Author: Nupur Rohila

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…

 After 176 years, the possibility of India reclaiming the coveted Kohinoor diamond is gaining momentum, as the UK engages in talks with India to explore shared access to the precious gem, taken during the British colonial era. Lisa Nandy, the UK’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport, confirmed that both nations are in discussions about ensuring mutual benefit from cultural treasures like the Kohinoor. She highlighted the potential for collaboration to allow both the UK and India to share and experience historical artefacts that are tied to their diverse pasts. According to Nandy, the two countries excel in…

In a significant show of bilateral cooperation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held discussions on Monday with his Japanese counterpart, General Nakatani, in New Delhi. The two leaders reiterated their commitment to deepening defence ties and addressing regional security challenges, with a particular emphasis on combating terrorism. The high-level meeting took place shortly after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, highlighting the ongoing threat India faces from terrorism. General Nakatani strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack and extended Japan’s unwavering support to India. Expressing solidarity, he assured full cooperation from Japan in…

As India and the United States work toward finalizing a bilateral trade agreement by the fall of 2025, Washington has taken the lead in shaping the global trade narrative, according to Ajay Srivastava, Founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) and a former trade official. He observes that the US administration has effectively portrayed India’s trade policies and tariffs as a major cause of the US trade deficit. Since starting his second term, President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for tariff parity, asserting that the US will mirror tariffs imposed by trading partners, including India, in pursuit of what…

 Emory University has honored Suresh S. Ramalingam with the 2025 Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research, recognizing his exceptional contributions to oncology. The Levy Award is given each year to one senior and one junior faculty member at Emory in recognition of exceptional accomplishments in their respective fields. Ramalingam has been selected as the Senior Faculty honoree and will be awarded a trophy along with $2,000 in research funding. This prestigious award was established by Edith Levy Elsas, an academic and civic activist, in honor of her father, Albert E. Levy. Ramalingam is a professor of hematology…

 U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has called on Pakistan to assist India in locating those responsible for last month’s Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead. In an interview on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier, Vance stressed the importance of regional stability, expressing hope that India’s response remains restrained. “If Pakistan bears any responsibility, we expect full cooperation in bringing the perpetrators to justice,” he said. Vance was in India with his family on a four-day visit when the attack occurred, making this his first public comment on the incident. The massacre, which…