As the conflict between India and Pakistan has escalated, with its impact felt well beyond the border in the disputed region of Kashmir, this is the tensest time I can remember since 1971. That was the year of the last major declared war between India and Pakistan. I was in seventh grade, and I can … Read more
The last several months for American Catholics have been a story about the ascent of the Catholic right. In January, a parade of right-wing Catholic power began streaming into President Trump’s remade Washington. Just weeks later came the hospitalization and decline of Pope Francis, who often seemed to stand alone in offering a different vision … Read more
For months, Republicans have been trying to figure out how to reduce Medicaid spending to help enact President Trump’s domestic agenda. But their list of possible cuts is shrinking. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that major cuts to the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion were off the table. Now, the largest cut left among … Read more
Good morning. It’s Friday. Today we’ll look at amateur astronomers and a cemetery in Brooklyn that is giving them a permanent place to look up at the sky. We’ll also get details on a deal in Albany to weaken a law that mainly affects all-boys Hasidic Jewish schools, known as yeshivas. “It seems incongruous, doesn’t … Read more
New Delhi: India’s intelligence agencies have tightened security in key cities over concerns of possible disruptions by Pakistan-sponsored sleeper cells, two people aware of the development said. Central agencies are working closely with state machinery to identify potential hideouts and monitor suspicious activity, they added. Security has been tightened in several important cities, including metros … Read more
Bill Gates. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bill Gates pledged on Thursday (May 8, 2025) to give away $200 billion via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusing the world’s richest man of “killing the world’s poorest children” through huge cuts to the U.S. Foreign Aid budget. The 69-year-old billionaire … Read more
Air raid sirens were sounded in Chandigarh as precautionary measure. (Screengrab) | Photo Credit: ANI Air raid sirens were sounded in the Union Territory – Chandigarh on Friday (May 9, 2025) morning (around 9:30 am), following an air warning received from the Air Force station surrounding a possible aerial attack. Follow the Operation Sindoor LIVE … Read more
NEW DELHI: Army successfully intercepted and shot down over 50 swarm drones during multiple Pakistani attempts to breach the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders on Thursday night, according to military sources.In a comprehensive counter-drone operation, Army Air Defence units deployed advanced weaponry including L-70 guns, Zu-23mm systems, Schilka systems, and specialized counter-UAS equipment … Read more
NEW DELHI: Loud explosions were heard in Jammu city early Friday morning, triggering a complete blackout just hours after India thwarted Pakistan‘s attempt to target military installations in border regions. The presence of loitering munitions was reported in the skies.The explosions occurred between 3.50 am and 4.45 am, shortly after sirens were sounded. Officials said … Read more
“The agreement text will be publicly released only after this phase is completed,” one of the officials said. “Both sides will review each chapter, and the FTA will not take immediate effect due to procedural formalities.” Legal vetting or ‘scrubbing’ is the final review of a trade agreement’s text to ensure legal clarity, consistency, and … Read more