Category: India

On most days, India’s economic heartbeat is invisible. It does not pulse through stock exchanges or policy corridors but across vast, restless waters where ships move quietly between continents. Yet, when conflict erupts in narrow choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, that invisible system becomes the country’s most visible…

Tensions surge as Donald Trump issues a fierce warning to Iran amidst escalating regional strikes. Meanwhile, Assam’s CM faces legal threats over passport allegations, and a suspected ISIS terror module is busted across multiple states. PM Modi champions women’s reservation in Bengal, while Iran declares a ‘bitter defeat’ for the…

Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticized the Centre’s decision to convene Parliament from April 16-18, just days before assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. …

Rahul Gandhi attacked Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, labeling him the ‘most corrupt and hate-spreading CM’ and vowing to jail him. Gandhi also promised SC/ST status for six communities, higher tea worker wages, and monthly cash transfers for women if Congress forms the government in Assam. …

Astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan discusses the challenges facing international students in the US due to shrinking research funding and the transformative impact of AI on scientific methods. She highlights her journey from India, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and lifelong learning, and her contributions to understanding dark matter and black holes….

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma danced to a BJP campaign song at a rally in Bongaigaon, celebrating the party’s outreach for the upcoming assembly elections. He had previously released three theme songs, penned and composed by party workers, to connect with voters emotionally and convey the BJP’s vision of…

Grieving families of the Air India flight crash victims have appealed to Prime Minister Modi for the release of black box data. Ten months after the tragedy that claimed 260 lives, they seek answers regarding the cause of the disaster. The families are demanding transparency, requesting either public disclosure or…

A parliamentary panel urged the government to ensure Census 2027 accurately counts all 21 disability categories, a significant upgrade from the 2011 census. This move aims to create a robust database for better policy formulation and welfare scheme targeting for persons with disabilities, moving beyond the current 1.35 crore UDID…

New research reveals men’s heart disease risk escalates significantly by their mid-thirties, years before symptoms manifest. This divergence from women’s risk patterns, even after accounting for lifestyle factors, highlights a critical need for earlier screening. …

Three engineering students offered help to a drunk driver, but their gesture turned deadly. They allegedly killed the man to steal his car and phones, dumping his body to hinder identification. Police quickly apprehended the trio, who confessed to the crime. …

Prime Minister Modi announced the women’s reservation law will be implemented from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, urging women to pressure the opposition for unopposed passage. He refuted claims that southern states would lose seats due to population control, stating the government will increase Lok Sabha constituencies to accommodate the…

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced free LPG cylinders for Bihu and Durga Puja during a poll rally, promising one cylinder for each festival if the BJP returns to power. The announcement came amidst reports of long queues at gas distributors. The Congress criticized the move as a violation of…

A viral video allegedly showing an EC official preparing BJP campaign material has sparked a row in Kolkata. The TMC has demanded the official’s removal and legal action, citing a breach of neutrality and the model code of conduct. They argue his actions pose a serious threat to free and…