New Delhi: The Government of India has entrusted Nandan Nilekani, one of the country's most respected technology leaders and the chief architect of the Aadhaar digital identity programme, with leading a high-powered task force to recommend comprehensive reforms to India's examination system. The move comes amid growing concerns over examination integrity and the need for a more transparent, secure and technology-driven assessment process. Nandan Nilekani Exam Reforms Nandan N

Melbourne, Australia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during his official visit to Melbourne as part of his three-nation diplomatic tour. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, clean energy, critical minerals, technology and long-term investment between India and Australia. - Modi Australia Visit 2026 During the summit, both countries announced several important agreement

Gurugram, Haryana: Following continuous heavy rainfall that disrupted normal life across Gurugram, the city police have issued an advisory requesting corporate offices and private establishments to allow employees to work from home wherever possible. The advisory aims to reduce traffic congestion and ensure public safety as several parts of the city remain affected by waterlogging. Heavy rain led to severe flooding on major roads, underpasses and service lanes, causing long t

Update - 08 July, 2026 - 7:50pm IST The situation has escalated further after U.S. President Donald Trump issued fresh warnings against Iran. Trump stated that the United States is prepared to target Iran's civilian infrastructure if hostilities continue, signaling a tougher stance amid the ongoing conflict. Trump also claimed that the U.S. could take control of Kharg Island, Iran's most important oil export hub, saying that Tehran would be unable to stop such an operation. H

Police arrested Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary on June 23 after the investigation allegedly revealed that the duo had conspired to murder Ketan Agarwal. According to investigators, the accused allegedly pushed Ketan off Lohagad Fort on June 18, leading to his death. The case remains under investigation, and authorities are continuing to gather evidence to establish the sequence of events. Pune, Maharashtra: The investigation into the sensational Ketan Agarwal murder case has

Tehran, Iran: Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran to pay their final respects to former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during one of the country's largest funeral processions in recent years. As the funeral procession moved through the capital, striking red flags were seen flying across streets, mosques and public squares, drawing global attention. Khamenei Funeral Red Flags The red flags, deeply rooted in Shia Islamic tradition, symbolize martyrdom, sacri

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust convened a key meeting in Ayodhya on Monday to deliberate on the resignations submitted by General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra. The meeting comes amid an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities related to donations received for the Ram Mandir. According to Trust sources, the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra were among the primary agenda items. Both leaders had stepped

Colombo, Sri Lanka: At least 19 people lost their lives and hundreds of others were injured after violent clashes broke out inside a prison in Sri Lanka, making it one of the deadliest prison incidents in the country's recent history. According to authorities, the violence erupted between rival groups of inmates and rapidly spread throughout the prison, forcing security personnel to intervene. The situation escalated into a large-scale confrontation, resulting in significant

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has refused to stay the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi in the sensational Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case. However, the apex court has agreed to hear the Meghalaya government's challenge against the bail order and has issued notice in the matter. A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Sheel Nagu observed that it had prima facie reservations regarding the Meghalaya High Court's decision to grant bail. Despite these observati