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Introduction of the 30-Day Registration Rule The Trump administration has implemented a new immigration policy requiring all foreign nationals residing in the United States for more than 30 days to register with federal authorities. This directive, rooted in wartime legislation from World War II, mandates that individuals provide personal information, including fingerprints, and carry documentation…

A Daring Rescue Amidst Flames In a remarkable display of courage, four Indian migrant workers in Singapore risked their lives to rescue children and adults trapped in a raging fire at a shophouse. On April 8, 2025, a fire broke out at a three-story shophouse on River Valley Road, which housed the Tomato Cooking School.…

A Walk in the Park Ends in Horror What should have been a peaceful evening walk turned into a tragic event for Bhim Kohli, an 80-year-old Indian-origin grandfather, in Braunstone Town near Leicester, UK. On September 1, 2024, Kohli was out walking his dog, Rocky, at the familiar and tranquil Franklin Park. But his regular…

A Palm Sunday Tragedy On April 13, 2025, the Ukrainian city of Sumy became the site of one of the deadliest attacks in the ongoing conflict when two Russian ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city during Palm Sunday celebrations. The assault resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people and left 83…

Escalation of Tariffs: A New Chapter in Trade Tensions In early 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 125% tariff on Chinese imports, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. This move was a response to China’s previous retaliatory tariffs, which had raised U.S. tariffs to 84%. The rapid…

The Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam kicked off with an electrifying start as Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov emerged as the frontrunners after six intense rounds of rapid play. Both players secured 5 points each, showcasing their dominance in the tournament. While Abdusattorov remained undefeated, Carlsen’s journey included a single setback against Indian Grandmaster Arjun…

The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs are officially underway, with the first lawsuit targeting his sweeping trade policies now filed. The lawsuit, which challenges Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose new tariffs, sets the stage for further legal battles over his tariff strategy, which critics argue is an overreach of executive…

In a significant step to bolster regional cooperation and counter China’s growing influence in Sri Lanka, India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the eastern Sri Lankan city of Trincomalee as a major energy hub. This deal, formalized during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent…

In a significant moment of international diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with Sri Lanka’s highest civilian award, the Mithra Vibhushana medal, during his official visit to the island nation on Saturday. The prestigious accolade was presented in recognition of his exceptional efforts to enhance the relationship between India and Sri Lanka. This ceremony,…

Introduction: PM Modi’s Role in BIMSTEC’s Transformation Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s active engagement has been pivotal in transforming the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) into a vibrant regional forum. His leadership has breathed new life into this organization, fostering deeper regional cooperation and integration. BIMSTEC’s Evolution Under PM Modi…