The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to establish a new department exclusively focused on promoting art, culture, and heritage in the capital’s prestigious Lutyens’ Delhi area. This move, unanimously approved in the recent NDMC council meeting, comes with an...
In just a few months since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, America’s cultural landscape has been rocked by an unprecedented assault on arts institutions and artists, sparking what many are calling a new and far more extreme culture war. Federal agencies that...
Bengaluru is currently witnessing a captivating celebration of India's rich tribal heritage through a unique textile art exhibition showcasing the intricate Lambadi embroidery. Hosted at the city's renowned art space, Sabha BLR, this exhibition brings to life the...
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade war unsettles the global economy and hampers consensus within traditional multilateral forums like the G20, the BRICS coalition is seizing the moment to assert itself as a key global player. The group, comprising...
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Kumar Doval is expected to skip the BRICS National Security Advisors (NSA) meeting scheduled for April 30, 2025, in Brazil, due to escalating tensions with Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26...
Starting May 1, 2025, Thailand will require all foreign visitors entering by air, land, or sea to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival, replacing the old paper-based TM6 arrival card. This mandatory digital form collects essential...
In a significant development, IndusInd Bank’s Deputy CEO and Whole-time Director Arun Khurana resigned with immediate effect, taking responsibility for accounting lapses that resulted in a nearly Rs 2,000 crore adverse impact on the bank’s profit and loss statement....
OpenAI has introduced a new lightweight version of its ChatGPT deep research tool, designed to deliver faster, more cost-effective responses while preserving the depth and quality users expect. Powered by the optimized o4-mini model, this version offers nearly the...
A massive power outage that plunged large parts of Spain, Portugal, and even affected parts of France into darkness has left millions struggling without electricity, internet, and phone connectivity. The blackout, which began around midday on April 28, 2025, caused...
Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic priority for China, calling on the nation’s technology companies to accelerate innovation and achieve self-reliance in this transformative field. Speaking at a high-level...
HMD Global, the Finnish mobile phone maker, in partnership with Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava International, is set to launch feature phones powered by Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology in India. The official announcement will be made at the World Audio Visual...
In a significant yet cautious move, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, set to take place from May 8 to May 10. The truce coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations marking the 80th...
Canada’s 2025 federal election, held on April 28, culminated in a dramatic political showdown between Liberal newcomer Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Yet, the real wildcard influencing voters was not just these two contenders but the looming...
Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 innocent civilians, including a Nepali national, were mercilessly killed by Pakistan-backed militants. In response to this heinous...
In a bold move that’s shaking up the global AI landscape, Baidu founder Robin Li has openly criticized the ongoing rivalry between DeepSeek AI and other text-based large language models (LLMs), sparking fresh debates about the future of artificial intelligence. And...
TikTok is gearing up to shake Japan’s massive e-commerce arena with the launch of its TikTok Shop platform in the coming months, marking a crucial step in its aggressive global expansion beyond social media. This move comes as TikTok faces mounting regulatory hurdles...
In a no-nonsense appeal that should send shockwaves through global investment circles, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged US investors to “bet big” on India, spotlighting the country as a rare beacon of stability and growth amid a turbulent global...
Hold onto your seats, because India’s economy is gearing up to sprint ahead at a scorching 6.5% growth rate in FY26, leaving global trade wars and tariff tantrums in the dust! The secret weapon? A sharp plunge in crude oil prices that’s about to give the Indian...
Saudi Arabia has just announced a jaw-dropping milestone: its non-oil exports surged to an unprecedented $137.29 billion (515 billion riyals) in 2024, marking a 13% increase from the previous year and more than doubling since the launch of its ambitious Vision 2030...
In a game-changing deal that signals Mahindra & Mahindra’s aggressive push to dominate India’s commercial vehicle sector, the automotive giant announced the acquisition of a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Ltd for ₹555 crore (around $65 million). This strategic...