The Times of India

Protests led by students seeking better school environments have expanded beyond national dialogues into local communities. The 'School Thik Karo' movement exposed various deficiencies in government schools nationwide. In reaction, state authorities have introduced new laws and hastened development initiatives. This campaign has sparked a wave of youth activism and is impacting political strategies for upcoming elections, with a noticeable shift toward addressing educational reform and youth con

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has defended Moscow's deepening ties with Iran and North Korea, declaring that countries once branded as outcasts have become Russia's closest allies. Lavrov's remarks come as Russia expands its strategic partnerships with Tehran and Pyongyang amid growing confrontation with the United States and its Western allies. Moscow and Tehran have strengthened military and intelligence cooperation, while North Korea has supplied Russia with ammunition, missiles and

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized the United Nations and Western countries, accusing them of remaining shamefully silent over alleged attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure. In this statement, Lavrov also addressed reports regarding discussions with the United States about alleged Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory, saying Russia asked Washington to clarify its role rather than issuing an ultimatum.Watch the full statement and hear Lavrov's remarks on Russia-Ukraine t

A chilling report by The Washington Post claims newly classified U.S. intelligence suggests the Kremlin believes America has been significantly weakened by the six-month Iran war, creating an opportunity to escalate against U.S. interests and NATO allies in Europe. The report says the intelligence assessment reached Washington before CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secret trip to Moscow, where he reportedly warned Russian officials that escalating the war in Ukraine could push President Donald Tru

India's defence ministry has simplified export procedures and expanded licence coverage. Stakeholder consultations are now waived for most non-lethal defence exports. The Open General Export Licence framework is unified and its validity extended. This reform aims to boost Indian defence companies' international competitiveness. These changes coincide with the sector's record production and export figures.