New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) What could be more ironic -- or more unsettling -- than a country long accused of harbouring terrorists presenting itself as a venue for peace talks? The contradiction is not just har
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the urgent need for reservation for women in legislative bodies, describing it as a transformative step that would make Indias demo
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) India has emerged as a credible voice across the world for climate justice, equity and sustainable development, demonstrating that conservation and climate action are mutually reinforc
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) As the US-Iran conflict drags into its second month -- unsettling markets, testing alliances -- one thing is becoming clear: the world does not need longer wars. It needs smarter outco
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) How does it feel to sit steady while everything around you seems to be on fire? It is an unsettling image, but it aptly captures India's position in today's world.At a time when much
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Indias rapid transition toward renewable energy is no longer just an environmental priority—it has become a cornerstone of economic resilience, strategic autonomy, and long-term ene
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The image of a ship carrying cooking gas safely heading home may not ordinarily evoke strong emotions. But in a world shaken by conflict and uncertainty, the sight of two Indian-flagg
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS): The ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly the rising escalation involving the US, Israel, and Iran, has sucked in the Gulf states and has created one of the most volatile envir
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) It is easy to criticise. It is even easier to find faults and raise one's voice in protest. Opposition parties in India have always been good at doing so -- and in many ways, that is e
Patna, March 5 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister and JD-U leader Nitish Kumar is regarded as one of the most seasoned and adaptable leaders in Indian politics, having navigated decades of ideological shifts, coalitio
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) As the Iran-Israel-US tensions dominate global headlines and threaten world peace, a different kind of tussle is unfolding at home -- one that pits once foes, then allies, and now adve
Washington, March 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trumps decision to launch sweeping military strikes on Iran followed weeks of diplomacy, intelligence briefings, and pressure from regional allies, according to de
New Delhi, February 25 (IANS) If the India AI Impact Summit 2026 has taught us anything, it is that artificial intelligence is no longer just a catchphrase used by business leaders and techies. It is increasing
New Delhi, February 25 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has unveiled 'PRAHAAR' -- Indias first national counterterrorism policy and strategy, outlining the nations zero-tolerance towards acts of
New Delhi, February 22 (IANS) It was an unexpected exchange between two otherwise composed senior women professionals in their mid-fifties that briefly cut through the din of the bustling newsroom. And the argu
Washington, February 19 (IANS) The newly announced India-US trade framework is a positive development that could unlock significant export gains for both countries, deepen supply chain integration, and inject f
New Delhi, February 15 (IANS) It no longer feels like politics; it feels personal -- at times even eccentric -- sliding into rhetoric that alienates more than it persuades. The tone carries grievance rather tha
New Delhi, February 11 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi could have flipped through a few pages of a historical account purporting to recount the Congress and Nehru-Gandhi legacy in coll
Washington, February 9 (IANS) When thousands of Indian Institute of Technology alumni, entrepreneurs and executives gather in Long Beach, California, next April, the agenda will extend well beyond networking an
New Delhi, February 8 (IANS) Parliament, the most sacrosanct space in Indian democracy, is where political disagreement is settled by argument, not intimidation. But when the Speaker of the Lok Sabha advises a