Dharmendra Pradhan quits in first major concession from PM Narendra Modi’s government after nationwide demonstrations. Published On 25 Jul 202625 Jul 2026 India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned, handing a big victory to youth protesters nationwide who had demanded that he quit to take responsibility for a series ofContinue Reading
New Delhi, India —She darted through a sprinting crowd, running from a cloud of tear gas just above her head. Her eyes stung so badly she could barely see, yet she filmed the chaos on her phone. “I saw policemen brutally beating up unarmed girls and peaceful children,” said AvanshikaContinue Reading
On July 8, at about 11:10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same time. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026 Because of Earth’s tilt and the timing of the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, about 99 percent of the world’s population – some 8.2 billion peopleContinue Reading
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran will not be permitted to charge tolls or fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz under any final agreement with Washingtonexposing one of the biggest points of friction in negotiations aimed at ending months of conflict across the Middle East.Continue Reading
Dawa Sherpa’s wife and daughter had already begun funeral rituals for him when they were told he was alive. Published On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026 A Nepali Sherpa guide who went missing on Mount Everest six days ago has been found crawling alone to base camp after fears thatContinue Reading
Published On 1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026 India says it will continue engaging with Myanmar After Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of the country’s military government, in New Delhi. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters on Monday that India’s policy is “not intendedContinue Reading
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Xi and Putin hold talks just days after US President Donald Trump made an official visit to China. A meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin has started in Beijing, Chinese state media report. Xi welcomed Putin to the Chinese capital onContinue Reading
India is hosting a meeting of foreign ministers from BRICS nations on May 14-15 in a precursor to the 18th BRICS summit, which New Delhi will host in September. The meeting, which starts on Thursday morning, coincides with United States President Donald Trump’s three-day visit to Beijing for a stateContinue Reading
Five second-innings wickets by Nahid Rana allow Bangladesh to claim a maiden home Test victory against Pakistan in Dhaka. Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026 Pace bowler Nahid Rana has claimed five wickets as Bangladesh have trumped Pakistan by 104 runs in a rain-hit first Test after a thrillingContinue Reading
A Magnum Photos icon, Rai’s photographs preserved India’s memory through some of its pathbreaking events spanning decades. Published On 26 Apr 202626 Apr 2026 Internationally acclaimed photographer Raghu Rai, widely regarded as one of the foremost chroniclers of independent India, has died at the age of 83. The photographer’s familyContinue Reading
