Author: Nupur Rohila

Photo: X.com Starting Sunday, Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, has imposed a ban on coconuts and prasad due to safety concerns. As the most frequented Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the temple emphasized that coconuts pose a security threat, as they could be used to hide explosives. Sada Sarvankar, the chairman of the temple trust and former MLA, explained that the decision followed advice from the police and the Maharashtra government. “Coconuts are a nightmare in terms of security. Checking each one is time-consuming, and sweets could be laced with poison, risking the safety of pilgrims,” he said. Sarvankar…

Following the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which killed both Indian and Nepali citizens, U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi underscored the critical need to combat terrorism and prevent further escalation. Calling the incident horrific, he urged the international community to strengthen its resolve in stopping such violence and averting regional destabilization. Krishnamoorthi, echoing sentiments from Secretary Rubio, urged all parties to restrain from escalating tensions. Simultaneously, he called on Pakistan to take specific internal measures, including the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the conduct of transparent, democratic elections. He cautioned that the ongoing crisis must not be manipulated…

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a “full and immediate ceasefire” has been established between India and Pakistan. While President Trump did not disclose any specifics regarding the negotiations or terms of the ceasefire, Secretary of State Marco Rubio later provided additional context through a State Department statement, revealing that he and Vice President J.D. Vance had led the diplomatic efforts behind the scenes. “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social,…

 On May 9, the Indian Army publicly released a video capturing a precision strike on a Pakistani military post. This move comes in direct retaliation for a series of cross-border assaults launched by Pakistani forces, amid growing tensions between the two nations. While the exact location of the strike remains undisclosed, the video depicts a powerful counteraction to repeated ceasefire breaches by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC). According to an official Army statement, the escalation began late on the night of May 8, when Pakistani troops launched a barrage of drone-led attacks and fired multiple munitions along the…

Illinois Institute of Technology’s Armour College of Engineering proudly celebrates Adjunct Professor Bipin Vora, who has been chosen by the American Chemical Society to receive the esteemed George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry. This annual recognition honors leading-edge achievements in chemical technology related to hydrocarbons and petroleum. Vora’s pioneering contributions span several vital chemical processes. He was instrumental in advancing catalytic dehydrogenation techniques, converting methanol into valuable olefins, and developing biodegradable detergent formulations—each now playing a crucial role in both industry and environmental stewardship. One of Vora’s most distinguished projects was the creation and commercialization of the…

Raja Krishnamoorthi has made his candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Illinois official, unveiling his campaign with an impactful video on Wednesday. In the announcement, he criticized former President Trump and positioned himself as a determined opponent of extremist elements within American politics. Krishnamoorthi, who represents Illinois’s 8th congressional district, now joins an already busy Democratic primary field aiming to fill the Senate seat that will be left vacant by longtime Senator Dick Durbin. Durbin, who has served since 1997 and holds a senior leadership role in the Senate, announced he would not seek re-election. At 51, Krishnamoorthi…

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval engaged in important discussions on Wednesday with key security officials and diplomats from global powers following India’s precise military strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), as part of ‘Operation Sindoor’. Sources confirmed that NSA Doval held talks with various prominent figures, including US NSA and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, UK NSA Jonathan Powell, Saudi NSA Musaid Al Aiban, UAE NSA Sheikh Tahnoon, NSC Secretary-General Ali Al Shamsi, Japanese NSA Masataka Okano, Russian NSA Sergei Shoigu, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and French Diplomatic Advisor Emmanuel Bonne.…

Decorated veterans of the Kargil War on Wednesday voiced strong support for ‘Operation Sindoor’—a coordinated tri-services military strike by India on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They hailed the operation as a bold and necessary move following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. Launched in the early hours of Wednesday, the mission saw joint action from the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. Between 1:05 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., Indian forces launched 24 missiles at nine critical terror locations. These included Lashkar-e-Taiba’s headquarters in Muridke and major sites in Bahawalpur—both known as longstanding hubs…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah characterised Operation Sindoor, a covert military strike carried out at midnight, as a firm countermeasure to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that resulted in the death of 26 people, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. The incident sparked widespread public outrage and called for immediate tactical action. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday morning, Shah lauded the efforts of the armed forces, calling the mission “Bharat’s reply to the heinous killing of our innocent brothers in Pahalgam.” He reaffirmed the Modi administration’s steadfast resolve to eliminate terrorism at its…

Vandan Patel, a remarkably gifted seven-year-old from Georgia, has recently been inducted into American Mensa, making headlines as one of its youngest members. A first-grade student at Savannah Country Day School, Vandan has demonstrated advanced understanding across several academic disciplines and a hunger for learning that surpasses his age. His father explains that Vandan’s interests reach well beyond schoolwork, ranging from space exploration to religious texts and language studies. His intellectual passions are vast and varied, but his family says he is still every bit a child at heart. “Vandan is loving, intelligent, silly, and full of joy,” his mother…