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Japan is shifting away from its long-standing pacifist security doctrine, with increasing defense budgets and a major enhancement of military skills. The nation has restarted arms exports and is forming a dedicated intelligence agency. China perceives these changes as a profound provocation and an emerging strategy, sparked by modern threats and regional shifts in the geopolitical landscape.

Referring to the government’s announcement that it had shut down 717 such shops, BJP State unit chief Nainar Nagenthran said a reply to a query under the RTI Act had raised doubts about the claim

A regular presence in most press-boxes across India and overseas, Sidhu always kept the travelling press-corps in good humour

According to Karjat police, she left behind a note reflecting that she was distressed and disappointed as she couldn’t qualify cutoff in the NEET-UG examination

Young lives are lost due to Delhi's recurring civic failures and negligence. Open drains and unsafe construction sites pose deadly hazards for commuters. Preventable tragedies highlight a lack of essential safety measures and enforcement. Multiple agencies and contractors share responsibility for these ongoing failures. Consistent implementation of safety standards is urgently needed to prevent further deaths.

Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) is set to be held on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha on August 22. The marquee event also marks the opening leg of Champions Boat League

Lok Sabha adjourned till 5 p.m. as Opposition MPs protest demanding accountability for police action on students; anti-paper leak Bill introduced by Jitendra Singh in Lok Sabha

Kapil Sibal said that this issue has "huge repercussions on our polity" as a minority party can become a majority. In contrast, a majority can become a minority, due to the provision

Congress MPs protested in the Parliament House complex carrying placards and a large banner raising slogans, demanding answers from the Home Minister over alleged police excesses against protesting students

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced his retirement from electoral politics, while asserting that he will continue to remain active in public life and work for the Congress and the people

Gen Z is imitative, emotional and does not think with a calm mind, says Mohan Bhagwat

Canada's immigration authority has clarified international student work rules. Unauthorized work can lead to serious consequences and future permit refusals. Portage College advised protesting Indian students to seek legal counsel. Students must retain all important documents for future applications. The college is seeking further clarification on this ongoing issue.

The girls told the police that they had left home voluntarily after being scolded by their parents. The trio left home in Hyderabad at 1.47 a.m.

In its petition, Software Freedom Law Centre, India, sought quashing of orders issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on July 17, 20, 22 and 23 to shut down mobile Internet services in parts of central Delhi.

The Supreme Court said it will hear on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) multiple petitions concerning the nationwide protests over examination paper leaks, including those alleging police excesses during the July 20 Parliament march led by the Cockroach Janta Party

"Application seeking oral hearing of the review petition is rejected. We have gone through the review petition and perused the judgment dated March 24, 2026, which has been sought to be reviewed. There is no error apparent on the record. The Review Petition is, accordingly, dismissed," says Supreme Court

Socialite Libbie Mugrabi's luxury Bridgehampton mansion is set to be sold in a rare court-ordered public auction after repeated attempts to sell the property privately failed. The auction follows a legal dispute over an unpaid $3.5 million loan secured against the estate. The property, originally listed for $25 million and later reduced to $19 million, will open for bidding at $11 million on August 28.

Much of Assam has learnt to live with floods, an annual phenomenon, but historically near-untouched Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar were least expected to become a waterworld

Student movements have repeatedly shaped India’s political and educational landscape, often extending their influence far beyond university campuses. This article examines five landmark agitations—from the 1965 Anti-Hindi Agitation and the 1974 Nav Nirman and Bihar movements to the Assam Agitation, Anti-Mandal protests and the 2026 Jantar Mantar education protests. Together, these movements highlight how student activism has driven debates on language, governance, reservations, examinations and democratic participation across generations.