Articles by Vrinda Tulsian
India jumps four places to rank 130th on Human Development Index: UNDP report
India, which reports the world’s highest self-reported AI skill prevalence, plans a shared computing facility to support AI research and startups, the report said.
Updated on May 06, 2025 02:47 PM IST
Ministry of Culture moves to block auction of Buddha relics in Hong Kong
The ministry issued a legal notice to Sotheby’s and directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to request intervention via Hong Kong’s Consulate General
Published on May 06, 2025 11:02 AM IST
Over 2 million aspirants appear for NEET-UG 2025
More than two million students appeared for the NEET-UG 2025 on Sunday for admission to undergraduate medical education in colleges across the country.
Published on May 05, 2025 05:51 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
UGC sets up fact-finding committee into student suicides at KIIT University
UGC said the committee will examine institutional policies, student welfare compliance, and mental health support systems
Published on May 02, 2025 08:50 PM IST
CISCE declares ISC Class 12, ICSE Class 10 board exam results
The overall pass percentage for the ISC Class 12 examination stood at 99.02% while he overall pass percentage for the ICSE Class 10 examination stood at 99.09%
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 03:21 PM IST
Talent, temperament, tech will change future: Modi
PM Narendra Modi said that India must accelerate the transition from idea to product in order to meet the goal of becoming ‘Viksit Bharat’ within the next 25 years.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:06 AM IST
NTA opens portal to flag paper leak claims
NTA launches an online platform to report suspicious claims related to NEET (UG) 2025, following cheating allegations from the 2024 exam.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
For long, India had raised Indus treaty flaws
Indian officials and the executive repeatedly expressed frustration with Pakistan’s approach to the treaty, but also said they “cannot exit” the 1960 pact.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Bring perpetrators to justice: NHRC statement on Pahalgam terror attacks
The commission described terrorism as “one of the biggest causes of human rights violations in the world” and called for accountability for those involved in terrorist activities
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 02:51 PM IST
Centre trying to minimise impact on J&K tourism after terror attack: Shekhawat
The Resistance Front, a proxy terror group of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack on Tuesday.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 03:25 PM IST
Author to sue Kangana’s firm over ‘Emergency’ adaptation
Coomi Kapoor alleged the film contains “glaring historical inaccuracies” that contradict her work, mislead viewers and damage her credibility.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 07:12 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Omar Abdullah lashes out at Delhi airport after his flight diverted to Jaipur
Delhi Airport responded to Omar Abdulla’s criticism with a statement on X, attributing the delays to changing wind patterns
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 06:23 PM IST
Gita, Natyashastra in UNESCO World Register; India now has 14 entries
India now has 14 entries on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register that was set up in 1992 to list documentary heritage of outstanding value
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 12:17 PM IST
Don’t play politics over Haj, Kiren Rijiju tells Opposition after govt statement
Kiren Rijiju also asked the private operators to meet the new deadline to avail the 10,000 Haj quota granted by Saudi Arabia as a special gesture
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 02:35 PM IST
Farooq privately backed 370 move: Dulat’s book
In his book, A.S. Dulat reveals Farooq Abdullah's complex response to Kashmir's autonomy revocation, highlighting betrayals and political maneuvers with Delhi.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Omar Abdullah calls on MEA to seek revocation of travel advisories on J&K
Several countries like the US have travel advisories in place, asking their citizens to not visit Jammu and Kashmir
Published on Apr 15, 2025 01:42 PM IST
India, China in early talks to resume direct flights: Aviation secretary
Civil Aviation secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam said that India-China talks are at a preliminary stage and no specific dates have been set for the resumption of direct flights between the two countries
Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:40 PM IST
New York City observes Ambedkar Day, mayor lauds his ideals
New York City has declared April 14, 2025, as Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Day, honoring his legacy as a champion for social reform and equality.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 05:32 PM IST
Delimitation debate rekindled at book launch by PM Museum’s Ravi K. Mishra
The launch of Demography, Representation, Delimitation: The North–South Divide in India was hosted at the India International Centre in New Delhi
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:36 PM IST
NIA officers who led repatriation process
Two senior officers from the Jharkhand cadre, Ashish Batra and Jaya Roy, were tasked to lead the extradition process of Tahawwur Rana
Published on Apr 11, 2025 07:16 AM IST
Meet the two senior NIA officers bringing back 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana
Two senior National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers --- Ashish Batra and Jaya Roy --- are leading the extradition process of Tahawwur Hussain Rana
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 01:11 PM IST
Disaster Management (Amendment) Act comes into force from April 9: Centre
The bill amends the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to empower the National Disaster Management Authority, State Disaster Management Authorities to make disaster plans
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 08:10 PM IST
Waqf (Amendment) Act comes into force from today: Govt order
The Waqf (Amendment) Act was passed by the Lok Sabha on April 3, Rajya Sabha on April 4 and received the presidential assent on April 5
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 08:31 PM IST
After Parliament nod, what’s next for the Waqf legislation?
Additionally, the process for conducting inquiries by the collector, especially when referred by the waqf board, will require more detailed guidelines.
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Indian press does not need validation from foreign bodies: Govt
India's media does not need foreign validation, says minister L Murugan, highlighting a vibrant ecosystem and constitutional protections for press freedom.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 08:58 AM IST
RS Prasad slams Congress over Waqf Bill uproar, reminds them of Shah Bano case
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said the State had the authority to intervene if Waqf land was being misused or illegally occupied, and reminded the Congress that it had never secured a full majority after its handling of the Shah Bano case
Published on Apr 02, 2025 03:20 PM IST
No land will be taken under Waqf Amendment Bill, says Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
He said the committee heard from 284 delegations representing various communities and Waqf boards across 25 states and union territories
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 03:20 PM IST
Parl panel report highlights low rate of return of Indian prisoners
A report by the parliamentary panel on external affairs once again pushed for votes for NRIs, raised the issue of OCI cards being revoked and highlighted the “low success rate” in bringing back Indian prisoners
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Parliament panel calls for online verification to combat fake OBC certificates
The move comes amidst the controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar, who was discharged by Centre from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect, a month after UPSC cancelled her selection
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 07:26 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi writes to minister, seeks a raise, gratuity for Anganwadi workers
Rahul Gandhi asked the government lay out a path to “progressively improve” the working conditions and social security of Anganwadi workers and helpers
Published on Mar 31, 2025 08:33 PM IST