Faced with war, crackdown against Baha’is rising in Iran

The Baha’i community in India has been deeply distressed by the war in Iran, which has seen an uptick in persecution of Iranian Baha’is. Many Indian Baha’is originally came from Iran and continue to have relatives in that country.With the Islamic Republic regime tightening its grip and brutally crushing any internal opposition during the conflict, […]

DC vs RR | IPL Play of the Day: Mitchell Starc comes clutch to rip the life out of Rajasthan

They say T20 matches can turn in the space of a few overs, but on Sunday, Mitchell Starc produced one over that completely changed the game on its head. Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets, but the victory may not have been possible had Starc not stepped up at the crucial moment. Without […]

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping summit: Taiwan absent from White House China visit summary amid Iran, trade focus

White House on Sunday released a fact sheet on US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, outlining agreements on trade, investment and the Iran crisis but making no mention of Taiwan despite the issue dominating discussions during Trump’s meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.According to the fact sheet, the two countries agreed to establish new […]

NCWs Shakti Samvad Program Strengthens Coordination Among Women Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day ‘Shakti Samvad’ program in Srinagar over the weekend, attended by chairpersons, members, and secretaries of state women’s commissions. The initiative aimed to enhance coordination among the commissions for women’s empowerment. Representatives from 20 states participated, focusing on strengthening institutional coordination, enhancing capacity building, […]

Fossil-fuelled growth: India home to over 35% of world’s ‘dirtier & richer’ cities

BENGALURU: India may have taken the term “filthy rich” literally. Indian cities’ growth remains tied to polluting fossil-fuel use and consequent pollution while China and several other countries have pulled ahead on cleaner urbanisation, according to a study in Nature Cities in which researchers analysed 5,435 cities worldwide between 2019 and 2024 using satellite-based nitrogen […]

NCWs Shakti Samvad Strengthens Coordination Among State Women Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day event titled ‘Shakti Samvad’ in Srinagar on May 16-17, bringing together chairpersons, members, and member secretaries of state women commissions from over 20 states. The aim of the event was to enhance institutional coordination, promote capacity building, and encourage dialogue on women’s welfare […]

Support for CM Naidus Appeal by Sanjay Upadhyay Amid Demographic Concerns

Mumbai, May 18: BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay has expressed full support for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s appeal for financial assistance for families having a third or fourth child. He emphasized the need for the Hindu community to increase their birth rates to prevent population imbalance. In a conversation, Upadhyay stated, “We want Hindus […]

Mahant Rajudas Criticizes Muslim Support for Invaders

Lucknow, May 18: Mahant Rajudas has launched a sharp attack on Maulana Arshad Madani and the Muslim community regarding the Dhar Bhojshala controversy. He expressed his views on issues such as the temple-mosque dispute, Hindutva, rising fuel prices, and paper leaks, demanding strict action against those involved in paper leaks. In a conversation, Mahant Rajudas […]

IPL Playoffs Scenarios Explained: What Rajasthan Royals’ Loss vs Delhi Capitals Means For Top 4 Race

IPL 2026 Playoffs Scenario: Rajasthan Royals lost to Delhi Capitals© AFP The IPL 2026 Playoffs race got a bit more interesting as Rajasthan Royals suffered a 5-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi on Sunday. Batting first, Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag scored half-centuries as RR posted a total of 193/8 in […]

Modi and Swedens PM Kristersson Discuss Strategic Partnership

Mumbai, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson held a crucial meeting in Gothenburg, marking a significant step in India-Sweden relations. During their discussions, both leaders agreed to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership, enhance cooperation across various sectors, and collaborate on global issues. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson […]