Phase 2 of Bihar Assembly Polls Goes to the Voters
Voting is underway today across 122 seats in 20 districts as a part of the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. This completes the polling for the 243-member house. The Election Commission reports a turnout of about 47.62 percent by 1 pm and approximately 60.40 percent by 3 pm. Key districts recording […]
Indian Air Force Thrills Northeast with Spectacular Air Show over the Brahmaputra River
In a dazzling display of aerial precision and military might, the Indian Air Force today conducted its first-ever full-scale air show in the Northeast at the skies above the Brahmaputra at Lachit Ghat, Guwahati. The event marked the 93rd anniversary of the IAF, which saw more than 75 aircraft and helicopters fly in over 25 […]
OpenAI Seeks Government Backing to Accelerate AI Investment
In recent remarks, OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer stated that the company is looking for government support to scale up its investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Specifically, the firm said it would like backing in the form of guarantees that help reduce financing costs for data centres and chip acquisitions. At a Wall Street Journal conference, […]
Aadhaar Vision 2032: India’s Digital ID Gets a Major Technology Upgrade
UIDAI has launched a new strategic roadmap called “Aadhaar Vision 2032” and aims to modernize India’s national digital identity system to make it future-proof. The idea is to integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum-resistant cryptography into the system. In this regard, UIDAI has constituted a high-powered Expert Committee headed by Neelkanth […]
NDA Unveils Ambitious ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Bihar Elections: 1 Crore Jobs, ₹10 Lakh Aid for EBCs and More
The NDA today released its election manifesto for the coming Bihar assembly polls, promising sweeping socio-economic reforms across youth, women, infrastructure and backward-community welfare. The manifesto, named “Sankalp Patra”, promises over one crore government jobs through a statewide skill census and setting up “Mega Skill Centres” in every district. Equally significantly, it pledges to convert […]
India-ASEAN Partnership Enters a New Era: “The 21st Century Is Ours”
Speaking at the 22nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations-India Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that “the 21st century is India’s and ASEAN’s century.” Stressing that India and the ASEAN countries, collectively accounting for almost a quarter of the world’s population do not just share geography but strong historical bonds, common values and cultural affinities, […]
Social Media Platform X Under Scrutiny Over Hate Speech, Economic Boycott Calls Against Muslims Ahead of Festival
A recent study has shown that the social media site X was employed to broadcast hate speech and Muslim economic boycott demands in the run-up to the Deepavali festival. The revelations have caused new fears about the role of the internet in fueling communal tensions. The posts, reports analysts, included content aimed at the Muslim […]
Assam Records Steepest Decline in Child Marriages Across India
Assam has emerged as India’s top-performing state in reducing child marriages, according to a new report by Just Rights for Children. The study, titled “Tipping Point to Zero: Evidence Towards a Child Marriage Free India,” highlights that the state recorded an 84% decline among girls and an impressive 91% decline among boys—making it the steepest […]
Mumbai Take Narrow Lead Over J&K in Early Ranji Clash
Mumbai scored 386 & 181, and Jammu & Kashmir replied with 325 in the first innings and were 21/1 in the second at Day 3 close, giving them a nail-biting finish. Mumbai’s first innings total of 386 was built on steady contributions, setting a solid foundation. However J&K fought back with a strong first-innings 325, […]
‘रूस से तेल खरीदना बंद कर देगा भारत’ – ट्रंप का बड़ा दावा
अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने बुधवार को एक बड़ा दावा किया है। उनके अनुसार, प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने उन्हें आश्वासन दिया है कि भारत अब रूस से तेल खरीदना बंद कर देगा। ट्रंप ने इसे मॉस्को पर वैश्विक दबाव बढ़ाने का एक “बड़ा कदम” बताया और कहा कि अब चीन पर भी ऐसा दबाव डालना […]