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On August 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a major order aimed at tackling the rising stray dog population in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The court has directed local authorities to round up all stray dogs, carry out sterilization and vaccination, and then place them in shelters for permanent care….

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is preparing to roll out open-book exams for Class 9 from the academic year 2026-27. The move aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, which focus on moving away from memorizing facts and towards learning methods…

Imagine preparing for years for UPSC, sacrificing family and personal time, pushing through endless books, and finally clearing one of the most challenging exams in the country. You walk into your first day of training feeling proud, hopeful, and ready to make a difference. Then, within weeks, you decide to step away. It may seem…

Before dawn on August 5, 2025, the quiet rhythm of life in Dharali, a small village in the Himalayas, was shattered by flood. The gentle flow of the Bhagirathi River gave way to the thunder of water mixed with boulders and debris racing down from the heights. In only a few minutes, homes vanished, roads…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again stirred a political storm by accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of engaging in what he calls “vote chori,” or vote theft, during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. At a press conference on August 7, he claimed that large-scale irregularities in the electoral process went unchecked, which, in…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been advocating for stronger cooperation between China, often referred to as the dragon, and India, symbolised by the elephant. He is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on 18 August for special representative–level discussions, which are expected to concentrate on resolving the boundary issue and improving overall relations. His…

In a move that has raised many eyebrows, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be traveling to China on August 31, following a formal invitation from the Chinese government. The announcement came shortly after US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, creating a sense of urgency in India’s trade and foreign…

While the United States has officially banned direct imports of Russian crude oil, American industries are still using oil that originally comes from Russia. This happens through a less obvious route: India. After buying large amounts of oil from Russia at discounted prices, Indian refineries process it into diesel, petrol, and jet fuel. These refined…

The SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exams, conducted between July 24 and August 1, 2025, have sparked intense frustration and disappointment among candidates nationwide. This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) replaced its long‑time vendor TCS with Eduquity Career Technologies, a move that quickly backfired. Many candidates experienced sudden exam cancellations, frequent technical failures, and poorly…

The USA government, under President Donald Trump’s influence, has introduced significant tariffs on Indian goods. At the same time, Washington has signed a new energy deal with Pakistan, a move that has raised eyebrows in New Delhi. This changing dynamic comes at a time when global energy politics, trade protectionism, and strategic competition are colliding….