Latest news

  Recent developments in global trade policy have hit a nerve in India, as President Donald Trump’s imposition of steep 50% tariffs on Indian imports triggers a wave of backlash—both online and offline. Political and Public Response Tariffs trigger outrage : With talk centering on punitive 50% import duties, Indian citizens and political leaders have rallied around movements advocating a boycott of American brands like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Apple ReutersThe Times of India. Mobilizing nationalism : The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), an RSS affiliate aligned with the BJP, organized country-wide rallies under the banner "Videshi Companies Bharat Choro" (“Foreign Companies, Quit India”), pushing for support of domestic products over foreign ones The PrintSilicon India. Voices of the Business Community Entrepreneurs and business leaders are framing the moment as a turning point for India’s economic independence. Manish Chowdhary emphasized making "Made in India...

 Karnataka politics has always been a blend of complex caste equations, coalition dynamics, and power struggles within parties. Amid all this, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has managed to hold onto his position with surprising resilience. Despite internal challenges, shifting alliances, and political pressure, he remains the face of the Congress government in the state. So what keeps Siddaramaiah at the top? Here are 7 possible reasons why he continues to lead Karnataka. 1. Strong Backing from the Congress High Command Siddaramaiah enjoys significant trust from the top leadership of the Congress party, particularly Rahul Gandhi. His experience, relatively clean image, and ability to steer the party through tough elections have earned him consistent support from Delhi. In a state where leadership rifts are common, this central backing has made a major difference. 2. Mass Leader with Social Justice Appeal Coming from the Kuruba community—one of the largest backward classes in K...

 In a crucial development following the tragic Air India Express crash, Indian investigators have successfully downloaded data from the aircraft’s black boxes — a major step forward in understanding what led to the deadly accident. The crash, which occurred in Kozhikode, Kerala, involved a Boeing 737-800 that overshot the runway during heavy rain on August 7, 2020. It claimed the lives of 21 people, including both pilots, and injured over 100 others. The recovery and analysis of black box data — which includes the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) — is a standard but vital part of aviation accident investigations. These devices provide critical insights into what was happening in the cockpit and how the aircraft was performing in the moments leading up to the crash. According to officials from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), the black boxes were retrieved in intact condition ...

  On June 19, 2025 , Iran carried out one of the most intense missile barrages of the current Iran–Israel conflict, launching over 450 missiles and 1,000 drones against Israeli territory   Among the primary targets was Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheba—Israel’s largest hospital in the southern region—which suffered a direct hit, with significant structural damage, some areas already evacuated and approximately dozens wounded. Alongside the hospital, several residential buildings in the suburbs of Tel Aviv —including Ramat Gan and Holon—were struck, resulting in at least 40–65 injuries among civilians . In Be’er Sheba alone, 32–40 people were reported hurt amid the hospital devastation . 🎯 Attack Scope & Impact The scale of the assault—centering hospitals, homes, and urban infrastructure—marks a dramatic escalation, signaling Iran’s willingness to target civilian centers in response to Israel’s strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites . The hospit...

  Breaking News: Greta Thunberg Detained During Gaza Aid Mission In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Israeli forces on June 9, 2025, during an international aid mission known as the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. The mission aimed to deliver essential supplies—including baby formula, diapers, medical kits, and children's prosthetics—to the besieged region. Thunberg was aboard the lead vessel, Madleen , which departed from Catania, Sicily, on June 1   Interception in International Waters On June 8, Israeli military drones reportedly sprayed an irritant on the Madleen , causing alarm among passengers. Later that evening, contact with the vessel was lost, and Israeli forces boarded the ship in international waters. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the operation was conducted under Israeli authority, and the ship and its crew were taken to the Israeli port of Ashdod  ...