The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a strong weather warning for the Delhi-NCR region, forecasting prolonged and intense rainfall that is expected to continue for several hours. The weather agency has advised residents to remain indoors unless travel is absolutely necessary, citing the likelihood of widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion, reduced visibility, and disruption to...
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has stated that Myanmar has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that its territory is not used for activities that threaten India’s security or territorial integrity. The assurance comes amid continued cooperation between the two neighboring countries to address cross-border insurgency, strengthen border management, and enhance regional stability. The statement...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his official visit to Australia with a ceremonial Guard of Honour, marking the beginning of an important diplomatic engagement aimed at further strengthening the growing strategic partnership between India and Australia. The visit is expected to focus on expanding cooperation across defence, trade, investment, critical minerals, clean energy, technology, education,...
The much-anticipated biopic on former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has generated fresh excitement after the cricket icon expressed his approval of actor Rajkummar Rao’s recreation of one of the most unforgettable moments in Indian cricket history—the famous shirtless celebration on the Lord’s balcony following India’s victory in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final. The scene,...
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has strongly defended the government’s E20 fuel initiative amid growing criticism from sections of the automobile industry and consumers. Addressing concerns over the nationwide rollout of petrol blended with 20 percent ethanol, Gadkari asserted that there is no evidence to suggest that the fuel has caused...
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s ongoing battle against Ebola has suffered a major setback after a section of frontline health workers involved in the outbreak response launched a strike over delayed salary payments. The industrial action comes at a critical stage of the epidemic, with the number of deaths nearing 600 and concerns growing that...
A devastating landslide in northwest China has claimed the lives of 21 forestry workers, marking one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters in recent months. Authorities confirmed that all victims were members of a forestry team working in a remote mountainous area when tons of earth and debris suddenly collapsed, burying them under the landslide....
The Chhattisgarh government has completed the digitisation of all Waqf properties across the state, marking a significant step toward improving transparency, accountability, and the protection of religious and charitable assets. Following the completion of the digital database, the state administration is now preparing to launch a comprehensive campaign to identify and remove illegal encroachments on...
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline as renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia rattled investors across global financial markets. Mounting concerns over the widening regional conflict, rising crude oil prices, and uncertainty in international markets prompted investors to reduce exposure to riskier assets, leading to broad-based selling across Indian equities. The benchmark indices closed...
The Union government has assured Kerala of all possible assistance after a fresh disaster struck the ecologically sensitive Wayanad district, prompting immediate coordination between the Centre and the State government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to assess the evolving situation and reaffirm the Centre’s commitment to providing every...