BRICS Summit 2026: Modi, Putin and Xi Put India at the Centre of a Shifting World Order
New Delhi is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12 and 13, bringing Prime Minister Narendra Modi together with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the expanded grouping. The summit places India at the centre of some of the most
Joe Root Defends Pakistan Ahead of Third Test: England’s Dominance Is Not the Whole Story
England captain Joe Root has rejected the narrative that Pakistan showed “no fight” in the first two Tests, calling such criticism disrespectful to both teams ahead of the third and final match at Edgbaston. England have already secured the series 2-0 after convincing victories at Headingley and Lord’s. Pakistan’s struggles
Putin to Visit India for BRICS Summit: What His Meeting With PM Modi Means
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled for Friday, September 11. The visit comes as India hosts the expanded grouping under its 2026 presidency and seeks to strengthen its role
Iran Strikes US Targets in Jordan After Tanker Attacks: US-Iran Conflict Escalates
The confrontation between Iran and the United States has entered a more dangerous phase after Iran launched ballistic missiles at a US military facility near Al Azraq in Jordan, following American strikes that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. The latest exchange marks a significant expansion of the conflict beyond Iranian
Israel to Close British Consulate in Jerusalem: Why the UK-Israel Rift Is Deepening
Israel’s decision to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem marks a significant escalation in its diplomatic confrontation with the United Kingdom, following London’s move to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced the closure along with additional measures against Britain.
Raghav Chadha’s Name Added to Delhi Voter List: AAP Questions SIR Process
The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi has triggered a fresh political controversy after BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name was added to the voter list in the Rajinder Nagar Assembly constituency. The development comes days after his name was removed from the Punjab electoral
OpenAI’s 90-Year-Old Maths Breakthrough: Why the Navier-Stokes Claim Matters
OpenAI says it has achieved a breakthrough on one of mathematics’ most difficult problems, claiming that its artificial intelligence systems have produced an answer to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem, a challenge that has remained unresolved for nearly 90 years. The reported achievement came after OpenAI deployed around 10,000
CMRL Pay-Off Case: ED Seeks FIR Against Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena and Riyas
The CMRL pay-off case has entered a more serious phase after the Enforcement Directorate sought registration of a separate corruption FIR against former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena and son-in-law P A Mohammed Riyas. The ED has forwarded its findings to the Kerala Police under Section
US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers: Why the Iran Retaliation Could Widen the War
The US-Iran conflict has entered a more dangerous phase after the United States destroyed five Iranian oil tankers and Tehran retaliated with missile strikes against a US-linked military base in Jordan. The latest exchange shows how the confrontation is moving beyond direct military targets and increasingly threatening energy infrastructure and
Nora Fatehi Faces ₹3 Crore Defamation Suit Over ‘Toy Plane’ Remark
Actor and performer Nora Fatehi is facing a ₹3 crore civil defamation lawsuit filed by aviation company Dunes Aviation over social media comments she allegedly made about one of its chartered aircraft. The case has now turned a casual social-media remark into a wider debate over celebrity influence, online responsibility
