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A blueprint for the new forest service

India, Jan. 6 -- For far too long, the Indian Forest Service (IFS) has remained the "quiet" sibling among the three All-India Services. While the Indian Administrative Service manages the pulse of gov... Read More


Why we should be wary of AI

India, Jan. 6 -- AI chatbots are increasingly becoming a friend in need for many people. When users message an AI chatbot with a problem, the response often begins with comforting phrases such as, "We... Read More


Trump threatens India with higher tariffs over Russian oil

India, Jan. 6 -- A sharp new confrontation is brewing at the intersection of geopolitics, energy and trade, after US Senator Lindsey Graham claimed that India's Ambassador to the United States persona... Read More


Bangladesh: Hindu widow gang-raped

India, Jan. 6 -- In a disturbing incident in Kaliganj sub-district of Jhenaidah, central Bangladesh, a 40-year-old Hindu widow was subjected to severe physical and sexual violence on January 4, 2026. ... Read More


Family assaulted, stripped in Delhi dispute

India, Jan. 6 -- A five year dispute over ownership of a gym in east Delhi's Laxmi Nagar led to a clash with a man beaten, his wife allegedly molested, and their son stripped and assaulted in public, ... Read More


Travel advisory for Iran issued

India, Jan. 6 -- Days after issuing a travel advisory for Venezuela, India on Monday cautioned its nationals against non-essential travel to Iran, citing the country's ongoing internal conflict and se... Read More


After contaminated water deaths, power, protest and protocol clash in MP

India, Jan. 6 -- The sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) in Dewas was suspended on Sunday for allegedly referring to Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's controversial "ghanta" co... Read More


RBI Governor urges NBFCs to maintain sound underwriting standards

India, Jan. 6 -- Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday underlined the need for sound underwriting standards and close monitoring of asset quality at a meeting with senior officials of select... Read More


Himanta honours meritorious students for outstanding exam results

India, Jan. 6 -- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday honoured 1,534 students from Bezera and Sualkuchi for their exceptional achievements in the HSLC and HS Examinations, 2025, at a ceremony ... Read More


Mechuka students embark on national integration tour

India, Jan. 6 -- In a significant effort to connect students from the remote border regions with the nation's mainstream, the Indian Army has organised a National Integration Tour (NIT) for pupils of ... Read More