Winter Storm Devin cancels 1,800 U.S. flights; emergencies in NY, NJ declared

Flight Cancellations Surge Amid Winter Storm Devin A powerful snowstorm named Winter Storm Devin has wreaked havoc across the United States, leading to the cancellation of over 1,800 flights and widespread travel disruption. The storm hit during peak holiday travel on December 26, 2025, affecting major airports and stranding thousands of passengers. According to FlightAware, … Read more

Queen Heo Hwang‑Ok: Ayodhya Unveils Bronze Statue of Indian-Origin Princess Suriratna

Queen Heo Hwang‑Ok – Princess Suriratna from Ayodhya The legend of Queen Heo Hwang‑Ok, also known as Princess Suriratna, is one of the most fascinating cultural bridges between India and Korea. Historical accounts suggest that around 48 AD, Suriratna, a princess from Ayodhya, traveled across the seas to Korea. She married King Kim Suro, the … Read more

Bangladesh Concert Attack: James Nagar Baul Show Halted Amid Rising Intolerance

Introduction: A Celebration Turned Violent The Bangladesh concert attack at Faridpur Zilla School shocked the nation when a performance by James (Nagar Baul) was violently disrupted. What was meant to be a joyful finale to the school’s 185th anniversary celebrations ended in chaos, leaving 20–25 students injured and raising urgent questions about cultural freedom in … Read more

Muhammad Yunus Accused of Rigging Bangladesh Polls to Empower Islamists: Sajeeb Wazed’s Warning

Political Crisis in Bangladesh Bangladesh faces a deepening political crisis as Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accuses Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the current Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s caretaker government, of attempting to bring Islamist forces to power via rigged polls. Wazed’s remarks have ignited debate across South Asia, raising concerns … Read more

India–Oman FTA: A Strategic Trade Milestone Strengthening Gulf Ties

India–Oman FTA India and Oman have entered a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), formally signed in December 2025. This Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is designed to boost bilateral trade, enhance services, and deepen India’s strategic footprint in the Gulf region. With zero-duty access for nearly all Indian exports, expanded services liberalization, and improved mobility … Read more