President Droupadi Murmu was honored with Timor-Leste’s highest civilian award, the Grand-Collar of the Order. Her visit marked the first presidential visit from India to Timor-Leste. Murmu discussed strengthening bilateral relations with President José Ramos-Horta and explored Timor-Leste’s potential joining of the International Solar Alliance. She will also meet Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão and attend a community reception.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges media to halt trials in rape cases, stressing it hampers investigations. She demands the Kultali rape-murder case, involving a 10-year-old, be tried under the POCSO Act, ensuring capital punishment for culprits within three months. Protests erupt in South 24 Parganas, with BJP criticizing women’s safety under her administration.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, short-circuiting the federal fraud case that led to his expulsion from Congress just weeks before it was set to go to trial. “I betrayed the trust of my constituents and supporters. I deeply regret my conduct,” the New York Republican…
Opposition parties in Lok Sabha criticized PM Modi and BJP for allegedly undermining secularism by fostering fear among minorities. They highlighted attacks on communities and religious places, and the President’s omission of “secularism” and “socialism” from her parliamentary address. Concerns were also raised about the protection offered to governors under Article 361 and the BJP’s…
Hundreds of pilgrims were left stranded without transportation, food, or shelter after a stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj caused chaos. Traffic curbs and overcrowded roads compounded the situation, leading many to sleep in the open and go without meals for extended periods.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday said a plan was being worked on to allow federal immigration authorities to operate on Rikers Island following a meeting with border czar Tom Homan, a significant step given the city’s sanctuary policies. Adams met with Homan during a closed-door meeting. In a statement, he said an…
It may be her face, but Lindsay Lohan knows when to give credit where credit is due. The 38-year-old actress, who seems to be the latest celebrity to “Benjamin Button” overnight, took to social media earlier this week to thank her cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Radmila Lukian, for her youthful glow. Lukian, a board certified physician…