For the first time this millennium, excluding the Covid period, Indian visits to the US declined in June 2025, dropping 8% to 2.1 lakh. This fall aligns with an overall decrease in international visitors to the US. While industry experts hesitate to attribute the decline solely to stricter visa policies, concerns are rising, particularly regarding student visas.

The Supreme Court ruled that motor vehicle tax, designed for public infrastructure usage, cannot be levied on vehicles not using public spaces. This decision came while interpreting the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, emphasizing that the tax applies only when vehicles are used or intended for use in public areas.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's commitment to its interests and self-reliance amid global tensions, highlighting that nations have permanent interests, not permanent allies. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit, Singh alluded to US tariffs while PM Modi attended the SCO summit in China.

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Chouhan refuted Donald Trump's «dead economy» remark, citing India's 7.8% GDP growth in April-June. BJP leaders criticized Rahul Gandhi for echoing Trump's sentiment, calling the GDP data a «slap of reality.» Ministers emphasized India's path to becoming a developed and self-reliant economy, crediting farmers and scientists for the growth.

The White House reportedly believes EU states are obstructing efforts to end the Ukraine conflict by encouraging Kiev’s unrealistic demands Read Full Article at RT.com

A family of four is now homeless after fire of unknown origin gutted their six bedroom concrete house at Anchovy Gardens in Portland on Saturday while they were at church worshipping. Two fire units, one from Port Antonio and the other from...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC- CARICOM, at the invitation of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), has mounted a 10-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the electoral processes for the general election to be held on...

A 23-year-old St James resident has been charged after he allegedly entered a man's house and attacked him with a knife. Melvin Ricketts of Peace View, Albion has been charged with assault at common law and malicious destruction of property...

An appellate court ruling could stymie the import taxes that Trump has used to raise revenue, negotiate with foreign leaders and even head off global conflicts.

The EU wants to spend tens of billions of euros on Ukraine’s military, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Why Moscow and Washington-led military bloc were never destined to merge Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president had previously insisted that his Russian counterpart first meet the Ukrainian leader one-on-one Read Full Article at RT.com

According to the newspaper, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva intends to discuss and formulate a joint response by BRICS members to the challenges posed by the United States to cooperation within the bloc

The press service emphasized that precautions were taken prior to the strike to minimize the risk of harm to civilians

The epicenter of the tremors was located 95 km southeast of the city of Elko

A Belgian court has denied bail to fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for bank fraud exceeding Rs 13,900 crore, ahead of his extradition hearing. Indian authorities presented evidence of his past escapes and involvement in economic offenses, leading the court to deem him a flight risk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated for stronger state-prefecture cooperation between India and Japan to enhance trade, technology, manufacturing, and cultural ties. Addressing 16 Japanese governors, Modi launched the 'state-prefecture permanent initiative' with his counterpart, aiming to transform Indian states into international cooperation hubs.

Ahead of Modi's meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy sought India's support for a ceasefire, citing continued Russian strikes on civilians. Jaishankar defended India's stance on the Ukraine conflict amid criticism from the US regarding trade ties with Russia. Zelenskyy expressed hope Modi would convey a strong message to Putin at the SCO summit, emphasizing the need for immediate de-escalation.

Prime Minister Modi and Shigeru Ishiba traveled via bullet train to Sendai, visiting a semiconductor company, highlighting the India-Japan semiconductor partnership. Both leaders pledged to accelerate the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project. The visit emphasized strengthening semiconductor supply chains, building upon existing partnerships and India's growing presence in the sector.

Following the Pahalgam terror massacre, the Indian Army retaliated heavily against Pakistan's ceasefire violations, firing thousands of artillery shells and small arms rounds across the Line of Control. The IAF conducted precision strikes on terror hubs and military infrastructure within Pakistan, compelling them to seek a ceasefire after significant damage.

Alexander Khinshtein added that it is impossible even to imagine the ordeals faced by residents of the border areas

The US president further stated that the conflict in Ukraine is «not a US war» and that he inherited it from his predecessor in the White House

According to the source, the victims included Deputy Prime Minister Jalal al-Rowaishan, Foreign Minister Jamal Amer, Minister of Information Hashim Sharaf Al-Din

Though he is uncertain whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Vladimir Zelensky, the US president said

La journée de vendredi 29 août 2025 a été l'occasion pour Yves Herman Nguéma Nzeing et d'autres volontaires qui l'accompagnaient de faire une journée citoyenne afin de rendre l'environnement des élèves propre à quelques jours de la rentrée scolaire 2025 - 2026. Curage des caniveaux, désherbage, nettoyage des toilettes et salles de classe et réfection des portails cassés, voici le travail qu'ont effectué les ressortissants du quartier Nzeng-Ayong, dans les écoles publiques Nzeng-Ayong 1 (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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The Clarendon police are probing the death of a man who was reportedly killed as he attempted to grab his licensed firearm from his wife. He has been identified as 56-year-old Dean Melville of Spalding, Clarendon. The incident happened at his...

The St Catherine North Traffic Department is conducting an investigation into a motor vehicle crash along the Spanish Town Bypass, which resulted in the death of a man and injuries to a bystander. Dead is Wakeham Hyman, a 48-year-old resident of...

Andrey Parubiy helped stoke the “civil war” that eventually led to the Ukraine conflict, Andrey Telizhenko has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

General Valery Gerasimov has given an update on Russia’s territorial gains during the spring-summer campaign Read Full Article at RT.com

London, England (HOL) — A Somali asylum seeker at the Bell Hotel in Epping says he and other migrants are too afraid to step outside after a court ruling allowed them to remain housed in the building, as protests and police clashes intensify outside.