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Patrick McCartney Today, June 21, is observed as International Day of Yoga. Just like the summer solstice every June 21, the International Day of Yoga (IDY) reappears as a familiar global ritual. Across the world, public parks fill with bodies moving in synchrony while political leaders roll out mats in carefully staged formations. Social media becomes […]
In a move that could reshape India’s capital markets and mark the country’s biggest-ever public offering, Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL) has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth an estimated ₹37,700 crore. Backed by Reliance Industries and already home to India’s largest telecom operator, Jio Platforms is now […]
For thousands of students across India, the NEET examination represents years of sacrifice, hope, and relentless hard work. For many families, it is seen as a pathway to a better future. But in the weeks following the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 and the announcement of a retest after a suspected paper leak, that hope turned […]
For millions of people across India, the arrival of the southwest monsoon is more than just a weather event. It brings relief from scorching summer temperatures, fills reservoirs, supports agriculture, and provides the water that many communities depend on throughout the year. This year, the monsoon began on a promising note. It advanced quickly into […]
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has criticised the Indian government’s temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a mistake that affects more than 150 million ordinary users across the country. Responding to the ban, Durov said that blocking the platform does not solve the problem of exam paper leaks, as those involved simply move to other apps. […]
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was slapped by some people while he was being carried on the shoulders of his supporters during a protest in Jaipur on Monday. The protest took place at Shaheed Smarak, where a large number of young people had gathered to raise their voices against the alleged NEET paper […]
A year after the crash of Air India 171 in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people, a crucial cog in the country’s aviation safety – a crack unit meant to certify that aircraft in our skies are safe to fly – is even more short-staffed than it was before the accident. Data obtained by The Wire under the […]
Every year, thousands of young people spend years preparing for government jobs, hoping that one day their hard work will pay off. For 23-year-old Charu Pandey from Raipur, that dream turned into an extraordinary achievement. What started as a simple goal of securing a government job has now become an inspiring story after she cleared […]
Most people apply for a job by sending a resume and a cover letter. But 19-year-old Nisarga Adhikary did something completely different. Instead of a resume, he wrote a blog post exposing security flaws in the CBSE’s online marking system. That blog impressed IIT Kanpur so much that the institute offered him a job. This […]
A major Gujarat connection has surfaced in the Gurugram digital arrest scam, with investigators recovering crucial evidence from Ahmedabad-based fish trader Ayyappa, whose alleged cryptocurrency transactions are helping police trace an international cyber fraud network linked to Cambodia. The case, reported by The Indian Express (June 9, 2025), has revealed how stolen money was converted […]
A heartbreaking incident took place in London where an Indian-origin couple and their 9-year-old son lost their lives after falling from the 36th floor of a luxury apartment building. Police are treating the case as a suspected murder-suicide, while an inquest is underway to determine exactly what happened. The incident occurred on May 27 at […]
A coal mine in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district is being transformed into a green landscape through large-scale afforestation, with Adani Enterprises Ltd planting more than 1.6 million trees and saplings across 568 hectares at the Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) mine. The company operates the mine as developer and operator for Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party may be publicly insisting that K. Annamalai’s resignation is no major setback, but the extraordinary response to his new political platform suggests the party may be confronting a challenge far bigger than it is willing to acknowledge. Within hours of announcing the launch of Annamalai Makkal Iyakkam (AMI), a people-centric movement […]
The BJP is apt at delivering master strokes, as likes it to say. But sometimes the BJP forewarns. One instance was then BJP president J.P. Nadda declaring in 2023 that regional parties rooted in dynastic rule and corruption were “destined to be wiped out”. It is now apparent he simply conveying a message his party […]
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States and India are likely to reach a trade agreement soon, despite ongoing concerns over tariffs and trade barriers. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted the strong relationship between the two countries. ‘Prime Minister Modi was here […]
As NEET-related controversies continue to make headlines, fraudsters are now targeting worried students and parents with promises of guaranteed score improvements after the exam. A recent investigation has uncovered a network claiming it can manipulate OMR sheets and increase marks for NEET candidates in exchange for huge sums of money. The scam came to light […]
Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, convicted in rape cases in Rajasthan and Gujarat, had repeatedly received court relief over the last two years by citing serious health problems. However, on May 27, 2026, the Rajasthan High Court finally drew a line, cancelled his bail, upheld his life sentence in a minor rape case and ordered him […]
India’s rising temperatures are becoming more than just a seasonal problem. A new study has warned that extreme heat may be causing far more deaths than officially recorded, raising concerns that heatwaves are turning into a major public health emergency. The summer of 2026 has already seen temperatures cross 45°C in several parts of the […]
India’s domestic aviation sector is headed for a temporary slowdown, with the country’s two largest carriers — Air India and IndiGo — expected to reduce flight capacity for nearly three months starting June 1, according to reports. The move is likely to impact flight availability on several domestic routes during the upcoming travel period and […]
report The C-DEP Research and Center for WTO Studies, Ministry of Commerce, today released its report titled “Impact of Anti-Dumping Duties in India”, which examines the effects of Anti-dumping duties on downstream costs, inflation, MSMEs, domestic capacity, and investments. The report was released by Shri Pritam Banerjee, Head, Center for WTO Studies, Ministry of Commerce […]
