US President Donald Trump said a long‑awaited peace deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, declaring that the Strait of Hormuz would “open to all” immediately after the signing. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said the agreement would end the months‑long conflict in West Asia and restore stability around Iranian ports and […]
Plastic has become an inseparable part of modern life. From food packaging and shopping bags to household products and medical equipment, it offers convenience, affordability, and durability. However, the very qualities that make plastic useful have also turned it into one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. As plastic waste continues to accumulate at
Over the past decade, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its entrepreneurial landscape. What was once a country largely known for its traditional industries and service sector has now emerged as one of the world’s leading startup ecosystems. From fintech and e-commerce to health-tech, ed-tech, and artificial intelligence, Indian startups are redefining how businesses
Agriculture has long been the backbone of India’s economy and society. For centuries, farming has provided food, employment, and livelihoods for millions of families across the country. Even today, a significant portion of India’s population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture. Yet despite its importance, a growing concern is emerging: are young Indians losing interest
France has said India is a “top priority” for President Emmanuel Macron as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to attend the G7 summit in Évian‑les‑Bains from 15 to 17 June. French diplomatic sources said Modi’s presence is crucial as the bloc discusses global challenges, with Paris identifying 12 key deliverables it hopes to achieve during
One year after Air India flight AI‑171 crashed shortly after take‑off from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people in one of the deadliest aviation disasters in a decade, families of the victims are still waiting for a definitive explanation. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released its second interim report on the anniversary, saying the probe has entered
India summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks for the second time in two days to protest a fresh attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, calling the use of lethal force against civilian shipping unacceptable. The latest incident involved a merchant ship carrying 20 Indian crew members, marking the third attack on
US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s description of a proposed agreement to end hostilities, calling Tehran’s account inaccurate and insisting negotiations were being misrepresented. He said Iran’s version of a written draft “bears no relation to the truth” and accused Iranian officials of acting dishonourably, warning they must “get their act together, and FAST!” A
Agartala: On the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, observed globally every year on June 12, the social organisation REVA organised a series of meaningful programmes at a private hotel in the state capital Agartala on Friday, in association with Nishad REVA School of Art and Music and the Tripura Labour Commission, aimed at
Agartala: The 72-hour bandh called by surrendered militant organisations NLFT and ATTF threw normal life completely out of gear across Tripura on Friday, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded at bus stands and forcing ordinary citizens to wander helplessly in search of transport, while leaders and ministers remained conspicuously silent. Scenes of frustration and helplessness were
