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20 Feb

U.S. Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Emergency Tariffs on Canada and Dozens of Nations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, US

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark ruling with major implications for global commerce, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a series of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, concluding that he exceeded his authority by invoking emergency powers to levy duties on Canada, Mexico and numerous other countries. In a majority opinion authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court held that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the president unilateral authority to impose sweeping tariffs. The judgment affirms earlier lower court decisions that found the measures unlawful. The tariffs were introduced…

20 Feb

Search Intensifies for Tracy Resident Avtar Singh After Suspected Kidnapping in California

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCalifornia

California (Rajeev Sharma): Authorities in Northern California are continuing their search for 57-year-old Avtar Singh, a Tracy resident who was reported missing under suspicious circumstances earlier this week. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were alerted to a possible abduction on the night of February 17 after receiving a missing person complaint from the 16000 block of West Grant Line Road. Investigators believe Singh may have been taken against his will. Surveillance video reviewed by officials shows Singh near a white sport utility vehicle in the company of three unidentified individuals shortly before he disappeared. Authorities suspect…

19 Feb

Ramadan Tragedy: Gas Cylinder Blast Kills 16 in Karachi Apartment Collapse

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsWorld NewsBuilding Collapse Pakistan, Gas Cylinder Accident, Karachi Gas Explosion, Ramadan 2026, Soldier Bazaar Blast

Karachi (Gurpreet Singh) – A devastating gas cylinder explosion tore through a multi-storey apartment building in Karachi on Thursday, February 19, 2026, leaving at least 16 people dead and many others injured. The blast occurred during the pre-dawn hours of the first day of Ramadan, as residents were preparing their suhoor (pre-fasting) meals. The explosion took place on the first floor of a residential compound in the densely populated Soldier Bazaar area. The force of the blast caused a partial collapse of the structure, trapping several families under layers of concrete and debris. Rescue Efforts and Victim Toll Local police…

19 Feb

Trump Pledges Financial Support to Strengthen UN; Asserts ‘Board of Peace’ Will Oversee Global Body

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBoard of Peace, Donald Trump, Gaza peace plan, Global Governance, United Nations, US foreign policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma)– In a significant shift in rhetoric, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States would revitalize the United Nations, promising to make the organization "viable" and provide necessary "money-wise" assistance. However, the President also stipulated that his newly formed Board of Peace would maintain an oversight role to ensure the global body "runs properly." Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace—a key component of his 20-point Gaza peace plan—Trump expressed a desire to help the UN reach its "tremendous potential," a milestone he claims it has historically failed to achieve. The…

17 Feb

Man from Gurdaspur dies in US after suffering seizure while driving for Uber

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World News

National Times Bureau :- A 34-year-old man from Punjab’s Gurdaspur district lost his life in the United States following a road accident reportedly triggered by a sudden seizure while he was driving Uber. The deceased, Gurpreet Singh, also known as JP, was a resident of village Gohat Pokhar in Gurdaspur, Punjab. He had moved to the US around eight years ago in search of better opportunities. According to family members, he had worked hard to establish himself and was running his own business. Alongside that, he was also driving his personal vehicle for Uber. Relatives said the incident occurred on…

16 Feb

US Court Papers: Nikhil Gupta Said Nijjar Was ‘Also a Target’ in Alleged Assassination Plot

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, Trending, World NewsHardeep Singh Nijjar

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh disclosures in a United States federal case have revealed that Indian national Nikhil Gupta allegedly told an undercover American agent that slain Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar had also been on a list of targets. According to documents released by the US Department of Justice, Gupta — who has pleaded guilty in connection with a conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatist figure Gurpatwant Singh Pannun — made the remark to an undercover operative from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on or about June 19, 2023. The date was one day after Nijjar was shot dead by…

15 Feb

Om Birla to Represent India at Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-In Ceremony in Dhaka

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh government, Emmanuel Macron, Narendra Modi, Om Birla, Tarique Rahman

New Delhi/Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new government led by Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on February 17, the government announced on Sunday.An official statement said Birla’s participation reflects the “deep and enduring friendship” between India and Bangladesh and reaffirms New Delhi’s commitment to democratic processes in the neighbourhood. Bangladesh had formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the ceremony. However, Modi will be engaged in bilateral talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on the same day. He will also attend the India-AI Impact Summit…

15 Feb

Marco Rubio Says India Committed to Stop Additional Russian Oil Purchases; New Delhi Reiterates ‘National Interest’ Will Guide Procurement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India Russian oil, Marco Rubio, Munich Security Conference, Russia-Ukraine war, US-India trade deal

New York/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that India has committed to stop buying additional Russian oil, days after New Delhi maintained that “national interests” would remain the guiding factor in its energy procurement decisions. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Rubio said, “In our conversations with India, we’ve gotten their commitment to stop buying additional Russian oil.” He was responding to a question related to the Russia-Ukraine war and the sanctions imposed on Moscow. The remarks come shortly after US President Donald Trump, while announcing a trade deal with New Delhi…

15 Feb

Canada, Denmark Sign Defence Pact to Boost Arctic and NATO Cooperation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsArctic security Canada, Canada Denmark defence agreement, Munich Security Conference 2026, NATO cooperation Canada Denmark

Munich (Rajeev Sharma): Canada and Denmark have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening security ties and enhancing coordination in the Arctic and across the transatlantic region. Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) alongside defence representatives from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands during the Munich Security Conference on Friday, according to a statement from the Department of National Defence. The agreement outlines expanded collaboration in key areas including defence innovation, industrial partnerships, logistics support, and joint efforts in personnel exchange, training, military exercises and education. Officials said the pact reflects a shared…

15 Feb

Karnataka Student’s Body Recovered in US; Indian Mission Assures Support to Family

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsKarnataka

California (Rajeev Sharma): The body of a 22-year-old Indian student who had been reported missing in the United States earlier this week has been recovered, officials confirmed. Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a postgraduate student from Karnataka, was pursuing a Master of Science degree at the University of California, Berkeley. He had been untraceable since Monday, triggering concern among his peers and family members back home. Local police had launched a search operation and appealed to the public for any information that could help locate him. During the search, his backpack — containing his passport and laptop — was reportedly found outside a…