The ongoing insolvency proceedings against the ed-tech giant Byju’s have taken a significant turn, with the Supreme Court of India ordering a temporary halt in the process. On Thursday, the Court reserved its verdict on an appeal filed by the US-based financial creditor Glas Trust, which is challenging the decision of the National Company Law…
As the war between Ukraine and Russia stretches into its third year, Ukraine has shifted its focus towards India, hoping the nation can play a crucial role in mediating peace. Despite multiple previous attempts at peace negotiations, none have yielded lasting results. Now, with India maintaining open channels of communication with both Russia and Ukraine,…
Putin warns West over nuclear powers supporting strikes · Russia is changing its nuclear doctrine, Putin says · Says conventional attack could lead to nuclear response · Ukraine says Russia has only nuclear blackmail left President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to the West on Wednesday, announcing that Russia’s nuclear doctrine has been expanded to address new…
Mumbai witnessed severe disruption on Wednesday as record-breaking rains wreaked havoc across the city. The torrential downpour claimed four lives, led to widespread waterlogging, halted local train services, and forced the diversion of 14 incoming flights. With continuous heavy rain expected, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and neighboring…
Incessant rainfall on Thursday led to severe waterlogging at the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, causing distress to tourists and raising concerns about the site’s infrastructure. The heavy downpour, triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, has impacted several parts of Odisha, including the coastal region where…
A disturbing act of vandalism targeted the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) Hindu Temple in Sacramento, California, on Wednesday, marking the second such incident within just 10 days. Hate-filled graffiti, including the message “Hindus go back!”, was found scrawled across the temple’s walls, sparking outrage and concern among the local Hindu community. This incident…
Until 2016, Kandalei, a small hamlet just 15 kilometers from the state capital, was a forgotten corner of the world. It was a place where time seemed to stand still, with the tribal families living there deprived of basic amenities like electricity, road connectivity, schooling, and clean drinking water. Despite its proximity to the capital,…
A Historic Milestone for Sri Lanka Sri Lanka recently appointed its 16th prime minister, Harini Amarasuriya, an academic-turned-politician with significant ties to India. Her appointment marks a historic milestone for the island nation, as she becomes the first woman to hold the office since 2000 and only the third in Sri Lankan history. Amarasuriya’s rise…
Elon Musk Leads as World’s Richest; Zuckerberg and Bezos Follow Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, has reached a significant milestone, becoming one of the few individuals in the world with a net worth of $200 billion. This achievement places him in the company of two other tech giants: Tesla CEO Elon…
In the wake of the recent political transition in Bangladesh, India has initiated its first high-level bilateral engagement with the new regime. This critical meeting took place in New York, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marking a significant moment in India-Bangladesh relations since the ouster of…
