The strategic importance of Iran’s Kharg Island has returned to focus amid speculation over possible US action to disrupt Tehran’s oil exports. Kharg Island is Iran’s main oil...
Gyan Bharatam is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Culture launched under Union Budget 2025-26 to unearth, safeguard and preserve India’s manuscript heritage. The initiative is supported...
Recent discussions on synchronising India’s general and state elections have gained momentum. The proposal called ‘One Nation One Election’ (ONOE) aims to hold Lok Sabha and State Assembly...
The recent visit of Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney to India in early 2026 marked a new chapter in Canada-India relations. The visit focused on strengthening commercial ties...
An Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived in Seychelles for the 11th edition of the joint military exercise Lamitiye 2026 with the Seychelles Defence Forces. The exercise will...
India’s Union Budget 2026-27 aims to build a strong care ecosystem. It plans to train 1.5 lakh multiskilled caregivers in geriatric, core care, and allied skills. These programmes...
The rising cost of cancer treatment in India has become a major concern. Cancer cases increased by 26.4% from 1990 to 2023. Treatment costs are three times higher...
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is spreading rapidly across parts of the United States West Coast, with a notable rise in Northern California. The virus peaked in January and cases...
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not permit the President to impose tariffs. This decision struck down the tariffs...
Recent reports show the ongoing challenges faced by Indian cities in managing finances and governance. Despite cities generating a major share of government revenue and GDP, urban local...
