Social media has fundamentally transformed the way politics is conducted. It is no longer merely a platform for sharing personal updates or entertainment; it has become a powerful arena where public opinion is shaped, movements are organised, governments are questioned, and political narratives are contested. A single post can reach millions within hours, mobilising citizens […]
A US federal appeals court has declined to revive the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee on new H‑1B visa applications, marking another significant legal setback for the policy and offering major relief to thousands of Indian professionals who rely on the programme. The ruling effectively blocks the fee from taking effect unless Congress explicitly authorises
India’s ancient Buddhist site Sarnath, located in Uttar Pradesh, has officially been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the country’s 45th World Heritage Site. The decision was announced during the 48th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea, marking a historic moment for India’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Sarnath
India and China are cautiously steering their relationship toward pragmatic cooperation, even as deep strategic rivalry and unresolved border disputes continue to define the broader equation. Analysts say both nations recognise that in an increasingly uncertain global environment, permanent hostility is neither sustainable nor beneficial, especially for two major economies with significant regional influence. Relations
India will continue negotiations with the United States to finalise a long‑pending bilateral trade agreement, even as President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on imports from India under Washington’s revised trade measures. The announcement came a day after the tariff was formally applied to goods from 60 trading partners, with the US alleging insufficient
Governor of Tripura Indrasena Reddy Nallu visited Dharmanagar to attend the Ulto Rath Yatra celebrations, where he was present as the chief guest and distributed prizes as part of the festivities. Ahead of the Governor’s visit, a crucial preparatory meeting was held at the conference hall of the Dharmanagar Municipal Council to ensure the smooth
Panic gripped Kailashahar town after unidentified thieves broke into and vandalised a shop belonging to a senior local BJP functionary in the Hawkers’ Corner area under cover of night, making off with valuables and smashing fixtures inside. The shop, run by veteran tailor Himangshu Das for the past forty years, was found with its iron
The sacred Ulta Rath Yatra was celebrated with great fervour at Agartala’s Jagannath Jiu Mandir, drawing thousands of devotees to the temple premises from early morning. The main proceedings of the festival were completed through special puja-archana, religious rituals, and the ceremonial pulling of the chariot, marking the deities’ return journey. The temple grounds resounded
Three members of a family were found dead in mysterious circumstances at their residence in West Muhuripur area under Shantir Bazar subdivision, in an incident that has left the locality in shock. The bodies of Shankar Chakraborty, his wife Chhabi Chakraborty, and their son Krishna Chakraborty were discovered at the family’s home. While the parents
Men and women of West Halhali village in Kamalpur subdivision blocked the Kamalpur-Ambassa road at Nakful area on Saturday, demanding urgent repair of several roads in the village that have fallen into a state of disrepair. The blockade brought traffic on the route to a halt as villagers pressed their demand for immediate action, citing
