India

How India is the first responder in crisis for the world

India has acted as an aid in the global crisis by transforming its global policy and proactively advocating and endorsing swift aid during the terms of conflicts and natural disasters. 

Why you might get logged out of WhatsApp Web every 6 hours in India

In a move to improve India’s cybersecurity, the Centre has rolled out new rules under the Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025, that place messaging platforms under tighter scrutiny. The directive will mean that the companion web services, such as WhatsApp Web, will be automatically logged out every six hours to ensure SIM binding

Why is Elon Musk and his ‘half-Indian’ partner Shivon Zilis’ son’s middle name Sekhar

Elon Musk spoke about his partner Shivon Zilis’ India connection during his podcast with Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath. ‘…my partner Shivon is half Indian. One of my sons with her, his middle name is Sekhar after Chandrasekhar,’ the soon-to-be trillionaire said, adding that he was named after Nobel laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

Bangladesh commission claims Sheikh Hasina ordered 2009 BDR mutiny killings; accuses India of interference

A commission investigating the 2009 BDR mutiny says former Premier Sheikh Hasina ordered the killings that left 74 people dead, including senior army officers

Japanese developers ramp up India investments as rising rents and low construction costs draw interest

With India’s booming economy, surging office rents and comparatively low building costs, major Japanese developers like Mitsui Fudosan and Sumitomo Realty are accelerating their push into the country’s real estate market.

Thailand open to more Indian imports, seeks removal of tariff barriers, FM Sihasak tells Firstpost

Thailand Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow urges India to remove trade barriers, highlights strategic ties, climate action, cybercrime cooperation, and balanced relations with China and the US.

India fortifies Siliguri corridor amid Bangladesh’s political unrest

India’s narrow 22-kilometre strip connecting the northeastern states to the Indian mainland, is the Siliguri corridor. Three new installations were installed in the region, signalling the military preparedness amid the political upheaval in Bangladesh.

Indian student stabbed to death in UK, family seeks govt support

A 30-year-old Indian student Vijay Kumar Sheoran, studying at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol was stabbed to death in the United Kingdom. His family reached out to the EAM S Jaishankar to seek assistance and bring back his mortal remains.

Pakistan shifts over 70 terror launchpads inland; BSF says it stands ready for Operation Sindoor 2.0

After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has shifted over 70 terror launchpads deeper into its territory. BSF says 'ready to inflict heavy losses' on the enemy if the government decides to resume the cross-border operation.

Cyclone Ditwah: How Tamil Nadu is gearing up to face storm after it killed over 120 in Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, killing over 120, with at least 130 others missing, and causing massive destruction. The cyclone system is now heading towards Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry, with expected landfall early tomorrow. Meanwhile, India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Colombo