Vande Mataram, the stirring hymn translated as “I Bow to Thee, Motherland”, is one of India’s most iconic patriotic songs. Penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the late 19th century and first published in his novel Anandamath, the song became…
In a highly unusual development, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei broke a 37-year-old tradition by not attending the annual February 8 meeting with Iran’s air force commanders, a ritual he has faithfully observed since becoming Supreme Leader in 1989.…
India has once again demonstrated its commitment to global cooperation and multilateralism by paying its full assessed contribution of USD 35.18 million to the United Nations (UN) Regular Budget for 2026. The payment was made on 3 February 2026, well…
Audiences across India finally got the news that they have been eagerly waiting for, Dhurandhar, the massive box office blockbuster starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has begun streaming on Netflix. After smashing records in theatres and earning…
Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), part of the Adani Group, recently launched a public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth ₹1,000 crore, and the response was overwhelming. According to stock exchange data reported by PTI, the bond issue was completely subscribed…
Bangladesh has decided not to play its scheduled matches of the upcoming T20 World Cup in India, citing serious concerns over the safety of its players. The tournament, set to be held from February 7 to March 8, will be…
The United States is planning a major change to its popular H-1B work visa programme. The Trump administration has announced that the decades-old H-1B lottery system will be scrapped and replaced with a new, weighted selection process. This move is…
Elon Musk, the billionaire business leader behind Tesla and SpaceX, has made history again. In December 2025, he became the first person in the world ever to have a net worth of more than $600 billion, a financial milestone no…
Over the past few days, intense rumours have spread on social media claiming that Imran Khan, former prime minister of Pakistan, is dead. The speculation began after a report from an Afghan media outlet said he had been killed inside…