The 21st century is increasingly b eing described as the Indian Ocean Century. As the global economic centre of gravity shifts from the Atlantic to Asia, the vast maritime region stretching from the eastern coast of Africa to the western Pacific has emerged as the world's busiest and most strategically important sea space.
When Home Minister Amit Shah directed the commission formed on “Demographic Change” to study the phenomenon in India’s borderlands, he did not speak in the cautious language of policy briefs.
The reopening of shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz may have calmed oil markets, but it would be a mistake to confuse the return of traffic with the return of certainty.
A file sits on a clerk’s desk. It is complete, stamped, in order ~ and it will not move. The applicant, a farmer or a small contractor or a widow chasing a pension, learns the unwritten tariff: a little cash to the right hand, and the file walks.
On the occasion of Muharram, PM Modi shared a message on social media platform X, reflecting on the significance of the sacrifice and the values linked to the historic event.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has revived the Katchatheevu controversy, alleging that the Congress transferred the island to Sri Lanka without Tamil Nadu's consent and questioning the constitutional process behind the 1974 agreement.
The NIA has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused in an alleged terror conspiracy linked to a JMB offshoot. The agency claims the network targeted vulnerable youth and sought to expand its activities across West Bengal, Assam and Tripura.
Uttarakhand authorities deployed heavy security after Nihang Sikhs allegedly broke through police barricades at the Kulhal border check post following tensions linked to a dispute in Karnaprayag.
Renovation or extension of existing residential houses, including repairs to verandas or staircases and the construction of additional kitchens or toilets, will not be affected, provided the required permissions have been obtained.
Suvendu Adhikari said the committee has also been assigned an additional responsibility to complete within 90 days — a comprehensive audit of fire safety systems and lightning arresters in high-rise residential and commercial buildings across the state.
Among all those who were injured in the tragic incident, 18 are currently under treatment; two of them succumbed to their injuries over Thursday and Friday afternoon, officials said.
Former Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has denied any role in approving the building plan linked to the Taratala warehouse collapse that killed 14 people, as political tensions rise and police widen their investigation.
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There are few rivers in the world that define a city as completely as the Danube defines Budapest.
In an age of shrinking attention spans and algorithm- driven playlists, four Indian musicians chose endurance over instant applause, immersion over interruption.
Tigers have always fascinated humankind and I'm no different. They are majestic, magnificent, royal, regal…one can go on adding adjectives about them but still not have enough. Their aura is hard to describe. Lord of the jungle! Period.
The issue came up during a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific hearing, where Michael G. DeSombre, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, flagged Beijing’s activities in the South China Sea as a major concern for the United States.
Italy has rejected allegations that it allowed its territory to be used for attacks on Iran, while urging Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial shipping to resume. The diplomatic exchange follows remarks by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that sparked political controversy.
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 235, with around 200 people still feared trapped as rescue teams battle aftershocks and damaged infrastructure.
The French national has claimed that her husband used to assault them physically and mentally "on a daily basis" and added that he was "very violent".
The investment bank noted that India remained resilient despite the impact of Middle East tensions, with government measures helping reduce the impact of higher energy costs.
Cargo Force expects a significant increase in shipping demand following the implementation of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 15 July 2026.
Stock markets on Thursday extended their winning streak but shed gains posted during the day aided by easing crude oil prices and buying in select stocks.
Welcoming the Amazon CEO's announcement, Prime Minister Modi said the decision will create new job opportunities for India's youth.
She was not asked if she was okay. She was asked if she had fully recovered from everything that happened in 2020. Rhea Chakraborty said trauma does not leave, it just moves from your mind into your body.
The movie made her a global star. Her daughter gave it five minutes and moved on. Turns out being a global Netflix star means nothing to a toddler who just wants her mum.
Four decades in Indian cinema. And he says the industry has spent most of that time asking the wrong question. Instead of male lead or female lead, Anil Kapoor thinks it is time to simply ask who the Alpha is.
She played Sita in 1987. People still touch her feet at airports. Now Deepika Chikhalia has watched the teaser for Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's 'Ramayana', and she is not worried.
Shafali Verma says she is happy with her match-winning 53 against Bangladesh in the Women's T20 World Cup but admits she would have preferred to stay unbeaten as India sealed a five-wicket win.
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike guided South Africa to a historic 1-0 victory over South Korea, securing their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout-stage qualification.
Shreyas Iyer's cryptic Instagram bio change to 'Second DOB: 25.12.2025' has sparked widespread speculation ahead of his India T20I captaincy debut against Ireland.
Neymar made an emotional return for Brazil after nearly 1,000 days, coming off the bench against Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 before sharing a viral message on social media.
For the first time, NCERT has included a chapter on the 1975-77 Emergency in a Class 9 Social Science textbook. The lesson describes the period as a major challenge to Indian democracy and discusses the suspension of Fundamental Rights, censorship, political arrests and the restoration of democracy through the 1977 general election.
The NTA has defended the temporary blocking of Telegram during the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, saying the move was aimed at stopping fake leak rumours and online scams while ensuring a secure examination process.
A day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, NTA corrected an admit card error that had assigned a Nagpur-based candidate an examination centre in Abu Dhabi despite his Maharashtra preferences.
Husband-wife duo Abhinav Garg and Mehak Aggarwal’s book gives an insider’s view of India’s high-stakes pharma manufacturing industry
Renovation or extension of existing residential houses, including repairs to verandas or staircases and the construction of additional kitchens or toilets, will not be affected, provided the required permissions have been obtained.
Shafali Verma says she is happy with her match-winning 53 against Bangladesh in the Women's T20 World Cup but admits she would have preferred to stay unbeaten as India sealed a five-wicket win.
Suvendu Adhikari said the committee has also been assigned an additional responsibility to complete within 90 days — a comprehensive audit of fire safety systems and lightning arresters in high-rise residential and commercial buildings across the state.
Fadnavis said such incidents require a broader discussion about social surroundings and the values being shaped among young people. He urged people not to view the case only through the lens of a crime investigation, but also examine the larger social factors involved.
Among all those who were injured in the tragic incident, 18 are currently under treatment; two of them succumbed to their injuries over Thursday and Friday afternoon, officials said.
Paddy transplantation has begun across Punjab, but farmers in Barnala say soaring cultivation costs and higher labour charges are eroding profits, while migrant workers insist inflation has forced them to seek better wages.
Political speculation has intensified over a possible Modi Cabinet reshuffle, with Raghav Chadha, Ashok Kumar Mittal and Tarun Chugh emerging as leading names from Punjab. The government has not officially confirmed any expansion.
The investment bank noted that India remained resilient despite the impact of Middle East tensions, with government measures helping reduce the impact of higher energy costs.
The Ram Temple donation embezzlement case has intensified after Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra resigned while Uttar Pradesh Police arrested all eight accused named in the FIR linked to the alleged theft of devotees' offerings.
The Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation case escalated politically after the first FIR, with Yogi Adityanath urging critics to submit evidence to the SIT while BJP leaders defended the probe and Opposition parties sharpened their attacks.
