The University of Houston has received backlash for its “Lived Hindu Religion” course. An Indian-American student and activist, Vasant Bhatt accused the university of “Hinduphobia”. Subsequently, it was misrepresenting the political realities of India. Apparently, the online course features weekly video lectures from Professor Aaron Michael Ullrey. It has since prompted the university to review…
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov has proclaimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to India in the near future. As a matter of fact, he has been involved in preparations. Surprisingly, this would be the first time since December 2021, when he attended the annual India and Russia summit. Strengthening of Relations…
President Donald Trump has ignited global trade hostilities with his proposal to impose a 25% tariff on new automobiles. Additionally, automobile component parts imported into the United States starting April 3. As a matter of fact, the tariffs were designed to spur manufacturing in this country. However, the international response has been outrage. Tariffs and…
In a heartbreaking incident in Virginia, USA, a 56-year-old man of Indian descent and his 24-year-old daughter were shot and killed at their convenience store. The store was family-owned. Firstly, the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office stated that at about 5:30 a.m. on March 20, deputies took a call about a shooting victim at a convenience…
March 22, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a limited ceasefire in Ukraine. This happened after a lengthy phone call with the U.S. President Donald Trump. The ceasefire is expected to de-escalate the war. Simultaneously, it’ll allow for broader geopolitical negotiations. Specifics on the Partial Ceasefire During…
On March 20, 2025, Donald Trump, President of the United States, commented on the “very good relationship” he has with India but expressed dissatisfaction with India’s tariff rates on U.S. products. “I have an excellent relationship with India, but the only problem I have with India is they’re one of the highest tariffing nations in…
In a bold escalation of the ongoing war, Ukraine has carried out a large drone strike on the Engels airbase in Russia, where strategic bombers with nuclear capabilities are stationed. The attack caused a massive explosion which created a large black mushroom cloud and damaged the airbase. Attack Details On Thursday, Ukrainian troops struck the…
Israel has stepped up its military operation in the Gaza Strip by launching ground missions. This was a day after an extensive airstrike broke the ceasefire that was created back in January. In Addition, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) put out on social media that the mission aimed to destroy Hamas’ infrastructure and improve security…
On March 18, 2025, S. Jaishankar, held talks with Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. The ministers met to discuss bilateral relations and ways to de-escalate the ongoing conflict with Russia in Ukraine. Strengthening Bilateral Relations During the meeting both ministers noted the importance of strengthening the cooperation of…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore have successfully returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This unplanned 9-month mission of the astronauts happened after the spacecraft meant for return developed a technical snag. The astronauts’ return journey is a big success in space exploration after a…
