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The growing US-China science rivalry is transforming universities into strategic battlegrounds, with research restrictions raising questions about security, innovation, and the future of global scientific collaboration.

On a sweltering afternoon at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, thousands of students stood with placards rather than textbooks. Similar protests echoed through Amritsar, Mumbai and several other cities. Their demand was strikingly simple: let examinations test knowledge, not privilege. The anger was not merely over another paper leak. It was over a deeper betrayal the collapse of faith in institutions that promise equal opportunity. Corruption is often described as an economic crime, me

The proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish fast-track courts (FTCs) for paper leak cases has once again brought India's long standing debate over speedy justice to the forefront. Coming amid widespread protests over repeated examination irregularities, the announcement reflects an understandable public demand for swift accountability. Yet it also raises a larger institutional question: can creating more fast track courts alone cure a justice system weighed down

Every July, Nagrota Bagwan witnesses more than a fair—it celebrates a promise kept. What began as GS Bali's birthday celebration for children has evolved into Himachal Pradesh's largest community initiative, with RS Bali carrying forward his father's legacy through free healthcare, employment opportunities, blood donation, and hope for thousands.

There is a quiet but consequential shift taking place in India's public health policy. It is not occurring in hospitals crowded with patients or in villages where overburdened health workers continue their daily rounds. It is happening in policy documents, institutional restructuring and the language of governance. The vocabulary of "public health" is increasingly being replaced by that of "wellness", "personalised care" and "digital health". While these ideas carry undeniabl

Trade agreements are often reduced to statistics tariff cuts, export targets and investment flows. Yet, their true significance lies in the strategic choices they reflect. The coming into force of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is one such moment. While it promises greater market access and economic integration, it is equally an affirmation of India's evolving geopolitical and economic priorities in West Asia. The agreement is far more comp

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to New Zealand the first by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades—marks a defining moment in India's Indo-Pacific diplomacy. Coming just months after the signing of the landmark India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the visit elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signalling that the relationship is no longer confined to trade but is increasingly anchored in maritime security, technology, defe

Every generation eventually arrives at a moment when it discovers that democracy is not merely exercised through the ballot box but also on the streets. The student led demonstrations in Delhi over examination irregularities may ultimately be remembered less for the immediate demands they raised than for what they revealed about a generation increasingly unwilling to accept institutional failures in silence. What distinguished the protests was not the presence of political vo

Delhi Police used lathi charges and tear gas. The government met the protesters' delegates for the first time in 30 days. Nothing changed. NEW DELHI:The barriers close to Jantar Mantar were welded to shut out protesters early in the morning. These barriers rose to over six feet high, fixed to the grille of a church nearby so that they would not be moved around. Five metro stations such as Rajiv Chowk, Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth were closed by D

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Iraq's newly appointed Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, to the Oval Office on Tuesday, using the high-profile meeting to reaffirm ties with Baghdad as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. Hosting the Iraqi leader during his first official foreign visit since assuming office, Trump struck a light-hearted tone at the start of their meeting, joking, "He's young and handsome, which doesn't make me happy," prompting laughter from

The Strait of Malacca, a narrow maritime corridor connecting the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea, has emerged as one of the most critical geopolitical flashpoints in Asia. For China, the waterway represents both an economic lifeline and a strategic vulnerability a predicament Beijing has long referred to as the "Malacca Dilemma." As tensions between India and China continue to shape the Indo-Pacific strategic landscape, analysts increasingly view India's geographical adva

The renewed momentum in India-New Zealand relations reflects far more than an attempt to expand bilateral trade. It represents a strategic convergence driven by the evolving geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific, the growing importance of the Pacific Island Countries (PICs), and the need for resilient economic partnerships amid global uncertainty. As India seeks to deepen its engagement in the wider Indo-Pacific, New Zealand has emerged as a valuable partner that offers both a gate

India is the largest democracy in the world and it has one of the largest pool of young citizens. The average age of India is 27.9 and according to the Election Commission of India, the 2024 Lok Sabha witnessed around 18.4 million first time voters making youth participation a decisive electoral factor. But also, when we look at the Indian society, we have to first understand it’s composition of society and what factors impact the voting behavior of the citizen. After that we

Leaders sign Memorandum of Cooperation at 16th Annual Summit, covering defence, technology, energy and biotech partnerships A New Chapter in Bilateral Ties India and Japan advanced their trade and strategic relationship on Thursday by signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) and pledging deeper bilateral and global collaboration. The agreement was finalized during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi hos

The complainant alleged that, in addition to being registered as a voter in Bengaluru’s Shantinagar Assembly constituency, Prakash Raj’s name also appeared in two locations in Chennai under the Velachery Assembly constituency, as well as in Telangana’s Serilingampally Assembly constituency. Actor and social activist Prakash Raj during a press conference, in Bengaluru Bengaluru Court Re-Issues NBW Against Prakash Raj A Bengaluru court has re-issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW)

The court agreed to an urgent hearing of the matter after the advocate flagged it during another proceeding; Justice Tejas Karia is slated to hear the case Telegram Challenges India Ban in Court Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court, contesting the central government's order that temporarily suspended the platform's operations across India as part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing fraud linked to the NEET-UG medical entrance examination. The bench took up the mat

Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen on Friday following the official signing of the agreement. USA president Donald J. Trump The Timelines June 15, 2026 | 11:15 AM — India's Petronet LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker chartered by India's Petronet LNG crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, June 15, 2026, heading eastward after the U.S.-Iran peace deal eased concerns over maritime security in the region. Shiptracking data from Kpler

No immediate comment was forthcoming from either the White House or Iranian officials following Mr. Shehbaz’s claim. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Shehbaz Sharif Says Agreement Has Reached Final Draft Stage Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the United States and Iran have agreed on the text of a proposed peace deal, raising expectations of a major diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia. In a social media post on Friday (June 13, 2026), Shehbaz

The Gen-Z-led movement escalated its campaign at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and warning of further action if Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan fails to respond within seven days. Youth-Led Protest Draws Massive Crowd Amid Demands for Education Reform and Accountability. CJP Protests Over Alleged Examination Irregularities Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which began as a satirical online movement and rapidly evolved into a

Two hundred years ago, young people faced challenges that might seem distant but echo the struggles of today’s generation. Imagine a group of youth with full hearts in an empty world, searching for meaning and hope amid widespread hardship and uncertainty. This post explores what life was like for that generation, how they coped with despair, and what lessons their experience holds for us now. Young people gathering for warmth and conversation in a 19th-century village The Wo