Bhubaneswar: At 38 years old, when most cricketers are easing into retirement or commentary boxes, Rohit Sharma has done the unthinkable — he has climbed to World No. 1 in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. The milestone marks not just a personal triumph but a historic moment for Indian cricket: Rohit becomes the oldest…
Bhubaneswar, India: Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to deliver a series of contradictory statements about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaving diplomats and observers puzzled over his real stance toward New Delhi. In recent public comments, Trump praised Modi as “the nicest looking guy” and spoke of “great love, respect, and relationship” with…
Bhubaneswar, India: A powerful new playbook for changing governments midstream is unfolding in Nepal, with young voters in Kathmandu and beyond emerging as the unexpected architects of political change. Their growing impatience with old-guard politics and their strategic use of social media are reshaping the nation’s democratic rhythm — though not without controversy. Over the…
Bhubaneswar: India is preparing to curtail imports of Russian crude oil in compliance with new US sanctions imposed on two major Moscow-backed producers, according to a Reuters report published Thursday. The move, which marks a significant shift in India’s energy trade policy, could help remove a key roadblock to the long-pending India–US trade deal, officials…
Bhubaneswar: After weeks of record-breaking gains, gold prices have witnessed their steepest fall in over a decade, marking a sharp correction in the global bullion market. International gold rates tumbled more than 5%, slipping below $4,100 per ounce, while in India, domestic prices dropped by nearly ₹4,000 per 10 grams ahead of Diwali. Market experts…
Bhubaneswar: Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has alleged that the ongoing clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters along the Afghanistan border are part of what he described as “India’s proxy war” against Pakistan. Speaking to the media on Monday, Asif claimed that India is supporting and sponsoring elements of the Taliban to destabilize Pakistan…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, for extending Diwali greetings and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Israel. Taking to social media, PM Modi thanked Netanyahu for his warm wishes and conveyed his best regards on the occasion of the Israeli leader’s birthday….
Bhubaneswar: In a major step to simplify digital payments, India will allow users to authorize transactions on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) using facial recognition and fingerprints, starting Wednesday, according to officials familiar with the matter. Currently, UPI transactions require a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for approval. The new system will link users’ Aadhaar-based biometrics…
Bhubaneswar: Trump has chickened out again from punishing China. He has given them another 90 days extension for the tariffs to kick in. This announcement came hours before the last deadline expire. Trump signed a new executive order and he averted a full blown trade war with the world’s second largest economy, China. By doing…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant escalation of trade tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a steep 50% import duty on Indian goods, doubling the existing 25% rate. The move, formalized through an executive order, directly links the tariff hike to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, marking a new flashpoint in Indo-U.S. relations. According…