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UN report highlights how social media affects mental health, well-being of young girls

India, April 26 -- Digital technologies and algorithm-driven software - especially social media - present high risks of privacy invasion, cyberbullying and distraction from learning to young girls, ac... Read More


Syria crisis intensifies in shadow of Gaza war

India, April 26 -- The war in Gaza continues to cast a dark shadow over the wider Middle East region, in particular Syria where a series of strikes and attacks are exacerbating an already dire humanit... Read More


Ajit Doval meets Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev during St. Petersburg visit, discusses issues of mutual interest

India, April 26 -- National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a bilateral meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev recently when they discussed issues of mutual interest. The ... Read More


Expatriates take chartered flights to return home, exercise their franchiseein second phase Lok Sabha polls

India, April 26 -- A group of expatriates took the vote vimanam (vote flight) to reach India and exercise their franchise in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre, which is a... Read More


Indian-origin Princeton University student Achinthya Sivalingan arrested for joining anti-Israeli demonstration

India, April 26 -- An Indian-origin student was arrested allegedly and barred from Princeton University for participating in anti-Israel protests which are taking place in several educational institut... Read More


Vijay Deverakonda's Family Star, Siddhu Jonnalagadda's Tillu Square on OTT. Where to watch the films?

India, April 26 -- As a new weekend set to begin, Vijay Deverakondas Family Star and Siddhu Jonnalagaddas Tillu Square have premiered on Over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Directed by Parasuram, Family St... Read More


Portugal: Debate at UN examines impact of 'Carnation Revolution'

India, April 26 -- On 25 April 1974, military officers overthrew the nearly 50-year dictatorship in Portugal in a largely peaceful coup known as the Carnation Revolution. Named after the flowers civi... Read More


Justice MB Snehalatha takes oath as additional judge of Kerala High Court

India, April 26 -- Justice MB Snehalatha was sworn in as an additional judge of the Kerala High Court on Friday. Chief Justice A J Desa administered the oath of office and speakers at the occasion in... Read More


KKR, Punjab Kings intense practice session ahead of IPL clash in Kolkata's Eden Gardens

India, April 26 -- A day before the IPL match, players of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) were seen practicing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday (Apr 25). (Images by Avish... Read More


WHO report shows smoking and drinking is on the rise among teenagers in Europe, Central Asia and Canada

India, April 26 -- Smoking and drinking is on the rise among teenagers in Europe, Central Asia and Canada, and girls now match or even exceed boys when it comes to substance use, the World Health Orga... Read More