Tag: India

Apna Ghars, resting facilities for truck drivers along national highways, are gaining popularity, evidenced by a five-fold increase in bookings in June. These facilities, costing Rs 112 for eight hours, offer amenities addressing the lack of affordable rest stops. …

India’s education system faces challenges in foundational learning, teacher training, and financing, despite progress in gender parity and school completion. A UNESCO report reveals India lags in reading proficiency, upper secondary participation, and education spending, falling short of global benchmarks. …

The Indo-Russian joint venture to manufacture Kamov helicopters in India is facing significant delays due to the Ukraine war, Western sanctions, and supply chain disruptions. HAL is awaiting certification status from the Russians before making further decisions. Consequently, HAL is shifting its focus towards indigenous helicopter platforms like LUH, LCH,…

PM Narendra Modi urged Brics nations to secure critical mineral and tech supply chains. He wants to prevent any single country from weaponizing these resources. This call happened amidst concerns about China’s dominance. Modi also suggested strengthening the Brics New Development Bank. He emphasized responsible AI development and global standards…

Pro-Khalistan terrorist Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, a key operative for the ISI, is expected to be extradited from the US to India soon after his arrest in California. Accused of orchestrating grenade attacks and terror activities in Punjab, Passia faces charges related to targeting law enforcement, sacred sites, and…

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai expressed concern over the forgotten principle of ‘bail is the rule, jail is the exception,’ despite judicial integration. He highlighted his efforts in 2024 to reestablish this principle while granting bail in cases like Prabir Purkayastha, Manish Sisodia and Kavita vs ED. …

During Prime Minister Modi’s visit from July 2-5, India gifted culturally significant items to leaders in Argentina and Trinidad & Tobago, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. Argentina received a hand-etched silver lion and a Madhubani painting, while Trinidad & Tobago was presented with a Kalash containing sacred Sarayu water and…

During India’s Brics presidency, Prime Minister Modi envisions redefining the bloc with a focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. He emphasized climate justice as a moral duty and advocated for global collaboration on health solutions, highlighting the interconnectedness of planetary and human well-being. …

Social media influencer Rajshree More accused Rahil Shaikh, son of an MNS leader, of abuse and threats following a road accident in Mumbai. Shaikh, allegedly drunk, hurled slurs and invoked his MNS affiliation. More claimed she was targeted for supporting inclusivity and faced threats from MNS workers demanding an apology….

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s inflammatory remarks against those opposing Hindi imposition in Maharashtra have ignited a political firestorm. Dubey’s threat to “thrash” Hindi speakers’ detractors drew sharp criticism from Shiv Sena (UBT) and other opposition parties, who accused the BJP of attempting to divide the state for electoral gains. …

Amidst the ongoing language debate, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) advocates for primary education in local languages. This statement follows the rollback of the three-language policy by Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The RSS emphasizes that all Indian languages are national languages. …