President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday outlined the government’s flagship welfare, financial inclusion and social empowerment programmes, positioning them as central to India’s development strategy as the country prepares to mark Republic Day 2026. In her address to the nation, Murmu said targeted schemes aimed at women, farmers, tribal communities, the poor and youth were reshaping […]
Happy Republic Day! As India celebrates the adoption of its Constitution tomorrow, here are some inspiring quotes from notable experts and leaders in fields like politics, law, science, and philosophy. here are some notable quotes that touch on themes of democracy, duty, freedom, and national unity. “Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is […]
The relentless growth of artificial intelligence is creating an energy crisis of its own. To feed the staggering power demands of massive data centers, the technology industry is turning to a new, compact solution: small modular reactors, or SMRs. These next-generation nuclear units represent a stark departure from the traditional, colossal power plants that can […]
In a bold move to secure its economic future, Japan has dispatched a research ship on a pioneering mission to the depths of the Pacific Ocean. The goal: to test the viability of mining rare earth elements from the seabed, a high-stakes effort to loosen China’s commanding hold on these vital resources. The deep-sea drilling […]
The question of Palestine has taken centre stage at the United Nations, overshadowing the annual high-level week of the General Assembly where world leaders traditionally outline their global visions from the iconic green marble podium. Even as wars rage in Ukraine and elsewhere, and the UN itself confronts crises on its 80th anniversary, the Palestinian […]
Palestine has hailed the coordinated move by Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom to formally recognise it as an independent and sovereign state, calling the decision a step in line with international law and legitimacy resolutions. In a statement shared on X, Palestine’s Mission to the United Nations said its Ministry of Foreign Affairs “welcomes […]
The American dream, long pursued by Indian engineers and graduates, has suddenly become costlier. A new proclamation by US President Donald Trump has imposed a $100,000 annual surcharge on H-1B visa applications, sending shockwaves through India’s education and technology sectors. The fee hike strikes hardest at early-career professionals. With median salaries for computer science graduates […]
The White House has clarified that the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to fresh petitions, not to renewals or current visa holders. “This is a one-time fee that applies only to new visas. It will first be levied in the next lottery cycle,” a senior official told Indian media on Saturday. White […]
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 regime, set to come into force on September 22, 2025, will bring sweeping changes to India’s indirect tax system, but several key items will remain untouched. The 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, approved a restructuring of the tax slabs by merging the 12% […]
When a sitting or former president elects to seek $15 billion in damages from a single news organisation, the action reads less like a conventional libel suit than like a strategic campaign play writ in legal form. On Sept. 15–16, 2025, Donald Trump announced and filed such a complaint against The New York Times, several […]
US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping $15 billion defamation and libel suit against The New York Times, accusing the paper of running a “decades-long campaign of lies” and smearing him, his family, businesses, and political movement. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump branded the newspaper “one of the most degenerative” in American […]
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to impose a blanket stay on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while granting limited interim relief on contentious provisions. A bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, along with Justice A.G. Masih, stressed that courts must exercise restraint when asked to suspend laws passed by Parliament. “By […]
Los Angeles, Sept 14: The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards turned into a night of surprises, historic wins and emotional moments as Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert emerged as the biggest winners. The limited series Adolescence led the tally with six awards, including Best Limited or Anthology Series. Stephen […]
London witnessed one of its most dramatic confrontations between far-right activists and anti-racism campaigners in recent memory this weekend. A march led by Tommy Robinson, founder of the English Defence League, drew an estimated 110,000 to 150,000 supporters, marking it as one of the largest right-wing gatherings in decades. While organizers claimed even higher turnout, […]
London witnessed one of its largest far-right demonstrations in recent memory on Saturday, as a march led by activist Tommy Robinson spiraled into violence, leaving at least 26 police officers injured and resulting in 25 arrests. According to the Metropolitan Police, clashes erupted when sections of Robinson’s supporters attempted to push through barriers separating them […]
China has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s proposal that NATO members impose steep tariffs on Beijing, saying such measures would only worsen global tensions. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks on Saturday during a press conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia, following talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon. His comments […]
Gold prices are once again dominating global headlines. Hovering near all-time highs, the yellow metal has emerged as one of the most closely watched assets this September, reflecting a mix of investor anxiety, central bank policies, and domestic demand surges in India ahead of the festive season. From Wall Street to Chandni Chowk, gold’s rally […]
Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Saturday congratulated Sushila Karki on her appointment as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal, hailing her elevation as historic. Karki, 73, who earlier served as Nepal’s first woman Chief Justice, was sworn in as the country’s first woman Prime Minister late Friday, taking charge after a week of […]
Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at 88 due to respiratory ailments. World leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have expressed their condolences. The world is in mourning as Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his death, […]
In an unprecedented turn of events, the Indian stock market made a remarkable recovery on Tuesday, April 15, as investors regained a colossal Rs 10.9 lakh crore in a single day. This recovery effectively wiped out the losses incurred following the US tariff shock on April 2, marking a significant milestone in the financial sector. […]