Water has always been central to India’s civilisation, economy and agriculture. Yet, despite being home to nearly 18% of the world’s population, India possesses only about 4% of the world’s freshwater resources. Rapid urbanisation, climate change, population growth and increasing industrial demand are putting immense pressure on this limited resource. The recurring images of droughts […]
India’s Northeast has long been viewed as a geographically distant region, separated from the rest of the country by the narrow Siliguri Corridor. However, this perception overlooks one of its greatest strengths—its strategic location. Sharing international borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and China, while lying close to Nepal and Southeast Asia, the Northeast has the
LinkedIn has announced a major update aimed at tackling the surge of low‑quality AI‑generated content on the platform. The new feature, informally dubbed the “AI Slop” button, allows users to flag posts that appear inauthentic or overly AI‑generated, helping clean up feeds and improve content relevance for professionals. The feature lets members mark posts that
An Indian merchant navy sailor, 22‑year‑old Ram Chandra Dubey from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has been missing for six days after the commercial vessel he was serving on came under a drone attack near Ukraine’s Odesa port. The incident occurred on July 25, leaving his family in a state of anguish as search operations continue with
Iran has issued a sharp diplomatic warning to Cyprus and Bulgaria, cautioning both countries against permitting the United States to use military facilities on their soil for any potential operations targeting Iran. Tehran said that any nation enabling US military action would be considered a participant in aggression, signalling rising tensions amid ongoing regional instability.
India and Japan have outlined an ambitious Next Gen People‑to‑People Partnership, aiming to facilitate the movement of over 5 lakh individuals between the two countries within the next five years. The initiative, confirmed by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, is part of the
India is home to one of the world’s largest young populations, with millions of people entering the workforce every year. This demographic advantage has the potential to become a powerful economic force, but only if young Indians possess the skills required for the jobs of the future. The launch of the Skill India initiative was
For a country of 1.4 billion people, delivering quality public services is not merely a governance challenge; it is a test of India’s ability to transform economic growth into a better quality of life for its citizens. Over the past decade, India has made significant progress in areas such as digital infrastructure, financial inclusion, healthcare
For decades, Canada stood as one of the most attractive destinations for Indians seeking higher education, employment, and permanent residency. Its welcoming immigration policies, strong economy, multicultural society, and clear pathway to citizenship made it a preferred choice for students, skilled professionals, and families alike. However, recent immigration reforms indicate that this era of relatively
New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has renewed his attack on the central government, alleging that Union Home Minister Amit Shah bears responsibility for the firing of pellet guns and AK-47s on student protesters during the NEET paper-leak agitation. Dipke argued that since police forces report to the Ministry of Home Affairs,
