In the misty dawn of October 19, 2025, a routine patrol in Srinagar’s Bunpora Nowgam neighborhood unearthed more than graffiti on weathered walls. Handwritten posters, scrawled in Urdu and signed by the enigmatic “Commander Hanzala Bhai,” bore the insignia of…
In a move that underscores deepening fault lines in India’s fractious debate over religious freedom, the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, a powerful Hindu saints’ body aligned with right-wing groups, filed an intervention petition in the Supreme Court on Thursday, seeking…
Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who turned 60 on Saturday amid a tidal wave of global adulation, was forced to forgo his cherished annual tradition of waving to hordes of fans from the balcony of his seafront bungalow Mannat, with…
In a stark illustration of the tightrope India walks between energy pragmatism and U.S. geopolitical pressure, major Indian refiners have halted new orders for Russian crude oil following fresh American sanctions on Moscow’s oil giants, industry officials have said. The…
India formally elevated its “Technical Mission” in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy on Tuesday, signaling a bold recalibration of its Afghanistan policy amid a fraught geopolitical landscape. The move, announced by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar following his October 10…
Millions of Hindus Across Globe Celebrate Diwali with Renewed Ferver Millions of Hindus across India and the global diaspora celebrated Diwali, a festival that symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. While its…
India’s Pivot to China Signals New Asian Power Alignment Amid U.S. Tariff Storm A seismic shift is brewing in Asia’s geopolitical landscape as India, stung by U.S. tariffs and diplomatic slights, accelerates a cautious but strategic embrace of China, potentially…
RBI Holds Repo Rate Steady at 5.5% Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions, Signals Caution on Global Headwinds The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday kept its key interest rate unchanged at 5.5%, ending a streak of three consecutive cuts, as policymakers…
Indian Army Refutes Poonch Ceasefire Violation Reports The Indian Army on late on Tuesday denied reports of a ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, hours after sources within the military informed local…
In a major push to modernize its border security and bolster evidence gathering, India’s Home Ministry has approved the deployment of more than 5,000 night‑vision body‑worn cameras (BWCs) and a select number of biometric scanning units for Border Security Force…
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation on July 21, officially attributed to health concerns, has triggered widespread speculation and concern over the state of institutional autonomy in India. The abrupt nature of his exit, coupled with the government’s muted response,…
The serene azure waters of the Indian Ocean, long a symbol of tranquility, now reflect the intricate dance of geopolitical power, with the Maldives at its heart. A recent, surprising diplomatic turnaround between the island nation and India, marked by…
The chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of the NDA-ruled states will participate in a day-long brainstorming on good governance issues on Sunday, the BJP said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the meeting which will be attended by…
Bethal Football Academy delivered an inspiring performance at the Blue Cup Tournament held at Modern School Vasant Viha here, with teams across various age groups securing remarkable achievements. The academy’s U-8 team clinched the championship title while others bagged first…
Despite mounting sanctions and geopolitical challenges, India’s oil imports from Russia remain stable, with its largest oil company ensuring compliance with international regulations while securing affordable energy for the country. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) continues to purchase “clean” Russian crude…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday dubbed his disqualification from the Lok Sabha as “panic reaction” of the BJP-led government at the Centre to his raising the issue involving Gautam Adani’s empower and the industrialist’s “relationship” with Prime Minister Narendra…
With political atmosphere heating up in India ahead of the Lok Sabha election next year, a book on Dalit icon Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s life and his perspective of nationalism has hit the book stands this week. The book, titled Dr…
Aiming to increase bilateral trade to USD 100 billion, India and Australia have committed to concluding negotiations for expanding the scope of the existing free trade agreement by the end of this year. The pledge was made during a meeting…
zPlus Care, owned by Prajna Insuretech Pvt Ltd, has introduced a one-of-a-kind offering that allows its members to pay for health insurance and medical expenses with health cashbacks earned on their monthly shopping and bill payments. The digital platform provides…
Dr Rajesh Sikka, a seasoned management professional and an expert with over three decades of industry experience in multiple domains, has joined the FORE School of Management’s team of faculty members. “He has joined as a Professor of Practice in…
