Aditya Srivastava, UPSC AIR 1 and IIT Kanpur grad, had failed his first prelims. His journey
Aditya Srivastava in an IIT Kanpur graduate and a former investment banker at Goldman Sachs. He secured AIR 1 in UPSC 2023 after two prior attempts.
Iran Attacks Israel: What are the implications for both nations and where does India stand?
The drone attack on Israel was widely anticipated yet the unprecedented scale was surprising. What did Iran achieve, what does the attack mean for Israel? India has called for an end to the hostilities but neither side looks ready to stand down. Can a wider regional war be averted?
Iran attack on Israel: Dangerous escalation could spell dire implications for India’s oil supply
Iran's attack on Israel could have dire implications for India. The escalation in the middle east can have a dramatic impact on oil prices. India has a growing relationship with Israel and enjoys civilizational ties with Iran. India is trusted by all; it could play a role as a peacemaker
Iran’s strike on Israel gives Netanyahu a reprieve with allies, may benefit Ukraine
Iran called its attack on Israel a 'defensive response' to the strike on Iran's consulate in Syria's Damascus allegedly by Tel Aviv. It was followed by a warning of a more severe attack if 'Israeli regime make(s) another mistake'
Why a Russian woman was interrogated by cops for wearing a yellow jacket against blue sky
The innocuous act of donning a yellow jacket against a backdrop of a vaguely blue sky led to accusations of promoting the colours of Ukraine.
Simon Harris, 37, becomes Ireland's youngest Prime Minister: 10 points
Simon Harris's ascent to power follows his recent election as the leader of the center-right Fine Gael party, succeeding Leo Varadkar in a time of political transition.
Bihar govt official drives on wrong side of road, threatens man who stopped car. Viral video
A heated confrontation between the bureaucrat and the driver of the other car ensues, who staunchly refuses to budge, insisting that police be summoned to address the traffic violation.
Delhi High Court grants divorce to celebrity chef Kunal Kapur, cites 'cruelty' by wife
The Delhi High Court said that while marital discord is not uncommon, it crosses a critical threshold when it transforms into disrespect and disregard for one's spouse.
Finland school shooting: 12-year-old opens fire inside classroom, injures 3
Police were alerted to the scene at 09:08 am and later specified that both the suspect and the injured were all 12 years old.
Vistara pilots' en masse protest leads to delays, cancellations. Angry passengers slam airline
Vistara flight cancellations: In a statement, Vistara admitted to facing a 'significant number' of disruptions, attributing them to various factors, including crew unavailability.
Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies of cardiac arrest
Ansari has been elected as an MLA from the Mau constituency five times, including twice as a Bahujan Samaj Party candidate. He last contested the assembly polls in 2017.
Air India sacks pilot found drunk after international flight
The Tata group-owned airline is considering filing an FIR against the pilot for operating a flight under the influence of liquor
Group of lawyers write to CJI against 'vested interest group' trying to 'pressure' judiciary
"Their pressure tactics are most obvious in political cases, particularly those involving political figures accused of corruption. These tactics are damaging to our courts and threaten our democratic fabric," their letter, dated March 26, addressed to CJI D Y Chandrachud said.
Moscow concert attack: What is ISIS-K and why did it strike in Russia?
The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, claimed responsibly for the deadly assault on a concert venue in Moscow what was Russia’s worst terror attack in decades. US officials have said they have intelligence indicating it was the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), that was responsible. Here’s what we know about ISIS-K and why did it target Russia
Assam heavyweight rivals share tea ahead of elections. They were both student leaders
Elections 2024: The encounter saw Sarbananda Sonowal and Lurinjyoti Gogoi exchanging handshakes amidst a fiercely contested electoral battle for the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha seat.
Nirmala Vs Jairam: FM tears into Jairam on Atal Pension Yojana
Finance Minister Sitharaman slammed Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s claims of lower returns on the scheme and its ‘poor design’. Sitharaman iterated that the minimum return under the scheme is 8 percent
Baltimore bridge collapse: Chilling video shows ship collision, vehicles plunging into river
A search is on for the missing people flung into the river during Baltimore bridge collapse that occurred at late at night.
Trump wins appeal to reduce NY fraud bond, court cuts amount by 68% to $175 mn
The billionaire real estate mogul had sought to waive the bond entirely or post a smaller one of just $100 million, claiming he’d have to sell properties at a loss to raise cash. The new bond is still higher than what Trump said he could arrange, but the former president indicated he is prepared to pay it
A derogatory post against Kangana Ranaut, an outrage, then a clarification from Congress leader
BJP leaders came out in support of Kangana Ranaut and slammed Supriya Shrinate for allegedly making the derogatory post.
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, diagnosed with cancer: Akshata Murty, Rishi Sunak and others wish for speedy recovery
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, diagnosed with cancer: Leading Prime Ministers and other dignitaries from across the globe wished the 42-year-old a speedy recovery after the news came through on Friday.
Independent candidate pays Rs 25,000 in coins for Lok Sabha election security deposit. Here's why
The candidate opted for such a coin payment reportedly due to the absence of digital or online payment facilities at the collector's office.
India’s probe finds rogue officials involved in US murder plot
US prosecutors in November accused an Indian government official of directing a plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist and an US citizen, in New York in June
Why hundreds of Jewish women are on a sex strike in New York protesting divorce laws
At the heart of this movement lies a fundamental dispute over the interpretation and application of Jewish law, particularly concerning divorce proceedings.
Pollution nightmare: Does your city rank among the most polluted?
The regions most impacted by air pollution in 2023 included South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Tajikistan, and Burkina Faso emerged as the top five most-polluted countries
