INDIA
Trump’s warm birthday call to PM Modi signals thaw in India-US ties
The phone call, his second outreach to PM Modi in recent days, signals that New Delhi and Washington might be edging back towards normalcy after weeks of friction over trade and energy ties with Russia.
INDIA
Ahead of PM Modi's Manipur visit, revisiting the Kuki-Meitei conflict and their demands
Both communities see the Prime Minister's visit in a different light -- Kuki-Zo groups see it as a step toward recognition of their demands, while Meitei organisations stress that the visit must reaffirm equality and justice for all residents.
WORLD
The Charlie Kirk Legacy: How Trump’s ‘youth whisperer’ shaped the MAGA movement
For Trump, known for rarely letting grief into his public persona, calling Kirk “Great” and “Legendary” is no less than a recognition of the unique role he played as a bridge between the president and America’s restless youth.
WORLD
From Monarchy to Republic: The 2006 people’s movement that changed Nepal forever
The Himalayan nation's recent turbulence echoes a dramatic political shift in the mid-2000s.
INDIA
India awash in saffron, white and green as Har Ghar Tiranga marks 79 years of freedom
This year’s edition intertwines the pride of Independence Day with the responsibility of cleanliness, aiming to spread the message to “every individual”, in the words of the Ministry of Culture.
INDIA
One year since RG Kar horror: A doctor’s rape-murder that rocked an entire nation
The victim, a young doctor on her night shift, was allegedly found dead in the seminar room of the Chest Medicine Department on the intervening night of August 8 and 9, last year.
INDIA
'Maa tujhe salaam': IAF's heartfelt tribute as India marks 26 years of Kargil victory | Watch
The video, a little over two minutes long, features powerful stills and archival footage from the Kargil War, set to the Oscar-winning Rahman’s soul-stirring ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ echoing in the background.
INDIA
Dalai Lama turns 90: PM Modi’s greeting sends diplomatic signal to China
PM Modi’s birthday greeting to the Dalai Lama comes amid a broader regional power competition between India and China, and as both sides cautiously work to repair ties frayed by the 2020 Galwan Valley border clash.
WORLD
From Kazakhstan to Tajikistan: The rising trend of Islamic veil bans in Muslim nations
The latest ban places Kazakhstan alongside other Central Asian countries that have imposed similar restrictions amid concerns over rising religious conservatism and extremism.
WORLD
Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan nuclear sites damaged in U.S. strikes, Maxar satellite imagery confirms
The high-resolution images, published by Maxar Technologies on June 24, provide the clearest visual evidence yet of the scale and precision of the coordinated attacks.
WORLD
Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz: Inside Iran’s top nuclear sites hit by U.S. strikes
The targeted sites lie at the heart of Iran’s nuclear ambitions and are part of a sprawling program that has expanded significantly since the U.S. exited the 2015 nuclear deal under Trump’s presidency in 2018.
WORLD
GBU-57 bunker buster: The U.S. super bomb that crippled Iran’s nuclear sites
Bunker busters are engineered to penetrate hardened structures such as underground bunkers, command centers, and nuclear facilities before detonating.
TRAVEL
British climbers’ xenon gas Everest shortcut: Revolution or threat to mountaineering?
Four British climbers, early this month, scaled Mount Everest and returned home, all within a week, thanks to a new and controversial method involving the inhalation of xenon gas.
WORLD
Why India hit Pakistan’s most critical airbases: Nur Khan, Murid, Rafiqui, Sukkur and others
The latest flare-up between India and Pakistan marks one of the most intense and deadly episodes of cross-border tension in decades.
INDIA
India’s swift response to Pakistan provocation: Strikes technical installations, command centres, radar sites
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, briefing the media on Saturday, confirmed that the Indian armed forces had launched a well-planned precision assault on multiple Pakistani military installations.
WORLD
India's Sudarshan Chakra S-400, Barak-8, and Akash: The aerial defence systems shielding our skies
With tensions flaring up with Islamabad, these advanced systems enhance India's preparedness to counter potential Pakistani aerial threats, including drones, missiles, and aircraft, ensuring a robust defensive shield.
WORLD
India intercepts Pakistan’s Fatah-II missile: What is it and how does it compare to Indian missiles?
Fatah-II's flat flight trajectory makes it particularly difficult for air defence systems to detect and intercept, though in this instance, Indian defences reportedly succeeded.
INDIA
BJP slams Mamata-led TMC for targeting Pahalgam attack widow: 'Ugly underbelly, malicious'
Malviya claims that the TMC's pressure on Bitan Adhikari's family to discredit his widow is part of a magnified effort to push a narrative that claims dubious Hindu Bangladeshis are aligned with the BJP.
INDIA
Murshidabad riot pre-planned, BJP fanning unrest: Mamata Banerjee breaks silence
Banerjee, breaking her silence on the matter, alleged that the recent unrest in Murshidabad was deliberately engineered and slammed the Centre for failing to secure the border.
INDIA
Controversy’s favourite child Kunal Kamra under fire again: A look at his past controversies
The comedian's remark has drawn the ire of prominent Maharashtra politicians, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who stated that “appropriate action” would be taken against Kamra and demanded an apology.
INDIA
Comedian Kunal Kamra booked over Eknath Shinde remark: What triggered the Shiv Sena backlash?
During his latest show 'Naya Bharat' in Khar, Kamra took a jibe at Shinde, referring to him as a "gaddar" using a modified version of a song from the Bollywood film Dil To Pagal Hai.
WORLD
Donald Trump's ‘Gold Card’ visa plan: How it impacts Indian nationals waiting for Green cards
With a staggering $5 million price tag, far surpassing the EB-5’s $800,000 requirement, this visa will be accessible only to India’s wealthiest.
INDIA
Eyewitnesses recount Delhi stampede horror: 'People collided, fell on escalator and stairs'
Delhi Police has launched an investigation into the incident, zeroing in on CCTV footage and station announcements.
INDIA
From Narendra Modi's triumph to Rahul Gandhi's resurgence: Newsmakers who defined 2024
The nation, which voted for the 18th Lok Sabha elections this year, saw defining moments that changed and brought U-turns in the political journeys of many.
