In a strategic push to elevate bilateral relations, India and Cambodia held comprehensive talks in New Delhi on Friday. The agenda centered on ramping up trade volumes, attracting investments, safeguarding cultural heritage, and advancing development partnerships. Leading the Cambodian side was Khie Sovannrattana, with India’s P. Kumaran, Secretary for Eastern Affairs, steering the Indian delegation. Key highlights included an appraisal of ongoing capacity-building efforts, such as diplomat training at the Sushma Swaraj Institute, aimed at empowering Cambodian officials. Consensus was reached to evolve cooperation beyond protocols into actionable, enduring frameworks. Over the years, India has been a steadfast ally in…
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In a pivotal moment for Uttarakhand politics, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed his newly expanded cabinet at Raj Bhavan in Dehradun. The swearing-in of four new ministers marks the completion of the council, signaling a fresh chapter dedicated to public welfare and rapid infrastructure growth. Khajan Das, the new minister, highlighted Uttarakhand’s sacred status. Committed to fulfilling public aspirations, he vowed to resolve issues and propel the state forward, boldly forecasting BJP’s third consecutive win in 2027. Echoing this sentiment, Ram Singh Caida thanked Dhami for the opportunity. ‘With the public’s trust in our leadership trio—PM, BJP, and CM—I…
In a significant boost to bilateral anti-narcotics efforts, the Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL) of India and the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) convened in New Delhi for a five-day forensic chemists workshop from March 16-20. Dubbed the 2026 CRCL-DEA event, it highlighted the robust collaboration aimed at curbing illegal drug smuggling through cutting-edge science. Now in its second year under the Narcotics Working Group, the workshop brought together specialists to share insights on sophisticated forensic equipment, detection methods, and strategies to dismantle trafficking syndicates. Discussions covered lab protocols, on-site techniques for hidden drug labs, analytical approaches to mysterious substances,…
WhatsApp is set to revolutionize user interactions with upcoming usernames and unique IDs, prioritizing privacy by ditching phone number visibility. Users will seamlessly connect via messages, calls, and video without exposing personal details, according to recent reports pointing to a June 2026 global launch. Like Instagram or X, everyday users and businesses will claim custom handles. The company shared its enthusiasm in a statement: ‘We’re excited about usernames on WhatsApp, letting users link up with friends, groups, and businesses sans phone number sharing.’ Opt-in by design, it preserves existing phone-based access while aiming to streamline onboarding and retain users against…
Delhi’s Patiala House Court made headlines on Friday by approving anticipatory bail for Manish Sharma, national in-charge of Indian Youth Congress, amid the controversial shirtless demonstration at the AI Impact Summit. Sharma has been ordered to join police questioning scheduled for Saturday. Flashback to February: The AI summit at Bharat Mandapam, a first-of-its-kind international affair boasting delegates from more than 100 countries—including 92 sovereign states and the EU—faced an unexpected stir. Nine protesters boldly removed their shirts in a high-security area, part of a group of 12 infiltrators. Four arrests followed immediately. Delhi Police, presenting their case on March 14,…
Geneva’s UN Human Rights Council became a platform for Baloch voices on March 20, as leaders from the Baloch National Movement detailed harrowing accounts of oppression under Pakistani rule. During the 61st session, they called for urgent global intervention to curb what they term a genocide-like suppression in Balochistan. Representatives lambasted the Pakistani government for deploying security apparatus and draconian laws to quash opposition. The surge in forced abductions, staged shootouts leading to murders without trial, and muzzling of speech form a calculated assault on Baloch identity, they asserted. ‘We’re punishing people for merely being Baloch,’ declared Mahra Baloch, underscoring…
In a heartfelt appeal from Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has positioned cultural preservation at the heart of his administration’s agenda. Speaking directly to the public via X, he asserted that the state’s age-old customs and faiths demand vigilant protection—a duty the government embraces with resolve. Sarma articulated a profound truth: ‘Our heritage isn’t rhetoric; it’s embedded in our festivities, devotions, and daily lives.’ This philosophy drives support for communities upholding these pillars, ensuring their continuity for generations. Financial lifelines are flowing generously. Ras Leela committees pocket Rs 25,000 grants to orchestrate grand celebrations of this revered festival,…
Indian equities are staging a powerful comeback on Friday, propelled by easing oil prices and hints of calm in West Asia. At 12 PM, Sensex was up 728 points (1%) at 74,935, and Nifty advanced 236 points (1.03%) to 23,238. Midcaps and smallcaps aren’t lagging behind. Nifty Midcap 100 jumped 1.27% or 693 points to 55,185, while Smallcap 100 rose 0.65% or 111 points to 15,816. The rally is broad-based and vigorous. Crude oil’s retreat is the headline catalyst. Brent slipped to $107.3/barrel (-1.21%), pulling back from $119 highs after tensions over energy targets in the ongoing Iran-America-Israel standoff. De-escalation…
Abhishek Sharma, the dynamic left-hander who starred in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, is gearing up for a landmark IPL season. Starting March 28, the Sunrisers Hyderabad star could become the second player in franchise history to hit 100 sixes, a record currently held solely by David Warner. Abhishek’s journey with SRH began in 2019, and his trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. Through IPL 2025, his 74 outings have yielded 96 maximums. A quartet of sixes in the upcoming edition will cement his place alongside Warner, who amassed 143 in 95 matches over seven seasons. Beyond sixes,…
Bollywood’s suspense maestro Sujoy Ghosh has emerged triumphant from a protracted copyright tussle over ‘Kahaani 2’. The Supreme Court on March 20 delivered a decisive blow to the plaintiff’s claims, scrapping the 2018 case that accused the director of lifting a story idea without consent. Writer Umesh Mehta had approached Hazaribagh’s Chief Judicial Magistrate, alleging that Ghosh used his 2015 story ‘Sabak’ for the film without authorization. Despite initial summons and a rebuff from Jharkhand High Court, Ghosh persisted with appeals. The Supreme Court, in prior hearings, had stayed his court appearances and sought responses, paving the way for this…