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ECI under fire: Report claims 14 objections by Election Commissioners on poll panel decisions

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A fresh controversy has erupted around the Election Commission of India (ECI) after a media report claimed that two of its three members had formally objected to several key decisions taken by the poll body. The story has triggered sharp reactions from Opposition parties,...

MEA to Pakistan: Take Credible Action on Cross-Border Terror Before World Trusts You

New Delhi has told Pakistan that it must show real, verifiable action against cross-border terrorism before the international community can believe its promises. The message came from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)...

India and Japan Air Chiefs Fly Tejas Together in Historic Veer Guardian 2026 Drill

In a first-of-its-kind moment, the chiefs of the Indian and Japanese air forces flew together in India’s homegrown Tejas fighter during Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. The sortie on...

Lionel Messi Retires from International Football: Argentina Legend Ends 21-Year Career

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football, bringing an end to his 21-year journey with the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old confirmed the decision in an emotional Instagram post on August 31, 2026, saying...

India’s Core Sector Growth Slows to 4.8% in August; Cement and Electricity Lead Expansion

India’s core infrastructure sectors grew 4.8% year-on-year in August 2026, according to provisional government data. The pace was slower than the revised 5.0% growth recorded in July, indicating a mild cooling in the country’s key industrial...

India’s Exports Jump 26% in August 2026: Electronics, Fuels Lead $82.68 Billion Surge

India’s external trade posted a strong performance in August 2026, with total exports (merchandise and services combined) rising 25.41% year-on-year to $82.68 billion. Imports grew at a slower pace, helping narrow the overall...

H-1B visa fee of $100,000 extended till 2027: What Indian professionals must know

National Rishikesh Mishra -
US President Donald Trump has extended a controversial rule that imposes a $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B visa petitions. The requirement, which was set to expire this month, will now remain in force until September 21, 2027, even as courts examine whether the charge is legal. The move has drawn sharp reactions from India’s political leaders and the IT industry, given that Indian nationals account for the largest share of approved H-1B beneficiaries. For thousands of Indian engineers, technicians, and other skilled workers eyeing US jobs, the extension means higher costs, more uncertainty, and a longer wait for clarity from the courts. What the new extension says Under the latest presidential order, the $100,000 payment...

PM CARES Fund Donations Rise to ₹480 Crore, but Spending Remains Minimal

The PM CARES Fund received nearly ₹480 crore in donations during the financial year 2024–25, marking a reported 592% increase over the previous year....

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Microsoft Drafts AI Code to Keep Its Models Under Human Control

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Microsoft has unveiled a draft AI Code of Conduct aimed at ensuring that its future artificial...

Canada–India trade deal on track: Carney targets G20 finish ahead of Modi visit

Canada and India are pushing to finalise their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the G20 leaders’ summit in mid‑December, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said. He added that Prime Minister Narendra...

US advances Russia sanctions Bill: Trump could slap 100% tariffs on India for Russian oil

The US House of Representatives has moved a step closer to passing a sweeping Russia sanctions law that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying...

“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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Muscat, Oman: 165 young girls dead while studying in...

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Microsoft Drafts AI Code to Keep Its Models Under Human Control

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Microsoft has unveiled a draft AI Code of Conduct aimed at ensuring that its future artificial intelligence models remain under human control. The proposal comes amid...
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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 (AI) should support, not substitute, human decision-making in India's judicial...
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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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Yemen warns of wider war as Houthis threaten Bab al-Mandeb Strait

The war in Yemen is threatening to open a...

In major counteroffensive against Houthis, Yemini forces vow to retake Sanaa

Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government have launched...

Anak Krakatau Eruption: Indonesia Reopens Jakarta Airport After Ash Disrupts Nearly 3,000 Flights

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted over the weekend, sending thick ash...

Nepal Floods: Death Toll Hits 1,295 as Two Workers Rescued Alive After Nine Days in Tunnel

Nepal’s death toll from the devastating flash floods has...
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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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In 2024 alone, the UN verified around 4,500 cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), though the real number is likely much higher. An overwhelming...
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Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Gaza Hospitals Ordered to Evacuate

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Gaza: On 4th January 2025, Israel has ordered the evacuation of two major hospitals in northern Gaza, the Indonesian Hospital and Al-Awda Hospital, as...

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