Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal, a source within the group told AFP on Monday. According to Palestinian officials cited by the news agency, the plan includes a 60-day halt in fighting during which at least 10 Israeli hostages would be freed, along with the return of several bodies. Israel has not yet issued a response...
Death toll from blast at explosives factory in Russia rises to 20
Updated: Aug 19th, 2025 The death toll from a blast that took place on Friday at an explosives factory in Russia’s Ryazan has increased to 20 while 134 others have been injured in the incident, emergency officials said on Monday. The explosion took place at the Elastik synthetic fibre plant in the village of Lesnoy, located around 250 kilometres southeast...
‘This is Just the Beginning’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Shares Space Journey with PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian Air Force officer who recently returned to Earth after participating in NASA’s Axiom-4 mission. Shukla, who became the first Indian in 41 years to travel to space, shared his experiences and highlighted the global interest in India’s upcoming Gaganyaan mission. During the meeting, Shukla told PM Modi...
NDA Parliamentary Meeting: PM Modi Felicitates VP Candidate CP Radhakrishnan
The NDA Parliamentary party meeting commenced at the Parliament Library Building, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated CP Radhakrishnan, the alliance’s Vice-Presidential candidate. During the session, PM Modi also highlighted the government’s decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, stating that the agreement was signed without Parliament’s approval. The meeting was attended by key leaders, including Home Minister...
ChatGPT Go Launched in India for ₹399 Per Month: Features, Benefits, and How to Subscribe
New Delhi: OpenAI has launched a new subscription plan called ChatGPT Go in India, making it the company’s most affordable plan to date. Priced at ₹399 per month, the plan offers several premium features at a budget-friendly rate, aimed at providing enhanced access to AI tools for Indian users. According to OpenAI, ChatGPT Go includes ten times the message limit...
H-1B Uncertainty Grows: 45% Indians in US Ready to Return if Forced Out
A recent survey conducted on Blind, an anonymous community app for professionals, has revealed growing uncertainty among Indian H-1B and L-1 visa holders in the United States. When asked where they would go if they lost their jobs and had to leave the US, 45% said they would return to India, while 26% would consider relocating to another country. The...
IGNOU Launches Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education in Odia Language
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to introduce multiple courses in the Odia language. As part of this initiative, the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) course has now been translated into Odia and officially launched today. The course material and textbooks in...
All Schools to Undergo Mandatory Safety Audits: Union Education Minister Announces Strict Measures
New Delhi: In a major step to enhance student safety, the Central government has directed all states and Union Territories to conduct an immediate safety audit of all school buildings, including government, government-aided, and private institutions. The directive aims to identify and address structural vulnerabilities in line with national safety guidelines. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Lok Sabha...
China Slams ‘Unilateral Bullying’ Amid US Tariff War, Calls for Stronger India-China Ties
New Delhi: Five years after the Galwan clash, India and China are working to repair their strained ties as the US, under former President Donald Trump, escalates its tariff war against New Delhi. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is currently visiting India and held crucial talks with External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Tuesday. Dr. Jaishankar said the visit...
Army Soldier Brutally Assaulted by Toll Staff in Meerut, Father Demands Strict Action
Meerut: A shocking incident occurred at Bhuni Toll Plaza in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where Indian Army soldier Kapil Singh was brutally assaulted by toll plaza staff on August 17. The soldier, who was on his way to Delhi Airport to catch a flight back to Srinagar after completing his leave, requested the toll staff to allow him to pass quickly....