After years of debate and contention, 20 June is finally going to be observed as the birthday of West Bengal, thanks to the resolution of the newly formed government of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Switzerland’s decision to reject a population cap is not a vote for open borders. Nor is it an endorsement of the status quo.
Strategic partnerships are not tested when leaders exchange compliments, announce visits or promise trade deals.
Nationalism and secularism are the two basic constituents of modern India.
After hearing the matter, the court said that no coercive action be taken against Khan until further orders.
The accused has been identified as Pawan Kumar Pandey or Varun Kumar Pandey, a resident of Gandhi Vihar, Delhi.
Senior Indian bureaucrat Vivek Aggarwal has been elected Vice President of FATF, a development the government says reflects India's growing influence in global efforts against terror financing and illicit financial networks.
Two young women were allegedly thrown into a river by family members in Rajasthan's Dholpur district in a suspected honour killing linked to a relationship opposed by the family, police said.
The ground was decorated with symbols deeply associated with the state, ranging from Kolkata’s yellow taxis, hand-pulled rickshaws to images of Dakshineswar Temple and Belur Math.
PM Modi said that Syama Prasad Mookerjee emerged as the key figure who resisted such efforts and launched a movement for a separate homeland for Bengali Hindus within India.
The bifurcation of Bengal and the subsequent creation of West Bengal owes its origin to the leadership of Shyama Prasad Mookherjee who championed the idea of a ‘Hindu homeland’ within the Indian union.
The date holds historical significance as it was on June 20, 1947, that the Bengal Provincial Legislative Assembly passed the resolution for West Bengal to remain a part of India.
There are few rivers in the world that define a city as completely as the Danube defines Budapest.
In an age of shrinking attention spans and algorithm- driven playlists, four Indian musicians chose endurance over instant applause, immersion over interruption.
Tigers have always fascinated humankind and I'm no different. They are majestic, magnificent, royal, regal…one can go on adding adjectives about them but still not have enough. Their aura is hard to describe. Lord of the jungle! Period.
There are politicians who rise through visibility, and there are those shaped quietly by the systems they later inherit.
The "technical-level talks" between the US and Iran will be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland on Sunday in the presence of mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.
Iran’s central military command the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the closure comes in response to “the explicit breach of the first clause of the post-war memorandum of understanding by the US and Israel.
The United States is reportedly exploring a mechanism to allow Iran access to $6 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar as Washington and Tehran begin implementing a newly signed 14-point memorandum that includes sanctions relief and economic measures.
A reported Israeli strike in southern Lebanon shortly after a ceasefire took effect has cast uncertainty over the truce, as Hezbollah warned it would respond to future attacks.
The WHOIS screening platform, powered by AI, will help enhance domain name security and strengthen the detection of suspicious websites, hence strengthening India's '.in' domain space.
A weaker quarter from Accenture and a cut in growth guidance have raised concerns about delayed client spending and slower deal momentum for Indian IT companies heading into FY27.
The Nifty IT index slumped over 6 per cent after Accenture lowered its FY26 growth forecast and reported weaker bookings, triggering a broad-based sell-off in Indian technology stocks led by Infosys and TCS.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday, June 17, according to official documents.
A short shoot in Jodhpur. A campaign for celluloid film. A premiere in Mumbai. Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Tom Holland have built their own quiet history with India. Now that history gets its biggest chapter yet.
The tables turned after 25 years. The man who demanded extra lagaan was now taking Hindi lessons from Mumbai locals. Captain Russell returned, but this time with a smile, a “maaf karo” and zero tax demands.
She doesn't deny the privilege. She just says it never made the doubt disappear. Alia Bhatt gets honest about her journey in Bollywood.
No terrorists. No secret agents. Just a love story across a border. That was enough for a satire page to brand 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' "anti-national." AR Rahman's response? A laugh, and nothing more.
Prasidh Krishna starred with figures of 5/23 as India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 in the third ODI in Chennai. Hashmatullah Shahidi scored his maiden ODI century, while Azmatullah Omarzai added a fighting fifty.
Matías Galarza scored the fastest goal of FIFA World Cup 2026 as 10-man Paraguay defeated Türkiye 1-0 to keep their knockout hopes alive and eliminate the Turkish side from the tournament.
Neeraj Chopra secured qualification for the Commonwealth Games with a throw of 85.69m at the Doha Diamond League 2026, marking a successful return after an eight-month injury layoff.
Rishabh Pant is set to return to Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027 after Lucknow Super Giants decided to release him. Sources indicate Kuldeep Yadav could be part of the trade deal under discussion.
A day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, NTA corrected an admit card error that had assigned a Nagpur-based candidate an examination centre in Abu Dhabi despite his Maharashtra preferences.
Husband-wife duo Abhinav Garg and Mehak Aggarwal’s book gives an insider’s view of India’s high-stakes pharma manufacturing industry
In the contemporary discourse on environmental humanities and ecological conservation, the intersection of cultural sacrality and hydrologic reality remains a fertile ground for inquiry. B. Suresh Lal’s Rivers of Grace: Exploring the Majestic Waterways and Timeless Beauty of India offer a comprehensive , interdisciplinary examination of India’s fluvial systems.
Amazing as it may sound, a huge swath of Asia, including mo dern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Yemen, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, was once woven together under a single imperial flag, an entity officially known as the "Indian Empire," or more simply as the Raj.
The "technical-level talks" between the US and Iran will be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland on Sunday in the presence of mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday underscored the need for technological agility, strategic foresight, and institutional innovation to maintain robust preparedness amid the uncertainties of the present-day world order.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said the state has recorded a 4.4 per cent reduction in unemployment due to increased employment opportunities.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has taken a significant step towards reviving Formula 1 and strengthening India's motorsports ecosystem by announcing the formation of a dedicated task force to prepare a long-term roadmap for the sport's growth in the country.
The two leaders reviewed the construction works and directed officials to ensure the highest standards of quality and adherence to project timelines.
A heat spell continued in Delhi as temperatures breached the 40-degree Celsius mark on Saturday.
The Kerala High Court on has directed the police to provide protection to viral Kumbh Mela sensation Monalisa Bhosle, who alleged threats to her life following her marriage to Mohammed Farmaan Khan.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday said that democracy is strengthened when debate is guided by dignity, logic and facts, adding that “Shastrarth” is not about defeating an opponent, but discovering the truth.
Against the backdrop of opposition parties criticising the Election Commission (ECI), Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has praised India as the most transparent, efficient and competent democracy in the world.
In view of the preparations for the NEET UG re-examination, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday conducted inspections at exam centres and reviewed arrangements ahead of the test.
