Political violence against MPs rising worldwide: IPU
Violence and intimidation against elected lawmakers are rising across the world, increasingly fuelled by online hostility and political…
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World News in Brief: Violence, Terror Attacks And Digital Security Dominate Global Concerns At UN
Rising conflict, humanitarian emergencies and growing concerns over critical digital infrastructure dominated recent discussions involving United Nations agencies…
UN Condemns Russian Strikes On Ukrainian Cities As Energy Infrastructure Comes Under Pressure
United Nations officials have expressed alarm over renewed Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, warning that…
Sensex Jumps Over 2,000 Points After India-US Deal; Rupee Logs Best Day Since 2018
Indian equity markets closed sharply higher on Tuesday, extending a powerful rally as investors welcomed the finalisation of…
Sensex Soars Over 2,400 Points as Markets Cheer India–US Trade Deal
Indian equity markets staged a powerful rally on Tuesday morning, surging nearly 3 per cent in early trade,…
India–U.S. Deal: What We Know, What We Don’t
The announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Washington will cut its “reciprocal”…
Invisible highways: Undersea Cables Power 99% Of Global Internet Traffic, Despite Growing Risks
The world’s digital economy depends heavily on a vast network of undersea cables stretching across the ocean floor,…
Budget 2026 Puts Technology At Heart Of Inclusive Growth, Says Nasscom
Industry body Nasscom on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, saying it firmly positions technology as a central…
Indian Markets Crash After Budget Disappointment Over STT Hike
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Budget Day, with benchmark indices sliding nearly 2 per cent…
Budget 2026 Raises Aid For Nepal, Afghanistan; Allocation To Bangladesh Cut
India has recalibrated its neighbourhood development assistance in the Union Budget 2026–27, increasing allocations for countries such as…
Budget 2026 Signals A Clear Outreach To NRIs
• NRI equity investment limit per company doubled to 10%, aggregate cap raised to 24%.• MAT exemption announced…
‘Very Disappointing, No Relief For Ordinary People’: Opposition Slams Union Budget 2026
Opposition parties mounted a sharp attack on the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, accusing the government of failing…
Budget 2026 Sets Growth Push With Manufacturing, Infra, Tax Overhaul At Core
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026–27, outlining an ambitious growth strategy anchored in…
Myanmar Crisis Deepens Five Years After Military Coup, UN Warns
Five years after Myanmar’s military seized power, the country remains trapped in a worsening humanitarian and political crisis…
UN Calls For Human-Centred Approach As Artificial Intelligence Rapidly Expands
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping everyday life, transforming industries, workplaces and communication systems around the world. While the…
‘We children saw things that no one should ever have to see’: Holocaust survivor at UN
A Holocaust survivor delivered a powerful reminder of the horrors of the Nazi era and the importance of…
A new blow for UNRWA as headquarters in East Jerusalem ‘set on fire’
It comes after Israeli authorities “stormed and demolished” buildings in the compound last week, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini…
From deepfakes to grooming: UN Warns Of Rising Online Threats To Children As AI Expands Digital Risks
The rapid spread of artificial intelligence is creating new dangers for children online, prompting the United Nations and…
President Murmu Highlights Welfare, Women, Tribal Schemes In Republic Day Address
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday outlined the government’s flagship welfare, financial inclusion and social empowerment programmes, positioning them…
Republic Day Tomorrow: Share Some Quotable Quotes on The Day
Happy Republic Day! As India celebrates the adoption of its Constitution tomorrow, here are some inspiring quotes from…