Category: India

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk urged the Centre to restore democratic rights in Ladakh, advocating for a win-win approach in talks for statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Following his release from NSA detention, Wangchuk emphasized constructive dialogue, noting previous inconclusive discussions. He aims for a resolution to allow focus on nation-building. …

Far from being a PM Modi vs Rahul showdown, the 2026 elections are a test of regional resilience. Despite the visibility of the two national leaders on the campaign trail, neither is the decisive factor in these contests. Instead, the real battles are being fought by state satraps defending their…

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of bringing in “paid supporters” and hooliganism to influence elections, while also warning her party workers about potential EVM tampering. Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters to cast ballots without fear, as Prime Minister Modi criticized the state’s law and…

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. …