US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will strike Iran “very hard tonight”, marking what would be the third consecutive night of attacks amid an intensifying conflict in West Asia. In a series of posts, Trump claimed Iran’s military defences were “gone” and suggested Washington was preparing to take control of Kharg
India has issued one of its strongest statements yet on the escalating maritime conflict in West Asia, demanding that attacks on commercial vessels “must cease and end immediately” after multiple incidents involving ships carrying Indian crew. The response came hours after three Indian sailors were killed in a US strike on a vessel, followed by
Zoho has unveiled Nathu La, an India‑designed and India‑built server platform developed in Nagpur, marking the company’s most ambitious push into hardware as AI workloads drive global infrastructure costs sharply upward. The platform is designed to reduce data‑centre and AI spending, improve efficiency, and give Zoho tighter control over its full technology stack. Zoho’s engineering
India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest with the United States after a commercial tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving three Indian crew members missing. The vessel, Settebello, had 24 Indians on board when it came under strike off the coast of Oman. While 21 sailors were rescued, search‑and‑rescue teams are still
Northern Ireland has been gripped by violent unrest after a knife attack in north Belfast triggered a wave of anti‑immigrant protests, arson attacks and clashes with police. The tensions began after authorities charged a Sudanese asylum seeker with attempted murder for a brutal stabbing that left a man in his 40s with severe injuries, including
US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Iran, declaring that “the bully of the Middle East is dead” and warning that Tehran will “have to pay the price” for what he called deliberate delays in finalising a peace agreement. His remarks come amid renewed exchanges of fire that have strained the already fragile
Israel has announced plans to install a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a move officials say will strengthen people‑to‑people ties and highlight the long‑standing cultural connection between Indians and Jews. Yaniv Revach, Israel’s Consul General in Mumbai, said the initiative was inspired partly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Israel and aims to
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 12 uninterrupted years in office, calling the period one of “trust, development and public welfare” while outlining key achievements across welfare, infrastructure, women’s empowerment, youth development and national security. Modi first assumed office in May 2014 and began his third consecutive term on 9 June 2024, making him the longest
A US federal judge’s decision to strike down the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 H‑1B visa fee has triggered a fierce wave of online anger, with much of the backlash directed at Indian tech professionals, who make up the largest share of H‑1B holders. Judge Leo Sorokin ruled the fee an “unauthorised tax” and therefore unconstitutional
A major political crisis is unfolding in Pakistan‑occupied Jammu & Kashmir (POJK), where protest leaders have accused Pakistani authorities of unleashing a “massacre” against demonstrators demanding basic rights and political reforms. Shaukat Mir, a senior figure in the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), said security forces opened direct fire on peaceful protesters in Rawalakot, claiming
