Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolts Tajikistan
Dushanbe [Tajikistan]: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Tajikistan on Wednesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake struck the region at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 4.4, On: 21/05/2025 11:45:58 […]
US Intel points to possible Israeli strike on Iran nuclear sites amid diplomatic push
Washington : The United States has gathered new intelligence suggesting that Israel is actively preparing for a potential military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities, even as President Donald Trump’s administration continues its diplomatic efforts with Tehran, CNN reported, citing multiple US officials on Tuesday (local time). While Israel appears not to have made a final […]
US may consider new sanctions on Russia if peace talks stall: US Secretary of State Rubio
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) stated that Russia would be slammed with additional sanctions by Washington if Moscow fails to provide a formal proposal outlining its conditions for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as reported by Anadolu Agency. Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio said that […]
Pakistan misses FY 2024-25 growth target, eyes USD 4.9 billion in external loans
Islamabad : The Pakistani federal government has reportedly fallen short of its economic growth target for the fiscal year 2024-25, achieving a growth rate of just 2.68 per cent against a projected 3.6 per cent, as reported by ARY News on Tuesday, citing sources from Pakistan’s National Accounts Committee. According to ARY News, the report […]
Trump unveils USD 175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence plan for US
Washington US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) announced new details about his administration’s USD 175 billion large-scale missile defence initiative, the “Golden Dome”, noting that it would be fully operational in under three years, as reported by The Hill. According to The Hill, Trump, while speaking from the Oval Office, said that the […]
“This is TREASON at Highest Level”: Trump accuses Biden’s staffers of “stealing the Presidency” on border issue
Washington: US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on the previous Joe Biden administration, accusing its handlers of committing treason by implementing open border policies that he claims nearly destroyed the country. In a fiery statement in a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged that Biden’s team, aware of his cognitive impairment, used an […]
India, Nepal strengthen health cooperation at WHA78 bilateral meeting in Geneva
Geneva [Switzerland],: Reinforcing the strong health partnership between the two nations, India and Nepal held a significant bilateral meeting in Geneva on Tuesday (local time) on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78). The meeting, held between India’s Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and Nepal’s Minister of Health and Population Pradip Paudel, focused […]
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Denmark, lauds its support against terrorism; Advances green strategic partnership
Copenhagen [Denmark]: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his gratitude for Denmark’s solidarity in the fight against terrorism and for the warm reception he received upon his arrival in the Nordic country on Tuesday (local time). The EAM was received by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and key discussions focused on advancing the India-Denmark Green […]
Waqf case: Nobody has right over government land even under waqf by user principle, Centre to SC
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that nobody can claim right over government land and it is legally empowered to reclaim properties which are declared waqf by using the waqf by user principle. Waqf by user refers to a concept where a property is recognised as waqf based on its long-term […]
Has she committed murder? asks SC, grants anticipatory bail to ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating, and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma directed Khedkar to cooperate in the probe. “What is the grave crime […]
