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The Russia-Ukraine war has taken a dramatic turn as the US President Donald Trump has radically shifted American policy towards the conflict. During recent G7 and G20 meetings, President Donald Trump made several notable statements regarding Russia and the Ukraine conflict that signal a significant shift in US policy. He proposed that Russia should be...

Hurun India has released its rankings of the country’s top 10 most valuable companies, with Reliance Industries leading the pack. The list also includes three major technology firms and one telecom giant. Notably, the combined market value of these top 10 firms surpasses the GDP of Saudi Arabia. According to the 2024 Burgundy Private Hurun...

The world's glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded as a result of the impact of global warming, according to the most comprehensive scientific analysis to date. Mountain glaciers, frozen rivers of ice, serve as a crucial freshwater resource for millions of people worldwide and contain enough water to raise global sea levels by 32cm...

The Delhi High Court recently made a significant observation while handling a POCSO case, emphasising that adolescents should have the Right to Love without the fear of criminalisation. This ruling acknowledges the importance of respecting consensual relationships among young individuals while ensuring their safety. Adolescents and Their Right to Love Justice Jasmeet Singh affirmed that consensual and respectful...

India-Qatar relations have officially advanced to a strategic partnership following extensive discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The talks focused on expanding cooperation in key areas such as trade, investment, energy, and security. A significant outcome of the meeting was Qatar’s commitment to investing $10 billion...

A lot of companies in the US are silently discarding their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives following the Trump Administration's executive order with respect to such norms. The companies have realised that ‘DEI’ is a politically loaded term and is not seen favourably by the newly elected US President Donald Trump who has...

Residents of Delhi and those in the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to strong tremors as the national capital was hit by a 4.0 magnitude earthquake early on Monday. The epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in south Delhi's Dhaula Kuan, an official told news agency PTI. The earthquake struck at...

With an aim to promote both healthy living and environmental consciousness, the Delhi Metro has launched a unique initiative at five stations. They have installed “calorie counter” signages near escalators and stairs, to encourage the commuters in making healthier lifestyle choices. According to a senior official, these signages were recently pasted at five stations this...

Mumbai’s historic Banganga Tank, which is believed to be linked to Lord Rama’s journey, was the focus of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative by RPG Group. The conglomerate, through its subsidiary firms CEAT and KEC International, is believed to have allocated Rs 3.3 crore in two years towards the Revival and Restoration of Banganga...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had his first official meeting with US President Donald Trump since he returned to the White House for his second term. Recollecting their friendship during his previous term, President Trump said, “He is a great friend of mine. For a long time we've had a wonderful relationship," as he welcomed...

95 per cent countries missed a UN deadline to submit new climate pledges for 2035. An analysis by Carbon Brief showed that only 13 of the 195 countries that had signed the landmark Paris Agreement have published their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), by the February 10 deadline. The countries that have missed the deadline represent...

India stood at 96th place out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024. The country’s overall score dropped by one point to 38, according to a Transparency International report released on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024 The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranks 180 countries as well as...