According to a recent report by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MOSPI), India's population is expected to reach 152.2 crore by 2036.
As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, significant security enhancements are underway at the iconic Red Fort, the venue for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flag-hoisting ceremony and address. This year’s theme, "Viksit Bharat," reflects the government's ambition to elevate India to a developed nation by 2047.
Recent anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim riots in the UK have spotlighted severe repercussions for minority communities, challenging the Western liberal democracies' commitment to “life, liberty, and property” — principles often championed but selectively applied. The discrepancies in how these values are upheld highlight a broader issue of double standards in human rights practices among Western nations.
The World Bank has signaled its readiness to re-engage in funding the construction of Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, after a previous halt due to political controversies. The loan plan, initially disrupted by the political maneuvers of YCP leaders, is now on track for revival.
R Ravindra, charge d'affaires of India's UN mission, has highlighted that the UN Security Council's failures stem from inadequate geographic representation.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are experiencing an extended stay on the International Space Station (ISS) due to unresolved issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.