Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said that the U.S. and China should keep communications open as trade tensions continue. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Dimon said regular and respectful dialogue between the two nations is important to manage disagreements. Noting that China has seen strong economic growth, he highlighted that the country’s trade practices and influence in the region have raised concerns. “They are scaring Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, India,” he stated, urging Chinese authorities to be receptive to addressing these concerns. Dimon's comments come as the Trump administration announced a sweeping new tariff of up to 245% on Chinese imports. China, on the other hand, said if the U.S. continues to play the "tariff numbers game", it will pay no attention to it.In the interview, Dimon further highlighted that the U.S. should not try to […]

[ad_1] Scottish Parliament (Image Credit: Scottish Parliament website) LONDON: An Alba party member of the Scottish Parliament has tabled Scotland’s first-ever parliamentary motion tackling Hinduphobia.Ash Regan tabled the motion, which highlights rising levels of prejudice, discrimination and marginalisation experienced by the 16,000-strong Scottish Hindu community. It also acknowledges the importance of their research, advocacy and public engagement in raising awareness and advancing interfaith dialogue, social cohesion and mutual respect across Scotland’s diverse communities.The motion commends the work of the Gandhian Peace Society, a UK registered charity, for its report “Hinduphobia in Scotland”, which was presented on Jan 23 to the Scottish parliamentary cross-party group on challenging racial and religious prejudice. Motions are short statements written by MSPs to raise awareness of an issue.The report combines data with first-hand accounts of Hinduphobia. It highlights the vandalising of a Dundee temple with […]

[ad_1] LONDON: The UK’s press regulator has rejected a complaint by the Hindu Community Organisations Group (HCOG) Leicester about a “Daily Mail” article that claimed British Hindu extremists were forming alliances with far-right groups in Europe over their “common hatred of Muslims”, sparking fears of religious brawls.The IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation) wrote to HCOG convenor Vinod Popat on April 16 saying the article did not “raise a possible breach of the Editors’ Code”. TOI has seen the response, which rejects his complaint about the phrase “Hindu extremism — which is known as Hindutva” being used. IPSO said: “Hindutva carries multiple meanings, omitting to mention other definitions did not make the article inaccurate.”Popat also complained the article made claims about ties between British Hindus and far-right groups, and it suggested UK election interference by British Hindus “without credible or verifiable […]

[ad_1] Mumbai: Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya and Will Jacks celebrate the dismissal of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma during the IPL T20 match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Riding on Will Jacks' all-round performance, Mumbai Indians defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets with 11 balls remaining in Match No. 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.Jacks provided Mumbai Indians with crucial breakthroughs by removing the dangerous Travis Head and Ishan Kishan with his off-spin."Pretty happy. Three lefties in the top, so knew I had a chance to bowl. Definitely some turn. Some grip for the seamers. Sunrisers saw us bowl, we'll do the same thing. We need to be smart and chase the score down. We had a clear plan," Jacks told […]

[ad_1] MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India on Thursday explained the reason behind its decision to withdraw the transhipment facility for Bangladeshi exports and said that it was a response to Dhaka's actions affecting bilateral trade.The decision seems to came after Bangladesh's interim government stopped Indian yarn imports and closed three land ports."We stand for a democratic, for an inclusive, and for a prosperous Bangladesh. As far as trade issues are concerned, last week we had made an announcement regarding trans-shipment facility," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during weekly media briefing when asked about India-Bangladesh trade relations."We had taken that measure because of the congestion that we see on our Ports and our Airports. But I would also remind you, please do have a look at the developments that have happened on the Bangladeshi side prior to […]

[ad_1] A major outrage spread on social media over the identity of the woman caught abusing a black woman in California. A major outrage began on social media when an abuser, a woman, was identified as Priya Sharma and her Hindu background was slammed for the abuses she hurled in a video going viral. California police launched a hate crime investigation reacting to the viral video where a woman sitting inside the car was calling a black woman 'ni**er' over a parking issue. According to reports, the incident took place at the parking lot in the Bay Area over the weekend. The attacker also mentioned the 'fake a**' eyelashes of the black woman. "Due to the nature of the verbal exchange between the involved parties, the incident has been classified as a hate incident and is currently under investigation by […]

[ad_1] Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti SRINAGAR/JAMMU: Peoples Democratic Party hit back Thursday at National Conference (NC) for blaming it over the abrogation of Article 370, accusing the latter of striking secret deals with BJP while defending PDP’s alliance with the saffron party as open and principled.The row erupted after former RAW chief AS Dulat claimed in his book “The Chief Minister and the Spy” that NC president Farooq Abdullah secretly supported the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, although he publicly denounced it as a betrayal.J&K CM Omar Abdullah questioned PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s endorsement of Dulat’s forthcoming book, asking if she also accepts what the spymaster wrote about her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in an earlier work.In his 2015 book “Kashmir: The Vajpayee Years”, Dulat wrote that Sayeed loved his whisky and was once nicknamed “Mufti Whisky”. The […]

[ad_1] Ryan Rickelton was given not out as the third umpire found that wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen had his gloves in front of the stumps when the ball made contact with the bat. (Screengrab) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakravarthy has raised questions over a controversial "no-ball" call during the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.In the seventh over of the match, Mumbai Indians opener Ryan Rickelton was dismissed by leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari, with Pat Cummins taking an easy catch at cover.However, the drama unfolded when the fourth umpire stopped Rickelton near the boundary rope, and the delivery was called a no-ball.The third umpire found that wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen had his gloves in front of the stumps when the ball made contact with the bat. Rickelton received a free-hit, but he failed to capitalize […]

[ad_1] Donald Trump and Mark Cuban. Image via: Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Mark Cuban is extending strong support for former President Donald Trump’s recent healthcare executive order. In a surprising political alignment, Cuban praised the move as a step in the right direction toward much-needed drug reform. He called for a complete overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system, citing the high cost of prescription medications. Cuban, who has recently been in the sports headlines for his comments on the Dallas Mavericks’ surprising Luka Doncic trade, extended his support for the President of the United States in a recent post on X.Mark Cuban extended his support for Donald Trump’s healthcare orderMark Cuban .Image via: Getty ImagesMark Cuban is throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump’s executive order on healthcare, calling it a potential game-changer for the country. The billionaire […]

[ad_1] Good Friday in 2025 will be celebrated on April 18, 2025. It is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar, observed to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Falling on the day before Easter Sunday, it marks the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for humanity’s sins. Around the globe, Christians observe this day by offering prayers, singing hymns, and reading the Bible. As a part of their celebration, they also observe a fast and abstinence from meat. This day is all about reflection, silence, and mourning. It is a time that resonates with deep spiritual reflection and gratitude to Lord Jesus for his ultimate act of love and forgiveness. This day is a powerful reminder of Jesus’s love and the promise of salvation he made during his sacrifice. Top wishes, messages and quotes for Good […]