Month: April 2026

Iran dismisses Islamabad‑talks report Iran has firmly denied media claims that its negotiating team has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks with the United States, calling the reports “completely false.” The denial was relayed by the Tasnim News Agency, citing an informed Tehran source who said neither Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi nor Parliament Speaker Mohammad

What sparked the buzz Sidelined Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha has fuelled speculation about his political future after responding to a viral social media video in which netizens urge him to launch his own political party. The short clip, circulating on reels and X, directly tells Chadha: “You should start your own party;

What Project Kusha is Project Kusha (also known as the Extended Range Air Defence System, ERADS) is an indigenous surface‑to‑air missile programme led by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. It is designed as a mobile, long‑range air‑defence shield capable of detecting, tracking, and intercepting a wide range

Kia’s softer EV ambitions Kia has downgraded its 2030 electric‑vehicle (EV) sales goal by more than 20%, now aiming to sell about 1 million pure‑electric vehicles by that year, down from the 1.26 million it had set in 2025. The company has also trimmed its overall vehicle‑sales target to 4.13 million units by 2030, from a

A Political Moment Rooted in Representation Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again brought the spotlight on women’s representation in legislative bodies, calling the implementation of the Women’s Reservation framework a “need of the hour”. His remarks come at a time when India is preparing for structural reforms to ensure

India Emerges as Strategic Priority Japanese cosmetics major KOSÉ Corporation has outlined an ambitious strategy to expand its footprint in India, signalling a strong shift towards emerging markets as key growth drivers. With India’s rapidly evolving beauty and skincare industry, the company is placing special strategic focus on the country

Voting Day Across Crucial States As polling begins in states such as Kerala and Assam, India enters another decisive electoral phase. These elections are not just about state leadership — they are closely watched as indicators of political direction, governance priorities, and economic sentiment. With results expected in the coming

Tournament to be held in two phases The 32nd edition of the GD Birla Memorial Masters Inter-Club Badminton Tournament will begin on April 10 at the Bombay Gymkhana in Mumbai. The tournament will be conducted in two phases—April 10 to 12 and April 15 to 19—ensuring an extended schedule of

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali delivered a commanding performance against compatriot Divya Deshmukh in Round 9 of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, securing victory in just 31 moves. The high-stakes encounter between two of India’s brightest chess talents highlighted both tactical sharpness and composure under pressure, with Vaishali emerging as the