UIDAI Urges Parents to Update Aadhaar Biometrics for Children Aged 7 and Above
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued a fresh appeal to parents and guardians, urging them to complete the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who are 7 years or older. UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the […]
India Issues Advisory Urging Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Iran has issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, citing recent security-related developments. The advisory, shared via the Embassy’s official social media account on X (formerly Twitter), comes in the wake of growing regional instability following a series of military […]
India Urges Bangladesh to Preserve Satyajit Ray’s Ancestral Home
Offers Support for Restoration as Cultural Landmark A historic home that once echoed with the early footsteps of one of India’s greatest cinematic minds is now at the center of a growing cross-border cultural appeal. The ancestral home of Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh — once owned by his grandfather, Upendra Kishore Ray Chowdhury, a […]
Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya’s Execution in Yemen Postponed: India Secures Temporary Relief
In a significant development, Yemen has postponed the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who was earlier scheduled to be hanged on July 16, according to media reports citing sources. What is the Nimisha Priya case? Nimisha Priya is a nurse from Kerala, India, who went to Yemen for work. In 2015, she started a […]
Three Top ULFA-I Leaders Killed in Myanmar Strikes
Indian Army Denies Involvement Amid Rising Cross-Border Tensions key highlight: Ulfa(I) claims 3 leaders killed in drone, missile strikes in Myanmar Indian Army said it had no knowledge of such operation Assam CM Sarma denied that forces played any role in the alleged attack Three top leaders of the banned militant group United Liberation Front […]
Tensions Soar in Jalgaon as Farmers Attempt ‘Jalsamadhi’ Over Land Compensation Dispute
Jalgaon, Maharashtra |Farmers from Muktainagar taluka in Jalgaon district staged a dramatic ‘Jalsamadhi’ protest on Sunday by entering the Purna River. Their demand: fair compensation for land acquired for the Indore-Hyderabad highway project. The protest led to clashes between farmers and the police, resulting in chaos and injuries on-site. What was the issue? Land belonging […]
BrahMos Missile Earns Global Praise After Operation Sindoor; 14 Nations Show Interest
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed the role of the BrahMos missile in India’s recent Operation Sindoor. He is calling it a “miraculous feat” that has now captured the attention of 14–15 countries globally. He was speaking at a ceremony in Lucknow, where he also released a postage stamp honouring former Uttar Pradesh Chief […]
Over 2,000 Senior NASA Employees Face Job Cuts Under Trump-Era Restructuring Push
In a major shake-up within the U.S. space agency, the Trump administration is reportedly planning to cut 2,145 senior-ranking employees from NASA, as revealed in documents obtained by Politico. The targeted positions fall under the GS-13 to GS-15 pay grades, typically held by experienced professionals in technical and managerial roles—a move that has sparked concern […]
Shashi Tharoor Calls Emergency ‘A Dark Chapter’, Warns Against Authoritarian Drift
New Delhi |Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has reignited debate over India’s 1975 Emergency by publicly criticising the move as a period of “unchecked power turning into authoritarianism.” In a strongly worded article published in the Malayalam daily Deepika, Tharoor described the Emergency as “a dark chapter” that inflicted lasting damage on Indian democracy. The […]
Tragedy in Gujarat: 12 Dead After 43-Year-Old Bridge Collapses in Vadodara
Vadodara | At least 12 people lost their lives and nine others were injured after a 43-year-old bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Vadodara district on Wednesday morning. The tragic incident occurred around 7:30 am, when multiple vehicles — including a van, trucks, and motorcycles — fell into the Mahisagar River. The collapsed structure, known as the […]