Month: April 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez expressed deep sorrow over the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, by posting on X (formerly Twitter): “Sad & heartbroken #PahalgamTerroristAttack.”His message, though brief, resonated widely, underlining the immense human cost of such violence and the collective grief it triggers across borders.The heinous attack, described as one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, claimed the lives of at least 28 civilians and left more than 20 others injured. It has shocked the nation and reignited urgent calls for united efforts to eliminate terrorism.In the wake of the tragedy, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and central security agencies have launched an intensive manhunt to bring the perpetrators to justice.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have strongly condemned the attack. Shah, […]

[ad_1] Tesla has long sought to establish a presence in India, the world's third-largest automotive market. (AI image) Elon Musk-led Tesla sees India as a ‘very hot market’, but rues the 100% tariffs on automobiles, which it says make customers anxious. The US auto giant continues to evaluate the timing of its entry into this promising market, according to Tesla’s chief financial officer Vaibhav Taneja’s statement.Tesla has long sought to establish a presence in India, the world's third-largest automotive market. However, the exceptionally high tariffs, which CEO Elon Musk says are amongst the world's highest, remain a significant obstacle.Recent developments show Tesla securing showroom locations in India and advertising numerous job positions, indicating progress towards market entry. Import records reveal that Tesla brought a Model Y vehicle from Germany to India in March, valued at $46,000 for shipping purposes."The same […]

[ad_1] The majestic Himalayas, often called the “Water Tower of Asia,” are undergoing a drastic transformation. As the Earth warms, so do the towering peaks of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) range, and the consequences could be catastrophic for nearly two billion people who rely on its snow and ice.Recent data from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) paints a stark picture: snowfall in the HKH region during the winter of 2024-25 plummeted to its lowest in 23 years. Snow persistence, the duration snow remains on the ground, was 23.6 percent below normal. This marks the third consecutive year of decline and signals a dangerous shift in the region’s hydrology.How the melting of Himalayas could affect agriculture and water suppliesThe Himalayas feed 12 of Asia’s major river systems, including the Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra, Mekong, and Amu Darya. Snowmelt from […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Wednesday extended condolences while simultaneously distancing itself from the brutal terror attack near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, a day after 28 tourists were killed in the violence.The country’s foreign office expressed concern and offered sympathies, but its defence minister dismissed any link to Islamabad, calling the incident a result of "home-grown" discontent within India.“We are concerned at the loss of tourists’ lives in an attack in Anantnag district. We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” said a statement from the Pakistan Foreign Office in response to media queries.The attack, which occurred in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, is the deadliest in the Valley since the Pulwama bombing of 2019.Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif, in an interview with Live 92 News, asserted, “Pakistan has […]