New Delhi [India], September 26: For the first time, my son and I went to watch a movie and the movie was 'Chhichhore'. I still remember how one scene completely unsettled me - the moment when a child, unable to crack an exam, tries to end his life, but survives. The mental struggle a child
The Delhi High Court has observed that the recurring conflict between personal laws permitting child marriages and statutory provisions under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) requires urgent legislative clarity, even hinting at the
"A persistent threat to development is that perennial disruptor of peace - terrorism. It is imperative that the world display neither tolerance nor accommodation to terrorist activities. Given the extensive networking amongst terrorists, those who act against them on any front actually rende
Former Ambassador V S Seshadri, speaking at IIULER Goa as part of the MEA Distinguished Lecture Series, outlined global trade challenges, highlighting US unilateral tariffs, China's economic strategies, EU protectionism, and India's limited trade share, while stressing India's four-pronged s
Spain and Italy have deployed naval ships to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza after reported Israeli drone attacks in the Mediterranean. Leaders stressed international law and citizen safety, while Italy urged activists to stay in international waters, Al Jazeera reporte
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif urged wealthy nations to honour climate finance pledges, saying "loans over loans" can't solve crises. Highlighting Pakistan's flood losses, he reaffirmed emission-cutting goals and renewable energy plans, while lamenting inadequate global support. UN chief Antoni
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 25: In a majority of Alzheimer's patients, early diagnosis remains a major challenge. Cognitive issues that surface in the initial stages such as memory lapses, mood swings, irritability, and disorientation are often mistaken for hormonal fluctuations
A senior State Department official has acknowledged "turbulence" in the relationship but stressed that US-India ties remain "on a positive trajectory" despite President Donald Trump's public expressions of frustration.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the second L69 and C10 Joint Ministerial in New York, stressing Global South unity for UN Security Council reforms. He also met Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on the sidelines.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at the UN General Assembly, questioned the body's effectiveness, saying conflicts like Gaza, Syria, and Ukraine show its failures. He stressed that "weapons decide who survives," voicing frustration over US aid delays, and criticised Russi
Morocco's Secretary of State Omar Hejira, on a visit to India, stressed improving bilateral ties. He highlighted Morocco's strategic location, global trade links, and free trade agreements. Accompanied by a strong delegation, he urged Indian businesses to invest in Morocco and welcomed India