Manmohan Singh: The leader who transformed India
Manmohan Singh's story is one of remarkable transformation, both of himself and the nation he served. Born in 1932 in the remote village of Gah (now in Pakistan), Singh rose…
New ferry service connects India and Sri Lanka, praised by passengers, aided by Delhi
Since its launch in August 2024, the Shivagangai ferry has been making waves, both literally and diplomatically, as it reconnects India and Sri Lanka after a 40-year break in sea…
Indian airlines hit by surge of hoax bomb threats, jets scrambled in Singapore, flight diverted to Canada
A surge in hoax bomb threats against Indian airlines has triggered widespread chaos in international travel, with planes being grounded, diverted, or even escorted by fighter jets. Over the past…
Punjabi gangs, Indian agents, and why US is asking India to take the allegations ‘seriously’
Sanjay Kumar Verma went to Canada as the Indian High Commissioner with a mission to demand Ottawa get tough on Sikh-Canadian activists who wanted to see a separate state of…
India accuses Trudeau of ‘vote bank politics’ after tit-for-expulsion of diplomats
Delhi has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of “hostility to India” in a strongly worded statement after a tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats. The expulsions follow a secret meeting between…
Maldives, bailed out by Delhi, will host Indian ‘defence platforms and assets’
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu snubbed India and courted China like his predecessor, Abdulla Yameen. A few months ago, he forced India to withdraw its small military contingent, which was mostly…
Everest growing taller due to eroding river, study finds
Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is getting even higher thanks to an unexpected source: a river. New research from University College London (UCL) reveals that erosion from the Arun…
India pushes for simultaneous elections, opposition fears threat to democracy
India's government has approved a plan to hold simultaneous national and state elections, a move that has ignited fierce debate and raised concerns among opposition parties about the future of…
Death of young woman sparks debate over India’s ‘hustle culture’ and employee welfare
The tragic death of a 26-year-old employee at a leading accounting firm has ignited widespread debate about the demanding work culture in corporate India and its impact on employee health…
US to help India build semiconductor plant to make chips for Indian and US armed forces
In a move that underscores their growing strategic ties, India and the United States have announced a groundbreaking semiconductor partnership. This "watershed arrangement" will establish India's first national security semiconductor…