A Palestinian student at Columbia University has become the second individual from the institution in recent weeks to be detained by US immigration authorities. Mohsen Mahdawi was detained while attending what was supposed to be a routine naturalisation interview in Vermont, according to multiple reports. Who Is Mohsen Mahdawi? Mohsen Mahdawi is a Palestinian student … Read more
Ottawa: As Canada heads toward its 45th federal election on April 28, one man in a turban is fighting hard to make sure his voice – and the voices of working-class Canadians – aren’t drowned out in the Liberal-Conservative tug-of-war. That man is Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP). He’s once again … Read more
Ottawa: In the lead-up to the April 28 Canadian federal elections, all eyes are once again on Quebec – a province with a unique political identity and the power to sway the national balance of power. Leading the charge in this highly anticipated contest is Yves-Francois Blanchet, the leader of the Bloc Quebecois (BQ), who … Read more
Ottawa, Canada: Canada is heading into one of its most dramatic federal elections in recent memory. On April 28, voters will cast their ballots in a race reshaped by economic anxiety, political upheaval and an escalating trade war with the United States. At the centre of it all stands Mark Carney – the former central … Read more
Ottawa, Canada: Pierre Poilievre, the combative Conservative leader known for his fiery speeches, is now closer than ever to the Prime Minister’s Office. As Canada prepares for a federal election on April 28, Mr Poilievre finds himself in a two-way showdown with newly appointed Liberal leader Mark Carney. The 45-year-old has spent nearly two decades … Read more
Ottawa: The Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, secured control of Canada’s parliament by winning the federal election 2025 on Tuesday. The two-time central banker and crisis fighter, who replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister just last month, now faces his biggest challenge of all– steering Canada through US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. … Read more
New Delhi , May 14 : Former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has been appointed chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), according to an official order issued by the government of India. His appointment has been cleared by President Droupadi Murmu. Kumar, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Kerala cadre from the … Read more
Navankur Chaudhary, a doctor-turned-YouTuber popularly known as Yatri Doctor, has denied any involvement in espionage following the arrest of his acquaintance Jyoti Malhotra on charges of spying for Pakistan. In a video posted to Instagram, Mr Chaudhary called the allegations “baseless” and the narrative being spread against him “fake.” Who Is Yatri Doctor Navankur Chaudhary? … Read more
Anantha Chandrakasan also leads a research team at MIT. Professor Anantha Chandrakasan has become the first Indian-American to be named Provost of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He will succeed Cynthia Barnhart who announced her resignation from the position in February. Mr Chandrakasan will assume the senior academic leadership position from July 1. He … Read more
President Donald Trump has lashed out at Representative Thomas Massie, calling him a “pathetic loser” and urging his Make America Great Again (MAGA) base to cut ties with the congressman over his criticism of US strikes on Iran. Who Is Thomas Massie? Thomas Massie was born on January 13, 1971, in Huntington, West Virginia. He … Read more