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Sacrilege row: Akal Takht directs Punjab government to address objections on anti-sacrilege law within one monthAkal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj has given the Punjab government a month to amend the anti-sacrilege law, citing objections t...
52 Indian pilgrims stranded in Kathmandu during Kailash Mansarovar yatra; NCP (SP) urges MEA, embassies to interveneFifty-two Indian pilgrims bound for Kailash Mansarovar are stranded in Kathmandu, prompting NCP MP Supriya Sule to urge the External Affair...
Systemic assault on civil society: Congress' Venugopal writes to PM on amendments to FCRA rulesCongress leader K.C. Venugopal has strongly criticized the government's new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules, calling them a "sy...
Ladakh observes complete shutdown, accuses Centre of 'dilly dallying' over pending demandsLadakh observed a complete shutdown Tuesday as residents protested alleged broken promises by the Union home ministry. Hundreds gathered in...
MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens complianceNew rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in India. The updated fra...
Govt revises penalties under FCRA involving receipt of foreign contributions by NGOsNew penalties are now in place for NGOs misusing foreign funds. The Home Ministry has revised compounding penalties for various FCRA violat...
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra commences as first batch of pilgrims cross into China via Nathu La PassSikkim has commenced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with the first batch of 44 pilgrims crossing into China via Nathu La Pass. Flagged o...
Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance call for strike on Ladakh on June 23, warn administration of any misadventureLadakh's Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance have announced a region-wide strike for June 23. They accuse the Home Ministry and UT...
Pakistan issues visas to Indian pilgrims for attending events on Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversaryNew Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission has granted 438 visas to Indian pilgrims for events commemorating Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death ann...
Quote of the day by Michel de Montaigne: 'A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband...' The importance of imperfections in a marriage explained by the father of modern essaysMichel de Montaigne’s famous quote, “A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband,” reflects his humorous yet realistic...
In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...
Amit Shah reviews support plan for panel on demographic shiftUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed arrangements for a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee, formed recently, wil...
In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...
Mosque, temples to be razed in anti-encroachment drive, internet suspended in parts of JaipurMobile internet services are suspended in parts of Jaipur. This is ahead of an anti-encroachment drive. Several religious structures face d...
India is Nepal's most important partner, new govt carries no 'old baggage': Foreign Minister Shishir KhanalIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Nepalese counterpart Shishir Khanal, emphasizing a "special" relationship and a...
After Yunus regime freed Rahmani, India watches Bangladesh's radical Islam surgeConcerns rise over Islamist radical movements in South Asia. Jashimuddin Rahmani, an influential ideologue, has been released on bail in Ba...
Indian proverb of the day by Kabir Das: ‘Don’t be arrogant of your wealthy house. Tomorrow, you will lie on the ground, and grass will grow above you’; mystic poet’s lessons on ego, wealth and mortalitySaint-poet Kabir Das's ancient wisdom on pride and possessions resonates today. His verses remind people that worldly achievements are temp...
Pakistan signs $1.2 million US lobbying deal months after Operation SindoorPakistan has hired a Washington-based firm for a multi-million dollar contract. The agreement aims to boost Pakistan's engagement with US l...
Demographic changes due to illegal migration not limited to border areas: MHAIndia's Home Ministry has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee will study the effects of illegal immigratio...
Committee to study 'abnormal changes' in demography, says Amit ShahA government committee will study demographic shifts caused by illegal immigration and other factors. This group will assess population cha...