Bhumika Shrestha, a 37-year-old LGBTQ rights activist, has made history by becoming Nepal’s first transgender woman member of parliament. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in South Asia’s...
Brazil has begun enforcing a new law aimed at regulating minors’ access to social media and online platforms, marking a significant step in global efforts to safeguard children...
Göbekli Tepe, located in present-day Turkey, is regarded as the world’s oldest known temple complex, dating back to around 9600 BCE. Built nearly 12,000 years ago, the site...
Several Gulf energy producers have recently declared force majeure on oil and gas shipments following disruptions in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This development has significant...
The Indian Navy is participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a United States-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) drill being conducted at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The...
India has submitted its First National Report (NR1) on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) to the Secretariat of the Convention on...
India hosted the BIMSTEC Young Professionals Exchange Programme in Maharashtra from 9 to 15 March 2026 to strengthen regional cooperation and knowledge sharing among emerging leaders of the...
Indian-origin filmmaker Alexandre Singh won the Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards for the French-language drama Two People Exchanging Saliva. The award was...
Indian animation received global recognition after the animated short film CHYIMI won the Best Director Award at the New York Short Animation Festival (NYSAF) 2026. The film is...
Iran has reportedly deployed its Sejjil ballistic missile for the first time during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The missile was launched as part of a wave...
