Why South Asia Is Turning to India—Not China—During the Fuel Crunch

New Delhi — As tensions in the Middle East disrupt oil supplies and push global prices upward, countries across South Asia are increasingly looking toward India rather than China for immediate energy support. This trend is highlighted in a recent…

Supreme Court Flags ‘Serious Threat to Democracy’ in I-PAC Raid Controversy

New Delhi — The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday made sharp oral observations over the alleged role of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during an ongoing probe by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), stating that such conduct could…

US Tourist Alleges Assault in Karnataka; Accused and Homestay Owner Arrested

Bengaluru — Disturbing details have surfaced in a case involving the alleged sexual assault of an American tourist in Karnataka’s Kodagu district. Based on the survivor’s complaint, police say a man identified as Vrijesh Kumar allegedly…

US-Iran talks on edge as tensions rise and ceasefire deadline nears

Washington — Efforts to revive dialogue between the United States and Iran appear to be losing momentum, as uncertainty clouds the next round of peace talks and Donald Trump adopts a tougher public stance ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.

Iran won’t negotiate under threat, says envoy amid fragile ceasefire

Washington: Iran has reiterated that it will not engage in negotiations under pressure, as diplomatic efforts with the United States remain uncertain.

Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said in a post on X that talks…

Agencies flag campus networks pushing Maoist ideology after Pune incident

New Delhi: Security agencies have raised concerns over the emergence of sympathiser networks attempting to spread Maoist ideology in urban centres, particularly educational institutions, following a recent incident in Pune.

The alert comes…

Wild Bison Attack Claims Two Lives in Jharkhand’s Latehar, Villages on Edge

Latehar — A deadly encounter between humans and wildlife has left two women dead and another critically injured in Jharkhand’s Latehar district, triggering fear among residents in nearby areas.

The incident occurred in the Gurikaram…

Jharkhand Appoints New Lokayukta After Long Gap, Justice A.K. Gupta Takes Oath

Ranchi — Jharkhand has finally filled the long-vacant post of Lokayukta, with former High Court judge Justice Amitabh Kumar Gupta taking the oath of office on Tuesday, nearly five years after the position fell vacant.

The oath was administered…

Jharkhand CM Distributes Appointment Letters to 299 Women Officers in Welfare Department

Ranchi — Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 299 newly recruited personnel under the state’s Women, Child Development and Social Security Department at a function held at the Secretariat.

Iran Declines Participation in Second Round of US Peace Talks

Tehran — Iran has rejected reports suggesting it would take part in a second round of peace talks with the United States, according to its official news agency IRNA.

IRNA stated that Tehran’s decision stems from what it described…