In a hard-hitting intervention at the United Nations Human Rights Council session in Geneva, India sharply rebuked Pakistan for its presentation on human rights, calling the exercise “deeply ironic” given Islamabad’s own documented record of minority persecution and internal abuses. The Indian delegation used its right of reply to dismantle what it described as a...
In a startling and thought-provoking exchange, OpenAI’s ChatGPT was prompted with a hypothetical scenario: if the world were on the brink of total destruction and only one country’s population could be preserved to rebuild humanity, which nation would it choose? After initial reluctance, the AI ultimately responded: “India.” The answer came after repeated questioning and...
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...
New York: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday stated that he believes India is “mostly” aligned with Kyiv in the ongoing conflict with Russia, offering a perspective that contrasts with US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks at the United Nations General Assembly. Speaking to Fox News on the sidelines of UNGA, Zelenskyy highlighted the importance...
New Delhi: India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday announced a significant milestone for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), with the scheme now benefiting over 105.8 million households. The ministry revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that 2.5 million new beneficiaries have been added to the program, expanding its reach to nearly 10.58...
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday responded to the recent defence agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, emphasizing that India expects the strategic partnership to respect “mutual interests and sensitivities.” Speaking at the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “India and Saudi Arabia have a wide-ranging strategic partnership...
In a recent submission to the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly asserted that it holds exclusive power to decide when and how to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, rejecting any attempt to mandate fixed intervals for such exercises. The matter arises from a Public Interest Litigation...
New Delhi: Vice-President-elect C P Radhakrishnan is set to take the oath of office on Friday, September 12, in a ceremony at 10 am at Rashtrapati Bhavan, administered by President Droupadi Murmu, officials confirmed. The 67-year-old former Maharashtra Governor secured victory in the vice presidential election on Tuesday, defeating the joint opposition nominee B Sudershan...