Cloudburst leads to flash floods in India’s Uttarkashi, several homes swept away

DEHRADUN, (PTI):- A cloudburst led to flash floods in the high altitude villages of Dharali in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district in India on Tuesday, with several houses being damaged or swept away..

Trump says he will be ‘substantially’ raising tariff paid by India to America

By Yoshita Singh, WASHINGTON, (PTI):- US President Donald Trump on Monday said he will be "substantially" raising the tariff paid by India to America, accusing the country of buying massive amounts..

‘Trump’s 25 pc tariff plus penalty on India adds fresh uncertainty to exports’

NEW DELHI, (PTI):- US President Donald Trump's announcement to impose a sweeping 25 per cent tariff plus penalty on India from August 1 will be a big blow to the country's exports and adds a fresh..

PM Modi condoles demise of economist Meghnad Desai, hails his role in deepening India-UK ties

NEW DELHI, PTI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of Indian-origin writer and economist Meghnad Desai, and lauded his role in deepening India-UK ties. Desai, who was a..

Haridwar: Stampede at Mansa Devi temple claims 8 lives, injures 30; magisterial probe ordered

HARIDWAR, (PTI):- A stampede broke out during a rush of pilgrims along a stair route leading to the Mansa Devi temple on a hilltop in Haridwar on Sunday, killing eight people and leaving 30 injured,..

Didn’t bathe for months, quenched thirst eating ice: Kargil braveheart recalls

SHIMLA, (PTI):- "We did not bathe or shave for three months and on several occasions quenched our thirst by eating ice," recalled braveheart Naik Praveen on the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas..

Comrade VS: The relentless Communist who rose from the working class to lead Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, (PTI):- V S Achuthanandan, a staunch Marxist known for his sharp rhetoric, anti-corruption stance, and unwavering commitment to social justice, was India's first communist leader..

Nepal PM Oli to visit India in mid-September

By Shirish B Pradhan, KATHMANDU, (PTI):- Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to India towards mid-September, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. “Preparations for the..

Minorities enjoying absolute freedom in India due to Hindu majority: Rijiju

NEW DELHI, (PTI):- Union minister Kiren Rijiju has said that minorities are enjoying absolute freedom and protection in India because of the Hindu majority, and asserted that the country is safest..

US designates LeT proxy The Resistance Front responsible for Pahalgam attack as terrorist organisation

By Yoshita Singh, NEW YOR, WASHINGTON:- In a significant development, the US has designated The Resistance Front, a proxy of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) that was behind the..

Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth, sets tone for India’s human spaceflight

NEW DELHI, (PTI):- With waves and smiles, Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth on Tuesday after an 18-day stay on the International Space Station, a feat that holds the promise to herald India's own..

Singapore is at ‘heart’ of India’s Act East Policy: Jaishankar

SINGAPORE, (PTI):- India will play an increasingly important role globally as the world "inexorably" transitions into multipolarity, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said after..

Astronomers track object that may have originated outside the solar system

By MARCIA DUNN, CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP):- Astronomers are monitoring an object headed our way that may have wandered over from another star system. Scientists have discovered what might be only..

Comparative Study of Reconciliation Efforts in Post-Conflict Societies:

Reconciliation after violent conflict is neither a certain nor linear process—it requires time, patience, and constant efforts in understanding and appreciating the unique socio-political dynamics..

Search for Texas flood victims paused as heavy rains bring new threat of high waters

By GABRIELA AOUN, KERRVILLE, Texas (AP):- More heavy rains in Texas on Sunday paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to high-water rescues..