In 2025, over half of complaints from Indian students abroad—around 200 of 350 cases—came from Russia, highlighting issues like harassment, discrimination, and unfair expulsions. The Indian government, through MEA and the MADAD portal, is enhancing support and monitoring, while students increasingly seek safer alternatives for overseas education. New data from the Indian government reveals a…
The Supreme Court of India called Rs 54,000 crore in cyber fraud “absolute robbery” and directed the Centre, RBI, banks, and telecom authorities to implement an urgent SOP to prevent digital scams. It highlighted digital arrest scams targeting retirees and urged faster action, accountability, and a compensation framework for victims. India’s highest court has issued…
Reliance Foundation has trained 3 lakh youth and helped 1.8 lakh secure jobs through nationwide skilling programs. The initiative focuses on digital skills, workplace competencies, and career pathways via its AI-powered Skilling Academy. Supported by public-private partnerships and aligned with the Skill India mission, it prepares youth for India’s evolving job market. Reliance Foundation marked…
In Ludhiana, a proposal to convert school-reserved land in Rajguru Nagar into residential housing has sparked objections from civic groups and residents, citing planning laws and Right to Education (Article 21A). Critics warn that repurposing public-purpose land undermines urban governance, educational access, and sets a dangerous precedent for future development A growing urban planning dispute…
Ashoka University has vowed to act after videos emerged showing students chanting casteist slogans on campus. The clips prompted a fierce debate about freedom of expression, respect, and discrimination at one of India’s leading private universities. The video shows groups of students shouting phrases such as “We need a caste census” and “Brahmin-Baniyawaad Murdabad” in…
Munshi Premchand, born Dhanpat Rai Srivastava on July 31, 1880, in the small village of Lamhi near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, remains one of India’s most beloved authors. As “Premchand,” he helped launch a new wave of modern Hindi and Urdu literature through his storytelling about the myriad social realities of Indian society under colonial rule….
India stands at a decisive moment in its educational journey. The world is rapidly transforming through technology, artificial intelligence, and changing labour markets. The country’s demographic dividend will only pay off if backed by strategic and sustained investment in education. While access to schooling has expanded over the decades, the next phase of reform must…
A recent decision by the Union government has changed how officers of the All India Services are allocated to state cadres. The revised policy affects officers selected through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Forest Service (IFoS). The changes aim to bring greater…
Makar Sankranti is one of India’s most significant harvest festivals, observed every year around January 14, marking a major seasonal and astronomical transition. Unlike most Hindu festivals that follow the lunar calendar and therefore shift dates annually, Makar Sankranti is based on the solar cycle, which is why it falls on almost the same date…
A Sudden Wave of Account Alerts In January 2026, millions of Instagram users worldwide received password reset emails they had not requested. The sudden flood of alerts made people fear that hackers had broken into their accounts. At the same time, a cybersecurity firm reported that data linked to about 17.5 million Instagram users was…
