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Targeting a number of Hamas terrorists who played significant roles in the October 7 massacre, the Israeli Air Force struck Beit Lahia in northern Gaza overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. Jihad Mahmoud Yahya Kahlout, a company commander in Hamas’s Nukhba unit and Muhammad Riyad Ali Uqal, another Hamas company commander, were among the terrorists killed, […]
Gujarat’s flourishing international education industry is now unclear due to changes in immigration laws in Western nations, including the US, UK, Canada and Australia. According to experts, the number of overseas students will significantly decline, and the international education consulting industry will also slow down. Approximately 1.5 lakh Gujarati students study abroad each year, but […]
Brazilian authorities have detained five officers accused of being involved in a plot to overthrow the government and assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after the 2022 elections. Investigation findings showed that the plotters also planned to attack Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Court and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. Four military personnel […]
At the APEC summit in Peru, President Joe Biden joked about being sent to space to rescue two American astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for nearly seven months. The astronauts, who were initially scheduled for an eight-day mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner, have been unable […]
Two flares were fired at the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu early on Sunday. The Israel Police confirmed the incident, stating that neither Netanyahu nor his family were at home during the attack. Addressing the incident, the police said, “A joint investigation by the General Security Service and the Israel Police was […]
US President-elect Donald Trump, who has a great rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is anticipated to build on the gains gained during his first term and keep fortifying ties with India. Lisa Curtis, the former deputy assistant to President Trump and senior director for South and Central Asia at the National Security Council from […]
Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over the legendary Mike Tyson in the main event of a highly anticipated Netflix showcase at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, 15 November. The eight-round heavyweight clash saw the 58-year-old former world champion dominate the first two rounds before the 27-year-old social media influencer-turned-boxer gained control, […]
“The government of Zimbabwe is promoting the concept of inclusive development and the slogan- ‘No One Is Left Behind,’” said Marcy M Dinha, deputy minister, Zimbabwe, at a conference held on the theme: “Inclusion in Diversity: Equity and Accessibility for All” in Ahmedabad. The four-day conference began on Thursday with 410 participants from 60 countries. […]
British band Coldplay has announced an additional India concert, this time in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The band is set to perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 2025, shortly after concluding their three shows in Mumbai. Tickets for the newly added show will be available from 12 p.m. IST on November 16 via BookMyShow. […]
Canada has announced significant changes to its visitor visa policy, ending the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry visas, according to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). An update posted on the federal government’s website stated, “Multiple-entry visas issued to maximum validity are no longer considered to be the standard document.” Previously, visitors […]
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Florida Representative Mike Waltz, head of the India Caucus, as his National Security Advisor. Waltz, 50, is a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran known for his strong stance on national security, aligning with Trump’s vision of bolstering American security. Waltz, a Republican representative from east-central Florida […]
President-elect Donald Trump has ruled out two of his former Cabinet members, ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former UN envoy Nikki Haley, from joining his upcoming administration. Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the election held on November 5. Trump previously […]
The Indian rupee declined by 6 paise, reaching a new record low of 84.37 against the US dollar, driven by weak domestic equity markets and continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows. Forex traders noted that investor sentiment was cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Additionally, a rise in global crude oil prices […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President-elect Donald Trump have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties across various sectors, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA’s statement, released on Thursday, summarised a recent phone conversation between Modi and Trump. In the exchange, Prime Minister Modi praised Trump’s “spectacular and resounding […]
Donald Trump claimed victory on Wednesday, vowing to “heal” the nation as election results placed him on the brink of a historic return to the White House, edging out Vice President Kamala Harris in a dramatic political comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with […]
The Hindu Sabha Temple has suspended its priest, Rajendra Prasad over alleged involvement in the controversial protest. On Sunday, the pro-Khalisthanis attacked visitors at the temple in Brampton, Canada. Following this incident, the temple’s president, Madhusudan Lama, issued an official statement confirming the suspension. According to the statement, Prasad is accused of having a controversial […]
As trends in the US election indicate a decisive victory for the Republicans, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Donald Trump on his anticipated return to the White House. In a message on X (formerly Twitter), Modi referred to Trump as “my friend” and wrote, “Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory.” […]
The 2024 US presidential election remains a nail-biter, with Republican candidate Donald Trump currently leading with 247 electoral votes and Kamala Harris following closely with 214. The two candidates remain neck and neck in a fiercely contested race. Trump has claimed victories in two of the crucial seven swing states, which are expected to play […]
The results of the 2024 US presidential election are coming in, revealing a tight contest after a high-pitched campaign season. The heated exchanges and key issues between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump almost mirrored the intensity of an Indian general election. Throughout the campaign, both candidates sparred over topics that felt universally familiar: the integrity […]
The destiny of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican opponent and former President Donald Trump will depend on the seven swing states in the pivotal 2024 US presidential election. As both candidates compete for 270 of the 538 electoral votes needed to become the President, these crucial states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, […]
