India has delivered a strong rebuttal at the United Nations Human Rights Council, dismissing Switzerland’s recent remarks on minority protection and freedom of expression as misleading and baseless. At the 5th Meeting of the 60th Session of the UNHRC, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said Switzerland’s allegations were surprising, shallow and ill informed, urging the country to focus on its own domestic challenges instead of spreading false narratives about India. Tyagi poi

For Indian families living abroad, ensuring children receive the right vaccinations is one of the most important aspects of healthcare. While India has its own immunization schedule, moving to another country often means adapting to new guidelines and adding vaccines that may not be common back home. Having a complete vaccination checklist helps parents stay organized and ensures their child is protected no matter where they grow up. The foundation of any vaccination plan starts wit

The Supreme Court of India highlighted the resilience of the Indian Constitution on Wednesday by drawing comparisons with the ongoing turmoil in neighboring Nepal and Bangladesh. During a hearing of the presidential reference case, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath pointed to violent protests shaking both countries. CJI Gavai remarked, “We are proud of our Constitution, see

The United States has introduced a new piece of legislation that could significantly reshape the global outsourcing landscape, with particular implications for India’s $250 billion IT services industry. The Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act, presented in the US Senate by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, is designed to discourage American companies from sending jobs overseas and instead push them to hire locally. India has long been one of the w

Police in San Francisco are investigating a shooting that left four people injured in the India Basin neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, adding to ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city. According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting at around 5:48 p.m. on the 1500 block of Burke Avenue. When they arrived, they located one victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency personnel transported that individual to the hospital, where doctors confirmed the i

CP Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, has been elected as India’s next Vice President, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar. The 68-year-old BJP veteran secured a clear victory today by polling 452 first preference votes, while Opposition-backed candidate and retired Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy managed 300 votes. The results underscored not only the NDA’s parliamentary stren

India’s literacy rate has reached a new milestone, rising from 74% in 2011 to 80.9% in 2023–24, according to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The announcement was made on the occasion of International Literacy Day 2025, where he emphasized that literacy must not be viewed merely as the ability to read and write but as a foundation for empowerment, dignity, and self-reliance for every citizen.

India’s wealth has always been closely tied to family-run businesses, many of which span across generations. The latest Hurun India Rich List 2025 has revealed fascinating insights into which surnames dominate the country’s wealthiest business dynasties. According to the report, Agarwal and Gupta families lead the pack, with 12 families each making it to the list of India’s richest. This reflects how certain surnames continue to hold influenc

Voting for India’s vice presidential election is underway, with lawmakers choosing between the NDA’s nominee CP Radhakrishnan, the current Governor of Maharashtra, and the INDIA bloc’s candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge. The election was necessitated by the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar. While the contest has drawn significant political attention, three parties have opted to boycott the poll, signaling

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on opposition senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to apologise after she made controversial remarks about the Indian community in Australia. Price, a member of the centre-right Liberal Party, suggested during a radio interview that large numbers of Indians were being allowed to migrate to the country in order to vote for Albanese’s Labor Party. Her comments sparked widespread anger, particularly within A

India has formally assured Belgium of the conditions under which fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi will be held if extradited in connection with the Punjab National Bank loan fraud case. Choksi, arrested by Belgian authorities in April this year, is one of the prime accused in the Rs 13,500 crore fraud along with his nephew Nirav Modi. In a detailed letter to Belgium’s Ministry of Justice, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs outlined prison conditions at Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, a

Russia has taken a major step in the global fight against cancer with the announcement of Enteromix, a new mRNA-based cancer vaccine that has shown 100% efficacy and safety in early human trials. Developed by the National Medical Research Radiological Centre and the Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Enteromix was tested on 48 patients with colorectal cancer. The results revealed tumour shrinkage and zero serious side effects, positioning this innovatio

South Indian food is globally loved for its wholesome taste and nutrition. Among its most iconic dishes are dosa and uttapam, both made from the same fermented rice and urad dal batter. However, their preparation and health impact are different, making people wonder: which is better for weight loss and health? Let’s break it down with simple points. 1. Ingredients And Preparation

India reaffirmed their dominance in Asian hockey with a clinical 4-1 win over South Korea in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Rajgir. The victory not only secured their fourth Asia Cup crown but also guaranteed a direct berth at the 2026 Hockey World Cup in Belgium and Holland. With this triumph, India have now become the second-most successful team in the competition, trailing only behind five-time champions Korea. The pa

The United States has announced a new policy that could make it harder for foreign nationals, especially Indians, to secure quick non immigrant visas. Under the revised process, applicants for visas such as B1 for business and B2 for tourism will now be required to schedule their interview appointments only in their country of citizenship or legal residence. This effectively closes the option of seeking quicker interview slots abroad, a practice that many travelers from India had been relying

US President Donald Trump has once again stirred the global stage, claiming that Washington has “lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China.” His statement came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared together at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. Trump shared a p

For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), celebrating kids’ birthdays is a special way to stay connected to cultural roots while creating lasting memories abroad. However, with rising costs in many countries, parents often look for creative ways to make the day joyful without overspending. The good news is that birthdays don’t need to be lavish to be memorable. With some planning and thought, NRIs can host beautiful celebrations on a budget. One of the most effective ways to save

Mumbai has been placed on high alert after a chilling WhatsApp message threatened a series of blasts across the city just a day before the culmination of the Ganesh festival. The message, received by the traffic police control room, claimed that 34 vehicles had been rigged with explosives and planted with “human bombs.” It further warned that 400 kg of RDX had been brought into the city, allegedly enough to kill one crore people. The sender identi

With the rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) completed, the Indian government is preparing a targeted relief package for exporters impacted by steep US tariffs. According to official sources, the Centre is working on a set of schemes designed to help sectors that have been hit hardest by the 50 per cent import duties imposed by President Donald Trump, which included a 25 per cent penalty linked to India’s Russian oil purchases.

An unusual legal battle has emerged in the United States where an Indiana-based attorney named Mark S Zuckerberg has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, for repeatedly banning his account. The lawyer, who has practiced bankruptcy law for nearly 38 years, says Facebook suspended him five times in the past eight years on allegations of impersonating Meta CEO Mark Elliot Zuckerberg. According t