India and France have announced more than 20 agreements following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron. The partnership has been elevated to a Special Global Strategic Partnership covering defence, trade, education, innovation, space and clean energy.
18 February,2026 02:18 AM IST
Four people were killed and at least 20 injured after gunfire erupted inside a packed bar on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. The late-night shooting at Willie’s Bar & Grill sent panicked crowds fleeing as police rushed to the scene. Authorities have launched a full investigation.
12 October,2025 09:23 PM IST
The U.S. government has officially shut down as Congress and the President fail to reach a funding agreement, triggering a major disruption in federal operations. Approximately 750,000 federal employees are facing furloughs, with daily wage losses estimated at $400 million, while key services like education, civil rights, and environmental programs come to a grinding halt. President Trump signals the possibility of permanent reductions in the federal workforce, raising uncertainty beyond temporary furloughs. Essential services, including Social Security, Veterans Healthcare, and National Security, remain operational, but partisan deadlock in Congress shows no immediate resolution in sight. WATCH
01 October,2025 01:31 AM IST
This Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, let’s celebrate the period warriors championing dignity through their tireless efforts. Pad Squad, an inspiring NGO, has been distributing sanitary pads and menstrual cups across India. According to NFHS-5 (National Family Health Survey-5), 36 per cent of women still don’t use sanitary napkins. From jungles to tribal belts — Padsquad carries pads and menstrual cups where it’s needed the most. These changemakers are on a mission for change — one pad at a time.
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