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The Hidden Cost of Disruptions: Why Parliament Must Refocus on Governance

The Parliament is the heartbeat of democracy,...

RESUMPTION: India, China agree to ‘normalise bilateral ties’

In an important meeting held yesterday between...

Why the World Must Follow Australia’s Lead in Protecting Children Online

Australia’s landmark decision to ban children under...

The Hidden Cost of Disruptions: Why Parliament Must Refocus on Governance

The Parliament is the heartbeat of democracy, tasked with addressing national priorities through debate and decision-making. However, recent sessions in India have been marred by disruptions, adjournments, and political theatrics, severely undermining the institution’s role. These recurring incidents not only waste precious parliamentary time...

India tests the K-4 SLBM from INS Arighaat

New Delhi: India successfully tested the K-4 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) on Wednesday, from Indian SSBN INS Arighaat. Kalam 4 (K4) is a nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), designed for a strike range of...

What does the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire mean?

After more than a year of conflict and a spiralling all-out war with Hezbollah, Israel and Lebanon have accepted a US-backed proposal for a ceasefire. From the White House’s Rose Garden, US President Joe...

Gukesh Makes History: India’s Youngest Chess World Champion, A Triumph for the Nation

India has achieved yet another monumental victory on the world stage, as Gukesh, the prodigious young chess player, has emerged as the youngest World Chess Champion, a feat that fills every Indian heart with pride....

PM Modi, Spain’s Sanchez launch India’s first private military aircraft plant

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Spain Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated India’s first private military aircraft plant today, which will produce the C-295 aircraft, at in the Indian city of...

SEMICON India 2024: PM Modi announces ₹1.5 trillion investments in semiconductor push

India has attracted over ₹1.5 trillion in investments for its semiconductor sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at the inauguration of SEMICON India 2024 in Greater Noida. The three-day event, showcasing India's semiconductor...

Remembering Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain: A Rhythmic Genius Who Left a Lasting Legacy

The world has lost a true musical genius, as Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla player, passed away at the age of 73. He had been suffering from a lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was hospitalized for two weeks. Despite efforts to save him, he could not recover and breathed his last in the ICU. Zakir Hussain was born into a family of music, being the son of the famous tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha. From a young age, he showed amazing talent and went on to become one of the greatest tabla players in history. He brought the sound of the tabla from Indian classical music to audiences...

For first time in decades, all 3 Gandhis in Parliament as Priyanka Gandhi takes oath

Priyanka Gandhi joined her brother Rahul Gandhi and Mother Sonia Gandhi as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha today. After decades, there...

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Blocking the Sun: Could Artificial Solar Eclipses Help Fight Climate Change?

In an unprecedented leap toward combating global warming, scientists are exploring the potential of...

Remembering Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain: A Rhythmic Genius Who Left a Lasting Legacy

The world has lost a true musical genius, as Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla player, passed away at the age of 73. He had been suffering from a lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary...

Why the World Must Follow Australia’s Lead in Protecting Children Online

Australia’s landmark decision to ban children under 16 from using social media has set a global precedent for online safety. Passed recently, this law addresses growing concerns about the mental health, well-being, and...

Rhythms of Learning : UNESCO releases State of the Education Report for India 2024

New Delhi: Recognising the transformative role of culture and arts in fostering creativity, promoting inclusive education, strengthening social cohesion,...

Brazil launches Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty at G20 Summit

Brazilian President Lula da Silva launched the Global Alliance...

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy lays out ‘Victory Plan’ to end war with Russia by 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy layed out his “Victory Plan”...

Ratan Tata, the Indian Titan passes away

Ratan Tata, the Indian Titan and one of the...

United Nations adopts “Pact of the Future”

New York, USA: In a landmark move, the United...

Blocking the Sun: Could Artificial Solar Eclipses Help Fight Climate Change?

In an unprecedented leap toward combating global warming, scientists are exploring the potential of creating artificial solar eclipses using satellites to block portions of...

Indian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets Meta’s chief AI scientist to discuss artificial intelligence

India's Union Information and Broadcasting as well as Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with Meta's Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun today...

PM Narendra Modi says India has democratised digital technology at India Mobile Congress

The prestigious India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 commenced in the Capital today. As the eighth edition of Asia's largest technology fest, IMC was inaugurated...

HIV infections fall 22%, HIV-related deaths 40% globally: Study

New HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infections have fallen 22%,...

Ghana to Botswana: African voters and politics on the continent

Jubilant victory songs filled the air in Ghana’s capital,...

Assad is Gone. What happens to Syria now?

53 years of the Assad dynasty rule over Syria,...

South Korea’s Two-Hour Martial Law: A Night of Political Turmoil

Seoul, South Korea – On December 4, 2024, South Korea...

Sudan’s crisis: A call for urgent international intervention amid widespread war crimes

Sudan, once hopeful for peace, now reels under a brutal civil war that has led to egregious human rights violations and a catastrophic humanitarian...

UN’s New Agenda for Peace: A global call for conflict prevention and cooperation

As the world grapples with intensifying global challenges, from violent conflicts to climate change, the United Nations (UN) has reinforced its call for a...

Famine breaks out in Sudan as civil war drags on

The world's largest humanitarian crisis, one that has lost all global attention - is now turning into a human catastrophe as Sudan slips into...

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