India has initiated discussions with the United States government following concerns over recently revised visa requirements that have created uncertainty for thousands of Indian applicants, particularly students preparing to begin their academic programs in American universities. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that it is actively engaging with US authorities to better understand the...
India’s continued push to expand domestic coal production has sparked fresh environmental concerns after several major coal mining projects received official approvals that could lead to the felling of nearly 400,000 trees. The clearances, granted for a series of mining developments across different states, have reignited the debate over balancing energy security with environmental conservation....
Tamil Nadu’s political landscape witnessed a significant development as the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) came together to strongly oppose the proposed parliamentary delimitation exercise. Despite being political rivals in the state, both parties expressed common concerns that the proposed changes could adversely affect the political representation of...
India is set to achieve a historic milestone in railway innovation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to inaugurate the country’s first hydrogen-powered train. The project represents a significant advancement in India’s efforts to modernize its railway network while reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmentally friendly transportation. The launch of the hydrogen-powered train is expected...
The results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 have been announced, with more than 1.1 million candidates qualifying for admission to undergraduate medical and allied health science courses across India. The declaration of the results marks the beginning of the counselling process for approximately 1.37 lakh MBBS seats available...
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan has been selected to serve on an important advisory task force established by the United States Federal Reserve, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career as one of the world’s leading economists. Along with Rajan, two other eminent Indian-origin economists have also been appointed to...
An alleged Punjab-based gangster identified as Nitish Kaushal has come under intense international scrutiny after being added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Most Wanted list. The development marks a significant escalation in cross-border law enforcement efforts targeting organized crime networks that allegedly operate across multiple countries. Kaushal is believed to have links with...
In a major push to strengthen India’s position as a global electronics manufacturing hub, the Union Cabinet has approved a comprehensive incentive package worth ₹62,500 crore aimed at expanding domestic mobile phone manufacturing and developing a stronger electronics supply chain. The decision marks another significant step in the government’s long-term strategy to increase local production,...
India recorded an estimated 6.79 lakh “zero-dose” children in 2025—children who did not receive even the first dose of a routine vaccine during their first year of life—according to a new global health assessment. While the country has continued to make progress in expanding immunisation coverage, the findings underline the need to reach children living...
An Indian diaspora organisation based in the United States has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate direct dialogue with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, expressing concern over the ongoing issues surrounding Ladakh and calling for greater democratic engagement. The appeal comes at a time when discussions over Ladakh’s governance, constitutional safeguards, environmental...