India’s artificial intelligence sector is gaining significant global momentum as Bengaluru-based startup Emergent secured a $1.5 billion valuation following a $300 million Series C funding round. Emergent and the Rise of No-Code AI The recent capital injection into Emergent highlights a move toward democratizing technology for non-technical users. Co-founder and chief executive Mukund Jha noted … Read more
The Election Commission (EC) has released a revised schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across six states, adjusting key dates for draft and final publication. The updated timeline affects Delhi, Karnataka, Telangana, Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh, with specific qualifying dates assigned to each region to manage the voter registration process. … Read more
A viral video claiming a Hindu priest died while attempting to demonstrate “flying skills” is false. Fact-checkers and local authorities confirm that the man, identified as Papayya, died in a tragic accidental fall in 2021. According to the Times of India and reports from the Singanamala police, the victim slipped while navigating a steep path … Read more
India’s five-year breast cancer survival rate for women diagnosed between 2017 and 2021 is 65.7%, according to the first country-wise survival estimates published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Nature Medicine. This figure trails the global median of 77.8% and the 87.3% survival rate seen in high-income countries. The Survival Gap Between Income Levels … Read more
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held a bilateral meeting in Auckland to advance a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that Luxon says will reduce or eliminate tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to India. The agreement aims to open a market of 1.4 billion people … Read more
Agricultural stability across South Asia is facing a dual crisis as extreme weather patterns decimate crop yields while rapid industrial land acquisition threatens the livelihoods of millions. Heatwaves and the Collapse of Rain-Fed Agriculture The agricultural sector in South Asia is reeling from temperatures that have turned once-productive lands into high-risk zones. In India, Pakistan, … Read more
India’s BrahMos Missile Sales to Indonesia: A Strategic Shift India’s defense exports are gaining momentum as the country will supply BrahMos missiles to Indonesia, marking the third such agreement in the Indo-Pacific. The sale underscores New Delhi’s rise as a defense supplier, driven by regional concerns over China’s assertiveness. According to an Indian foreign ministry … Read more
Travelers are increasingly prioritizing relaxation and solitude, driving a significant surge in demand for quieter Himalayan destinations. According to data released by Agoda on July 9, 2026, mountain towns such as Dharamshala, Rishikesh, and Uttarkashi have seen double-digit growth in accommodation searches, signaling a shift toward what industry observers call “hushpitality”—a preference for slower, low-noise … Read more
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Kolkata on Tuesday to investigate the purchase of an Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft and an Agusta 109 SP helicopter by Carewell Aviation India Pvt Ltd, which allegedly received Rs 160 crore from the TMC party’s accounts, according to sources. The aviation company, incorporated in September 2021 after TMC’s … Read more
Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri rejected social media claims regarding India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme on Tuesday, labeling concerns about engine damage as a “misinterpretation.” According to the minister, there is no evidence that E20 fuel harms compatible vehicles, a position supported by automobile manufacturers and service providers who report no difficulties with the fuel. … Read more