As the polls open in Bihar on November 6 and 11 for its 243-seat assembly, the election is more than a state-level contest—it is a barometer for the strength and durability of the BJP-led alliance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With results slated for November 14, the outcome will likely echo well beyond the borders […]
In the pre-dawn hours of Monday, a powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.3 struck northern Afghanistan, leaving at least 20 people dead and about 320 injured, according to official figures. The tsunami-sized human impact belies the moderate size of the quake; its shallow depth, terrain and infrastructure vulnerabilities have all combined to magnify the devastation. The […]
In a landmark diplomatic and military development, India and the United States have signed a 10-year defence cooperation framework that underscores their shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific, even as both nations navigate simmering tensions over tariffs and trade policy. The agreement, inked by India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth […]
Delhi’s ambitious attempt to manufacture rain through cloud-seeding has ended in disappointment, leaving both citizens and scientists under dry skies. The much-touted experiment, carried out jointly by the Delhi government and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur), aimed to provide temporary relief from the capital’s suffocating smog. But despite multiple flights, extensive planning, and […]
In what has sent shockwaves through Indian cricket circles, Shreyas Iyer remains under intensive medical care in a Sydney hospital following a freak on-field accident during India’s third ODI against Australia on October 25, 2025. What initially appeared to be a minor fielding mishap has escalated into a grave medical emergency involving internal bleeding and […]
As the Indian diaspora around the world began its journey home for Deepavali, the most important festival in the Indian calendar, a major disruption left hundreds in limbo. Air India’s scheduled Milan–Delhi flight (AI138), operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was abruptly cancelled at Milan’s Malpensa Airport due to a technical issue and the crew […]
In a significant reshuffle aimed at rejuvenating the Gujarat government, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday inducted a fresh line-up of ministers, led by Harsh Sanghavi, who was appointed Deputy Chief Minister, and Rivaba Jadeja, a first-time MLA and wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, who joined as Minister of State. The overhaul included 26 […]
India has categorically rejected recent claims by former U.S. President Donald Trump that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to stop importing Russian oil. In a clear and firm response, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs denied that any such discussion had taken place, asserting India’s right to make independent decisions regarding its energy policy. […]
In response to the deteriorating air quality in the national capital and surrounding regions, authorities have initiated Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR. This decision, announced on October 14, 2025, comes after the Air Quality Index (AQI) breached the 200 mark, placing it in the “Poor” category, with the current […]
In a move that blends social equity with digital transformation, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has announced the launch of pink smart cards offering free bus travel to women and transgender passengers in the national capital. The initiative, timed with the festive occasion of Bhai Dooj 2025, aims to replace the existing “pink ticket” system […]
