India’s monsoon rainfall is expected to remain “below normal” across most regions in July, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal may reduce the current 40% rainfall deficit in the coming weeks, temperatures are predicted to be warmer than usual. Why is the monsoon rainfall below … Read more
The research, published in Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, suggests that prioritizing seniors with chronic conditions like heart or lung disease offers the highest health gains for the lowest government expenditure. How much would a national flu vaccination program cost? Researchers estimate a targeted vaccination strategy for elderly Indians with underlying health conditions would cost … Read more
Sonia Gandhi has claimed the Modi government’s silence on the Gaza conflict compromises India’s strategic interests and moral standing. This critique suggests a growing tension between India’s deepening ties with Israel and its historical diplomatic relationships within the Middle East and the Global South. Will India’s closeness to Israel alienate traditional West Asian allies? Political … Read more
The Indian Health Ministry has proposed replacing a complex shelf-life rule with a simple 12-month requirement to reduce the wastage of imported medicines. Under a draft notification to amend Rule 31 of the Drugs Rules, 1945, most imported drugs must have at least one year of shelf life remaining upon entry into India, moving away … Read more
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document and does not serve as definitive proof of citizenship. During the 14th Passport Seva Divas, senior officials emphasized that while a passport attests to nationality when a citizen is abroad, it remains distinct from legal citizenship documentation governed … Read more
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held talks with Iran’s deputy secretary for defence affairs, Ghadir Nezamipour, in New Delhi on Monday to address the evolving security situation in the Middle East. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 16th Brics National Security Advisers’ Meeting, marking the first visit by a senior Iranian official to … Read more
A group of Nihangs allegedly stormed a gurdwara in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on Saturday, taking the manager hostage and occupying the roof to demand the release of four group members arrested following a June 16 clash in Karnaprayag. Police have deployed a heavy force to the site, where the district magistrate and superintendent of police … Read more
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has formally rejected comments made by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari regarding the alleged demolition of a mosque in Varanasi. On Saturday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal labeled the remarks “unwarranted,” asserting that the Pakistani leader has no authority to comment on India’s internal affairs. Did You Know? The Ministry … Read more
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday to submit 20 formal disqualification petitions against party MPs who have declared a merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The rebel group, comprised of 20 Lok Sabha members, intends to support the BJP-led NDA coalition, a move that … Read more
Dr. Manish Gupta, a 50-year-old dermatologist, was arrested Thursday in Mount Kailash, south Delhi, for the alleged murder of his domestic help, 45-year-old Meena. Police discovered the victim’s body on the bungalow terrace after a neighbor reported seeing her in a pool of blood. Authorities recovered a bat and a kitchen knife at the scene, … Read more