CPI(M) District Committee Convenes in Pathanamthitta to Assess Recent Electoral Outcome and Party Matters
The district committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) held a meeting in Pathanamthitta to examine the results of recent elections and address matters related to the party’s internal…
Independence Day 2026: The Complex Sense of Home for Indians Living Abroad
One advantage for many Indians today is the option to depart the country and establish a life elsewhere. Departing does not erase the connection to one’s origins. On a humid New York afternoon, the query about origins surprised the traveler after a brief conversation with a man in a Brazilian soccer shirt. The response was...
US Report Accuses India of Aiding China Tariff Evasion
India faces renewed US scrutiny for reportedly enabling China to bypass American tariffs by redirecting exports via Indian routes. The claims appear in a new White House document titled The Great Transhipment Scam. The report specifically highlights the Pune-Gujarat-Chennai corridor as a zone facilitating Chinese tariff avoidance, which harms US supply chains. This occurs as...
Sukhbir Badal Vows to Uphold Punjab Peace After Attack
Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal described an attack on him by a Nihang member using a kirpan in Maharashtra’s Nanded as part of a wider plot to seize control in Punjab and disrupt state peace. Speaking to reporters after hospital discharge, Badal said the aim was to...
CJI Questions Bar Council Directive on NALSAR Graduates
A Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday strongly criticized a now-withdrawn Bar Council of India directive targeting students from the 2026 batch of NALSAR law university in Hyderabad. The CJI described the order, which had instructed state bar councils to withhold enrollment of these graduates, as unnecessary and...
Delhi University Removes Delhi Sultanate Paper from Postgraduate History Syllabus
Delhi University has withdrawn its course on the Delhi Sultanate from the postgraduate history programme, according to a report by the Indian Express on Friday. The removed paper covered the establishment of the medieval state that governed large areas of the Indian subcontinent over centuries, along with the exercise of power by rulers and the...
Jharkhand JPSC Protest Marks 21st Day as CID Raids Lead to Seven Arrests
Seven individuals were detained after the Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department carried out searches at various sites statewide linked to suspected irregularities in JPSC competitive exams. A CID statement noted the operations targeted seven named suspects in Case No. 16/2026 to serve outstanding warrants. The individuals were named as Aditya Pandey, Pawan Kumar Singh, Ravishankar Kumar,...
Delhi Draft Master Plan 2047 Proposes 40 Lakh New Homes via Land Pooling and Rentals
The draft Master Plan for Delhi outlines a three-part approach to boost affordable housing in compact sizes and projects a need for roughly 40 lakh additional homes by 2047, according to PTI. The strategy aims to expand supply through small-format units, affordable rentals and projects in land pooling and transit-oriented zones. Delhi’s population is expected...
Bar Council Suspends NALSAR 2026 Law Graduates’ Advocate Enrollment Over Convocation Dispute
The Bar Council of India has instructed all State Bar Councils to withhold enrollment of any 2026 law graduates from NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad until further notice. The directive follows student protests against the reported invitation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to the university convocation. Issued on Thursday, the order states...
In a first, govt plans turning citizen grievances into a source of policy reforms
Dhirendra Kumar is an experienced policy reporter with nearly 20 years of on-ground coverage in economic and governance areas. His reporting has addressed finance, public spending, disinvestment, state-owned firms, textiles, trade, consumer matters and agriculture, with emphasis on policy changes and their practical effects. He received the Chaudhary Charan Singh Award for Excellence in Journalism...
US and Iran Clash Over Control of Strait of Hormuz Six Months Into Conflict
Traffic through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz remains largely halted, leading to rapid depletion of global oil reserves nearly six months after the US-Iran war began. The two sides continue to dispute authority over the vital passage. US President Donald Trump has asserted American control, but Iran has rejected the statement. A senior Iranian...
Sukhbir Badal Hurt in Kirpan Attack Inside Maharashtra Gurdwara
Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal suffered a minor injury to his right hand during an attack with a sharp weapon at a gurdwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded on Thursday, police reported. The incident occurred around 1:45 pm at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat while Badal was visiting....
Black Hole Star May Explain Mystery of Early Universe Red Objects
Astronomers have identified a new celestial object called a black hole star that could clarify the nature of unusually bright red objects detected in the early universe. The object, labeled MoM-BH-1, resembles a star about the size of the solar system yet releases energy roughly 100 billion times greater than the Sun, matching the output...
Karnataka Bandh Withdrawn After Activists Meet Chief Minister
Kannada activists ended their call for a statewide bandh after holding talks with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday, coinciding with the start of the state Assembly session. Shivakumar confirmed to news agency ANI that the activists had withdrawn the protest following their meeting. He noted that the day marked his first Assembly session as...
Maharashtra Proposes Mandatory Marathi Knowledge for Cab Drivers
The Maharashtra government has proposed changes to regulations requiring cab drivers to possess practical knowledge of the Marathi language. Non-compliance could result in suspension or revocation of driving licences, officials stated. State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Wednesday that the August 15 deadline for autorickshaw and taxi drivers to learn Marathi will not be...
MRI Study Finds Dogs Process Distinct Human Emotions Differently
Dogs often react differently to people showing anger compared with those who are crying. Owners commonly observe this behavior, which reflects how pets respond to human emotions. Research confirms dogs experience feelings and use social abilities that help them live with people. A recent study in the journal iScience used MRI scans to examine whether...
Rajya Sabha uproar follows Kharge remarks on purification ritual after Uttarakhand rally
The Rajya Sabha saw intense protests after Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge raised the matter of a purification ceremony at the site of his recent rally in BJP-governed Uttarakhand. Union Minister JP Nadda described the episode as unfortunate and stated that the BJP does not endorse such actions. The controversy has sparked political exchanges in Uttarakhand...
Kerala Chief Minister Presents Critic’s New Book on Mahabharata
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented literary critic M. Leelavathi’s latest book, Bharathalokam, at her residence in Thrikkakara, Kochi, on Wednesday. He expressed pride in releasing the work and praised the 98-year-old author for providing her own interpretation of characters and episodes from the Mahabharata. Satheesan recalled reading her writings since his student days and...
Brazil Suspends Discord Livestreams After Teen Suicide Incident
Brazil’s data protection authority has directed the messaging platform Discord to stop livestreaming services within the country. This follows the suicide of a teenager last month, who was reportedly encouraged by others in a Discord group to take her own life. An inquiry by the National Data Protection Authority revealed that the incident occurred during...
Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran to Step Down in February 2027
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, will leave the position at the conclusion of his term in February 2027. He is credited with steering the Tata Group toward technology-focused ventures after assuming leadership in 2017. The executive who led Tata Consultancy Services for eight years before being chosen to head the conglomerate under difficult conditions...
Amit Shah Offers Full Debate on NEET Protests, Rahul Gandhi Declines
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday he was prepared for a complete discussion on protests against the NEET paper leak. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju added that the government would extend the allotted time for such a debate if needed. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi rejected the proposal. He said students sought...
CJP Founder Announces Season 2 of Jantar Mantar Protests
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced plans to begin the second phase of protests at Jantar Mantar. Speaking to supporters in Delhi, he said many had inquired on social media about the timing. He stated that the new round would begin shortly. Dipke claimed the group faced challenges booking a venue for a volunteers’ meeting, with...
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A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
