In a recent phone call, U.S. President Joe Biden commended Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his proactive efforts to promote peace in Ukraine. The conversation, which occurred after Modi’s visit to Kyiv on August 23, spotlighted India’s diplomatic balancing act amid global tensions. Biden praised Modi’s “message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support” for…
In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday granted conditional bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha, who had been in custody since March 15 in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Kavitha was arrested first by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)…
A Shift in Evaluation The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has put forth a significant proposal to revamp the evaluation system for Class 12 board exams in India. This new model suggests that students’ performance from Classes 9, 10, and 11 should be factored into their final Class 12 results. The move…
A 35-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just eight months ago, suddenly collapsed on Monday at the historic Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district. The statue, depicting the revered Maratha king in an attacking pose with a sword held high, broke into several pieces, raising questions about the quality…
Kolkata, a city known for its vibrant culture and history, is on high alert as a massive protest march, “Nabanna Abhijan,” looms over the horizon. With over 6,000 police officers deployed and a three-layer security apparatus in place, the city has turned into a fortress. The protest, organized by a controversial group, has raised concerns…
Families flee after new evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah · MSF considers suspending wound care at Al-Aqsa Hospital · Diplomatic efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and U.S. fail to end conflict · Seven killed in Israeli strikes on Monday, medics say Mass Displacement in Deir Al-Balah Late Sunday, the Israeli military issued fresh evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah, a…
Ambitious Infrastructure Goals The Odisha government has set an ambitious target to construct 15,000 kilometers of high-quality roads over the next five years, aiming to significantly enhance the state’s road infrastructure. This was announced by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan while presenting the department’s demand for grants in the Odisha Assembly on Saturday. The plan underscores…
A Night of Devastation Across Ukraine Ukraine faced one of the most intense and widespread assaults in weeks as Russian forces launched a coordinated overnight attack involving over 100 missiles and around 100 drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the barrage as “vile,” condemning the deliberate targeting of critical civilian infrastructure and the heavy toll…
Authorities in Kandhamal district have implemented extensive security measures ahead of the dual observance of Janmashtami and the death anniversary of Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati on Monday. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader was tragically killed on August 23, 2008, along with four of his disciples, during the Janmashtami celebrations at his Jalespeta ashram. His assassination…
Pakistan has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad, despite ongoing tensions in Jammu and Kashmir. The summit, scheduled for October 15-16, will bring together leaders from member states of the SCO, an influential Eurasian political and security organization. Pakistan to Host…
