India’s growing Contraception Gap
Every September 26, World Contraception Day asks a simple question: does everyone have a real choice in family planning? In India, the numbers suggest the answer is still no, mostly…
AI Infrastructure Spending Poised to Hit $769 Billion in 2026 as Safety Warnings Mount
Investments in AI infrastructure and model construction will increase more than five times this year and are expected to exceed $769 billion by 2026, despite AI experts warning of the…
IIT Bombay Student Dies by Suicide After Exam Incident; 400+ Students Protest on Campus
A 19-year-old second-year student at IIT Bombay died by suicide on Friday evening, hours after he was found using a phone during an examination. The incident led to a protest…
India Navigates Diplomatic Friction Over US Tariff Measures
During a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, India’s External Minister S. Jaishankar amid rising economic tensions between two countries met US Secretary…
J&K Assembly Erupts in Protest Over Omar Abdullah’s Statehood Resolution
The resolution brought in by the state legislative assembly for the speedy restoration of full statehood in the union territory by the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mr Omar Abdullah…
BRICS Summit 2026: 5 Biggest Takeaways From The Historic New Delhi Edition
The 18th BRICS Summit wrapped up in New Delhi this month, with leaders from the 11-member bloc coming together at Bharat Mandapam. Hosted by India under the theme "Building for…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Five Major E-Commerce Platforms Over Food Safety Violations
By Kritika Gangwar India’s food safety regulator has flagged the country’s major online marketplaces for allegedly violating food safety regulations on their platforms. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of…
The Burden of Proving You Belong on the Voter List
Imagine checking the electoral roll before an election and finding that your name is missing. You have voted before, but now you are left trying to understand what went wrong,…
Govt Keeps UPI Payments Up to ₹2,000 Free, Sets New MDR Rules
By Lakshmi Jyothish New Delhi: The Indian government has barred banks and payment system providers from imposing direct or indirect charges on UPI transactions of up to ₹2,000. This new…
Oman promotes Sohar Port to serve as new gateway for Indian businesses
By Tanisha Mohanty Oman is pitching Sohar Port as a new gateway for Indian logistic firms and businesses amidst the Iran-US crises, providing access to the Gulf energy resources. Oman…