Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly expressed support for recent developments in the Gaza peace process, commending U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in mediating a breakthrough. Modi’s statements come amid renewed momentum in talks and fresh optimism over the release of hostages held by Hamas. In a message posted on social media, Modi...
India has recorded a sharp decline in violent crime cases over the last ten years, with the latest data showing a 29 per cent fall in overall violent crimes and an even sharper 40 per cent decline in riots. The figures, compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), highlight a major shift in the...
Mumbai’s suburban rail network may soon see a paradigm shift in safety and design. The Central Railway (CR) division has unveiled and trialed a prototype closed-door coach for its non-air-conditioned local trains, a move aimed at reducing accidents and improving commuter well-being. This prototype comes in the wake of a fatal accident earlier this year...
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India is reportedly considering the procurement of additional S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia, citing the system’s effectiveness during recent military engagements. According to several informed sources, the possibility of expanding the existing arsenal may be discussed during high-level talks between New Delhi and Moscow during the upcoming visit...
The Madras High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Tamil Nadu police over its handling of the Karur rally stampede that left 41 people dead. The court expressed strong dissatisfaction at the lack of accountability and investigation, remarking that actor-politician Vijay, who had addressed the event, “fled the scene” and “vanished” instead of...
During a pivotal address marking the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur, its chief—Mohan Bhagwat—delivered a strong message rejecting compulsion in international trade and urging renewed focus on Swadeshi (indigenous production) in response to recent US tariffs on Indian goods. Over recent months, the United States imposed steep reciprocal and penalty...
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...
A towering figure in Hindustani classical music, Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 89, surrounded by family and in keeping with his expressed wishes. During his last days, he had asked that he not be placed on a ventilator, a request that was respected by his loved...
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...
India’s emphatic triumph over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai turned into a moment of political symbolism when Prime Minister Narendra Modi likened the win to “Operation Sindoor” while congratulating Team India. PM Modi’s Tweet After India’s Victory Shortly after India sealed the Asia Cup with a five-wicket win, PM Modi took...