Washington, Aug 15 — US President Donald Trump has announced what he described as the largest fall in violent crime in American history, citing a new FBI report that he said showed sharp reductions in murders and other serious offences during 2025. Trump made the announcement during an address to…
Washington, Aug 15 — Boston’s Prudential Center was illuminated in the Indian tricolour for the first time as the Foundation of Indian Americans New England marked India’s 80th Independence Day with its fifth International India Day Parade and Freedom Festival. The celebrations were held at the…
Washington, Aug 15 — US President Donald Trump has said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States after defeating Iran, making an extraordinary assertion over one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors. Trump offered no details about how the…
Washington, Aug 15 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday congratulated India on its Independence Day, saying the relationship between the two countries was “stronger than ever” because of the personal bond between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “On behalf of the…
Jakarta, Aug 15 — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 jolted off the coast of Flores Island in Indonesia early Saturday, the country's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said. The epicenter was located 36 km northeast of Mbay, East Nusa Tenggara province, with a depth of 15…
Hong Kong, Aug 15 — The Indian Association in Hong Kong has organised a gala evening reception to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, which was attended by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and India's Consul General Rajesh Naik.“An evening of honour, pride…
Quetta, Aug 14 — Most shops in major commercial areas and markets across Balochistan, including Quetta, remained closed on August 14, local media reported. The Balochistan Post noted similar reports from several districts and towns, which saw reduced commercial activity and public…
Jerusalem, Aug 14 — Israel’s President Isaac Herzog on Friday congratulated President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the 80th Independence Day."On behalf of the State of Israel, I warmly congratulate President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Colombo, Aug 14 — The Indian High Commission and Assistant High Commission in Sri Lanka on Friday extended assistance to around 800 families that were affected by extreme weather conditions recently."Standing in solidarity with Sri Lanka! Assistance was extended by the High Commission and Assistant…
Tel Aviv, Aug 14 — Pakistan may celebrate its independence and new found glory, but August 14 remains a day of mourning for unnamed millions of Indians — Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs alike — who perished as united India was torn apart, a tragedy born of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s obstinacy and now echoed…
Thimphu, Aug 14 — King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, along with his wife, Jetsun Pema and Bhutan India Friendship Association office-bearers met at the India House, the Embassy of India in Bhutan said on Friday."Bhutan India Friendship Association office-bearers from Thimphu,…
Quetta, Aug 14 — Mahrang Baloch, human rights activist and chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), strongly condemned the Pakistani airstrikes in the Gidar area of Balochistan’s Surab district, describing the attack as a continuation of Baloch “genocide”. The incident took place in…
Washington, Aug 14 — The United States sees India as a "critical power" and wants a stronger partnership with New Delhi, a senior Pentagon official has said, rejecting suggestions that restoring the name Pacific Command signals diminished US attention to India or the Indian Ocean. Under Secretary…
Dhaka, Aug 14 — As Bangladesh’s energy crisis entered its fourth week, the situation worsened further after one of the country’s floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals ran out of gas, local media reported on Friday. Following the disruption on Thursday evening, LNG supplies to the national…
London, Aug 14 — China has been suspected of providing funds for the pro-Palestine marches in the United Kingdom (UK) with the US lawmakers carrying out a probe into alleged secret Chinese backing of 'Code Pink' analysing its activities as part of an inquiry into foreign interference, a report has…
Islamabad, Aug 14 — Even though Pakistan became an independent nation on August 14, 1947, basic contradictions around Pakistan's national identity, resources, representation and ties with neighbouring nations remain acute as they were in 1947 even after 79 years, a report has said. Pakistan…
Washington, Aug 14 — Governors, Senators and members of the US House of Representatives joined India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations in Seattle, highlighting the Indian-American community’s contributions and the growing importance of India-US relations.The Governors of Washington, South…
Kabul, Aug 14 — Pakistan's Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has ordered suspension of medical and dental education for Afghan students in the country stating that the measures will remain in effect until further notice, local media reported. The order issued by Pakistan's Medical and Dental…
Lisbon, Aug 14 — Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini entered Portugal on Friday following a 19-day trans-Atlantic passage from the United States, marking yet another milestone in the Lokayan 26 deployment, the Indian Navy stated on Friday.“INS Sudarshini entered Ponta Delgada, Azores,…
London, Aug 14 — Two tankers were struck by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining minor damage though all crew reported safe, the United Kingdom's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Friday.According to two UKMTO advisories, military authorities…
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 14 — The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday stated that exercise 'Udara Shakti 2026' strengthened interoperability and mutual learning between the IAF and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).“Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 culminates with IAF Rafale and RMAF Su-30MKM and F/A-18 crews…