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.
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.
Delhi-NCR is likely to receive widespread rainfall over the coming days as the southwest monsoon advances. The IMD has also forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain in parts of North India through July 1.
Gurugram Police are preparing to question Punjab IPS officers after fresh evidence emerged in the investigation into the alleged Bhagwant Mann viral video. Investigators are examining CCTV footage, digital records and the disputed forensic report that claimed the clip was a deepfake.
Present on the occasion were Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of School Education, Ministry of Education, and Seema Jain, Member (Finance), Department of Space.
Paul said questioning Banerjee was “very much required”, but maintained that the probe must also extend to Hakim, alleging that the sanctioned building plan bore the former mayor’s signature.
While the state government has not yet officially disclosed the contents of the proposed Bill, sources indicate that it may draw from key provisions already implemented in Uttarakhand and considered by other BJP-ruled states.
Suvendu Adhikari claimed that the former Mayor had delegated excessive powers to Kalicharan, allowing him to function as a parallel authority.
Firhad Hakim who was the Kolkata Mayor when the plan was sanctioned has recently stepped down from the post after the West Bengal assembly elections.
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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".
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.
Adani Group founder chairperson Gautam Adani unveiled a roadmap to invest in nuclear power, artificial intelligence and massive infrastructure at the conglomerate's annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday.
She tried to become an approver. The ED said no. She tried to quash the charges in the Supreme Court. Now that petition is withdrawn too. Jacqueline Fernandez will face trial in the Sukesh Chandrashekhar money laundering case.
Two of the biggest films in Bollywood history share the same historical DNA as 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'. Imtiaz Ali names them directly and explains what connects all three.
The comparisons were always going to come. Kriti Sanon knew it before the cameras rolled on 'Cocktail 2'. Her answer to all of it is simple, she is only competing with her last performance.
Kamal Haasan folded his hands and thanked Rajinikanth for staying in the industry long enough to make this film. That moment said everything. 'Dharman' is 40 years of friendship finally on screen.
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.
Deepti Sharma has backed India to bounce back from their defeat to South Africa, saying the team knows how to make strong comebacks ahead of a crucial Women's T20 World Cup clash against Bangladesh.
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
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.
Life is short, art is long’ as Oscar Wilde would have one believe. Be that as it may but, the art that eludes public memory in Kolkata still survives the corridors of time in this new millennium in the forgotten works of paintings executed by Gopesh Chandra Chakravarty (G.C. Chakravarty).
Father-son relationships are not new in Indian cinema. But few remain etched in our memory as unforgettable slices of life seen through the lens of a movie camera and from the perspective of a director.
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.
He was still finishing his A-levels when 'Enola Holmes' made him famous. Now, at 23, Louis Partridge is being discussed as the next James Bond. He says he never saw that coming, but he is not saying no either.
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.
Rana Daggubati started a sentence and never finished it. Prabhas held up three fingers and smiled. That was enough to convince the entire internet that 'Baahubali 3' is coming.
Take 94. Or maybe 97. Prithviraj Sukumaran says he lost count by the time SS Rajamouli finally told the Varanasi crew to pack up and come back the next morning.
No investors. No certainty. Just Raj Nidimoru, a tight budget, and a star who did not want to make another film. 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' had every reason to fail. It has since crossed ₹50 crore worldwide.
She once did five films a year. Now, a four-year-old runs the schedule. Priyanka Chopra says becoming a mother to Malti Marie changed everything about how she works, travels, and spends her time.
