El Salvador arrests human rights lawyer

San Salvador, May 20 (H.S.): Ruth Eleonora Lopez, a notable lawyer and vocal critic of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, has been arrested, leading to widespread condemnation from human rights organizations. They allege her arrest was initiated by Bukele to demonstrate the increasing authoritarianism in the nation. The Attorney General’s office claims Lopez, who leads…

India,US are in talks to finalize final phase of bilateral trade agreement

India,US are in talks to finalize final phase of bilateral trade agreement

New Delhi, May 20 (H.S.): Talks are ongoing regarding the proposed trade deal between India and the United States. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal discussed expediting negotiations on the first phase of the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday in Washington. Piyush Goyal is currently in…

'Modern-day Mir Jafar': BJP condemning Gandhi's statements as misleading and damaging to national security

'Modern-day Mir Jafar': BJP condemning Gandhi's statements as misleading and damaging to national security

New Delhi, May 20 (HS) : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, labeling him as the modern-day Mir Jafar. They accused him of weakening national security by promoting Pakistan’s propaganda. Amit Malviya, head of the BJP’s IT cell, alleged in a…

Digvesh Rathi suspended for one match after incident with Abhishek Sharma

Digvesh Rathi suspended for one match after incident with Abhishek Sharma

New Delhi, May 20 (H.S.): In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets on Monday. In this match, LSG’s spinner Digvesh Rathi clashed with Hyderabad batsman Abhishek Sharma. He has now been suspended for one match due to violating the IPL Code of Conduct. This means…

Finance Minister Calls for Correct Balance Between Regulation and Freedom

Finance Minister Calls for Correct Balance Between Regulation and Freedom

New Delhi, May 20 (HS): Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that there should be a correct balance between regulation and freedom to maintain fair competition. Sitharaman urged regulators to anticipate changes in the market and remain relevant. Sitharaman made this statement while addressing an event held in the national…

SRH defeats LSG by 6 wickets, Lucknow Super Giants out of playoffs

SRH defeats LSG by 6 wickets, Lucknow Super Giants out of playoffs

Lucknow, May 20 (HS): In a crucial match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), Lucknow Super Giants faced defeat. Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets, knocking them out of the playoff race. Thus, the team led by Rishabh Pant became the fifth team to be eliminated from playoff contention. In the…

Trump set off barrage of changes to American life

Washington, May 20 (HS): Donald Trump’s second term in office, which began this January, has brought sweeping changes that have affected nearly every facet of American life. His presidency is characterized by aggressive policy shifts and growing polarization, surpassing the actions of previous leaders in U.S. history. Since returning to power, Trump has exercised raw…

Integrity Infrabuild's stock market debut yields modest investor gains

Integrity Infrabuild's stock market debut yields modest investor gains

New Delhi, May 20 (H.S.): Integrity Infrabuild Developers Limited has disappointed its IPO investors with a lackluster entry on the NSE SME platform. Shares were issued at ₹100, but the company debuted with only a 0.80 percent premium at ₹100.80. By 10:30 AM, shares were trading at ₹101.80, yielding a mere 1.80 percent profit for…