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PM Modi sets up Nandan Nilekani-led task force to reform exams

Featured Randhir Gupta -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a high-powered task force to look into reforms in India’s examination system. The panel will be led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani and is expected to suggest ways to make upcoming exams more secure, transparent, and credible. In a...

Iran warns war could widen if U.S. strikes resume as West Asia remains on edge

The West Asia conflict remains tense after Iran warned that the war could “expand further” if U.S. attacks restart. The warning came as reports said the United States has paused airstrikes on Iran...

Iran Claims Strike on Amazon Data Centre in Bahrain Amid Retaliation Tensions

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have claimed that they struck an Amazon-linked data centre in Bahrain, escalating already intense tensions in West Asia. The claim was made by Iranian state-linked media, which said the attack...

Spain crush Argentina to win second World Cup as Torres strikes in extra time

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in a hard-fought World Cup final after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal to seal their second world title. The victory ended Lionel Messi’s dream of defending the...

US Senators Unveil Revised Bill to Impose 100% Tariffs on India, Other Russian Oil Buyers

A group of U.S. senators has introduced a revised bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other countries for buying Russian oil. The proposal is part of...

India’s retail inflation rises to 4.38% in June as food prices stay elevated

India’s retail inflation rose to 4.38% in June 2026, according to government data released on Monday. The rise came after inflation stood at 3.93% in May, showing a fresh uptick in consumer prices...

Pralhad Joshi Gets Additional Charge of Education Ministry After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit

National Amit Kashyap -
Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Union Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from the post. The decision was taken after the President accepted Pradhan’s resignation, following the Prime Minister’s advice. Joshi will now handle the Education Ministry along with his current responsibilities. This move brings a senior BJP leader into charge of one of the government’s most important ministries. Pralhad Joshi is already serving as the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and also holds charge of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. With the added responsibility of education, his role in the Union Cabinet has become even more significant. The change...

Dharmendra Pradhan Steps Down as Union Education Minister as Student Movement Scales Up Across India

In a major political development, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking moral responsibility following weeks...

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

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A new report from the United Nations University says the rapid rise of artificial...

Pralhad Joshi Gets Additional Charge of Education Ministry After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit

Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Union Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from the post. The decision was taken after the President accepted Pradhan’s resignation, following the Prime...

US Supreme Court Protects Birthright Citizenship, Blocks Trump Order

In a major constitutional decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship, reaffirming that almost everyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen under the Fourteenth...

“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

President Trump has publicly, simultaneously claimed that he has...

Sinking of Iran’s IRIS Dena brings War to the Indian Ocean

The sinking of Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena by a US...

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

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A new report from the United Nations University says the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could significantly increase the environmental cost of data centres...
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India’s AI race to decode its ancient manuscripts & medical texts

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On the outer wall of the Airavatesvara Temple in Tamil Nadu, a 12th-century stone carving shows a woman giving birth while standing upright, supported...
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Understanding Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model

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Double Quake Devastates Venezuela: Caracas Shaken by Back-to-Back Magnitude 7+ Tremors

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Starmer Quits: UK Prime Minister Steps Down After Mounting Pressure

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially announced his resignation...

Trump Accuses Iran of Attacking Indian Ships, Slams “Totally Unacceptable” Strike as Deal Talks Stall

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Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Nears 500 Cases as WHO Warns Epidemic Accelerating

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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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