As India successfully repelled Pakistan’s strikes across Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat on Thursday (May 08) night, reports emerged that Islamabad may have deployed its F-16 fighter jets during the attack. There were even unconfirmed claims that at least one Pakistani jet was downed and a pilot captured. This has once again brought into question…
The view of Nanjing Road East Pedestrian Mall, the main shopping street in Shanghai. Bruce Yuanyue Bi | The Image Bank | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Friday as investors awaited China’s April trade data amid worries of a significant slowdown in exports growth due to U.S tariffs. Economists polled by Reuters estimate outbound…
Vatican City: White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday and the bells of St. Peter’s rang out, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Catholic Church. The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who…
In a major boost for Indian globetrotters, citizens can now travel to 58 countries without the hassle of obtaining a visa. This exciting update means more freedom, flexibility, and spontaneity for Indian passport holders, opening the door to a world of seamless travel experiences.Despite the Indian passport ranking 81st on the Henley Passport Index 2025,…
Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday rebuked former Pakistan foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar for calling India a “rogue state”, saying the world knows that Pakistan is a rogue nation because it harboured several terrorists, including Osama Bin Laden and Maulana Masood Azhar. Former Pakistan foreign minister, Hina Rabbani Khar.(X) “Ask any 3-year-old child…
Blast heard in Lahore amid tensions with IndiaThe blast comes a day after strikes at multiple locations in Pakistan strengthened fears about an escalation of military conflict. Last Updated 08 May 2025, 09:29 IST Representative image showing a blast. New Delhi: A blast was heard in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Thursday morning, according…
UP farmer finds his account credited with 36-digit amount. For scale, Elon is worth 14-digit figure According to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, the net worth of Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, stands at Rs 2.84 lakh crore – a 14-digit figure. The farmer’s account balance, in contrast, runs 36 digits long, exceeding by…
US President Donald Trump has teased a major announcement he plans to make before departing on his upcoming Middle East tour, describing it as “very, very big” and “one of the most important announcements that have been made in many years about a certain subject.” Speaking to reporters, Trump said the timing of the reveal…
Pakistan says Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) armed group targeted vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Seven Pakistani army soldiers have been killed when their vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device in the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan’s military says, blaming India for the attack amid rising tensions. Pakistan’s military said members of the…
US President Donald Trump began his first talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday and vowed to bring up “tough points” that are dividing the two countries since Trump imposed tariffs. Their meeting started with smiles and a handshake despite Trump’s desire to make Canada the 51st U.S. state, a prospect that has…
