Ethan Brown, Author at Riverdale Standard

Ethan Brown

PM Modi Targets Congress for Opposing Waqf Law, Accuses Them of Vote Bank Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp critique of the Congress party on Monday, accusing them of promoting “vote bank politics” following their opposition to the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act. In a series of statements, Modi took aim at Congress for undermining the spirit of the Constitution, while also addressing what he described as their longstanding neglect of marginalized communities in India. Waqf Law Opposition: A “Virus” of Vote…

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Georgia Students Sue Trump Administration Over Sudden Student Visa Revocations

ICE accused of targeting international students for minor infractions in latest immigration crackdown A group of international college students and recent graduates studying at Georgia universities is suing the Trump administration, alleging that their student visas were revoked in violation of federal law and their constitutional rights. The lawsuit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, contends that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlawfully…

Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia Tour, Singapore’s Monetary Policy, and TSMC Earnings: Key Events This Week in Asia

A Critical Week for Asia: Xi’s Diplomatic Push, Economic Data, and Corporate Earnings Asia is set for a week of high-stakes political, economic, and corporate developments. Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on a significant diplomatic tour through Southeast Asia, while key economic reports will shed light on regional growth concerns. Investors are also keen on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) earnings, which could signal broader trends in the tech…

Walmart Worker Opens Fire in Georgia Store, Killing Co-Worker and Injuring Another

Overnight shooting at Covington Walmart leaves one dead, one wounded; suspect arrested hours later in South Carolina A quiet early morning inside a Georgia Walmart turned deadly Friday when an employee opened fire, killing a co-worker and wounding another person outside the store. The incident, which unfolded around 1:30 a.m. in Covington, left stunned employees reeling and a community searching for answers. The suspect, also a Walmart worker, fled the…

Georgia Moves First in the U.S. With Bill Targeting Hinduphobia

A bipartisan push in Georgia could set a new precedent in tackling hate crimes against Hindus Georgia just took a bold step that’s grabbing attention across the U.S.—it introduced the nation’s first bill to formally recognize and act against Hinduphobia. And no, this isn’t just symbolic fluff. If passed, the bill will directly influence how hate crimes against Hindus are identified, reported, and prosecuted. This push comes just a year…

RBI’s Repo Rate Cut Brings Relief to Borrowers, But the Real Winners Are Those Who Play It Smart

A drop in EMIs is great, sure — but shortening your loan tenure could be the real money-saver in this rate cut cycle India’s central bank has trimmed its key interest rate again, and this time, it’s not just the economists who are celebrating. If you’re one of the millions with a floating-rate home loan, your monthly EMIs are about to get lighter — and smarter choices could mean massive…

PM Modi: ‘Fast and Fearless’ India Poised to Become World’s Third-Largest Economy

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed India’s ambitious economic trajectory, declaring the country’s ascent to the world’s third-largest economy as “certain,” citing resilience, youth potential, and rapid economic expansion despite global headwinds. “We have become the fifth largest economy from 11th in very little time… despite global challenges, India didn’t pause,” Modi said at News18’s Rising Bharat Summit, highlighting that the country doubled its GDP in…

RBI Rate Cut on the Cards, But Don’t Expect Banks to Lower Deposit Rates Just Yet

India’s central bank looks set to cut interest rates again—but for millions of depositors and cautious savers, don’t expect any sudden bonanza. And for banks, well, the cost of funds might just stay stubbornly high a little longer. Despite the anticipated move from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), set to be announced at the close of its Monetary Policy Committee meeting today, the benefits might not spread evenly. Borrowers…

Samsung Details One UI 7 Rollout: 46 Galaxy Devices to Receive Update by June 2025

Flagships, foldables, mid-rangers, and tablets included as Samsung sets aggressive update pace Samsung has officially revealed the rollout roadmap for its One UI 7.0 update, based on Android 15, starting with the Galaxy S24 series and expanding to 46 devices by mid-2025. While the current timeline was announced for South Korea, global users can expect a similar phased update schedule over the next few months. The update brings refined animations,…

The Insect Crisis: Scientists Know Just 1% of Species—And Many Are Vanishing Fast

In a new study published in Science, researchers revealed a jarring statistic: only 12,100 out of more than one million known insect species have been assessed by conservation scientists. That’s just over 1%—a figure that highlights how little we know about the planet’s most abundant animals, even as their populations are plummeting. Insects: Nature’s Hidden Workforce Insects are ecological powerhouses. They pollinate more than 75% of crops, break down waste,…