Wednesday, February 18, 2026

India

Union Home minister Amit Shah arrives in Odisha, to attend meetings with Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar to discuss and attend various meetings in the state. Shah also attends the two back-to-back meetings at the...

Life Beyond COVID-19: Challenges in Healing a Fractured Society

The pandemic of Covid-19 which swept across the globe fractured society and traumatized the psyche of a large...

Understanding the Potential and Pitfalls of GPS Tolling in India

Are you ready for a new era of toll collection in India? Starting May 1, 2025, the country...

Who is Amritpal’s NRI wife Kirandeep Kaur? Shocking facts about her

Chandigarh: The Punjab Police has been on the lookout for Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh for the past seven...

Russian President Putin will not personally attend G20 summit in India

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin will not personally attend the G20 summit to be held in New Delhi...

India’s Tech Reliance: Balancing Global Partnerships with Push for Self-Reliance

India's reliance on technology from other countries is multifaceted, driven by its rapid economic growth, ambitious technological development goals, and strategic partnerships. While India...

In Trump’s updated dietary guidelines, the emphasis is on eating real food, but what about GMOs?

On January 7, 2026, the Trump administration released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The core message is "Eat real food," emphasizing whole, nutrient-dense...

Chairman Pfluger Unveils New Congressional Hearing on “Havana Syndrome”: “We Must Confront This Crisis with Urgency and Transparency

On May 8, 2024, a significant hearing was held by the House Homeland Security Subcommittee, headed by Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX), to investigate something...

Dr. (Prof) Amitav Banerjee speaks on the alarming rise of fraudulent publishing, AI-driven challenges, and a call to action for libraries

Dr. (Prof) Amitav Banerjee presented an insightful speech at the 28th National Knowledge Library and Information Network Conference (NACLIN 2025), addressing the challenges of...

Analyzing the Loopholes in BBMP’s Plastic Ban Regulations

Karnataka's plastic ban, initiated in 2016 (one of India's earliest comprehensive bans) and aligned with national single-use plastic (SUP) rules (phased bans from 2022...

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission of Misusing SIR Process, Calls It “Huge Scam” Involving AI

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Calls the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls a “Huge Scam” – What It Means for Voters in West...