Many more government departments may soon get the power to block content on social media. According to sources, talks are going on between different ministries regarding changes in the IT Act. Under this, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting may get the right…
Proceedings on the plea by actor Celina Jaitley regarding the detention of her brother in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were closed on Monday by the Delhi High Court. The HC, while closing the proceedings on Vikrant Jaitly’s detention, asked the central government to continue supporting the retired major with legal assistance. Justice Purushaindra Kumar…
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday (16 March 2026) rejected the 2026 annual report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. In this report, it was recommended to ban Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) for violating religious freedom. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal said that the US Commission…
US President Donald Trump had called upon many countries to send their warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Regarding this, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday (16 March 2026) that India has not held bilateral discussions with the US regarding the deployment of nine military ships to ensure the safe movement…
On one hand, there is a war between America, Israel and Iran, while on the other hand, the military conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan also seems to be intensifying. Pakistan recently carried out air strikes on Afghanistan, which resulted in the death of many civilians and damage to infrastructure. A strong reaction has also been…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Congress MP in Lok Sabha Shafi Parambil on Friday (March 13, 2026) asked questions to the government on India’s foreign policy regarding Israel. Shafi Parambil asked what is India’s official position on the current political and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and whether…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified on the reports of a five-day delay in signing Ayatollah Khamenei’s condolence book, saying the Indian government signed the condolence book the first day it was opened. In a press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Let me clarify that the Foreign Secretary signed the condolence book…
Tension is increasing in the Middle East due to America and Israel’s attacks on Iran. The Indian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement on this. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said that the Government of India is constantly monitoring the rapidly changing situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, especially keeping in mind…
Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a student at the University of California, Berkeley, from Karnataka, who went missing in the US less than a week ago, has been found dead. His body was recovered by local authorities. His backpack, containing his passport and laptop, was discovered on a doorstep in the Park Hills neighbourhood, according to a report…
India US Trade Deal: In a major U-turn, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has removed the map of India which had shown Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin within the Indian border. This map was shocking for many people, because before this, PoK had been shown separately in the maps of Washington…
