Chief Justice of India Surya Kant extended Independence Day greetings to the people of the country on Saturday, expressing hope that India would continue on its path of progress while remaining firmly anchored in democracy, the rule of law, equality and constitutional principles. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on August 15, CJI Surya Kant...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major youth-focused education and skill development initiative during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, unveiling plans to provide free online coaching for competitive examinations and train one crore young Indians in artificial intelligence over the next year. The announcements form part of the government’s broader focus on...
India has strongly condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and called for those responsible to be identified and held accountable. The incident has prompted New Delhi to raise the matter directly with Slovenian authorities, stressing that diplomatic missions are protected under international law. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the...
The Territorial Army has become a vital component of India’s defence structure by providing additional military strength during emergencies while also contributing significantly to humanitarian and nation-building initiatives, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Addressing the importance of the force, Singh highlighted that the Territorial Army is not limited to supporting the armed forces...
In a significant move aimed at protecting consumer interests, government authorities have taken action against nine major digital platforms for allegedly engaging in unfair pricing practices and using misleading online design techniques commonly referred to as “dark patterns.” The action comes after investigations found that several platforms were adding extra charges or influencing customers into...
WhatsApp has acknowledged reports of multiple user accounts being placed under review across several countries, including India, after a large number of users experienced unexpected access restrictions. The issue sparked widespread concern as affected individuals found themselves temporarily unable to use the messaging platform without any clear explanation. Many users took to social media to...
India continues to grapple with one of the most severe phases of the southwest monsoon this season, as relentless rainfall has triggered floods, landslides, and flash floods across several states. The worsening weather conditions have claimed more than 100 lives in Kerala and Assam alone, while many others remain injured, displaced, or missing as rescue...
Former Chief of the Army Staff General Vishwanath Sharma, popularly known as General V.N. Sharma, passed away at the age of 96, marking the end of an era in India’s military history. His death has prompted tributes from across the country, with political leaders, military veterans, and serving officers remembering him as one of the...
The Government of India has asked Meta to provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the temporary removal of a Facebook post published from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s verified account. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed the company to appear before government officials within the next seven to ten days to explain the...
The Indian Embassy in the United States has strongly objected to the use of the term “Pakistani Kashmir” in an international news report, calling the description factually incorrect and misleading. The diplomatic mission asserted that there is no region officially recognised as “Pakistani Kashmir” and reiterated India’s long-standing position that the territory under Pakistan’s control...