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U.S.–Iran strikes flare: What happened, why it matters, and what’s next

The United States launched new airstrikes on...

Modi at SCO 2026: 10-point push on terror, connectivity and dialogue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the 26th...

India’s Q1 GDP Grows 7.8%: Manufacturing and Services Power Expansion

India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the April–June...

U.S.–Iran strikes flare: What happened, why it matters, and what’s next

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The United States launched new airstrikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and Tehran responded with missiles and drones, reigniting hostilities that had briefly eased after a weekend exchange of fire. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said its strikes hit Islamic Revolutionary Guard...

India-China Border Talks 2026: Stability Over Settlement, Says Top Chinese Scholar

As India and China prepare for their 25th round of Special Representative talks on the boundary in Beijing on 25 August 2026, the message from both capitals is cautious optimism. National Security Advisor...

Rajnath Singh Clears DRDO Missile Technology Transfer to Indian Defence Firms

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for India’s conventional missile systems to eligible domestic defence companies. The decision is aimed at...

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 Q1 GDP Grows 7.8%: Manufacturing and Services Power Expansion

India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the April–June quarter of FY27 (Q1 FY27), faster than the 6.9% growth in the same period last year but slower than the 8.6% recorded in the previous quarter...

ECLGS 5.0: Guarantee cover limited to ₹2.5 lakh crore, first‑come‑first‑served till cap hits

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 will now function only until its allocated guarantee cover is fully used up, not necessarily until the original March 2027 deadline. The National Credit Guarantee...

Modi meets Iran’s Pezeshkian at SCO: Push for regional peace and safe sea lanes

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday, August 31, 2026. The bilateral talks focused on calming tensions in West Asia, protecting commercial shipping routes and reviewing India–Iran cooperation. Regional peace at the centre Modi underlined the need for “continued efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region,” urging all parties to pursue dialogue and restraint. The message came as conflicts in West Asia threaten to spill over into wider confrontations, with risks to civilians and infrastructure. The Indian side stressed that de-escalation is essential not only for regional security but also for global...

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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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...

Modi at SCO 2026: 10-point push on terror, connectivity and dialogue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to push a clear, outcome-focused agenda for the 10-member bloc. His speech, delivered on September 1, 2026, centred...

Nepal Flash Floods 2026: Over 160 Dead, 750+ Missing Including 130+ Indians; Helpline Numbers Issued

A sudden and powerful flash flood swept through central Nepal on Wednesday, killing more than 160 people and leaving over 750 others missing. The disaster struck near the Nepal–China (Tibet) border, hitting districts...

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

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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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U.S. Sanctions Oil Trader Wellbred Over Iran Links: Shamkhani Network Hit

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Iran Rejects U.S. ‘Economic D‑Day’: Tehran Calls Sanctions ‘Economic Terrorism’ That Will Backfire

Iran has brushed off fresh U.S. threats of “coordinated...

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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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