In a major move to enhance national energy security, India has announced plans to construct three new strategic petroleum reserves (SPRs) to strengthen its emergency crude storage capacity and meet the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) recommended standards. This decision comes amid rising global oil market volatility and geopolitical uncertainties that have exposed vulnerabilities of major…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi-led government, accusing it of failing India’s farmers by creating an unprecedented fertilizer crisis across states during the crucial Kharif sowing season. His statement, ‘Kiska Saath, Kiska Vikas’ – a sharp twist on BJP’s ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ slogan – reflects mounting political…
The Congress party’s persistent criticism of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) remains one of India’s longest-running political confrontations. While the RSS has positioned itself as a cultural and nationalist organisation with extensive grassroots outreach, the Congress often accuses it of ideological extremism, communal polarisation, and undermining constitutional values. What underpins this enduring hostility, and why…
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, strategic analysts are drawing parallels between Moscow’s deepening quagmire in Ukraine and the Soviet Union’s disastrous campaign in Afghanistan (1979-1989). President Vladimir Putin, once perceived as a master of geopolitical manoeuvring, is witnessing an unprecedented erosion of Russia’s global influence as traditional allies reconsider their ties, driven…
In a significant breakthrough in the global fight against narcotics trafficking, India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) successfully busted an international drug cartel operating across Asia, Europe, and North America. Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the NCB team for their coordinated action, while the United States thanked Indian authorities for their crucial role in dismantling…
In a significant move to strengthen bilateral economic ties, a high-level delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Tuesday to explore fresh investment opportunities and deepen trade partnerships between the two South Asian neighbours. Meeting Highlights The CII delegation, comprising top Indian industrialists…
India’s leading sprint hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, considered one of the country’s brightest athletics prospects, has suffered a freak knee injury during training, forcing her to pause her ongoing season just weeks before the World Athletics Championships 2025. The news comes as a major setback to India’s track and field contingent, with Yarraji being a medal…
The cricket fraternity is abuzz with admiration and nostalgia after India’s young batting duo Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill scripted a memorable stand during the recent Test match against Australia, drawing praise from legends including Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh, while Australia’s Steve Smith reacted to India’s captain achieving a rare feat. Jaiswal-Gill Partnership Leaves…
In a thrilling start to the three-match ODI series, Sri Lanka registered a commanding 77-run victory over Bangladesh, scripting a world record for the largest ever win in ODIs after being bowled out for under 150 runs. The match, played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday, witnessed an extraordinary bowling display by Sri…
In a pioneering step towards urban sustainability and commuter comfort, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has launched India’s first solar-powered smart bus stand equipped with free Wi-Fi, mobile charging points, real-time bus arrival displays, and other digital amenities. The facility, inaugurated on Monday, is located at Adajan area in Surat, Gujarat, and is set to transform…
