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Trumps latest Canada threat previews rocky USMCA negotiations

US President Donald Trump's tariff threats are creating uncertainty for upcoming trade talks with Canada and Mexico. These discussions are crucia

After row over childlike sex dolls at Shein, now Hindus upset at Shein for Lord Ganesh blanket

Upset Hindus are urging Shein, Singapore headquartered global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, to apologize and immediately withdraw the m

Verses from Rig-Veda, Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita to open Memphis City Council

Hindu prayers will open the Memphis City Council (Tennessee) meeting on December 16, containing verses from worlds oldest extant scripture. Disti

'Campaign of organized brutality': Tim Walz urges Trump to pull ICE after second Minneapolis shooting

Mad World: Ham ek, hamare do

A young woman has gone viral in Thailand for being romantically involved with a set of twin brothers at the same time, who have no problem in sha

After Hindu protest, global online retailer Shein removed Lord Ganesh blanket & doormat

Singapore headquartered global online fashion and lifestyle retailer Shein seems to have withdrawn blanket-bedspread and doormat carrying images

Arre re Rahman

You scored masterpieces from Mani Ratnams trilogy to Taal, to Maa Tujhe Salaam to Rockstar to Chaiya Chaiya and Vande Matraram, and Sir Andrew We

Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next week

Representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States concluded two days of talks in the UAE. Discussions focused on potential parameters f

Italian PM Meloni rebukes Trumps NATO remarks

Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a strong public response after US President Donald Trump suggested that NATO allies had fa

Hindu prayers to open the Tennessee City of White House meeting for the first time in its history

Hindu prayers will open the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of White House (Tennessee) meeting on December 18, containing verses from wor

J&K: Fresh snowfall transforms Gulmarg, Bani village while highway remains closed for day two

Fresh snowfall has transformed parts of Jammu division into a winter wonderland. Kathua district and high-altitude areas like Patnitop and Bhader

Gayatri Mantra to open Pine Bluff City Council meeting in Arkansas

Hindu prayers will open the Pine Bluff City Council (Arkansas) meeting on December 15, containing verses from worlds oldest extant scripture. Dis

Hindus urge Polish National Opera to drop culturally insensitive ballet La Bayadre

Hindus are urgingthe Teatr Wielki Polish National Opera in Warsaw (Poland)to withdraw La Bayadre ballet; scheduled between March 27-June 30, 202

Hindus greet Christians on Xmas

Hindus have sent greetings to Christian communities world over for Christmas.Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release in Nevada (USA

In ones own voice ( Apna Sanchar magazine A review )

Of the different issues regarding which our history-writing is seen adopting disturbing silence one is inclusive study in the Tribal-life . Only

Canadian PM Mark Carney to visit Australia in March

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Australia in March. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the visit and supported Carney's rec

Minneapolis shooting raises odds of US government shutdown

US senators plan to block government spending bills. This follows the killing of a second American citizen by federal agents in Minneapolis. Fund

Reminded how the country is well-knit in common culture emanated from one Sanatana-Dharm

( A Review of Youth special edition of Vanbandhu , English Hindi bilingual magazine ) Where the dream takes shape that happens to be the visio

India, US work to clear final hurdles in bilateral trade deal talks

Washington: Indian and US officials are pushing to resolve the last few hurdles in a proposed bilateral trade agreement, with both sides close on

Meet the barbies powering Indias unicorn boom

A new wave of Indian entrepreneurs, dubbed BARBIE founders, are returning from abroad to build successful startups. These individuals, who pursue

Too young for a memoir? Not anymore

Young Indian writers are redefining memoirs, moving beyond traditional life stories of achievement. Millennials and GenZs are sharing their exper

Shri Purushottam Paranjape A Life Dedicated to the Service of Humanity

This article is dedicated to Shri Purushottam Paranjape; whose austerity, discipline, simplicity and serviceability has been an inspiration for m

Coordinated International Action to Stop the Drip-Drip Genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh

Washington, DC. An alliance of global organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia is launching a three-part global response to the escal

India News Live Updates: Delhi breathes easier as rain brings first moderate air quality in over three months

Ahead of key Delhi summit, EU leaders to begin India visit; to be chief guests at Republic Day

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen kickstarted her four-day visit to India on Saturday (January 24, 2026)

Upset Hindus seek apology from Mondelz Australia for non-disclosure of beef in its various snacks

Upset Hindus worldwide are seeking official apology from Mondelz International, one of Australias largest food manufacturers with 125-year histor

Milestone man Djokovic reaches fourth round of Australian Open

Djokovic secures 400th Grand Slam match win to extend record, ties Federers Australian Open mark AUSTRALIAN OPEN MELBOURNE, Jan 24: An even 400 i

Delhi Capitals beat RCB by seven wickets

VADODARA, Jan 24: Delhi Capitals Women produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women by seven wicke

Why So Deadly?: Kristi Noem faces tough question on rising deaths in immigration enforcement

Pratika Rawal, Vaishnavi, Kranti Gaud in Indias women Test squad to face Australia

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: Indias World Cup winning star Pratika Rawal along with left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma and seamer Kranti Gaud received their

Trump Says Minnesota Officials Inciting Insurrection, After Fatal Shooting

Trump has previously threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, which would allow him to send troops into Minnesota for law enforcement purposes

Morning Digest: Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China; Election Commission uploads SIR logical discrepancy list, and more

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Railways win overall senior team cross country trophy

RANCHI, Jan 24: Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) clinched the senior men and women team titles at the 60th National Cross Country Championsh

Wake up from hibernation and activate SIR war rooms, Abhishek tells Trinamool MPs

The TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee said the work relating to SIR will have to be done by party workers during the day and in the evening, a film hi

US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase

American envoys pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to move to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Discussions focused on recov

CMAT 2026 Exam Today: Don't Miss These Important Guidelines

Candidates must preserve their CMAT 2026 admit cards, which are provisional and not final eligibility proof, as NTA will not send physical copies

UK to create new 'British FBI' police service

Britain is establishing a new National Police Service, referred to as 'the British FBI'. This new force will consolidate national crime fighting

Trump heaps praise on U.K. troops after furore over his comments on NATO troops avoiding Afghan front line

Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments

Former US President Donald Trump lauded British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan. This came after his earlier remarks about NATO allies staying

BANGLADESH OUT OF T20 WC

Scotland officially replace TIGERS, confirms ICC New Delhi, Jan 24: The ICC has pushed Bangladesh out of the upcoming T20 World Cup, bringing in

Venezuela eyes 2026 oil boost, interim leader calls for opposition talks

Venezuela aims to increase oil output significantly this year. New reforms will allow private companies to invest in the nation's oil sector. Thi

'Not going to happen, or even close!': Trump warns Canada on Beijing's influence

Donald Trump has warned Canada against closer trade with China. He threatened a 100 percent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the US. Trump s

After Bangladesh, will Pakistan withdraw from T20 World Cup?

Lahore, Jan 24: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said the Pakistan government will take the final and binding decision on whether its nation

Who will replace Pakistan if they quit 2026 T20 World Cup?

New Delhi, Jan 24: Pakistans participation in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup suddenly hangs in the balance following the ICCs decision to remove

US grid operators race to avoid blackouts amid frigid weather

Spot wholesale electricity prices surged sharply, with PJM prices briefly topping $3,000 per megawatt hour as demand spiked and fuel supplies tig

Multi-layer security checks intensify ahead of Republic Day in Delhi-NCR

Delhi Police is enhancing security for Republic Day 2026. Advanced technology, including AI-enabled smart glasses and facial recognition systems,

'Focus on what we can control,' says Canadian PM Carney after Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging citizens to support local businesses. This 'Buy Canadian' initiative aims to strengthen the nation'

Myanmar holds its last election round with the army already certain to keep control over government

Voting has begun in the final round of Myanmars general election, concluding a monthlong process

US winter storm leads to more than 100,000 power outages, thousands of flight cancellations

A massive winter storm is set to hit the eastern United States. Thousands of flights have already been cancelled. Over 100,000 people have lost p

Bangladesh: Former Awami League MP Bahauddin Nasim alleges ISI presence, growing ties with Pakistan

Former Awami League MP Bahauddin Nasim has raised serious allegations. He claims Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, is present in Bangladesh. N

Federal immigration agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests

Minneapolis witnessed a fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by immigration agents. This incident ignited widespread protests and drew sharp criticis

Dr title not exclusive to MBBS graduates, rules Kerala High Court

It ruled that, in the absence of a specific legal provision, medical professionals cannot claim exclusive rights over the prefix and declined to

Tirupati laddu ghee case: CBI SIT names 36 accused, including TTD officials

The probe found that the material supplied as ghee was chemically processed palmolein oil mixed with other ingredients, not pure ghee.

Awami League calls Feb referendum a sham, accuses Yunus of deception

Bangladeshs Awami League on Friday slammed the proposed February 12 referendum, alleging the Yunus-led interim administration lacks a mandate and

ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland for T20 World Cup after security row

Bangladesh lost a crucial ICC Board vote by 14-2 and later accepted the decision, ruling out arbitration

Trump raises new world order talk as global alliances shift

WASHINGTON, Jan 24: President Donald Trumps recent actions at the World Economic Forum in Davos have intensified concerns among global leaders ab

US signals possible removal of 25% India-Russia oil tariff

NEW YORK, Jan 24: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there is a path to remove the 25% tariff the US imposed on India for buying Russian oi

Iran guard commander warns US, says force has its finger on trigger

DUBAI, Jan 24: Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated as Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, a key force in suppressing recent

People react during a ceremony following a call by Irans former empress, Farah Pahlavi

People react during a ceremony following a call by Irans former empress, Farah Pahlavi, for a day of mourning for protesters killed by the Islami

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030? | Explained

What does the National Framework for Malaria Elimination in India lay down? From 2015-2023, by what percentage has malaria cases reduced in India

Book of cartoonist, journalist and playwright T.S. Sridhar released

Two scenes from Marinas famous Thanikudithanam were also enacted on the occasion

Battle lines on the sands of the Marina

The move to reduce the number of vending units on the Marina to merely 300 from 1,417, as part of the requirements of the Blue Flag Certification

What is RBI nudging India to do at BRICS? | Explained

What are the pros and cons of using central bank digital currencies for cross-border payments?

Sakeena virtually inaugurates WSS, fire fighting system, lift facilities at GMC Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo virtually inaugur

'India is beautiful from spaceI saw how light connects people in the subcontinent'

After 12 years away, an astronaut returns to India, surrounded by the echoes of her father's stories and the warmth of family bonds. This is her

Cong gradually shrinking due to erosion of support base: Union Minister Paswan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: The Congress party has been gradually shrinking due to a steady erosion of its traditional support base ac

HRA launches 2026 Calendar showcasing Jammus tourist beauty

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Jan 24 : Taking a major initiative to promote tourism across Jammu, the Hotel and Restaurant Association (HRA) tod

Mohanlal Sons announces Republic Day Special Sale with attractive discounts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: Renowned menswear and kidswear brand Mohanlal Sons, known for its legacy of quality and fine craftsmanship

Tawi River Front gets facade lighting ahead of Republic Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: In a vibrant display of patriotic spirit ahead of Republic Day, the Tawi River Front was illuminated with

IT Deptt encadres 44 officials under J&K IT Services

*Step addresses long-pending issues of career progression Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Information Technology Dep

When Home becomes a Memory

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com History is typically recorded through official records, political speeches, and dates. What often gets lost are th

Ramnagar Fort The Legacy and Cult of Warriors

Dr Harmeet Singh Soodan harmeetjnu@gmail.com Ramnagar Fort, a majestic architectural landmark situated at Udhampur district 40 kms west of Udhamp

The mind of a foreign content creator

If nothing works, turn the camera on India

Ladakh shines, Haryana tops medal table at KIWG-2026

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 24: The Khelo India Winter Games 2026 witnessed thrilling action today as hosts Ladakh won their first go

Daffodils and inheritance of English

The poem does more than reveal imperial anxiety; it produces something more insidious: desire

At CHIME reunion, celebration of a life-saving mission amid stories of courage

Ocean infinitys search for MH370 in Indian Ocean yields no results so far

MOSCOW, Jan 24: The Singapore-flagged vessel Armada 86 05 of US marine robotics company Ocean Infinity, which is leading the underwater search fo

Keralas Abhijith wins Gold

Keralas Abhijith Amal Raj claimed gold in the mens advanced figure skating category as the sport made its debut at the Khelo India Winter Games 2

Swami Ram Ji Maharaj From Fatehkadal to the World

Bushan Jalali In the late 19th century, the profound philosophical system known as Kashmir Shaivism (Trika philosophy) faced an existential crisi

Trump slams Canada over Greenland Golden Dome, warns Beijing could eat them up

WASHINGTON, Jan 24 : US President Donald Trump on Friday criticised Canada for rejecting his proposed Golden Dome missile defence project over Gr

Iran condemns European Parliaments meddlesome, irresponsible resolution

TEHRAN, Jan. 24: Irans Foreign Ministry on Friday denounced a European Parliament resolution criticizing Tehran over human rights violations duri

Indian stock market down over 2% amid global uncertainties

MUMBAI, Jan 24: Indian equity benchmarks closed this week down over 2.5 per cent due to profit-booking, sustained foreign institutional investor

Zelenskyy says trilateral talks concluded constructively, more possible next week

KYIV, Jan 24: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that two days of trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dh

Shapri Mata Temple- Chenani Where wishes are fulfilled

Rajinder Chand Anthal rajinderchandanthal100@gmail.com During the construction of Mantalai-Latti road in the year 1975, strange incidents happene

Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & IT Jitin Prasada with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & IT Jitin Prasada with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during

The prejudice over clothes

Education alone does not shatter it, as society still believes that men are inherently superior

Apple iPhone shipments surge 24% in India in 2025

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: Apple had a strong year in 2025 in India as iPhone shipments grew 24 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 compared to 2024, dat

WGH-ni akawe jolni adita bakrango Section 163 BNSS ko raatangaha

TURA:Reanggimin January 9 tariko Rajabala Police Station-ni ningo gaakgipa Goalgaon jolo asel onganganio NGO dolni saksa soota manani jaman jatgn

Indias UPI likely to land in Japan: Report

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: Indias QRcode payment network, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is expanding beyond its borders, with Japan among countri

Tikrikilla Block-o Mock Drill Training Programme-ko ongatanga

TURA:Ongtelaigipa aselrangna mongsongbate chi bana reanirangona aro ongtelaigipa aselrangchi duk mikchini salrangona simsaksoaniko dakna Sukrobar