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Fresh unrest gripped Bangladesh after the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho. Violent protests erupted across Dhaka, with angry mobs attacking state symbols and torching major media offices, including The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, escalating fears of instability.

Fresh strains hit India–Bangladesh ties as Dhaka Police stopped a violent anti-India march towards the Indian High Commission. Protesters clashed with security forces amid threats to Indian diplomats. India summoned Bangladesh’s envoy, expressing strong concern over extremist narratives and alleged inaction by Dhaka’s interim government.

Drone visuals show Delhi blanketed by a thick layer of toxic smog as the city’s air quality remains in the ‘very poor’ category, with AQI levels crossing 370 in several areas. According to CPCB data, RK Puram recorded an AQI of 374, while areas around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium saw AQI levels touch 349. Najafgarh reported a slightly lower AQI of 284, but residents continued to face reduced visibility and breathing discomfort. In response to rising pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked all GRAP Stage-IV measures across Delhi-NCR. Authorities have also flagged recurring issues such as road dust, waste accumulation, and biomass burning, which continue to worsen particulate matter levels. The drone visuals highlight the severity of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, as dense smog blankets large parts of the capital, raising serious health and environmental concerns.

During his Vantara visit, global football icon Lionel Messi participated in sacred rituals alongside Anant Ambani. The Argentine legend offered milk to the Shiv Linga, meditated on 'Aum' and joined resonant chants of 'Har Har Mahadev,' reflecting a serene spiritual moment rooted in Indian tradition.

Gen Z in Delhi opens up about living through toxic air, calling out weak enforcement, civic lapses, stubble burning, and “false measures” as pollution chokes the city every winter.

India could play a key role in expanding national currency-based trade under its BRICS presidency in 2026, says Russian expert Yaroslav Lissovolik. He believes the focus should shift from a unified BRICS currency to boosting bilateral settlements, with the New Development Bank helping accelerate non-dollar trade channels among member nations.

As Vladimir Putin arrives in Delhi to meet PM Modi, Shashi Tharoor drops a sharp, clear viewpoint on India-Russia relations. From S-400 defence deals to Pakistan’s shadow and Operation Sindoor in Maldives, Tharoor stresses realism, old ties matter, but strategic interests come first. India’s stance? Balanced, bold, global.

What connects your smartphone, a fighter jet, a wind turbine, and an electric car? They all rely on the same secret ingredient, rare earth elements. From neodymium powering jet engines to dysprosium in EV motors, these 17 elements are the backbone of modern technology. But there’s a twist, China controls most of their global supply, turning rare earths into a strategic weapon in world trade.

The US had made efforts to dissuade India from going ahead with its S-400 missile defense system acquisition from Russia. Washington raises concerns about the repercussions under CAATSA sanctions and calls for India to align more closely with its strategic interests. This video unpacks that and how India stood by its defense priorities, and navigated the complex geopolitical balancing act amid rising global tensions.

As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, we uncover how India acquired the highly advanced S-400 Triumf air defense system from Russia. India's $5 billion deal signed in 2018 for five S-400 regiments has already fortified its air defense capabilities, with three squadrons operational near key borders. Recent talks focus on replenishing over 300 missiles for these systems under a $1.1 billion deal, ensuring continued dominance in aerial defense amid regional challenges. Watch the strategic significance of this partnership and what lies ahead as India considers the next-gen S-500 system.