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India’s Foreign Policy Remains Firmly Pragmatic, Not Idealistic, Says Lowy Institute Report
NEW DELHI — India’s foreign policy has consistently prioritized pragmatic national interests over ideological commitments, according to a new analysis by the Lowy Institute,…
Indian Digital Media’s Astrology Boom Raises Questions Over Scientific Literacy and Editorial Ethics
MUMBAI — In an era where evidence-based journalism competes for attention with viral trends, Indian digital media outlets—including prestigious fashion and lifestyle platforms—are doubling…
India to Host 12th BRICS Labour Ministers’ Meeting in Hyderabad as Employment Challenges Mount Across Bloc
HYDERABAD — India will convene the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in Hyderabad later this year, marking a critical moment for the…
India’s Cow Dung-Powered Vehicles Emerge as Experimental Fix for Fuel Crisis and Rural Waste
NEW DELHI — In a bid to tackle its chronic fuel shortages and mounting agricultural waste, India is testing vehicles powered by compressed biogas…
UAE’s DP World Pushes East Coast Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates is accelerating plans to develop a major port on its east coast, a strategic initiative led by Dubai-based…
Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Collapses as Military Posturing Threatens Gulf Stability
The fragile ceasefire memorandum between Iran and the United States has effectively collapsed, with both nations engaging in escalatory military maneuvers that risk reigniting…
Iran Threatens "Greater Humiliation" for US as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate
TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stark warning to the United States, pledging "greater humiliation" in response to what…
U.S. Threatens Strike on Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site as Naval Blockade Resumes, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict
WASHINGTON — The United States has dramatically escalated its military posture against Iran, resuming a naval blockade in the Persian Gulf and openly threatening…
New York’s One-Year Data Center Ban Sparks Debate Over Energy, Economy, and AI Growth
New York has become the first U.S. state to impose a sweeping one-year moratorium on new data center construction, a move that has ignited…
Trump Abandons Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan as U.S. Resumes Iran Blockade, Escalating West Asia Tensions
WASHINGTON — The United States has resumed a naval blockade of Iranian ports, marking a sharp escalation in its "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran,…
Indian Seafarers Bear Brunt of Escalating Strait of Hormuz Attacks as New Delhi Summons Tehran Envoy
NEW DELHI — The deaths of 13 Indian seafarers and the disappearance of three others in a spate of attacks on commercial vessels in…
India Enforces Ban on Forced Labor Imports Amid U.S. Trade Probe, Raising Questions Over Compliance and Geopolitical Signaling
NEW DELHI — India has formally prohibited the import of goods produced using forced labor, a decisive regulatory move that arrives as the United…
Hand Dominance May Be Shaped by Culture and Environment, Not Just Biology, New Study Finds
A groundbreaking study published this week in Nature Human Behaviour challenges the long-standing scientific consensus that handedness—whether a person is right or left-handed—is primarily…
IBM Stock Suffers Largest Single-Day Plunge in 111-Year History Amid AI Spending Shift
NEW YORK — International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) experienced its most devastating trading day on record Thursday, with shares collapsing as much as 25%…
Google’s Android Auto Overhaul Aims to Redefine In-Car Media with AI-Driven Personalization
Google is poised to introduce a significantly upgraded media player for Android Auto, potentially transforming how drivers interact with music, podcasts, and audiobooks while…
Apple Transforms Siri Into Central AI Hub, Challenging Google and Microsoft in Race for Smart Assistant Dominance
Apple is redefining its Siri voice assistant as a unified artificial intelligence platform capable of managing nearly every function across its ecosystem, marking a…
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Introduces Raid Make-Up Event After Widespread Technical Disruptions
New Delhi, August 26, 2026 — Niantic, the developer behind the global augmented reality (AR) phenomenon Pokémon GO, has announced a "Raid Make-Up Event"…
Silicon Valley’s Science Fiction Fixation Distorts Tech Priorities, Critics Warn
SAN FRANCISCO — Silicon Valley’s long-standing romance with science fiction is no longer just a cultural quirk — it is actively reshaping how technology…
Times Now Launches 24/7 Live News Streaming Platform as Indian Media Sector Undergoes Digital Transformation
MUMBAI — In a strategic move to capture India’s rapidly growing digital news audience, Times Now, one of the country’s most-watched English-language news channels,…
Indian Activist’s Hunger Strike Over Exam Leaks Sparks National Debate on Education System Integrity
NEW DELHI — A high-stakes confrontation over India’s beleaguered examination system has reached a critical juncture, as activist Gaurav Kumar enters the second week…
India’s Egg-Free School Meals Policy Deepens Divide Over Nutrition, Religion, and Political Priorities
NEW DELHI — A growing number of Indian state governments have removed eggs from school meal programs, sparking a heated national debate over whether…
Karnataka’s Textbook Revisions Spark National Debate Over History, Identity, and Political Influence in Education
BENGALURU — Karnataka has become the latest battleground in India’s intensifying culture wars, as the state’s Congress-led government faces fierce opposition from the Bharatiya…
Enforcement Directorate Arrests Businessman Vikas Garg in Multi-State Probe of Mahadev Betting App Money Laundering Network
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested businessman Vikas Garg in connection with its money laundering investigation into the Mahadev betting app and its associated…
American National Arrested Near India-Nepal Border With Chinese Passport, Religious Texts, and AI Device
BAHRAICH, UTTAR PRADESH — Indian border security forces detained an American citizen identified as Jordan Brown near the India-Nepal frontier after discovering a Chinese…