Real time satellite image of Strait of Hormuz (Dated: 19th June 2026) Sixty days. That is how long the United States and Iran have given themselves to negotiate a final deal, a window that will determine how the current world order will function.So how did Iran, a country so embroiled in its own internal chaos,…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a declaration that freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose be recognised as the country’s “national son.” The petitioner had also sought directions to declare that Bose’s Indian National Army (INA) secured India’s independence, and to mark October 21 (INA foundation day)…
Quote of the day by Vivek Ramaswamy on family values and real privilege. In 2024, Vivek Ramaswamy redefined privilege in his book TRUTHS: The Future of America First as he expanded the concept of privilege from economic affluence to emotional abundance. By the time the book was published, the billionaire entrepreneur had left the presidential…
CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system has sparked concern among Class 12 students, who allege that blurred scans and technical inconsistencies may have affected evaluation accuracy. While the Ministry of Education maintains that the digital process is secure and efficient, growing student complaints highlight fears over fairness, transparency, and the reliability of technology-driven board exam assessment. Days…
Snakes are among the most fearsome slithering creatures in the animal kingdom. They have a frightening reputation, and spotting one often sends chills down a person’s spine. India is home to a rich variety of snake species, from highly venomous ones to completely non-venomous and shy reptiles that avoid human contact whenever possible.While we imagine…
A significant $55 million donation revitalised the Mid-Manhattan Library, transforming it into the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons It is natural to conclude that in the evolving world of information technology, the traditional library has become less relevant than ever before as a central hub of urban life. These libraries are romanticised…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has praised India’s economic performance, saying the country is “doing very well”, marking a sharp shift from his remarks last year when he described India as a “dead economy” amid trade tensions.Speaking in an interview with CNBC on Thursday ahead of the…
Two of the United Kingdom’s largest mobile network providers, Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree, have launched a new “kill switch” technology designed to disable smartphones stolen from their retail stores. According to a report by The Financial Times, the move comes after major handset manufacturers, including Apple and Samsung, resisted pressure to introduce a broader,…