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ABVP wins three top posts in DUSU polls, NSUI draws a blank

By Staff Writer · Sep 19, 2026 · 3 min read

The result marks a setback for the NSUI, which had won the vice-president’s post in last year’s DUSU elections, while the ABVP had secured the president, secret...

‘Tantra in Silence’ retreat in Gurez sparks row, Mehbooba, Mirwaiz seek intervention

By Staff Writer · Sep 19, 2026 · 3 min read

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq subsequently backed Mufti's call for intervention, saying the proposed programme raised concerns given Gurez's cultural and religious contex...

Syria rejects Saudi request to send fighters to Yemen: report

By Staff Writer · Sep 18, 2026 · 3 min read

The clarification comes after reports that hundreds of Syrian fighters had been transferred to Saudi Arabia for possible deployment in Yemen

Delhi court grants bail to US national Matthew Van Dyke

By Staff Writer · Sep 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Court directs Van Dyke not to leave Delhi; NIA had earlier said more time was needed to verify alleged UAPA offences

15 killed, dozens injured in Pakistan mosque attack

By Staff Writer · Sep 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Five police officers were among those killed as the blast heavily damaged the mosque and nearby police offices.

India rejects Pakistan-China boundary commission, says no legal basis

By Staff Writer · Sep 16, 2026 · 4 min read

Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone intercepted near Mecca; group calls claim a ‘worn-out lie'

By Staff Writer · Sep 16, 2026 · 3 min read

Saudi Arabia says Tuesday’s incident was the second alleged Houthi attempt to target Mecca

Opposition slams 0.4% UPI MDR, Congress calls it ‘Modi tax’

By Staff Writer · Sep 15, 2026 · 3 min read

New charge on merchant payments above Rs 2,000 takes effect from October 15; Rahul Gandhi, Kharge allege cost could eventually be passed on to consumers

UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 to attract 0.4% MDR from October 15

By Staff Writer · Sep 15, 2026 · 2 min read

The new framework, however, will not impose a direct charge on consumers. Person-to-person (P2P) UPI transactions will remain free, while P2M transactions up to...

Himalayas near critical point as glacier loss threatens India’s water security

By Staff Writer · Sep 14, 2026 · 5 min read

Scientists warn the Hindu Kush Himalaya is moving towards ‘peak water’, threatening rivers that support millions downstream.

J-K high court rules mere 'OGW' allegation insufficient for PSA detention

By Staff Writer · Sep 14, 2026 · 3 min read

The court directed the authorities to release Wani from preventive custody forthwith, provided his detention was not required in connection with any other case.

Pakistan puts Masood Azhar on most-wanted list, move draws skepticism in India

By Staff Writer · Sep 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Pakistan’s latest bounty comes ahead of an October FATF plenary, with Islamabad’s handling of terror financing expected to face scrutiny.

India begins electricity exports to Nepal following flood damage

By Staff Writer · Sep 14, 2026 · 2 min read

India says the move will help Nepal meet its power requirements and strengthen bilateral energy cooperation.

Anthropic chief urges caution as AI development accelerates

By Staff Writer · Sep 12, 2026 · 5 min read

“We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models,” Amodei wrote in a new essay

Let India and China turn differences into development: Xi tells Modi

By Staff Writer · Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Xi stressed the need for both sides to maintain communication, manage differences appropriately and expand areas of cooperation. He said India and China could d...

BRICS declaration urges restraint, diplomacy amid Middle East tensions

By Staff Writer · Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read

BRICS leaders also reiterated their commitment to resolving international disputes peacefully through “dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy”.

Naik extradition discussed with India, but Malaysia will proceed cautiously: Anwar

By Staff Writer · Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Malaysian PM says Kuala Lumpur wants to handle the extradition demand “very cautiously” while protecting the interests of both countries.

Mirwaiz calls for end to wars, supports peace and justice

By Staff Writer · Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Mirwaiz said Pezeshkian’s message during the interaction centred on placing humanity at the heart of efforts to resolve conflicts.

Modi stresses dialogue, diplomacy in talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian

By Staff Writer · Sep 11, 2026 · 3 min read

PM reiterates India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy as renewed US-Iran hostilities disrupt shipping and raise concerns over the safety of seafarers.

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