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23 Feb

Bus Falls Into Trishuli River in Nepal, 18 Killed; Night-Long Rescue Effort Saves 27

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsNepal

Nepal (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic road accident in central Nepal claimed at least 18 lives after a passenger bus en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu veered off a mountain highway and plunged into the Trishuli River in the early hours of the morning. The crash occurred around 1 a.m. along the Prithvi Highway near the Bhaisepati area of Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality in Dhading district. According to officials, the vehicle skidded off the roadway and tumbled nearly 300 metres down a steep slope before coming to rest near the riverbank, badly mangled. Authorities confirmed that the deceased include six women…

22 Feb

“Mother of All Deals”: Austria’s Alexander Pröll Hails Landmark EU-India FTA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The newly finalized EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is being celebrated as a historic "win-win" pact that promises to reshape global trade, technology, and supply chain security. Speaking in New Delhi on Sunday, February 22, Alexander Pröll, Austria’s State Secretary in the Federal Chancellery, described the agreement as the "mother of all deals," highlighting its potential to benefit nearly 200 crore (2 billion) people and create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The FTA, which concluded negotiations on January 27, 2026, arrives at a strategic moment as both economies seek to deepen ties amid…

22 Feb

California Authorities Probe Death of Indian-Origin Gurdwara Worker After Abduction

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCalifornia

California (Rajeev Sharma): Law enforcement officials in California are investigating the death of a Sikh man who was allegedly abducted from a gurdwara complex in Tracy earlier this month. The victim, 57-year-old Avtar Singh, had roots in Ludhiana, Punjab, and had been residing in the United States with his family for several years. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, Singh was reported missing on the evening of February 17 after family members and associates raised concerns about his sudden disappearance. Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 block of West Grant Line Road at approximately 8:52 p.m. to begin…

22 Feb

New U.K. Passport Rule Leaves Dual Canadian-British Citizens Racing to Update Documents

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsBritain, UK Passport

Britain (Rajeev Sharma): A recent shift in British entry regulations has caught many dual Canadian-British nationals off guard, forcing them to urgently renew expired documents or seek alternative paperwork ahead of upcoming trips. Beginning February 25, individuals who hold British citizenship alongside another nationality will be required to present a valid U.K. or Irish passport when entering the United Kingdom. Previously, many dual citizens were able to travel using their Canadian passports without issue. For Montreal resident Sarah Byron, who emigrated from England to Canada decades ago, the news came as an unpleasant surprise. Having allowed her British passport to…

22 Feb

Islamabad Claims Major Blow to Militants in Border Airstrikes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIslamabad

Karachi (Rajeev Sharma): Pakistan’s government has announced a series of overnight military strikes targeting alleged militant strongholds near the Afghan border, saying multiple insurgent camps were destroyed and dozens of fighters killed. In remarks issued early Sunday, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the armed forces conducted “carefully planned, intelligence-led operations” against seven locations believed to be used by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliated networks. He also indicated that an Islamic State-linked faction operating in the frontier belt was among those hit. Officials stopped short of naming the precise areas targeted. However, regional observers and social media reports suggested the…

21 Feb

India and Brazil Target $20 Billion Trade Milestone Following Modi-Lula Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, World NewsDigital Public Infrastructure, Global Biofuel Alliance, India Brazil Bilateral Trade, MERCOSUR Trade Expansion, Modi-Lula Summit 2026

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have charted an ambitious economic roadmap, setting a bilateral trade target of $20 billion over the next five years. During a high-level summit in New Delhi on Saturday, the two leaders held extensive discussions aimed at elevating their strategic partnership. Highlighting Brazil’s status as India’s primary trading partner in Latin America, Prime Minister Modi characterized the burgeoning economic ties as a "reflection of trust" between the two emerging global powers. The bilateral talks focused heavily on technological integration and the expansion of the MERCOSUR…

21 Feb

Trump Imposes 10% Global Tariffs Following Supreme Court Ruling

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington D.C ( Bureau).: Immediately after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court limiting his authority over trade, Donald Trump announced a new executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imported goods from around the world. The tariff, enacted under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, is set to take effect in three days. Officials confirmed that, under current law, the measure can remain in place for 150 days unless extended by U.S. Congress. This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled last year that Trump had exceeded his trade authority when imposing broad tariffs without congressional approval. The…

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…