Nation
BRICS summit puts Global South, trade and West Asia at centre stage
Hosted by India under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability', the two-day summit brought together leaders of the 11-member BRICS grouping amid heightened geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and growing divisions over the wars in West Asia and Ukraine
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
The new Education Minister, in the past, attracted controversy on the issue of Indian students who returned from Ukraine after the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war and sought admission to medical colleges in India
Opposition slams DU advisory as students defy warning, protest reaches campus
Leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Shashi Tharoor among others slam advisory issued by Delhi University; JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia also issue similar advisories to discourage students from participating in protests
Food pours into Jantar Mantar as India rallies behind protesters
The donated food was arranged along one side of the protest venue in the style of a community buffet, allowing anyone in need to pick up a meal. Volunteers said the volume of food was so large that some of it had to be distributed on the roadside to ensure it reached people quickly
CJP escalates protest, Sonam Wangchuk awaits govt assurances amid clashes
The Cockroach Janta Party said it would continue its protests until the government accepts its demands for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide, no prosecution of peaceful protesters, and legal action against police personnel allegedly involved in excesses during the protests
CJP alleges Government delayed talks as farmers mass at Shambhu Border
Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters intensified protests on Monday as the party accused the Centre of delaying talks after a police crackdown in Delhi, while thousands of farmers gathered at the Shambhu border ahead of a planned march against the proposed India-US trade deal
2026 Assembly verdicts reshape India’s political landscape
The Assembly election results in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam highlighted the BJP’s uneven expansion, Congress’ limited revival and the enduring strength of regional politics, while welfare promises, identity narratives and generational shifts emerged as defining electoral themes across India
Activist Yogendra Yadav says Indo-US trade deal is a direct attack on farmers
Yadav has warned that India’s proposed 2026 tariff agreement with the US could threaten farmers’ livelihoods, arguing that tariff cuts may open domestic markets to heavily subsidised American produce. He urged greater transparency and stronger safeguards for agriculture
Union Budget 2026-27: Big capex, tech sovereignty, and a new tax era
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2026 Union Budget prioritises long-term growth through a massive ₹12.2 lakh crore infrastructure outlay. By introducing a modernized Tax Act and aggressive tech incentives, the government aims to solidify India’s position as a global semiconductor and AI powerhouse
Nation on display: India’s 77th Republic Day blends power, pride and progress
The celebrations were held on Kartavya Path, the ceremonial boulevard from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, and included the traditional parade, powerful displays of defence capabilities, and vibrant cultural performances
