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India’s UN Security Council Bid: A Strategic Push for Global Influence Amid Reform Debates
NEW DELHI — India has formally launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term,…
Ladakh’s Expansion of Autonomous Hill Councils Tests India’s Federal Balance Under Article 371
NEW DELHI — In a move that could reshape governance in India’s northern frontier, the central government has announced plans to extend autonomous hill…
Prashant Kishor’s ₹105 Crore Asset Declaration Spotlights Wealth, Political Ambitions, and Transparency Debate in Bihar By-Election
PATNA — Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has declared assets worth ₹105.34 crore in an affidavit filed with his nomination papers for the Bankipur Assembly…
Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Enters Third Week as Government Silence Deepens Standoff Over Education Reform
NEW DELHI — Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh-based education reformer and activist, entered the 17th day of his hunger strike on Tuesday, as political leaders,…
I Don’t Want Phunsukh Wangdu to Die’: How a Bollywood Icon’s Plea Spotlights Ladakh’s Autonomy Crisis
MUMBAI — As Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike in Ladakh enters its 17th day, a surprising voice has joined the chorus of concern: Omi Vaidya,…
Supreme Court Upholds Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Bail in Fodder Scam, Directs Expedited Appeals Amid Decades-Long Legal Battle
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to revoke the bail of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav…
Bear Grylls Praises Narendra Modi as a Leader of "Quiet Strength" in Rare International Endorsement
British survivalist and television host Bear Grylls has publicly lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the world’s "most powerful leaders," describing…
Supreme Court Overturns 19-Year Murder Conviction, Citing Lack of Evidence in Landmark Ruling
NEW DELHI — In a judgment that underscores the fragility of circumstantial evidence in India’s criminal justice system, the Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted…
Brent Crude Surges to Three-Month High as US-Iran Tensions Reignite Fears of Middle East Supply Disruptions
Global oil markets faced renewed turbulence this week as escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran sent Brent crude prices to their…
Northeast India’s Gold Smuggling Network Expands into Sophisticated Transit Hub for Myanmar Contraband
GUWAHATI — India’s northeastern states have transformed from a peripheral entry point into a well-organized transit corridor for gold smuggling from Myanmar, according to…
Indian Seafarer Killed in Iranian Missile Strike on UAE Tanker as Gulf Tensions Spiral
NEW DELHI — An Indian sailor was killed and three others injured on Tuesday when Iranian missiles struck two oil tankers in the Strait…
Supreme Court Orders Delhi Police to Account for Investigation Into Alleged Assault of Advocate Prashant Bhushan
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India has demanded a comprehensive status report from Delhi Police on the investigation into the alleged physical…
UAE’s Equiti Group Opens Bengaluru AI Hub as Gulf Firms Bet Big on India’s Tech Talent
BENGALURU — In a move that underscores the deepening ties between Middle Eastern financial firms and India’s technology sector, UAE-based Equiti Group has launched…
India’s Allied Healthcare Workforce Faces AI Revolution as Government Overhauls Education Framework
NEW DELHI — India has launched one of its most ambitious reforms in medical education, mandating artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital diagnostics as…
India and Japan Forge Deeper Defense Ties in Cyber, Space, and Emerging Technologies
NEW DELHI — India and Japan are accelerating efforts to expand their defense collaboration, with a sharp focus on cybersecurity, space technology, and next-generation…
BSNL’s Revival Marks a Turning Point for India’s Telecom Sector and Public Sector Reform
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has achieved a financial and operational milestone not seen in nearly a decade: its first…
India Unveils NIDAR 2.0: A New Framework to Regulate and Accelerate the Drone Economy
NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Drone Federation of India (DFI) have jointly launched NIDAR 2.0, a…
India’s Cooling Crisis: Why Evaporative Technology Could Be the Answer to Rising Energy Demands
NEW DELHI — With temperatures soaring and energy grids straining under the weight of surging demand, India stands at a crossroads in its cooling…
Karnataka UGCET 2026 First Round Seat Allotment Released: Objection Window Closes Today as Thousands Await Final Results
BENGALURU — The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the provisional seat allotment results for the first round of the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test…
National Medical Commission’s Draft Rules Could Reshape India’s Medical Education Landscape
NEW DELHI — India’s medical education regulator has proposed sweeping changes to the approval process for new medical colleges, requiring institutions to meet all…
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Objection Window Closes July 15 Amid Transparency Concerns and Tight Deadlines
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has set a firm deadline for candidates of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination to challenge their Optical Mark Recognition…
India’s Medical Tourism Surge Challenges Western Healthcare Hegemony
NEW DELHI — India’s medical tourism industry has ballooned into a $12.32 billion powerhouse in 2026, defying traditional Western dominance in global healthcare and…
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh Grappling With Prolonged Monsoon Break as Water Stress Mounts
NEW DELHI — Northern India is confronting an unseasonal and increasingly concerning dry spell this August, as meteorologists confirm the region has entered a…
Uddhav Thackeray Aligns with Civil Rights Group to Demand Education Minister’s Resignation Over NEP Implementation Failures
MUMBAI — In a sharp escalation of political opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has publicly…