JPSC-JSSC Row: Students Demand Cancellation, Probe and New Testing Agency as Talks Stall

The ongoing Jharkhand student protest has highlighted a series of demands aimed at changing the way government recruitment examinations are conducted in the state. Despite repeated discussions between student representatives and the government, the latest talks failed to produce a settlement. Protesters continue to demand concrete action over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations. […]

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Delhi Advertisement Row: Why the ₹22,000-Crore Figure Became a Political Flashpoint

The figure of ₹22,000 crore became a major political talking point after AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj invoked it during a dispute over government advertisements in Delhi. His statement came after Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena ordered officials to recover ₹97 crore from the AAP over advertisements that were alleged to have violated government publicity guidelines. […]

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Jharkhand Student Protest Enters Another Phase After Talks With Government Fail

The ongoing student protest in Jharkhand has entered another phase after discussions between the government and a faction of protesting students ended without an agreement. With no breakthrough emerging from the latest meeting, students have decided to continue their agitation. The talks were expected to provide an opportunity for the administration and student representatives to […]

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From Screen Time to Harmful Content: What the Proposed SHIELD Bill Wants Platforms to Do

India’s proposed SHIELD Bill, 2025, seeks to address several problems associated with children’s use of digital platforms, ranging from excessive screen time and inappropriate content to targeted advertising and online gaming. Moved by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, the private member’s bill proposes a framework under which social media companies, gaming platforms and other digital intermediaries […]

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Teen Suspect Kills Grandparents Before Opening Fire at Thailand School

Thailand is reeling from a devastating act of violence after a 14-year-old student allegedly killed his grandparents before launching a deadly shooting at his school in Nonthaburi province, leaving at least eight people dead and several others injured. The tragedy, which unfolded in the Bang Kruai district on Friday morning, has become one of the […]

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Promising Indian-Origin PhD Student Found Dead After Mysterious Disappearance During US Hike

An Indian-origin PhD student pursuing higher education in the United States has been found dead after going missing during a hiking trip, bringing a tragic end to an intensive search operation that captured the attention of the academic community and the Indian diaspora. The heartbreaking discovery has left family members, friends, professors, and fellow students […]

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Diplomatic Momentum Builds: Iran Signals Landmark Hormuz Deal Is Imminent

Iran has announced that negotiations with Oman over a crucial agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages, signaling what could become one of the most important diplomatic developments in the Middle East this year. The announcement has attracted global attention, particularly after former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that a breakthrough […]

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Committee Tightens Pressure on Meta With Warning Over Safe Harbour Status

Meta Platforms has come under renewed regulatory pressure after a government panel reportedly warned that the company’s legal “safe harbour” protections could be reconsidered unless CEO Mark Zuckerberg issues a public apology within the next three months. The recommendation has intensified scrutiny of one of the world’s largest technology companies and reignited discussions about the […]

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Sharad Pawar Restructures NCP, Removes All Official Party Spokespersons Overnight

In a significant organizational move that has captured the attention of Maharashtra’s political circles, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by veteran leader Sharad Pawar has dissolved its entire panel of official spokespersons. The late-night announcement, issued through an official party communication, took immediate effect and marked one of the most extensive internal restructurings undertaken […]

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