by South Asian Star | Apr 1, 2026 | World
Leander Paes, one of India’s most celebrated tennis players, joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, ahead of high-stakes polls in the eastern state of West Bengal. 53-year-old Paes was born in West...
by South Asian Star | Apr 1, 2026 | World
India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil—largely from Russia and the Middle East. With geopolitical trouble making both of those sources less reliable and leaving it vulnerable, the world’s most populous country is inviting more foreign investment to help it boost...
by South Asian Star | Apr 1, 2026 | World
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war continues to push fuel prices higher worldwide. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more...
by South Asian Star | Apr 1, 2026 | World
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal...
by South Asian Star | Mar 31, 2026 | World
The war in Iran has dragged on for more than a month, with no clear resolution in sight as additional U.S. troops are headed to the region. Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, Reuters...
by South Asian Star | Mar 31, 2026 | World
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A man who crashed his pickup truck into a...
