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Indian-origin US official Kash Patel quietly removed as acting ATF head; replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll

The unusual appointment came without public notice, raising questions over transparency, dual roles in law enforcement, and ongoing Justice Department plans to reshape federal firearms enforcement strategies.

India suspends shipping privileges for Bangladesh after Dhaka backs China’s northeast push

NIA team lands in US to secure custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana

Russia faces economic blow as oil prices sink to $52 in tariff fallout

India, US push for rapid trade deal under shadow of new tariffs

During a crucial meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his US counterpart underscored the urgency of finalizing a long-pending Bilateral Trade Agreement while recognizing its strategic and economic significance.

Trump threatens 50% tariff hike on China as trade standoff escalates

Terming Beijing’s newly announced 34% tariff hike as "retaliatory and abusive", US President warned swift and harsher tariffs on any retaliating nation.

Saudi Arabia bars India, B’desh among 14 nations from Visas ahead of Hajj pilgrimage

The suspension aimed to curb overcrowding and enforce Hajj regulations will remain in effect until mid-June 2025, coinciding with the end of this year’s Hajj.

Teachers continue protest for 5th day to demand reform in Nepal’s Education Act

In a powerful display of unity, thousands gathered peacefully in Kathmandu, urging reforms to prioritize students and educators — prompting a promising response from the government to initiate dialogue.

New York defies Trump's DEI crackdown, vows to protect public school programs

Standing firm on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the state pushed back against federal threats in a letter to the US Department of Education.

Israel admits killing 15 Palestinian aid workers in Gaza

The acknowledgment follows the release of a disturbing video that captured the final moments of the victims, contradicting Israeli army’s initial claims about the attack.