta to review the situation, strongly defended his government’s swift response while hitting back at opposition criticism.During his media interaction, the Chief Minister dismissed claims that he had ignored the incident, clarifying t

  The Texas legislative session is heating up with several high-profile issues, including the future of the Texas Lottery Commission, school choice policies, budget reforms, and controversial bills on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The discussions have sparked debate over gambling laws, education funding, and government spending. The Texas Lottery Under Scrutiny

India and the European Union (EU) have set a year-end deadline to finalize a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA), marking a crucial milestone in their bilateral trade relations. The announcement came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met in New Delhi to strengthen India-EU economic and strategic ties.The trade agreement, under negotiation for several years, aims to expand economic cooperation, boost trade, and enhance market access b