Gas Cylinder Explosion in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar Leaves 16 Dead After Building Collapse
Karachi: At least 16 people, including women and children, lost their lives after a gas cylinder explosion caused part of a residential building to collapse in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar area early Thursday morning, officials confirmed. The blast occurred around 4:00–4:15 am in Gul Rana Colony near Street No. 05, close to Aga Khan School. The […]
‘Bharat’ Nameplate at PM Modi’s Desk Sparks Global Attention at India AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the plenary session of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday, urging the global community to transform rapid technological disruption into a historic opportunity for humanity. Emphasizing ethical innovation and inclusive digital governance, he expressed confidence that the summit would help shape a responsible and human-centric global […]
Supreme Court Reaffirms Freeze on Religious Structure Cases Pending Verdict on Places of Worship Act
The Supreme Court has reiterated that no court in the country can pass effective interim or final orders in pending disputes concerning the religious character of structures until it decides on the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant reaffirmed its earlier order dated […]
Iran Briefly Restricts Strait of Hormuz Amid US Tensions; Global Energy Markets on Alert
Amid rising tensions with the United States, Iran temporarily restricted movement through parts of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, citing safety and maritime concerns. Iranian media reported that the restrictions lasted only a few hours and coincided with indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Geneva. The move drew global attention due to […]
AI Helped Indian Army Anticipate and Thwart Chinese Activity Along Arunachal LAC: Senior Officer
India’s armed forces successfully deployed artificial intelligence–driven predictive systems to pre-empt and neutralise an unusual Chinese military manoeuvre along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, a senior Army commander has disclosed. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana said AI-enabled tools played a decisive role in […]
India-France 2026 Talks: Student Mobility, Visa-Free Transit and AI Collaboration Take Centre Stage
India and France have outlined an expansive vision for strengthening bilateral ties during high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. The discussions elevated the relationship to what both sides termed a “Special Global Strategic Partnership,” reflecting growing cooperation across multiple sectors. A major highlight of the summit was the shared […]
Rajya Sabha Polls: BJP Eyes Upper House Boost as 37 Seats Head to Vote on March 16
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to enhance its strength in the Rajya Sabha as 37 seats across 10 states are set for biennial elections on March 16. The development is seen as favourable for the ruling party, given its political standing in several of the states going to polls. According to the Election […]
US Warns Against Pressuring India to Sever Russia Defence Links Amid China Challenge
A former senior US official has cautioned Washington against pressuring India to abruptly end its long-standing defence relationship with Russia, warning that such a move could carry significant strategic risks. Speaking before a congressional panel, Lindsey Ford emphasised that the US-India partnership plays a critical role in maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific region and counterbalancing […]
Maharashtra Tops India’s State Economy Rankings in FY25; Delhi Makes Top 10 While Arunachal Trails
India continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, recording robust expansion for the fourth consecutive year despite global economic uncertainties. The Finance Ministry estimates India’s real GDP growth at 7.4% in the current fiscal year, compared to 6.5% last year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also upgraded India’s […]
India’s Fifth-Gen Fighter Dream Moves Ahead: Tata, L&T and Bharat Forge Consortia Shortlisted for AMCA
India’s ambitious plan to develop a homegrown fifth-generation stealth fighter jet has entered a crucial phase, with three private-sector contenders shortlisted to build prototypes for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. According to reports, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd, a Larsen & Toubro–Bharat Electronics Ltd consortium, and a Bharat Forge-led consortium have been selected for […]