Month: July 2026

The Konyak Union has called on the Central and Nagaland governments to halt oil exploration activities along the Assam-Nagaland border until the long-pending inter-state boundary dispute is fully resolved. The organisation argued that any exploration or extraction of natural resources before a final settlement could undermine the rights of local

The Supreme Court on Monday raised an intriguing constitutional and linguistic question while hearing petitions challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) three-language policy: whether English, after centuries of use in India, can now be regarded as an indigenous Indian language. The observation came during arguments over the implementation

Khajuraho Airport has been ranked as the best airport in India in the 2026 National Customer Satisfaction Index (NCSI), highlighting its exceptional passenger services and operational efficiency. Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj Airport also delivered an impressive performance by securing the third position, underscoring Madhya Pradesh’s growing reputation for quality airport infrastructure

The Central government has announced a comprehensive “Seafarer-First” initiative to ensure the safety of every Indian seafarer operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, regardless of the flag under which their vessel is registered. The move comes after an Indian sailor was killed and several

India and China have received a major reprieve after US lawmakers revised a proposed sanctions bill targeting countries that continue importing Russian oil and natural gas. The updated legislation reduces the maximum tariff that could be imposed on the largest buyers of Russian energy from the originally proposed 500% to

The conflict between the United States and Iran entered another volatile phase on Wednesday as Washington launched fresh military strikes against Iranian targets while President Donald Trump renewed calls for a negotiated peace agreement. The latest developments have heightened concerns over regional security and global energy supplies as tensions continue

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding E20 petrol, saying that a driver’s habits often have a greater impact on fuel efficiency than the fuel itself. His light-hearted remark, “It’s not the fuel, it’s you,” came amid growing public discussion over

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has once again entertained his fans with his trademark wit, joking that he is the “greatest makkhi maar (fly swatter) in the business.” Sharing a glimpse of his day off, the veteran actor said that even a single day of rest makes his body restless, prompting

US President Donald Trump has said that Gulf nations benefiting from the Strait of Hormuz should compensate the United States for maintaining security in the strategic waterway. He argued that countries relying on the route for energy supplies should bear the financial burden of safeguarding one of the world’s busiest