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ONGC Wins U.S. Approval to Restart Venezuela Operations, Targets Bigger Role

Featured Amit Kashyap -
State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has received approval from the United States to resume full operations in Venezuela. The licence issued by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removes a major obstacle that had limited the company’s activities in...

Iran–Qatar pilots dispute: Tehran demands release; Doha denies holding any

A sharp diplomatic row has erupted between Iran and Qatar after Tehran alleged that three of its military pilots have been held in Doha for about six months, while Qatar “categorically denies” detaining...

U.S. Flags India’s Industrial Belt in China Tariff-Evasion Report

The United States has placed India among more than 40 countries facing an elevated risk of illegal transshipment, alleging that Chinese goods may be routed through third countries to avoid U.S. tariffs. A White...

PM Modi Hosts India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Winners at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s medal winners from the Commonwealth Games 2026 at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, in New Delhi. The meeting was held to recognise the athletes’ strong performances at the...

India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 4.45% in July as Food and Fuel Costs Surge

India’s retail inflation increased to 4.45% in July 2026, marking a 19-month high, as food and fuel-related costs placed renewed pressure on household budgets. Inflation stood at 4.38% in June, according to provisional data released...

India’s Russian Oil Imports Rise as US Tariff Threat Grows

Russia’s share in India’s oil imports has reportedly climbed to 48%, marking a sharp increase in New Delhi’s dependence on Russian crude. The rise comes at a sensitive time, as the United States...

PM Modi I-Day Speech: Viksit Bharat Vision, Sapta Dhara Framework, and Youth Empowerment Announcements

National Randhir Gupta -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the historic Red Fort on Saturday, marking India's 80th Independence Day and the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. In a speech centered on ambition, self-reliance, and youth power, Modi outlined a comprehensive roadmap to transform India into a developed nation by 2047 (Viksit Bharat), introducing the Sapta Dhara (seven streams of strength) framework and announcing major initiatives for education, technology, and economic growth. Historic Context: 80 Years of Freedom, 150 Years of Vande Mataram This year's Independence Day celebrations carried special significance as India commemorated 150 years of Vande Mataram*, the national song that inspired the freedom struggle. For the first time, Vande Mataram was sung from the Red Fort ramparts during the...

Lok Sabha Clears Mining Law Amendment Without Debate as Opposition Protests

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 by voice vote without any discussion, even as Opposition MPs rushed into the...

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AI in Courts: CJI Surya Kant Says Technology Must Assist, Not Replace Human Judgment

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has made it clear that artificial intelligence...

PM Modi I-Day Speech: Viksit Bharat Vision, Sapta Dhara Framework, and Youth Empowerment Announcements

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Trump Secret Flight from Turkey: How a Catering Truck Helped Evade an Iranian Threat

In July 2026, President Donald Trump reportedly carried out a covert departure from Turkey after the NATO summit, using an elaborate ruse to avoid a credible Iranian threat. What happened in Ankara On July 8,...

“A UN for Everyone”: UN PGA Annalena Baerbock

New Delhi: Annalena Baerbock, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UN PGA) called for a "UN for...

The Goliath Trap: American Presidents and their egregious wars

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AI in Courts: CJI Surya Kant Says Technology Must Assist, Not Replace Human Judgment

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UN report warns AI could double data centre power and water use by 2030

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India’s AI race to decode its ancient manuscripts & medical texts

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Sudan Crisis Enters Fourth Year: UN Sounds Alarm on ‘Abandoned War’

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Sudan's devastating civil war has reached its fourth year, prompting a dire warning from the United Nations' top aid official. Denise Brown, UN Humanitarian...
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Long after the guns fall silent, conflict-related sexual violence leaves lasting scars

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Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Gaza Hospitals Ordered to Evacuate

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