The Congress party on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of compromising India’s interests after U.S. President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s army chief and prime minister during the Gaza peace summit in Egypt. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh asked “what sort of friendship” Modi shared with Trump, noting that the U.S. leader had earlier hosted Field […]
Coronary artery disease has overtaken infectious illnesses to become India’s leading cause of death, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease report published in The Lancet. The study found that ischaemic heart disease accounted for the highest age-standardized mortality rate in 2023, at 127.82 deaths per 100,000 people.
U.S. Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor’s arrival in New Delhi may signal former President Donald Trump’s attempt to ease tensions with India as trade disputes strain ties between the two countries. A close Trump ally and former White House personnel director, Gor brings direct access to the former president’s inner circle, something New Delhi may view as […]
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has urged Hindu citizens to identify themselves first as Bangladeshis rather than as a religious minority, remarks that the Indian Express featured under a headline critics say was misleadingly framed to imply sectarian intent. In an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan, Yunus said his message to community leaders was to […]
Border Security Force soldiers in eastern India arrested a man attempting to smuggle gold from Bangladesh through the Bangladesh–India border early Saturday, seizing 20 gold biscuits worth about $340,000, officials said. The troops from the BSF’s 32nd Battalion received intelligence that an Indian national from Muslimpara village in West Bengal’s Nadia district planned to bring […]
The World Bank warned Tuesday that U.S. tariffs on Indian exports will slow South Asia’s growth next year, even as India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Regional growth is projected to ease to 5.8% in 2026 from 6.6% in 2025, largely due to higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods. President Donald Trump imposed a […]
Police say an Indian man was shot dead by his cousin in northern Uttar Pradesh state after an argument over removing a dog’s carcass. Officers identified the victim as Pramod Saxena, 45, and the suspect as Vivek Saxena, both residents of Shahjahanpur’s Badoozai locality. Investigators said Vivek had accidentally run over a stray dog with […]
Torrential rain and landslides have killed at least 17 people in Darjeeling and other parts of North Bengal, authorities said Sunday. Rescue and relief operations are underway as the region remains under a red alert for heavy rainfall. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she will visit the affected areas Monday to assess damage […]
American companies have long exploited the H-1B visa and related programs to cut labor costs rather than address genuine skill shortages. Though the visas were designed for hard-to-fill specialized roles, many firms have used them for basic coding and support jobs easily staffed domestically, according to a report in the New York Times. Nearly two-thirds […]
India’s new rail connectivity initiative with Bhutan underscores the value of working closely with neighbors to deepen regional integration. Indian Foreign Minister Vikram Misri announced the project alongside Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, calling it a reflection of the trust and cultural ties binding the two countries. India has also pledged about $120 million for Bhutan’s […]
