Govt mulling expansion of BSF's operational mandate: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to expand the Border Security Force's (BSF) role, under which a new 'territorial security' co...
29 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
On Russia's doorstep, Norway goes 'total defence' modeNorway is now preparing for war. The nation has entered "total defence" mode. This includes upgrading air raid shelters and increasing civi...
23 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Government to roll out VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1; Parliamentary committee briefedGet ready for the VB-G RAM G rural employment program, kicking off on July 1 and taking over from MGNREGA! With backing from 25 states, thi...
20 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomieChinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war betwe...
14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Can Iran legally put a price on passage through the Strait of Hormuz?Iran’s move to charge tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has sparked a legal and geopolitical debate. Under international ...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Ukraine is having a surprisingly good Iran warUkraine's President Zelenskiy appears unfazed by US pressure to cede territory to Russia, as US leverage over Kyiv has diminished. Ukraine ...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Parliament passes The Coastal Shipping BillAmidst opposition protests, Parliament has passed The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, aiming to boost domestic shipping and national security....
07 Aug, 2025, 03.41 PM IST
National security white paper marks China’s push for global order on its termsChina's white paper on national security reveals a focus on the CCP's survival and ideology, despite claims of prioritizing "people's secur...
22 May, 2025, 10.43 AM IST
Half of Denmark citizens say US is a threat to them, even more than Iran and North Korea, YouGov poll findsDenmark citizens are currently putting US on the same weighing scale of threat as that of Iran and North Korea, says a new YouGov survey. D...
04 Feb, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
Union home minister Amit Shah asks IB to stay ready for 'challenges of future'Union home minister Amit Shah emphasizes the ongoing threat of divisive forces in India. He highlights the disruptive potential of modern t...
24 Dec, 2024, 12.37 AM IST
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate IAF Heritage Centre in Chandigarh todayThe Heritage Centre is being built with state-of-the-art technology and is the IAF's first Heritage Centre. Its exhibits will be a source o...
08 May, 2023, 07.22 AM IST
Russia says it expelled British warship from waters near annexed CrimeaVladimir Kulishov, first deputy head of the FSB security service, said Russia had told the vessel not to enter its waters, but that it had ...
27 May, 2021, 05.37 PM IST
France working on strengthening its relationship with India, says Foreign Secretary ShringlaIt was decided during foreign secretary Harsh Shringla’s visit last week that France and India will take forward their shared approach on t...
01 Nov, 2020, 10.04 PM IST
Pakistan abuses self-determination to bolster its own agenda: IndiaJoshi yesterday said India is the world's largest democracy and free and fair elections are held regularly in Jammu and Kashmir meeting the...
03 Nov, 2016, 12.22 PM IST
Pakistan abuses self-determination to bolster its own agenda: India at UN sessionIndia has repeatedly pointed out that Pakistan would serve its people better if only it could introspect about the challenges faced by its ...
02 Nov, 2016, 10.54 PM IST
India may confront many internal & external challenges: President Pranab MukherjeeSpeaking about the multi-party democratic system like India, he said various departments of the state must understand the strengths and lim...
01 Nov, 2016, 09.11 PM IST