The EU has imposed sanctions on Intershipping Services Hub, an Indian subsidiary of a UAE-based firm, and Captain Abhinav Kamal for allegedly aiding Russian oil trade. These sanctions, limited to EU entities, freeze European assets and restrict business dealings.
NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook calls Babur “brutal and ruthless,” sparking debates among students and scholars. But history’s view of the Mughal emperor has always been a shifting kaleidoscope—from Baburnama’s poetic warlord to British colonial critiques, and modern takes by Dalrymple and Maldahiyar. This article dives into centuries of contrasting portrayals and asks: Are students…
Sarah Ferguson faces a January 31 deadline to vacate Royal Lodge, seeking a new home in Windsor to stay near her daughters. King Charles’ decision, linked to Prince Andrew’s past, necessitates the move. While Andrew relocates to Sandringham, Ferguson plans to forge her own independent path, assessing various housing options.
In Ranchi, World Fisheries Day was marked with enthusiasm under the theme ‘India’s Blue Transformation.’ Local officials underscored the importance of nurturing ecosystems to boost sustainable fish production and enhance the value of seafood exports. This initiative aims to create a thriving fisheries sector that prioritizes economic growth and social inclusion while ensuring food security…
Haryana’s Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is set to launch the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana on September 25, 2025, coinciding with Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s birth anniversary. This welfare scheme, allocated Rs 5,000 crore, aims to empower women by providing Rs 2,100 to approximately 22 lakh women aged 23-60 with family incomes up to Rs…
Certain zodiac signs possess a natural talent for fostering harmony and resolving conflicts. Libras, Pisces, Cancers, Taureans, Virgos, and Sagittarians are highlighted for their diplomatic, empathetic, nurturing, stabilizing, mediating, and philosophical approaches to peace. These celestial diplomats are essential for maintaining emotional balance in relationships and communities.
Parasitic ant queens have evolved a sophisticated strategy to infiltrate and take over established colonies. By releasing targeted chemical sprays, these invaders manipulate host workers into killing their own resident queen, thereby securing reproductive dominance without direct combat. This discovery reveals a complex interplay of chemical communication and social manipulation in the evolution of ant…
India is preparing for 50% US tariffs starting August 27, prompting policy reforms and a push for ‘Made in India’ products. The government is restructuring GST, exploring export aid, and finalizing FTAs to counter the impact. Despite potential export challenges, economists remain confident in India’s economic growth, supported by strong domestic consumption and stable fundamentals.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh campaigned in Gaya’s Gurua constituency, aiming to consolidate votes for BJP nominee Upendra Dangi. Singh’s visit addresses deep-seated Rajput-Koeri caste tensions, which have impacted recent election outcomes. The entry of a Jan Suraaj candidate further complicates the contest, potentially splitting the NDA vote bank.
