Siddhant Kumar
Siddhant Kumar is a young, energetic journalist who likes to cover stories that will touch the minds and hearts of his readers. Siddhant has over five years of experience in news coverage including reporting, analysis and feature writing. Siddhant covers both breaking news stories as well as social issue articles. He deeply cares to present his readers with accurate and thought-provoking content thus leaving a track record behind within this ever-changing world of journalism and reporting.
India ready for urgent trade talks amid tough US stance, Says S Jaishankar
Addressing the Carnegie Global Technology Summit here, EAM Jaishankar stated that India's trade agreements would be extremely difficult because America is extremely ambitious and the world situation is extremely dissimilar to what it was last year.
PM Modi Targets Opposition in Varanasi, Says They Focus Only on Family Gains
On the contrary, he stood the BJP apart as a party that believed in inclusive growth and service to people.
Watch| ‘Indebted to Kashi’: PM Modi Unveils ₹3,880 Crore Development Projects
On Friday, he inaugurated and laid the foundation for development works amounting to ₹3,880 crore that are aimed at transforming the urban and rural infrastructure in the area.
Mobile Payments Surge 41% Between July and December 2024
This pick-up is a testament to the further fortification of the nation's digital payment ecosystem, driven by fast-paced adoption of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), mobile wallets, and card payments.
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US Revokes Legal Status of 118 Foreign Students at Texas Universities
The students were recently informed that either their visas were revoked or their immigration status was closed in SEVIS — the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System — as per The Texas Tribune, which was quoted by Xinhua news agency.
26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana Remanded to 18-Day NIA Custody by Special Court
On April 9, 2025, U.S. officials officially extradited the 64-year-old to India. "Rana was extradited to stand trial for his role in orchestrating the gruesome 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said at a briefing on April 11.
TCS Q4 Profit Slips Nearly 2%; Board Declares ₹30 Final Dividend
The tech behemoth had made a profit of ₹12,502 crore during the same period last year. On a sequential level, the net profit fell 1.3%, according to the company's filing with the stock exchanges.
IPL 2025: Dhoni Returns as CSK Captain After Injury Rules Out Gaikwad for Season
With its regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad out injured with an elbow fracture, most successful IPL skipper takes on the responsibility of leading CSK's struggling team.
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Bangladesh Court Issues New Arrest Warrant Against 18, Including Ex-PM Hasina and Her Daughter
Dhaka Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain accepted a chargesheet submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and instructed authorities to furnish a progress report on the implementation of the warrants by May 5.
Rana’s Extradition a Key Move Toward Justice for 26/11 Victims: US Statement
Rana, a native of Pakistan and a Canadian citizen, was surrendered to Indian officials on Wednesday to stand trial on 10 criminal counts related to his alleged role in the coordinated terrorist attacks. This confirmation came through a spokesperson for the US Department of Justice.
FIIs and DIIs Infuse Over $5 Billion into Indian Equities in March, Turning Net Buyers
This renewed confidence in Indian equities comes against the backdrop of increasing speculation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting interest rates in the near future. Encouraging sentiments are also fuelled by encouraging stock valuations and recent suggestions from the U.S. Federal Reserve of impending rate cuts later in 2025.
Michelle Obama Addresses Divorce Rumors with Barack, Opens Up About the Pressure to Please Others
While Michelle has now broken the ice, she had already opened up on the dynamics of her marriage in the past, explaining that she and Barack were never each other's "everything." In her 2022 book The Light We Carry, she spoke about how many individuals tend to look up to her for guidance on love and relationships. They always want to know how she and Barack have managed to have a happy, long-lasting marriage spanning three decades.
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China Strikes Back: Raises Tariffs on US Goods to 84% Effective April 10
The step is a response to US President Donald Trump's blanket 104% tariff on Chinese products that came into force early Wednesday US time.
Banned from the US: Visa and Residency Denied If You Commit This Offense
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which falls under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), affirmed it will start considering online activity that supports anti-Semitic ideologies or groups that are designated as terrorist organizations.
India, UK Reaffirm Commitment to Free Trade Pact and Strengthening Supply Chains
This pledge was emphasized during the 13th edition of the Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in London, co-chaired by India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.
India Shuts Down Trans-shipment to Bangladesh as Dhaka’s Rhetoric Intensifies
"The Transshipment facility accorded to Bangladesh had over a period of time caused serious congestion at our ports and airports. Delays in logistics and increasing costs were also hampering our own exports and causing backlogs."
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Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's Iconic 'DDLJ' Pose to Be Immortalized with Statue in London's Leicester Square
It will be the first Indian film to be commemorated with a statue as part of the iconic 'Scenes in the Square' movie trail.
Britain Welcomes First Baby Born from a Transplanted Womb; Mother and Child Healthy
Grace Davidson, 36, had not been able to become pregnant because she was born without a working uterus. But in 2023, everything changed when she was given a womb from her sister in what was then the UK's first successful transplant of its type. Two years on, in February, Grace gave birth to her daughter — a historic moment not only for her family, but for British medicine.
CRPF Assigned to Provide Security for Tamil Actor-Turned-Politician Vijay
This upgraded security detail, restricted to Tamil Nadu, was sanctioned previously in February following central intelligence agencies' evaluation of a plausible threat to Vijay's security.
China’s Mega Dam Project Threatens Water Security in Northeast India
Addressing a daylong seminar on "Ensuring Water Security, Ecological Integrity, and Disaster Resilience in the Sub-Himalayan Region: The Case of the Brahmaputra", Gao, who is a strong critic of China's strategic actions in the region, called the proposed structure over and above a dam.
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JD(S)-BJP Alliance in Karnataka Intact, Confirms Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Speaking to the media in Mandya, former Karnataka Chief Minister rejected rumors of disagreement, saying, "The JD(S)-BJP coalition is strong. There's no confusion. Even senior BJP leader D.V. Sadananda Gowda has demanded a coordination committee."
NIA Prepares to Take Custody as Tahawwur Rana's Extradition to India Nears; Jail Arrangements Underway
The NIA is ready to bring Rana back to Indian soil to stand trial for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, sources said.
Urvashi Rautela Shares Her Take on the Qualities of an Ideal Boyfriend and Husband
In between promoting her new film Jaat, Urvashi paused to discuss the nature of healthy relationships and how small, kind gestures can bring lasting harmony to couples.
President Trump Advises Against Panic During Stock Market Decline
Going on social media, Trump posted, "The United States has an opportunity to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO. Don't be Weak! Don't be Stupid! Don't be a PANICAN (A new party based on Weak and Stupid people!). Be Strong, Courageous, and Patient, and GREATNESS will be the result!"
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"Allah Kept Me Alive For A Reason, I'm Coming", Says Sheikh Hasina To Supporters
Addressing India, where she has been residing since being removed from power after a countrywide revolt, the Awami League chief berated her political rivals, especially interim government chief advisor Muhammad Yunus. Without appearing on camera, Hasina blamed Yunus for taking advantage of the poor while accumulating a life of luxury overseas.
Elon Musk Urges President Trump to Eliminate Tariffs, Reports Suggest
While Trump intensified his trade bluster, signaling that he might impose a 50% tariff on imports from China, Musk made public and private efforts to voice his disapproval.
India Emerges as World’s 3rd Most Funded Fintech Startup Hub in Q1 2025
The surge in investment was primarily driven by late-stage funding, which saw a remarkable 47% jump—reaching $227 million during the January to March period—up from $154 million in the final quarter of 2024, as per insights from Tracxn, a prominent market intelligence firm.
Shreyas Iyer Opens Up About Emotional Outburst After Initial Champions Trophy Practice
In an honest interview with actress Sahiba Bali on one of the episodes of Kandid with Kings, Iyer confessed, "Last time I cried was during the first practice session of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Like I was, literally, crying because I was batting in the nets and was not able to bat properly. I got so angry at myself that I started to cry and I was also shocked because I don't cry easily."
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India and U.S. Aim for Prompt Finalization of Bilateral Trade Agreement
Negotiations between Washington and New Delhi have gained pace in recent weeks, especially after President Donald Trump imposed a 26 percent reciprocal tariff on imports from India. This move comes under a broader U.S. policy to renegotiate trade terms with practically all its worldwide partners.
During Amit Shah’s Kashmir Tour, Another Hurriyat Leader Steps Down
Amit Shah, who is scheduled to arrive in the Kashmir Valley later today after completing his engagements in the Jammu region, is likely to take cognizance of the current trend of separatist leaders drifting away from the erstwhile influential Hurriyat platform.
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