As the FIFA World Cup enters its closing stages and the arguments flow fast and thick as fevered as the football itself, one question intrigues me with increasing insistence.
When Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tells audiences that his state faces an “existential” demographic threat, he is not reaching for hyperbole in a vacuum.
India's economic rise has produced a new class of billionaires whose philanthropy can shape the country’s future as much as their businesses.
India’s push towards ethanol-blended petrol is rooted in sound national objectives.
Families of those killed in the crash have urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to mandate independent simulator validation tests, provide regular investigation updates and ensure their legal rights remain protected before the final report is released.
Santhosh Basappa Metre, 28, who hails from Bidar district, sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg after he got involved in an encounter with police near Humnabad Ring Road in an industrial area.
Security forces said the search operation was launched after intelligence suggested armed cadres were operating outside designated camps. Separately, police detained three suspects in the investigation into the July 6 Ukhrul ambush that killed two Assam Rifles personnel.
Police recovered CCTV footage that allegedly captured the couple arguing after stopping their scooter moments before the woman was shot. The accused constable had been absconding since the incident.
"This is not merely Nadia's history but an important chapter in the history of India," Samik Bhattacharya said.
Samik Bhattacharya said the government welcomes responsible private investment in healthcare, provided institutions remain committed to affordable treatment for ordinary people.
The Centre has allocated Rs 8,508 crore for the scheme until March 31, with the total fund, including the state's contribution, reaching Rs 12,064.5 crore.
The package, involving a total allocation of Rs 639 crore, is expected to benefit nearly 51.61 lakh pre-primary and primary school students.
A police-officer-turned politician, Asim Arun is currently the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare and SC/ST Welfare in the Yogi Adityanath ministry.
Uttarakhand Education Minister and the state's well-known organisational strategist, Dhan Singh Rawat, has consistently earned the confidence of the BJP's central leadership to manage parts of its election campaigns in poll-bound states across the country.
Days after her government launched a new EV (Electric Vehicle policy, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed confidence that the ambitious move will play a crucial role in contributing towards realising the vision of a clean, healthy and pollution-free National Capital.
From Kangsabati to the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin, experts warn of ecological imbalance, sediment crisis and rising climate vulnerability
The Pentagon said the September pullout fulfils a 2024 agreement with Baghdad. American troop levels, once above 170,000 during the Iraq war, have steadily declined to a small advisory force ahead of the final withdrawal.
In the group, five individuals had applied for entry visas, wile the remaining doctors had sought extension of their existing visas.
The renewed US naval blockade comes after attacks on MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, which were carrying 30 Indian seafarers. One Indian was killed and several others were injured during the strikes.
The Polish minister also endorsed India's diplomatic approach to the West Asia conflict and pointed to New Delhi's long-standing relationship with Moscow as a key reason it remains an influential interlocutor in global crises.
The agreement also introduces phased tariff cuts on British goods, clarifies the UK's steel safeguard regime, and extends social security relief for temporary professionals to five years under a reciprocal arrangement.
25% down. Worst day in 115 years. $67 billion gone. IBM's own CEO admitted they "did not adapt and move quickly enough." This is the story of what actually broke.
Millions of BMW cars were recalled globally between 2013-17 over defective Takata airbag inflators.
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University here signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global IT company Tech Mahindra Limited to establish a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) Laboratory at the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), the university's faculty of engineering and technology.
As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike continues, Omi Vaidya has made an emotional appeal to the public. The actor says it's time to pay attention before it's too late.
Shah Rukh Khan's plan to add two new floors to his iconic Mumbai home, Mannat, has received a major legal boost after the Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the environmental clearance.
Ranveer Singh crossed ₹3,000 crore across the globe and called 'Dhurandhar' the biggest Indian film ever made. Japan wasn't listening. Fewer than 900 people turned up on day one.
Twelve state attorneys general want to stop Paramount's $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Paramount says blocking it does not protect anyone, it just hands Netflix an easy win.
Pedro Porro was named Player of the Match after Spain shut down France's star-studded attack, while Mikel Oyarzabal reached the milestone of 30 international goals. France will now compete in the third-place playoff as Spain prepare for the World Cup final.
The IOC has received a complaint seeking an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over alleged political neutrality breaches and the Folarin Balogun suspension.
Didier Deschamps admits France paid the price for failing to play their usual attacking football after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Thomas Tuchel dismisses speculation of a rift with Jude Bellingham, saying the pair are "closer than ever" ahead of England's World Cup semifinal.
By the window of a dimly lit study in North Kolkata, 23-year-old Mrittika Dawn does not hold a book.
Sunday mornings at my home were a little different. When we reached middle school, my father started providing tuition in Mathematics.
A team of five Indian students won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, with India sharing the top position with four other countries, including China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan.
The inaugural session brought together 21 students from five Delhi schools. The weekly initiative features scholar-led tours of the museum's Constitution galleries and discussions on justice, liberty, equality, citizenship and democratic participation.
The Pentagon said the September pullout fulfils a 2024 agreement with Baghdad. American troop levels, once above 170,000 during the Iraq war, have steadily declined to a small advisory force ahead of the final withdrawal.
The accused first assaulted his wife with a large stone and later slit her throat with a knife.
In the group, five individuals had applied for entry visas, wile the remaining doctors had sought extension of their existing visas.
This came after a recent inspection of the campus by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, who serves as the Chancellor of state universities.
The IOC has received a complaint seeking an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over alleged political neutrality breaches and the Folarin Balogun suspension.
The agreement also introduces phased tariff cuts on British goods, clarifies the UK's steel safeguard regime, and extends social security relief for temporary professionals to five years under a reciprocal arrangement.
Santhosh Basappa Metre, 28, who hails from Bidar district, sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg after he got involved in an encounter with police near Humnabad Ring Road in an industrial area.
The award ceremony will take place on August 14 at Federation Square as part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The honour marks nearly three decades of Rani Mukerji's work in films.
25% down. Worst day in 115 years. $67 billion gone. IBM's own CEO admitted they "did not adapt and move quickly enough." This is the story of what actually broke.
A viral claim put Telangana's Chief Minister at the centre of a voter registration controversy. An official clarification has now revealed what election authorities say really happened.
