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  India fast-tracks Sawalkote Hydropower Project in J-K after Indus treaty pause: How will it benefit?

  August 01, 2025 13:26 IST

  The Sawalkote Hydropower Project is a 2,185 megawatt (MW) run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant proposed on the Chenab River in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. It will be the largest hydroelectric project in the Union Territory and one of the biggest in North India.

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  What led the Election Commission to conduct SIR in Bihar, and why is it relevant?

  August 01, 2025 11:43 IST

  The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision in Bihar aims to update electoral rolls for accuracy and integrity ahead of the 2025 elections, balancing voter inclusion with stricter verification.

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  Bihar electoral roll revision: How to easily verify your name in new voter list 2025? Explained

  July 31, 2025 14:57 IST

  Bihar electoral roll revision: As per SIR guidelines, between August 1 and September 1, voters or political parties are allowed to submit requests to add eligible voters who might have been excluded or to raise objections against ineligible names in the voter list.

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  Operation Mahadev: How ballistic matching helped India trace Pahalgam attack terrorists | Explained

  July 30, 2025 12:51 IST

  Shah revealed that India used advanced ballistic matching techniques to identify the terrorists behind the Pahalgam terror attack. He said that the identities of the attackers were established through forensic and ballistic testing.

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  Earthquake hits Russia: Why is Kamchatka called 'Ring Of Fire', why is this region prone to quakes?

  July 30, 2025 12:21 IST

  As per the updates by the NCS, the earthquake took place at a latitude of 52.56 north and a longitude of 160.10 east and was at a depth of 55 kilometres."EQ of M: 7.8, On: 30/07/2025 04:54:56 IST, Lat: 52.56 N, Long: 160.10 E, Depth: 55 Km, Location: Off East Coast of Kamchatka," the NCS stated.

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  Bihar SIR row: Why voter list revision issue can't be taken up by Parliament for discussion

  August 01, 2025 8:47 IST

  The top court, while hearing the case on Tuesday, said the EC was an autonomous body but if there is mass exclusion in the final list, it will step in. The EC had said that 35 lakh voters were identified as missing from the rolls, adding that over 7.24 crore eligible voters took part in SIR.

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  Op Mahadev: How Chinese device exposed Pahalgam attack mastermind's hideout in J-K | Explained

  July 29, 2025 14:02 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the Lashkar-e-Taiba top commander Suleman, involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, was among the three terrorists killed by security forces during the recent Operation Mahadev in Jammu and Kashmir.

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  What led to the stampede at Barabanki temple in UP and how it happened? Explained

  July 28, 2025 11:41 IST

  Barabanki stampede: Prashant (22) from the Mubarakpura village under the Lonikatra police station area and another 30-year-old devotee succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at the Trivediganj Community Health Centre (CHC), officials said.

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  40 rockets fired in 20 seconds: All about RM-70 weapon system which Cambodia used to attack Thailand

  July 25, 2025 17:18 IST

  On July 24, Cambodia launched a rocket attack on Thailand using the RM-70 multiple-launch rocket system, escalating a long-standing border dispute near the Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom temples. The conflict, rooted in a 1907 French border demarcation, has now turned into open warfare.

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  UPI, trade pact: How PM Modi's Maldives visit signals a fresh start in bilateral ties | Explained

  July 25, 2025 13:10 IST

  This is PM Modi's third visit to the Maldives since taking office in 2014, and it comes at a time when both countries are seeking to explore a new chapter in their relationship. The visit is expected to open key avenues for cooperation, especially in the economic and digital sectors.

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  Forged IDs, fake seals: How Harshvardhan Jain turned a Ghaziabad bungalow into fake embassy

  July 24, 2025 14:26 IST

  Police said Harshvardhan Jain used props to appear credible, draw people into business arrangements, and offer fake diplomatic “posts” to those willing to pay.

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  India-UK FTA: From chocolates to scotch to cars, what gets cheaper under the trade deal?

  July 24, 2025 17:01 IST

  India-UK FTA: Agriculture and allied sectors are set to emerge as major winners under the trade pact, with expanded market access for Indian farmers to export high-value products such as fruits, vegetables, basmati rice, cereals, animal products, beverages, oilseeds, and dairy.

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  Bihar voter list row: Can elections be held if Opposition boycotts the polls? What does our law say?

  July 24, 2025 12:59 IST

  The biggest question now is what happens if all parties in the "Mahagathbandhan" decide to boycott the elections? Will elections still be held? To understand this, one needs to refer to the Indian Constitution.

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  Trump withdraws US from UNESCO again: What you need to know about organisation

  July 23, 2025 14:38 IST

  The United States on Tuesday withdrew from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), stating that it believes that the country's continued involvement in UNESCO is not in its national interest.

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  Khalistani threat, extradition of fugitives, FTA: Here’s what's on agenda for PM Modi's UK visit

  July 23, 2025 13:17 IST

  PM Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, covering trade, defense, climate, innovation, and education. He will also meet King Charles III.

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  Why Rajya Sabha may not get a new Chairman before Parliament Monsoon Session ends? Explained

  July 23, 2025 13:32 IST

  Given the time-consuming procedural requirements and the initial preparatory period, even if the Election Commission begins work immediately, the election process is highly unlikely to wrap up before the Monsoon Session ends on August 12.

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  Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Will Nitish Kumar continue, or will the BJP pull a surprise? Explained

  July 21, 2025 14:52 IST

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been helming the top post for the last 20 years, barring a seven-month stint by Jitan Ram Manjhi, despite shifting sides several times. However, this time, it’s not sure whether NDA will contest the upcoming polls under the leadership of Nitish Kumar.

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  Parliament Monsoon Session to begin today on a stormy note. Here's what to expect | Details

  July 21, 2025 9:35 IST

  This is the first session of Parliament being held after Operation Sindoor, India's precision strike on terror camps in the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people.

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  What legal actions will 'The Resistance Front' face as US declares it a terrorist group? Explained

  July 18, 2025 14:36 IST

  India’s National Investigation Agency has named Sheikh Sajjad Gul, the suspected head of TRF, as the key conspirator behind the Pahalgam attack. While the group initially took responsibility for the deadly assault, it later withdrew its claim- likely in response to rising international pressure.

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  US declares Pahalgam attack mastermind TRF a terror group: Here's a look at other designated outfits

  July 18, 2025 14:54 IST

  The Resistance Front is not the first organisation to have been placed on the list. Apart from TRF, many other terror groups are there that include Al-Shabaab, Boko Haram, along with terror groups Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad Union.

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  Netanyahu's govt on the brink: Coalition crumbles as numbers fall short in Parliament | Explained

  July 17, 2025 14:52 IST

  Shas’s exit from cabinet positions has effectively cost Prime Minister Netanyahu his parliamentary majority. With the party’s 11 lawmakers stepping back from ministerial roles, the ruling coalition is now left with just 50 seats in 120-member Knesset—well below the 61 needed for a stable majority.

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  Four killed as Sheikh Hasina supporters clash with police: What led to fresh violence in Bangladesh?

  July 17, 2025 8:24 IST

  In Bangladesh, the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), led by the youth who led the mass uprising last year, has faced strong opposition in Gopalganj, the hometown of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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  Satyajit Ray ancestral home: Why is Bangladesh demolishing legendary filmmaker's house? | Details

  July 16, 2025 14:40 IST

  Satyajit Ray ancestral home demolition: As per reports in Bangladeshi media, the century-old structure is being torn down to make way for a new semi-concrete building that will serve as the new premises for the Mymensingh Shishu Academy.

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  NATO warns sanctions on India and China over trade ties with Russia: Will this threat make impact?

  July 16, 2025 13:30 IST

  Addressing a press conference, Rutte emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting Trump's announcement on increasing military support for Ukraine, including air defence systems, missiles, and ammunition.

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  Maharashtra rolls out 'Code Pink' in hospitals to combat infant abductions | All you need to know

  July 15, 2025 16:40 IST

  The Maharashtra government has implemented Code Pink, a hospital-wide emergency response system to prevent infant abduction and child theft in public hospitals. Triggered when a newborn or child under 15 goes missing, the alert initiates a coordinated response involving all hospital departments.

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  Trump vows secondary tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil: Who is buying Russia's fossil fuels?

  July 15, 2025 14:08 IST

  China has bought 47% of Russia’s crude exports, followed by India (38%), the EU (6%), and Turkiye (6%). Turkiye, the largest buyer, has purchased 26% of Russia’s oil product exports, followed by China (13%) and Brazil (12%).

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  Thailand–Cambodia border row: Why China wants to mediate in the long-standing dispute

  July 11, 2025 18:42 IST

  A border skirmish that left one Cambodian soldier dead has reignited a long-running territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, fuelling nationalist tensions and political fallout in Bangkok.

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  How Vadodara bridge collapse was a disaster in making: Ignored warnings, tilting structure kills 13

  July 10, 2025 0:06 IST

  The bridge, built in the mid-1980s, had long exceeded its safe operational life and was widely seen as a risk. Locals had repeatedly raised concerns, reporting that the structure would shake noticeably whenever vehicles passed over it, with parts of it visibly tilting.