In a case that has attracted nationwide attention, a Delhi court has granted bail to Gaganpreet Makkad, accused in the BMW crash that claimed the life of a senior Finance Ministry officer earlier this month. The tragic incident took place near Dhaula Kuan when a BMW allegedly driven by Makkad rammed into a motorcycle carrying...
In a rare and candid admission, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged that the country functions under a hybrid political system where power is shared between the civilian government and the military establishment. His remarks have once again brought the spotlight on the powerful role of the army in Pakistan’s governance structure. Admission of...
The Ganga, India’s most sacred and vital river, is facing its worst drought in more than 1,300 years, according to a new scientific study. Experts have warned that the river is drying faster than ever before, raising serious concerns for millions who depend on it. Study Findings Researchers from IIT Gandhinagar and the University of...
On the heels of violent protests in Ladakh that left four people dead on September 24, the Union Territory’s Director General of Police (DGP), Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal, has publicly defended the arrest of a climate activist, alleging that the individual had been in contact with a Pakistani intelligence officer and may have attempted to...
Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh witnessed a surge of violence after a demonstration under the banner “I Love Muhammad” escalated into stone pelting and clashes with police. The unrest, which followed Friday prayers, forced law enforcement to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd and prevent further escalation. Background of the Campaign The “I...
Global health experts have warned that cancer deaths could rise by nearly 75 percent by 2050, making it one of the most pressing public health challenges of the coming decades. The number of new cases is projected to climb to 30.5 million each year by mid-century, compared to 18.5 million reported in 2023. Annual deaths...
A recent public statement from the NATO Secretary General sparked controversy after he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted President Vladimir Putin to seek clarification on Russia’s strategy in its conflict with Ukraine. In response, the Indian government swiftly and vehemently rejected the assertion, labeling it “entirely baseless” and distancing itself from any such...
In a striking public declaration, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded U.S. President Donald Trump as a “man of peace,” asserting that Trump played an instrumental role in facilitating the ceasefire with India earlier this year. Sharif’s remarks mark a dramatic diplomatic posture, especially given India’s consistent rejection of any third-party intervention in the...
Updated: Sep 26th, 2025 Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has filed a lawsuit against rival OpenAI, alleging theft of trade secrets through hiring its former employees. Intensifying the ongoing conflict between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, a complaint was filed in California federal court that former xAI employees were poached to obtain...
Updated: Sep 26th, 2025 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the ministers of the G4 have reviewed the state of negotiations for reforming the Security Council while reiterating their commitment to the goal. After their meeting on Thursday, he posted on X that the “G4 reiterated its commitment to reforming the United Nations including the...