The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a PIL seeking enforcement of global standards for packaged drinking water, terming it as a fit case of ‘luxury litigation’ in a country where a large populace lacks access to basic drinking water. “Where is the drinking water in this country, madam? People do not have drinking…
Violence broke out in Bangladesh’s capital early Friday after a youth leader of the country’s 2024 pro-democracy uprising who was injured in an assassination attempt died in a hospital in Singapore. Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Dhaka after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, 32, was announced, to demand that his killers…
EU leaders struck a deal Friday to provide Ukraine a 90-billion-euro loan to plug its looming budget shortfalls — but failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets to come up with the funds. The agreement — which came after more than a day of talks at a summit in Brussels — offers Kyiv a…
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak arrived at Chabahar Port, Iran (16–19 Dec 2025) on its overseas deployment — marking the first ICG visit to Chabahar. The port call enhances India’s maritime engagement with regional partners, featuring joint maritime safety, search-and-rescue, law-enforcement and pollution-response drills under the SAGAR & MAHASAGAR vision. Read More…
A migratory seagull carrying a Chinese GPS tracker was discovered near Karwar’s INS Kadamba naval base, sparking scrutiny. Linked to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the device appears part of a bird migration study. Officials stress no signs of espionage yet, but technical evaluation continues given the base’s strategic importance. Read More…
An opinion piece in Telangana Today explores how misinformation, disinformation, and deepfakes—from 19th-century “moon men” hoaxes to today’s AI-driven fabrications—erode public trust, critical thinking, and democratic values. Authors Ramakrushna Baral, Dr. Fazlunnisa H, and Dr. Kabita Baral warn that blurred lines between fact and fiction pose growing risks to society and governance. Read More…
During the Winter Session on December 17, 2025, the Lok Sabha passed the SHANTI Bill, opening civil nuclear energy to private participation and targeting 100 GW atomic power by 2047. Rajya Sabha cleared the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill, raising FDI in insurance to 100%, and repealed 71 outdated laws. Read More…
China’s steel production in November was the weakest month in nearly two years and will ensure that the world’s biggest producer of the metal will post its lowest annual output since 2018. However, imports of steel’s key raw material iron ore are likely to rise to a record high in 2025, eclipsing the previous all-time…
The EU has imposed 19 packages of sanctions so far, but Moscow has managed to adapt to most measures and is still selling millions of barrels of oil to India and China, albeit at discounts to global prices. Much of this is transported using a so-called shadow fleet of vessels operating outside of the Western…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified a key agreement with India. This pact allows military formations, warships, and aircraft to be sent to each other’s territories. The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement, or RELOS, was officially published. This development follows President Putin’s recent visit to India. The agreement streamlines military cooperation between the two nations.…