'Entire family wiped out': 18 members of Hyderabad family, including 9 children, killed in Medina mishap

'Entire family wiped out': 18 members of Hyderabad family, including 9 children, killed in Medina mishap

In a night of unimaginable tragedy, eighteen members of a single Hyderabad family, including nine children, were among the 42 Indian pilgrims killed when their bus crashed and burst into flames near Medina in Saudi Arabia, media reports said.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2025

Ukraines housing nightmare: Millions displaced amid ongoing conflict with Russia

Ukraines housing nightmare: Millions displaced amid ongoing conflict with Russia

Ukraine is facing what has been described as an “unprecedented housing crisis” three and a half years after the full-scale invasion of the Eastern European country by Russia.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2025

Rasha Thadani goes South! Raveena Tandons daughter lands big Telugu project

Rasha Thadani goes South! Raveena Tandons daughter lands big Telugu project

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood's senior actress Ranveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani has announced her debut Telugu project with filmmaker Ajay Bhupathi.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2025

Tragedy in Saudi Arabia: Over 40 Indians feared dead as Umrah bus crashes into tanker

Tragedy in Saudi Arabia: Over 40 Indians feared dead as Umrah bus crashes into tanker

Over 40 Indians are feared dead after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Medina in Saudi Arabia on Monday, media reports said.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2025

'Rigged tribunal': Sheikh Hasina's first reaction after being sentenced to death for 'crimes against humanity'

'Rigged tribunal': Sheikh Hasina's first reaction after being sentenced to death for 'crimes against humanity'

Dhaka/IBNS: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a scathing rejection of the death penalty announced against her by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), calling the ruling the outcome of a “rigged tribunal” functioning under an “unelected government with no democratic legitimacy.”

by Trans World Features November 17, 2025

CSR in the Crossfire: Professor and practitioners debate over ethics in India Inc. at Kolkata's MCHD talk

CSR in the Crossfire: Professor and practitioners debate over ethics in India Inc. at Kolkata's MCHD talk

Is Corporate Social Responsibility in India driving real change—or quietly breeding corruption behind a wall of glossy impact reports?

by By Souvik Ghosh October 24, 2025

Jashanpreet Singh Case: California under fire for licensing undocumented truck driver

Jashanpreet Singh Case: California under fire for licensing undocumented truck driver

The White House targeted the California administration for issuing a commercial vehicle licence to a "criminal illegal alien", after a 21-year-old Indian national living illegally in the United States was accused of causing a fiery crash that left three people dead in Southern California.

by Trans World Features October 24, 2025

India upgrades Technical Mission in Kabul to Embassy, days after Muttaqi's visit to New Delhi

India upgrades Technical Mission in Kabul to Embassy, days after Muttaqi's visit to New Delhi

The upgradation was executed just days after the Taliban administration’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited New Delhi for his maiden visit to the country since the group took control over the war-hit nation in 2021.

by Trans World Features October 22, 2025

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire after deadly border clashes

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire after deadly border clashes

Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire on Wednesday evening after a day of intense cross-border fighting that left dozens dead and many others wounded, media reports said.

by Trans World Features October 15, 2025

Afghan Taliban, Pakistan exchange gunfire, dozens killed

Afghan Taliban, Pakistan exchange gunfire, dozens killed

Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces clashed along the border on Wednesday in one of the deadliest cross-border confrontations in recent years, leaving dozens dead and many others wounded, according to media and official sources from both sides.

by Trans World Features October 15, 2025

Trump hails Netanyahu in Israel after hostage release, declares historic dawn of a new Middle East

Trump hails Netanyahu in Israel after hostage release, declares historic dawn of a new Middle East

US President Donald Trump on Monday praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his address to the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, just hours after Hamas released the last 20 remaining hostages under a US-brokered ceasefire deal.

by India Blooms News Service October 13, 2025

Historic dawn of a new Middle East: Donald Trump addresses Israeli Parliament

Historic dawn of a new Middle East: Donald Trump addresses Israeli Parliament

US President Donald Trump on Monday addressed Israeli Parliament when he termed the 'end of the war' in Gaza as a 'historic dawn of a new Middle East'.

by Trans World Features October 13, 2025

Shah Rukh Khan receives maiden National Award from President Droupadi Murmu

Shah Rukh Khan receives maiden National Award from President Droupadi Murmu

Mumbai : Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday received his maiden National Award in his long career spanning over 30 years from President Droupadi Murmu.

by Trans World Features September 23, 2025

Kolkata: Ahiritola Yubak Brinda invites Auram to make jewellery for Ma Durga and her family

Kolkata: Ahiritola Yubak Brinda invites Auram to make jewellery for Ma Durga and her family

Auram, a boutique jewellery brand founded by Bhramar Mallick, which officially made its presence early this year, has been invited by one of the biggest Puja Associations of Kolkata, Ahiritola Yubak Brinda, to make the jewellery for Ma Durga and her family this year.

by Trans World Features September 20, 2025

Israel-US alliance 'never been stronger', Netanyahu says as State Secretary Rubio visit for talks

Israel-US alliance 'never been stronger', Netanyahu says as State Secretary Rubio visit for talks

Jerusalem: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with the Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, Sunday visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

by Trans World Features September 15, 2025

Three-Day exhibition pays tribute to literary legends Sunil Gangopadhyay and Shakti Chattopadhyay

Three-Day exhibition pays tribute to literary legends Sunil Gangopadhyay and Shakti Chattopadhyay

Kolkata: A three-day exhibition celebrating the life and works of eminent author Sunil Gangopadhyay, on the occasion of his 92nd birth anniversary, and renowned poet Shakti Chattopadhyay, was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Gaganendra Pradarshan Shala.

by Trans World Features September 15, 2025

Sona Colleges sewing machines for differently-abled earn third patent

Sona Colleges sewing machines for differently-abled earn third patent

Salem: A quiet workshop to train rural women in garment-making in 2016 sparked a powerful idea that has since transformed lives.

by Trans World Features September 15, 2025

Canada acknowledges domestic funding of Khalistani terror groups in report

Canada acknowledges domestic funding of Khalistani terror groups in report

Canada: Ottawa has, for the first time, acknowledged that Khalistani extremist groups, long accused of operating from Canadian soil, have been receiving financial support from within the country.

by India Blooms News Service September 06, 2025

Jaishankar to represent India at virtual BRICS Summit convened by Brazil next week

Jaishankar to represent India at virtual BRICS Summit convened by Brazil next week

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the virtual BRICS Summit convened by Brazil next week, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service September 06, 2025

PM Modi to skip general debate at UNGA special session, Jaishankar to represent India

PM Modi to skip general debate at UNGA special session, Jaishankar to represent India

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip the general debate at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly scheduled to be held later this month in New York City, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service September 06, 2025

'India, US have a special relationship, nothing to worry about': Trump softens stance on New Delhi; Modi 'reciprocates sentiments'

'India, US have a special relationship, nothing to worry about': Trump softens stance on New Delhi; Modi 'reciprocates sentiments'

Washington DC/IBNS: Softening his stand on India, US President Donald Trump on Friday said the two countries share a "special relationship" and "there is no nothing to worry about" amid the ongoing tariff war.

by India Blooms News Service September 06, 2025

'I will always be friends with Modi, he is a great PM': Donald Trump as he tones down on India over tariff

'I will always be friends with Modi, he is a great PM': Donald Trump as he tones down on India over tariff

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Friday acknowledged his personal friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toning down on the South Asian country amid the tariff war, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service September 06, 2025

Indias Tax Reforms: A bold counterstrike to US tariffs and a big push for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Indias Tax Reforms: A bold counterstrike to US tariffs and a big push for Atmanirbhar Bharat

When the United States raised tariffs on Indian exports this year, many feared a slowdown for Asia’s third-largest economy. Instead of retreating, India responded with a sweeping tax reform on September 3, 2025—simplifying GST, slashing rates on hundreds of consumer goods, and sending a clear message: if one door shuts abroad, another will open at home.

by By Subhojit Roy September 05, 2025

'Change is imminent, embrace the reality': Education sector stares at transformation in age of AI

'Change is imminent, embrace the reality': Education sector stares at transformation in age of AI

Kolkata : “Just like the invention of electricity saved us from studying under lamps, AI is only a tool that will help us in our education—we must adopt it,” said Mumbai-based Epiq Capital Director Navjot Mallika Kaur. She joined other panelists in stressing the importance of Artificial Intelligence in the education system at a seminar in Kolkata on Saturday.

by By Souvik Ghosh/IBNS August 31, 2025

Global Collaboration Forum, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park ink MoU to support startups ahead of London summit

Global Collaboration Forum, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park ink MoU to support startups ahead of London summit

Kolkata: The Global Collaboration Forum (GCF), which is hosting a thought leadership summit in London in October, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) to support startups and build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.

by Trans World Features August 30, 2025

India Setu curtain raiser showcases AI, healthcare, and conservation as drivers of global collaboration

India Setu curtain raiser showcases AI, healthcare, and conservation as drivers of global collaboration

Kolkata: The curtain raiser of the upcoming London thought leadership summit IndiaSetu, hosted under the Global Collaboration Forum (GCF), brought together leaders from healthcare, technology, academia, and conservation on a Saturday evening to discuss India’s growth and the power of collaboration in shaping the future.

by Trans World Features August 27, 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla meets PM Modi, gifts tri-colour that travelled to space

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla meets PM Modi, gifts tri-colour that travelled to space

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening, a day after he returned to India following his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS).

by Trans World Features August 18, 2025

Putin dials Modi amid US tariffs, shares insight on recent meeting with Trump in Alaska

Putin dials Modi amid US tariffs, shares insight on recent meeting with Trump in Alaska

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for calling him to share insights about his recent meeting with American counterpart Donald Trump in Alaska.

by Trans World Features August 18, 2025

Trumps tariff threat vs. Indias economic will: Why 50% duties wont derail our growth

Trumps tariff threat vs. Indias economic will: Why 50% duties wont derail our growth

U.S. President Donald Trump reignited a global trade storm by announcing a 50% tariff on Indian imports on August 6, 2025.

by Subhojit Roy August 08, 2025

Rift in INDIA bloc as Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Trump's 'Indian economy is dead' remark contradicting with Rahul

Rift in INDIA bloc as Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Trump's 'Indian economy is dead' remark contradicting with Rahul

New Delhi : In a crack within the INDIA bloc, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said calling Indian economy "dead" is either "arrogance" or "ignorance" in a strong rebuttal of US President Donald Trump's remark that has been backed by Congress parliamentarian Rahul Gandhi.

by Trans World Features July 31, 2025