International
Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, announced that the Vladimir Putin-led Russian government has told the United States that it is willing to maintain the limits of the New START treaty beyond its February 2026 expiry, and that Washington is now “considering” the proposal through diplomatic channels. He said that, so far, the U.S. has not […]
National
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands experienced a moderate earthquake on Sunday afternoon, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor measured magnitude 5.4, occurred at 12 : 06 pm IST, and was centred beneath the Andaman Sea at a depth of approximately 90 km. Location and Magnitude Seismologists recorded the epicentre at latitude […]
Expert Opinions Opinion
On the evening of November 8, 2016, India came to a standstill. Millions lined up outside banks, clutching stacks of suddenly worthless notes. The government’s announcement to invalidate ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes overnight was met with confusion, panic, and fierce debate. Economists called it reckless. Politicians called it a stunt. But few understood that demonetization […]
Expert Opinions Opinion
Donald Trump’s declaration that “Pakistan is conducting nuclear tests” reverberated across the world like a Cold War echo. Islamabad denied it immediately, India stayed cautious, and analysts scoured satellite feeds for evidence that never appeared. But the real story doesn’t lie in Trump’s bluster or Pakistan’s denials. It lies in the quiet tunnels of Kirana […]
International
On November 7 2025, the Turkiyen authorities announced that arrest warrants had been issued for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other senior Israeli officials, accusing them of “genocide and crimes against humanity” in relation to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. The prosecution office in Istanbul said the list of suspects includes Israel’s Defence […]
Defence National
Two militants were killed by Indian security forces during an operation in the Keran sector of the Kupwara district early on Saturday, according to official sources. The encounter was part of an anti-infiltration drive codenamed “Operation Pimple”. Encounter Details Acting on precise intelligence inputs about an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control, the Indian
International
The United States Department of State has issued fresh guidance suggesting that foreign nationals applying for visas may face rejection if they have chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease or other costly long-term illnesses. The cable directs visa officers to assess whether applicants might become a “public charge” by requiring extensive health
International
Talks between the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan-led delegation from Pakistan and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Istanbul have ended without agreement, with the Afghan side blaming Islamabad for an “irresponsible and uncooperative” stance. Background of the Talks The two-day session, mediated by Istanbul and facilitated by Doha, was held amid a fragile cease-fire
Cricket Sports
The India national cricket team sealed a 2-1 victory over the Australia national cricket team in their five-match T20 International series on Australian soil, after the final match in Brisbane was abandoned due to weather. Match background India’s win in the fourth T20I at the Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast proved decisive. They set […]