A Supreme Court bench led by justice Dipankar Datta is set to hear next week justice Yashwant Varma’s petition challenging the findings of an in-house inquiry panel that concluded there was “strong inferential evidence” of his “covert or active control” over a stash of charred currency recovered from his official residence in Delhi earlier this … SC to hear plea by HC judge Varma next week
Kabul [Afghanistan] (TIP): Afghanistan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has announced the planned deployment of 2,000 Afghan workers to Qatar, offering legal employment opportunities amid growing unemployment and an influx of returning refugees, Khaama Press reported. According to a statement issued by the Taliban-run ministry on Wednesday, July 23, and posted on its official … Afghanistan to send 2,000 workers to Qatar amid rising joblessness, refugee return
DHAKA (TIP): Hundreds of students protested near the site of the crash of a Bangladesh air force training jet into a school in the nation’s capital, demanding accountability, compensation for victims’ families and the halt of training flights. The death toll from the crash rose to 31 on Tuesday, including at least 25 students, a … Bangladesh mourns 31 dead in jet crash as students protest to demand accountability
Islamabad (TIP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s willingness to engage in a “meaningful dialogue” with India to resolve all outstanding issues. His remarks came during a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott at the Prime Minister’s House, according to an official statement. The two leaders discussed regional developments in South Asia … Pakistan open to ‘meaningful dialogue’ with India: PM Shehbaz Sharif
BEIJING (TIP): Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the EU must deepen trust in a turbulent world but the bloc’s chiefs called for “real solutions” to move past an inflection point as they met in Beijing on Thursday. China’s leadership has sought to draw the European Union closer as it positions itself as a … Xi says China and EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges ‘real solutions’
MOSCOW (TIP): A passenger plane crashed Thursday in Russia’s Far East, killing all 48 passengers and crew on board, officials said. The Angara Airlines flight disappeared from radar, and searchers later found the burning wreckage of the plane on a hillside south of its planned destination in Tynda, more than 7,000 kilometers (4,350 miles) east … Passenger plane crashes in Russia killing all 48 people on board, officials say
Gaza Strip (TIP): “People in Gaza are neither dead nor alive. They are walking corpses.” This was the haunting message from a UNRWA staff on the ground this morning, ” UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said in a post on X. In the heart of a war-ravaged enclave, the situation has spiraled into a catastrophic emergency. … ‘They are walking corpses’: UNRWA says one in five Gaza children malnourished, over 100 died of starvation
KYIV (TIP): Russian attacks killed at least five people, including three members of a displaced family, in separate attacks across Ukraine’s war-scarred east, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday. A couple and their 36-year-old son were killed in a village in the eastern Kharkiv region late Wednesday, local officials said, while two more women were killed in … Russian attacks kill five, including family, in east Ukraine
KYIV (TIP): Opponents of a new law they say strips Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs of their independence called for a third straight day of street protests across the country on Thursday, despite President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s attempts to defuse the tension with promises of legislative safeguards. After meeting with the heads of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption and security … Zelenskyy promises safeguards after Ukrainians protest over new anti-corruption law
MELBOURNE (TIP): A magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck in the South Pacific near the island nation of Samoa on Friday, but caused no apparent damage. The quake occurred 440 kilometers (273 miles) southwest of the capital Apia at a depth of 314 kilometers (195 miles), the U.S. Geological Survey said. Jarrett Malifa, a staff member at the … 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits South Pacific near Samoa, no damage reported
NEW DELHI (TIP): Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were disrupted for the fourth consecutive day of the Monsoon session on Thursday, July 24, as the Congress-led opposition staged noisy protests over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, demanding the exercise be rolled back. The opposition continued to press the … Parliament paralyzed for 4th day as Opposition protests over Bihar SIR
NEW DELHI (TIP): Over Rs 67 crore (USD 7,746,345) was incurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to five countries, including the US and France, in 2025, while the total expenditure figures related to his foreign trips from 2021 till 2024 stood at nearly Rs 295 crore (USD 34,114,449) , according to data shared by … Prime Minister Modi’s foreign visits from 2021-24 cost the nation USD 34,114,449 (Rs 295 cr)’; USD 7,746,345 (Rs 67 cr ) on trips to 5 countries in 2025: Govt data
PARIS / NEW YORK (TIP): French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday, July 24, that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza, according to an Associated Press report. Macron said in a post on X that he will formalize the decision at the United Nations General Assembly … French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
BRASILIA / NEW YORK (TIP): Brazil is finalizing its submission to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel’s actions in Gaza at the International Court of Justice, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, a Reuters report says. South Africa filed a case in 2023 asking the ICJ to declare … Brazil to join South Africa’s Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Bilateral trade to double by 2030 from $56 bn, deal eliminates tariffs on 99% of Indian exports Textiles, gems, EVs win big as pact unlocks $23-bn opportunities; simplified visas for professionals LONDON / NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): India and the UK on Thursday, July 24, sealed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) that … India, UK ink landmark trade pact to boost economic ties
Preparing for the future means thinking beyond the victories of Operation Sindoor “An effective counter-drone system must address both tactical and operational levels. Frontline troops must be equipped with portable jammers and rifle-mounted AI-assisted sights. At the operational level, the most effective architectures integrate long-range detection by radar and other sensors, mid-range disruption through jamming … The real drone war is yet to come
The entry of cheaper junk food as a result of a free trade agreement can prove to be expensive in terms of public health India and the United Kingdom have signed their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, and the British Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, signing … The India-U.K. FTA spells a poor deal for public health
A narrow understanding of the term, as well as Israel’s history as a haven for genocide victims, explains the dissonance Why is it so difficult for some to accept that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza? The case for genocide is compelling, but some governments and members of the public resist acknowledging it. … Why the reluctance to recognize Israel’s genocide in Gaza?
As the fires of war continue to engulf Gaza and the world once again watches in deafening silence, a bold voice has emerged from the very land that gifted humanity the rallying cry of democracy—Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. French President Emmanuel Macron, in a historic declaration, announced that France will formally recognize the State of Palestine … France’s Bold Recognition of Palestine: A Beacon for Global Democracy
RISHABH Pant’s injury is one of the biggest worries for India ahead of the fourth Test here in Manchester. Currently second on the list of top run getters with 425, the 27-year-old southpaw from Delhi has been indispensable for the team in the past few years, especially during their away tours. Be it his shows … India fret over vice captain Pant’s fitness
ZURICH (TIP)- England roared into the semi-finals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 in a chaotic penalty shoot-out to continue their title defence. Smilla Holmberg blasted over from the spot to settle the shootout drama in Zurich after the match finished 2-2 thanks … England reach Euro 2025 semis after shootout win over Sweden
London (TIP)- When you are the captain of the Indian Test side, stringent scrutiny comes as an unavoidable byproduct of the recognition and responsibility. Not that Shubman Gill was very far away from the spotlight anyway but his elevation as India’s Test captain amplified its intensity to levels he might have never imagined, let alone … England made ‘personal attacks’ on Shubman Gill at Lord’s
When you think of Bali, you probably picture golden beaches, coconut palms, and surfers chasing the perfect wave. But just a few hours away from the coast, a different Bali unfolds—one of misty mountains, emerald rice terraces, sacred temples, and rich cultural rituals. For the traveler willing to go beyond the beaches, Bali’s true soul … Beyond the beaches of Bali: Discovering Island’s hidden heart
Hariyali Teej is a famous festival of Hindus. This festival is celebrated on Tritiya of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. Hindu women fast on this day. It is especially celebrated in all the cities of northern India. Swings occur from house to house. The group of women sings folk songs. Beautiful dishes, gunjia, ghevar, fanny … Hariyali Teej: Celebrating the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
JAIPUR, INDIA (TIP): It is sometimes unfortunate the sports persons playing in the field get ligament fracture which was till now not reconnect or reconstructed in orthopedic surgery in routine procedure. In a remarkable achievement for sports injury care, Dr. Rohil Singh Kakkar, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Eternal Hospital, Sanganer, successfully performed the hospital’s first … Rajasthan Surgeon Sets New Standard in Sports Surgery Excellence by fixing ligament reconstruction
Heart Valve Replaced Without Surgery Through Arm Artery Dr. Yashpal Goyal JAIPUR, INDIA (TIP): Now nothing to worry for patients who are having unfortunately both legs’ blocked arteries and they need valve replacement without surgery as the Interventional Cardiologists team in Rajasthan performed successfully Percutaneous Trans-Axillary (PTA) to replace non-working heart valve of a patient … First Ever Percutaneous Trans-Axillary TAVI in India
NEW YORK (TIP): In a deeply meaningful and long-awaited moment, Varinder Bhalla was conferred the Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by Washington State University (WSU), 54 years after graduating from the university and 30 years after being nominated for the prestigious distinction. Mariah Maki, Executive Director of the WSU Alumni Association, flew in … Washington State University Honors Varinder Bhalla with the Highest Alumni Achievement Award