International
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine could consider dropping its bid to join NATO if it receives strong and credible international security guarantees to protect the country from future Russian aggression. The proposal marks a notable shift in Kyiv’s long-held position as efforts continue to explore possible pathways to end the war. Zelenskyy stressed
International
More than 10 people were killed after a school bus was involved in a serious road accident in Colombia, authorities said on Sunday. The bus, which was carrying students and adults, crashed in a mountainous area, leading to a major rescue operation by emergency services. Several others were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals, with […]
Education
The Union government is preparing to introduce the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill to overhaul India’s higher education regulatory system. The proposed legislation aims to replace multiple existing regulators with a single umbrella body to streamline governance, reduce overlap, and improve accountability in the sector. The move is aligned with the broader reforms
National
Bihar minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Nabin has been appointed as the working president of the BJP’s Bihar unit, the party announced on Sunday. The decision is seen as part of the BJP’s organisational reshuffle in the state ahead of upcoming political challenges and elections. Nitin Nabin, who currently serves as a […]
National
India on Sunday firmly rejected allegations made by Bangladesh that Indian territory was being used for activities hostile to Dhaka. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the claims were baseless and categorically denied that India had ever allowed its soil to be used against Bangladesh or its people. Responding to the summons issued by […]
International
A deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has triggered a major counter-terrorism investigation after gunfire erupted in a crowded area, leaving multiple people injured and causing widespread panic. Australian authorities confirmed that the incident took place in the busy beachfront zone, prompting an immediate lockdown and deployment of specialist police units. Emergency
International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 14 condemned the terror attack in Sydney and said India stands in solidarity with Australia. In a message posted online, Mr. Modi expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to the injured, while reiterating India’s policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. The Prime […]
International
Several people were injured after a gunman opened fire at Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday, triggering panic among beachgoers and prompting a large-scale police response. Authorities said the incident occurred in the busy beachfront area, which was crowded at the time, leading to scenes of confusion as people ran for safety. New South Wales […]
Op-Eds Opinion
Lionel Messi’s visit to India was marketed as a celebration of football, a once-in-a-generation moment for fans who have followed his career through late-night matches, grainy streams, and emotional highs and lows. What unfolded instead was a carefully choreographed VIP tour where power, privilege, and political optics took precedence over the very people who gave […]