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Ten years after the tragic death of Dalit student Rohit Vemula, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, paid tribute to him on social media, highlighting the persistent challenges faced by Dalit youth in India. In his post, Gandhi wrote, “It has been 10 years since Rohit Vemula passed away, yet his question still echoes in our hearts: Does everyone in this country have the right to dream? Rohit wanted to study, write, and contribute to science, society, and humanity. But this system could not accept the progress of a Dalit.” He condemned institutional casteism, social ostracism, daily humiliation, demeaning language, and inhuman behavior, describing them as the poison that pushed a talented young student to the point where his dignity was stripped awa...

Japan has extended an invitation to 500 Indian AI professionals to work in the country, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. The two nations have also agreed to establish a Japan-India AI Strategic Dialogue, aimed at accelerating joint research and fostering technological advancements in the coming years. Following talks with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu announced the invitation for Indian AI professionals and urged collaborative research initiatives. He also expressed Japan’s interest in contributing to the success of India’s upcoming "AI Impact Summit" in February. Minister Jaishankar welcomed the initiative, noting its potential to enhance India-Japan t...

Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has officially assumed his duties in the country. During his visit to Mumbai, he met with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two nations. The discussions included potential areas for collaboration, including the adoption of cutting-edge American technologies. Sharing details of the meeting on X, Ambassador Gor wrote, “It was a pleasure meeting RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. We discussed areas to strengthen collaboration, including state-of-the-art U.S. technology.” Meeting with Tata Group Chairman On Friday, Ambassador Gor also met with N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of the Tata Group. Sharing photographs from the meeting, Gor noted, “Had a great meeting with Tata...

New Delhi: India once again delivered a strong rebuke to Pakistan at the United Nations, exposing its repeated attempts to spread falsehoods regarding Jammu and Kashmir. The incident unfolded during the UN General Assembly, where Pakistan tried to advance its divisive narrative, only to be called out by Indian diplomats. Aldous Mathew Punnus, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, accused Pakistan of making baseless allegations and presenting a distorted picture far removed from reality. “Pakistan has made it a habit to lie repeatedly,” Punnus said, emphasizing that such attempts to mislead the international community were nothing new. Punnus further highlighted that Pakistan misuses UN platforms to pursue its divisive agenda. “At a time when member states should rise above narr...

Northern India continues to reel under biting cold, dense fog, and an intense cold wave. Residents of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Odisha are unlikely to see relief from the chill over the next 2–3 days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi-NCR Cold Continues Delhi-NCR will experience another cold day on January 17, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and maximum around 23°C. Moderate fog is expected in the morning and evening, though no specific weather warnings have been issued. On January 18, temperatures are expected to remain between 7°C and 23°C, with fog persisting. Cold Wave Alerts Across North India The IMD has issued alerts ranging from cold wave to severe cold wave for several states. Northern India rem...

New Delhi: Congress has targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a media report concerning the Chabahar port project, alleging that the PM is yielding to American pressure. The party claimed that India has quietly stepped back from the strategic project under US influence, undermining the country’s foreign policy. The government, however, has not made any official statement on the matter. Why is Congress Angered?Pawan Khera, Chairman of Congress’s media cell, emphasized the strategic importance of Chabahar. He said the port provides India with a crucial maritime route to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan and countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Khera remarked, “To hear that India has retreated from Chabahar under minor US pressure, silently and without any pu...

New Delhi: In a heartwarming display of sports diplomacy, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar exchanged cricket memorabilia with his Japanese counterpart, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, during the latter’s visit to India on Friday. Jaishankar presented Motegi, an avid cricket fan, with a bat signed by the Indian cricket team. In return, Motegi gifted Jaishankar the official jersey of the Japanese national cricket team, highlighting their shared passion for the sport. Sharing pictures from the meeting on his social media account X, Jaishankar wrote that he was delighted to welcome Foreign Minister Motegi to India and was even more thrilled to discover a fellow cricket enthusiast. “In the spirit of our shared love for the game, I feel honored to receive the national...

New Delhi: In a major geopolitical and economic move, India has strengthened its footprint in Afghanistan’s pharmaceutical sector, dealing a significant blow to Pakistan’s longstanding dominance in the market. Indian medicines are now rapidly replacing Pakistani brands, reshaping the regional supply chain and boosting Afghanistan’s healthcare access. India’s Strategic Move Against PakistanHistorically, Pakistan dominated Afghanistan’s pharmaceutical imports, supplying 70–85% of the country’s medicines. But recent political and economic shifts, combined with border tensions, have accelerated India’s entry. Afghan blogger Fazal Afghan reported that Indian medicines were four times cheaper than comparable Pakistani or Turkish brands, offering better results and significantly reducing costs...