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From Jharkhand's village to Mt Everest: Vinita Soren becomes India's first tribal woman to conquer world's highest peak
From a small village in Jharkhand to the summit of Mount Everest, Vinita Soren created history by becoming the first Indian tribal woman to conquer the world's highest peak, inspiring countless young women with her determination, resilience and extraordinary journey against all odds.
'Totally wrong': BJP leader denies track-2 dialogue with Pakistan
Senior BJP leader and India Foundation President Ram Madhav has rejected reports claiming that he participated in a Track-2 dialogue with Pakistan during a regional security conference in Colombo
Pahalgam mastermind, LeT leaders attend Shoaib Akhtar's brother's funeral in Islamabad
The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, has come under the spotlight after several leaders linked to the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were seen attending the ceremony in Islamabad
Weekly Defence Dispatch: Pakistan's Rafale kill claims collapse, Su-30MKI gets BrahMos fangs, Netra clears FOC and more
As India's military modernisation accelerates on multiple fronts, Firstpost tracks the week's key developments — IAF paperwork that quietly settled Pakistan's Rafale kill claims, 40 BrahMos-armed Su-30MKIs with a combat track record from Operation Sindoor, the Netra AEW&C system receiving its long-awaited Final Operational Clearance, a US support package keeping Apache helicopters and M777 howitzers combat-ready, early talks for a UAE sale of BrahMos and Akashteer, seven regional defence manufacturing clusters anchored by IIT partnerships, and an Indian Navy visit to Vietnam that means more than it looks.
AIR SUVIDHA 2.0: India makes health self-declaration mandatory for international travellers to screen Ebola
As health authorities continue to track the Ebola outbreak in Africa, India has launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 to bolster its surveillance system in this regard.
Silent signal and wait before the push: Pune police establish timeline of Ketan Agarwal death at Lohagad Fort
Investigative findings have revealed a detailed timeline of the events leading up to Ketan Agarwal's alleged murder at Lohagad Fort on June 18
This Week in Explainers: If not passport, which documents are proof of citizenship in India?
A huge row has emerged after an official of the Ministry of External Affairs stated that the passport is not a proof of citizenship. Do Aadhaar and PAN prove one’s citizenship? We discuss this and more in our roundup of the news in India
'Killing was easier': Siya Goyal's alleged custodial confession reveals shocking details in Lohagad Fort murder case
Police investigating the Lohagad Fort murder case claim the prime accused told them killing her fiance seemed easier than ending the engagement, as investigators continue to probe the alleged conspiracy
Trump thanks India after Hyderabad names road 'Donald Trump Avenue', calls it a first for a US President
US President Donald Trump thanked India after Hyderabad renamed a road adjoining the US Consulate as Donald Trump Avenue, calling it the first time an American president had been honoured in such a way and describing it as an "unprecedented honour."
India makes public names of six soldiers martyred in Operation Sindoor for first time
The names of the six personnel will now be permanently inscribed at the National War Memorial in New Delhi in recognition of their sacrifice.
Ram Mandir trust chief Champat Rai resigns amid arrests in donation fraud case: Report
Ram Mandir trust chief Champat Rai has reportedly resigned after Uttar Pradesh Police arrested eight people in the case of theft of donations to the temple.
'Absurd legal paradox': Shashi Tharoor flags 'fatuous' citizenship confusion, calls for law overhaul
Reacting to the MEA’s clarification on Passport Seva Divas that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document and not definitive proof of citizenship, Tharoor said the statement has fuelled public confusion, even if it reflects the current legal position.
‘My only wish…’: Almost 95, Andhra woman gives up US citizenship to ‘spend final days in motherland’
Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, from Andhra Pradesh, has said that her last wish is to spend the rest of her life in India and "die as an Indian". She became a US citizen in 2000 and came back to India in 2018
Mahesh Dixit, who oversaw key Kashmir intelligence operations, named IB chief
The 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, currently serving as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau, will head India's premier domestic intelligence agency after the ACC cleared his appointment
Govt restores non-domestic packed LPG supplies to pre-crisis levels, eases bulk LPG curbs after West Asia tensions ease
The government on Thursday removed restrictions on non-domestic packed LPG supplies and partially resumed bulk LPG distribution, citing improved availability following the easing of tensions in West Asia
India, Iran hold talks to strengthen energy cooperation at Brics energy meet
Iranian Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad met India’s Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri during the Brics Energy Ministers’ Meeting, with both sides discussing ways to expand cooperation in oil and gas sectors.
Emergency: PM Modi recalls the midnight decision that changed India 51 years ago
As India marks 51 years since the Emergency, political leaders across parties reflected on a period widely regarded as one of the most defining and controversial chapters in the country's democratic history.
NCERT introduces new section on Emergency in Class 9 textbook, calls it 'Challenge to Democracy'
The topic is covered in Understanding Society: India and Beyond, a newly introduced textbook that explores the workings, achievements, and challenges of Indian democracy
Passport not proof of citizenship in India, says MEA. What about Aadhaar or PAN card?
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that a passport is not proof of citizenship, reviving questions about which document, if any, actually proves an Indian’s citizenship. In 2020, the government had told Parliament that Aadhaar, PAN or even one’s voter ID didn’t qualify as proof of citizenship
India could grow above 7%, beating RBI's 6.6% forecast if oil stays low: Report
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar says India's economy could return to a 7 per cent-plus growth trajectory in FY27 if peace in West Asia endures and crude oil prices remain low, improving both inflation and growth prospects
Ketan Agarwal murder: Accused Siya Goyal and her boyfriend ran online searches on murder methods, exchanged 2,000 calls
Investigators uncover months-long conspiracy involving phone records, failed attempts and staged accident at Lohagad Fort
Indian Army, NDRF conduct search and rescue ops after 5 die in Kolkata's warehouse roof collapse
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that “faulty” construction plans of the warehouse received sanction from the KMC on January 17 this year, during the TMC regime
3 Pakistani flights entered Indian airspace during storm emergency days before Air India crossed into Pak
Flight-tracking records show three Pakistani commercial aircraft entered Indian airspace on June 12 to avoid severe weather near Lahore, with one remaining inside for more than 15 minutes. The revelations come days after an Air India flight briefly crossed into Pakistani airspace during a go-around at Amritsar
30 ships through, 26 waiting: What Hormuz's reopening means for India
Thirty India-linked vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz safely while 26 more await passage, offering relief for India's energy imports but highlighting the country's continued dependence on one of the world's most vulnerable maritime chokepoints
Air India flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace during go-around at Amritsar, probe underway
The Delhi-Amritsar flight inadvertently crossed into Pakistani airspace while holding during a runway inspection triggered by a bird strike incident, according to the DGCA.
MEA clarifies passport is a travel document, not proof of citizenship
MEA Clarifies Passport Isn't Proof of Citizenship as Debate Grows; India Highlights Faster Passport Services and Expanded Network.
Mumbai local murder case: Accused Sachin Ramesh Suvarna taken into custody
A rain-soaked commute in Mumbai turned tragic when a minor dispute on a Churchgate–Nallasopara Fast Local escalated into a fatal stabbing near Andheri.
What is the Sunset Clause that India may demand in its trade deal with the US?
As India and the US edge closer to a landmark trade agreement, New Delhi may reportedly be pushing for a Sunset Clause to protect itself from future shifts in American trade policy. Here's what the provision means, why India wants it, and how it could shape bilateral trade and market access
India’s Silicon Valley on a flatbed: Metro disruption forces Bengaluru IT workers onto trucks | Watch
A technical fault on Bengaluru's Namma Metro left hundreds stranded during rush hour, forcing some commuters to hitch rides on trucks amid widespread transit chaos.
Jaishankar, South Korean FM hold talks to deepen strategic partnership
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties