NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump’s trade advisor Peter Navarro on Friday renewed his attack on India, accusing New Delhi of using American trade dollars to finance Russia’s war in Ukraine. Justifying Washington’s newly imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports, Navarro said that Indian refiners, working with “silent Russian partners,” were making huge…
Australia on Tuesday announced the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador, accusing Tehran of orchestrating two attacks on the Jewish community in Sydney and Melbourne. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had received “credible intelligence” linking the Iranian government to the attacks on Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue and Lewis’ Continental Kitchen. “These were extraordinary and dangerous acts…
NEW DELHI: IAS Officers’ Association on Friday said it “strongly deprecates the unwarranted criticism and personal attacks” against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and his family members, who are also civil servants, amid allegations of ‘vote theft’ by certain opposition members.In a post on X, the association said such personal attacks are unconnected with the…
There has been an alarming rise in violence against religious minorities during the last year apart from forced conversions and underage marriages of Hindu and Christian girls, Pakistan’s top human rights body has said. ‘Streets of Fear: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2024/25,’ a report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) released…
ROURKELA: A 22-year-old hockey player fatally struck another player, also 22, on the head with a hockey stick after he refused to hand over his stick in a village in Odisha’s Sundargarh district Thursday evening, prompting police to arrest him Saturday, reports Malay Ray.The accused, Bipin Dungdung, from Deobahal Karampada village, and other players were…
Irish President Michael D Higgins has strongly condemned the recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland, calling them “despicable” and contrary to the country’s values. In a statement, Higgins expressed a “deep sense of gratitude” for the “immense contribution” of the Indian community to Irish life, highlighting their role in medicine, nursing,…
The Ireland-India Council has cancelled its annual India Day Celebration and Festival, scheduled for this Sunday, citing safety concerns. This decision follows a series of recent unprovoked attacks against members of the Indian community in Ireland, including a six-year-old child. The event, held every year since 2015, will not proceed due to fears of further…
India Day celebrations in Ireland have been postponed following a series of violent attacks targeting the Indian community, the Ireland India Council announced Monday. The council, which promotes cultural and trade ties between India and Ireland, cited safety concerns as the primary reason for the delay. “We feel that the situation at the moment for…
In view of rising racially motivated attacks on Indian-origin people in Ireland, representatives of the Indian community are calling for urgent government action, including the formation of a cross-departmental task force to address hate crimes and youth violence. The representatives of the Ireland India Council (IIC) were scheduled to meet with Tanaiste (deputy PM of…
Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI:Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday criticised the election commission (EC) for what he called an “attack” on leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying the poll panel should address serious concerns instead of insisting on formalities like an oath or an affidavit. Speaking during a protest march by opposition MPs…