WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s request to block criminal proceedings in his New York hush money case, allowing a sentencing hearing scheduled for Friday to proceed. In a 5-4 decision, with four conservative justices dissenting, the conservative-majority court diverged from its earlier decisions that had favored Trump. The brief, unsigned

California is enduring a series of catastrophic wildfires that have claimed seven lives and caused extensive destruction across the Los Angeles area. The Palisades and Eaton fires have been particularly devastating, with five fatalities linked to the Eaton fire and two to the Palisades fire. Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate as firefighters battle to contain the flames. There has been some progress in

Dense fog enveloped parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) this morning, significantly reducing visibility and resulting in disruptions to travel. More than 150 flights were delayed, with an average delay of 41 minutes, as reported by aviation website FlightRadar24. Additionally, around 26 trains were delayed or cancelled due to the thick fog. The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) confirmed that departures were impacted but assured travelers that CAT III-compliant fligh

Delhi Police have apprehended a Class 12 student for his involvement in a series of bomb hoaxes that caused panic across numerous schools in the national capital. According to officials, the minor’s motive was to avoid taking his school exams, and he resorted to sending bomb threat emails to trigger fear and force exam cancellations. The student sent bomb threats to at least six different schools, deliberately excluding his own institution from the list. In one instance, he se

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed doubts about the future of the INDIA alliance, calling for its dissolution if it was created solely for the 2024 Parliament elections. Abdullah highlighted the lack of clarity regarding the alliance's leadership, agenda, and overall direction, noting that no meetings of the INDIA bloc have been organized. He also mentioned that the Congress should not take its leadership position in the alliance for granted, pointing out that so

 In a significant political development ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal, National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced that both the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Samajwadi Party (SP) had pledged their support for his party. The former Delhi Chief Minister expressed his gratitude towards West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and SP President Akhilesh Yadav for their backing, recalling their previous support during the 2020 Delhi elections. Kejriwal

Chandrababu Naidu's Security Measures Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has been granted one of the highest levels of security among Indian politicians. This is due to the significant security threats he faces, particularly from Naxals, which date back to the Alipiri attack in 2004. The state government has ensured that Naidu’s safety is a top priority by allocating him a robust protection setup, which includes National Security Guard (NSG) commandos an

Justin Trudeau's allegations against India likely contributed to his downfall in several ways. Firstly, his claims that India was involved in the killing of Khalistani militant Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada and was sponsoring criminal activities on Canadian soil were vehemently denied by New Delhi . This led to a diplomatic fallout, with India expelling six Canadian diplomats and recalling its envoy to Ottawa.  

Anita Anand is a Canadian politician of Indian origin who's currently in the running to become the next Prime Minister of Canada. Born and raised in rural Nova Scotia, Anand has had a distinguished career in law, academia, and politics.   Early Life and Education Anand holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in

US President-elect Donald Trump proposed using "economic force" to pressure Canada into becoming the 51st state of the United States, citing concerns over trade imbalances and the cost of US military assistance. Trump emphasized his intention to impose "substantial" tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods to address these issues. "The US absorbing Canada would really be something," Trump sta

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections, set for February 5, 2025, with votes being counted on February 8. Over 1.55 crore voters in the national capital will participate in the election to choose members of the 8th Delhi Assembly. A total of 13,033 polling stations will be set up across 70 constituencies, 12 of which are reserved. The Election Commission revealed that polling will take place in a single phase, with the last date

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has claimed the top spot as the No. 1 metropolitan area for relocation in 2024, according to U-Haul's Top U.S. Growth Metros and Cities report. This marks a significant leap for DFW, which climbed eight places from its No. 9 ranking in 2023—a proud achievement for the region. Sean Fullerton, president of U-Haul Company

The residential real estate segment, particularly luxury housing, saw remarkable growth in 2024, drawing increased interest from both end-users and buyers . As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to unveil measures aimed at further supporting the real estate sector. Key areas of focus include reducing the GST burden on developers, reviving the Credit Linked Subsidy Schem

“Democracy Prevails”: Vice President Kamala Harris Certifies Donald Trump’s Return to the White House On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris made a succinct yet powerful declaration to reporters in the Senate chamber when asked about presiding over the certification of the 2024 presidential election: “Democracy prevails.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has officially announced his resignation as the leader of the ruling Liberal Party and confirmed that he will step down as prime minister once a new leader is chosen to succeed him. Here’s a detailed recap of the day’s key developments: Trudeau declared that "this country deserves a real choice

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was visibly emotional during a press conference today after BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri made controversial remarks about her father. Atishi, struggling to control her tears, expressed disbelief at the level of personal attack made against her elderly father. Bidhuri, a BJP candidate running against Atishi in the Kalkaji constituency, had targeted her over her surname and made unfounded accusations about her family’s past, including alleging their involvement wi

LONDON — In this historic election year, global governments faced a significant setback. The most notable defeat for Americans was Vice President Kamala Harris losing to President-elect Donald Trump. However, this is just one example of a broader trend seen across the globe, from India to Austria, Botswana to South Korea, and Britain to Uruguay. At the start of 2024, a media reported that the year would witness more elections than any other, with ove

Severe Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Dangerous Travel Conditions Across Central U.S. A powerful winter storm swept through the central U.S. on Sunday, bringing snow, ice, high winds, and plummeting temperatures, creating hazardous travel conditions. The storm, described by the National Weather Service as potentially delivering the “heaviest snowfall in a decade,” affected millions acro

Canadian PM Trudeau Likely to Step Down Amid Growing Resignation Calls – Sources OTTAWA, Jan 5– Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce his intention to step down, although no final decision has been made yet, according to a source familiar with the matter. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, shared this insight after a media repor

US Consulates in India to Remain Shut on January 9: Impact on Visa Appointments The United States consulates across India will remain closed on January 9 due to a public holiday. This temporary closure could disrupt planned visa appointments for numerous applicants and may create scheduling challenges. Here’s a detailed overview of what this closure entails and what