India in talks with US as Chabahar port sanctions waiver nears end
India has confirmed that it is holding discussions with the United States to ensure continuity of its projects at Iran’s Chabahar Port, as a key US sanctions waiver supporting the initiative approaches its expiry later this year. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that New Delhi is working closely with Washington within […]
SC rejects Justice Varma plea on corruption probe
Opening up the floors for Impeachment, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea by Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to admit a motion seeking his removal and legality of the parliamentary panel probing corruption charges against him. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and SC Sharma, which […]
Indian Army Day 2026: Check date, theme, history, and significance
Indian Army Day is one of the most important days for the country’s defence forces. Observed annually on January 15, the day pays tribute to the bravery, dedication and selfless service of Indian Army personnel who safeguard the nation’s borders and help citizens during emergencies. The day marks a historic moment from 1949, when Field […]
India tells citizens to exit Iran as turmoil deepens
The Indian government has urged its citizens currently living in Iran to leave the country at the earliest as the security situation continues to worsen following widespread anti-government protests and a forceful crackdown by authorities. In a fresh advisory, the Indian Embassy in Tehran asked all Indian nationals — including students, pilgrims, businesspersons and tourists […]
New book ‘When Branding Met Movies’ launched at World Book Fair
What makes a film linger in public memory long after the credits roll? Why do some movies evolve into cultural movements while others quietly fade away? These questions lie at the heart of When Branding Met Movies, a new book launched on Monday at the World Book Fair. Authored by Chaitanya Prasad, Zoya Ahmad, and […]
The Aravallis Through People’s Eyes
The Aravalli Range has shaped the cultural life of north-western India in ways that are subtle, layered, and deeply enduring. Stretching nearly 700 kilometres across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi, these ancient hills have long acted as both a physical and cultural divide, giving rise to distinct regions suchas Marwar (western Rajasthan) and Mewar (south-central […]
Govt working on to expand overseas presence of UPI: DFS Secretary
India is trying to expand the global reach of its homegrown digital payment system UPI to a larger number of countries, especially in East Asia, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Tuesday. Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is currently accepted in eight countries — Bhutan, Singapore, Qatar, Mauritius, Nepal, the UAE, Sri Lanka and France. […]
Police survey of mosques triggers unease in J&K
After successfully busting the White Collar terror module involved in the 2025 Delhi bomb blast near the Red Fort, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has now launched random profiling of mosques, madrassas and persons associated with the management of these religious institutions in the Kashmir valley to collect a comprehensive database. A four-page proforma has […]
CM Rekha interacts with Delhi’s youth
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a special interactive programme, ‘Lunch with Rekha Gupta’, with Delhi’s youth on Sunday. During this informal interaction, she listened to the ideas, suggestions, and aspirations of the young participants and highlighted their crucial role in building a developed Delhi. She also presented a report card of her government’s work over […]
CM Dhami recommends CBI probe in Ankita murder case
Taking cognizance of widespread protests, the Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has recommended the CBI to probe the Ankita Bhandari murder case. Following the new disclosures made by Urmila Sanwar, the estranged wife of former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore, the demand for a CBI investigation in the high profile murder case was gathering momentum in […]