Month: April 2025

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) The White House strongly defended President Donald Trump’s tariffs, saying that they were a long-overdue response to decades of economic policies that devastated American workers and hollowed out the country’s industrial base. In a detailed statement, the administration compared previous trade policies to “insanity,” suggesting it was irrational to continue down a path that had already led to soaring trade deficits and widespread job losses. “The trade policies of the past several decades have failed this nation, its workers, and our communities,” the statement read, recalling a 2005 New York Times editorial that warned of “dangerous deficits” when the monthly US trade deficit hit $58.3 billion. "It’s cliché, yet true — the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and expecting a different result. The trade policies of […]

[ad_1] Rishabh Pant (BCCI/IPL Photo) LUCKNOW: It has been fascinating to watch Rishabh Pant working hard in the nets in the leadup to every game. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain, the most expensive Indian Premier League (IPL) player, is desperate to recover some semblance of batting form and has intensified his nets sessions. Pant has faced only 32 deliveries across four innings and managed 19 runs, but the fact that LSG have won three out of five games and are currently at No. 5 in the points table have helped hide his personal shortcomings.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!LSG, who face the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans on Saturday, are coming off consecutive wins against Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). But they will be keen to improve their record against the Titans, who […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the Indian Army was killed in a gunfight with terrorists during an infiltration attempt and ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Jammu’s Akhnoor sector on Friday night, officials said.The encounter took place in the Keri Bhattal area, where troops spotted a group of heavily armed terrorists moving near a stream in a forested zone. When challenged, the infiltrators opened fire, triggering a fierce exchange. A JCO sustained critical injuries in the clash and later succumbed. Reinforcements were immediately deployed, and a search operation is currently underway in the area.This marks another major ceasefire breach since India and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to the 2021 LoC ceasefire agreement.The encounter with terrorists comes just two days after brigade commander-level talks were held between the two sides in Jammu and […]

[ad_1] Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the state remained largely peaceful despite limited protests against the recently passed Waqf Amendment Act. He praised the Assam Police for their effective preparation and highlighted the state's communal harmony ahead of the Bohag Bihu festivities.Posting on X, Sarma wrote, “Despite having nearly 40% Muslim population, Assam has remained peaceful today except isolated protests in three places involving not more than 150 participants each against the Waqf Amendment Act.”The chief minister credited the calm to the groundwork done by law enforcement. “My compliments to Assam Police for their extensive groundwork that helped maintain calm and order. People across Assam—irrespective of caste, creed, or community and religion—are united in spirit and eagerly preparing to welcome our beloved Bohag Bihu with joy and harmony,” […]

[ad_1] Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Hanuman, is one of the most sacred festivals in the Hindu calendar. It is being celebrated with a lot of piety and enthusiasm by millions of followers throughout India. In the year 2025, Hanuman Jayanti is on Sunday, April 13, and commemorates the advent of Lord Hanuman, the celestial follower of Lord Rama, for his bravery, power, and unwavering devotion.Hanuman Jayanti is observed to honor the birth of Lord Hanuman, who is said to have been born on the full moon day (Purnima) of the month of Chaitra in the Hindu lunar calendar. Hanuman is a key character in the epic Ramayana and is worshipped for his extraordinary strength, wisdom, selflessness, and unwavering devotion to Lord Rama.Devotees worship Hanuman not just as a deity of strength and protection but also as a symbol […]

[ad_1] In a sweeping crackdown on illegal gambling operations in US, a New Jersey councilman of Indian origin Anand Shah has been named among 39 individuals charged following a two-year investigation. The operation, authorities say, was tied to the Lucchese organized crime family and generated more than $3 million in unlawful proceeds.New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced the charges on Friday, identifying Shah—a councilmember in Prospect Park—and George Zappola, a senior member of the notorious Lucchese crime family, as central figures in the probe."Organized crime in 2025 may look different than it did 50 years ago," Platkin was quoted saying by NYT during a press briefing, "especially thanks to the online component, and some of the language may have changed, but it's the same old story: criminals motivated by greed and power who think they are above the law." […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Two Pakistani terrorists were killed in an ongoing counter-terror operation in the Chhatru region of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, the Indian Army confirmed on Saturday.“In the ongoing operations at Chhatru, Kishtwar, despite bad and inclement weather, two more Pakistani terrorists have been eliminated. A large quantity of war-like stores including one AK and one M4 rifle have been recovered,” the Army said in a statement.One of the militants was killed on Friday, while the second was neutralised during continuing operations.Security forces have intensified surveillance across the region. A day earlier, patrols were expanded to cover the Bhaderwah area of Doda district, as part of broader efforts to monitor terrorist movement across the hilly districts of the Jammu region.Meanwhile, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) lost his life while the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the […]