India

‘First quit, then debate’: As govt agrees to debate Neet paper leak, Opposition scales up resignation demand

Rajya Sabha Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge has said that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign for there to be a debate on the leak of the Neet question paper. Days after the crackdown on protesters, the Opposition has united in the demand for resignation.

What is CJP’s fourth demand to the government as protests in Delhi intensify?

The protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar refuses to die down. The group have made a fourth demand to the Centre, asking that no FIRs are filed against the agitators and that no legal action be taken. The government has expressed willingness to speak to the protesters, but refused to accede on the resignation of Education Minister Dharmandra Pradhan

India commissions INS Malvan: How this ‘submarine hunter’ will be a game-changer

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Malvan, the second indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, strengthening India's coastal defences against growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine activity. With advanced sonar, waterjet propulsion and over 80 per cent indigenous content, the warship marks another milestone in India's maritime modernisation

Jaishankar raises safety of Indian seafarers with Russia's Lavrov after Black Sea attack

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila

Quad ministers meet in Manila, call for rule-based Indo-Pacific: A ‘respect sovereignty’ message for China

While the Quad did not name China directly, its emphasis on a rules-based order and territorial integrity was widely seen as a message amid Beijing's growing maritime assertiveness

Centre releases draft CAFE III norms: What India’s new emission rules could mean for consumers

The Centre has released draft CAFE-III norms for passenger vehicles. These rules intended to come into force from April 1, 2027 will govern the fuel efficiency of cars in India. The purpose behind this is to further push manufacturers to introduce technologies like hybrids, flex-fuel vehicles, and electric models to their fleet

CJP agitation: After meeting with Wangchuk, govt to hold 2nd round of talks with youth protesters

After two Union ministers met activist Sonam Wangchuk in the hospital, the Centre and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) are expected to hold the second round of talks today aimed at finding a resolution to the standoff. The CJP and Wangchuk are leading a movement seeking accountability for irregularities in medical entrance exam Neet and other competitive exams.

‘Border peace pre-requisite for normal ties,’ Jaishankar tells China’s Wang Yi at Asean meet

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that peace and tranquillity along the India-China border remains the "pre-requisite" for normal bilateral ties

Jaishankar meets China's Wang Yi, flags trade imbalances & supply chain concerns

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila and flagged concerns over fair market access, trade imbalances and supply chain predictability amid efforts to normalise India-China ties

Placards, pressure, and passion: Inside Delhi’s massive youth protest over Neet paper leak

On Monday, thousands poured into New Delhi's streets to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, heeding the call of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) online movement.

Who is Vijeta Dahiya, the Cockroach Janta party spokesperson sacked over burger video?

The satirical Cockroach Janta Party has announced the removal of Vijeta Dahiya as its spokesperson after a video showed him eating a burger amid the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in Delhi. The viral visual triggered criticism, with many questioning the timing of his actions

War or peace, India's global air connectivity remains resilient

Up to 58 countries are connected from India, and 90 airports worldwide are currently connected.

Death toll in Sikkim tunnel collapse rises to 20 as search for trapped workers continues

At least 20 workers have died after a tunnel collapsed at an under-construction hydroelectric project in Sikkim's Namchi district, while rescue teams continue searching for those still trapped

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge lead protest near PM residence; Centre says Parliament discussion was offered

The developments come amid the continuing CJP-led agitation at Jantar Mantar, where protesters have vowed to continue their sit-in despite recent clashes with Delhi Police