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Making the SCO work for India

India, Sept. 2 -- As Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi returns from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking the 25th anniversary of the regional grouping, th... Read More


Arabian Sea as a new laboratory for the US

India, Sept. 2 -- The Mecca defence agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan caused ripples both in West Asia and the wider strategic discourse. While many perhaps erroneously believed ... Read More


A fail-proof tactic called Lionel Messi

India, Sept. 2 -- Ahead of every football World Cup, the coaching staff of participating teams dig deep in an attempt to find the perfect combination of tactics and talent. Except Argentina. They did ... Read More


Unnecessary surgeries & procedures in India

India, Sept. 2 -- Gallbladder removal or cholecystectomy is among the most commonly performed surgeries in India. A 2026 BMJ Public Health review by Mohite et al., estimated that about 32 lakh cholecy... Read More


A neighbour's view of India's strategic strengths

India, Sept. 2 -- As India marks eight decades ofIndependence, its strategic position has changed almost beyond recognition. Yet the central question of strategic autonomy remains. What India chooses ... Read More


GST mop-up rises 14.8% in August; refunds up 68%

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- India's gross goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 14.8% to Rs.1.99 lakh crore in August from Rs.1.74 lakh crore a year earlier, with collections from imports contributi... Read More


Finance ministry flags rising attrition at RRBs

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The finance ministry has flagged rising attrition at regional rural banks (RRBs), with newly recruited staff quitting at rates that hit 39.2% for clerical employees and 35.5% for... Read More


Two alleged shooters killed in Shamli encounter

LUCKNOW, Sept. 1 -- The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday claimed a major breakthrough in the murder of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan as two alleged assailants succumbed to injuries sustaine... Read More


Centre seeks SC nod to quash 13 CJP stir FIRs

New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- The Centre on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of 13 FIRs registered in connection with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and ... Read More


Ten swine flu patients undergoing treatment at SSL Hosp, IMS-BHU

VARANASI, Sept. 1 -- Ten patients suffering from swine flu are undergoing treatment at Sir Sunderlal (SSL) Hospital, IMS-BHU. They are from adjoining districts, including three from Azamgarh. The pat... Read More