World

7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia: 1 Dead

7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Ternate causing evacuations and structural damage; Tsunami Warning Later Lifted A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Ternate in Indonesia on Thursday, causing panic among residents, damaging buildings, and triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. According to the United States Geological…

India

HRDS INDIA Dismisses Malicious Claims, Upholds Independence, Transparency, and National Service Commitment

Thirty-year-old humanitarian organization denounces misinformation campaign; reiterates non- partisan commitment to tribal welfare, housing, and nation-building initiatives HRDS INDIA, a nationally recognized non-governmental organization with an established legacy of over three decades in humanitarian service since 1995, has issued a categorical and unequivocal rejection of a series of misleading and…

India

Stronger Central Asia Engagement Key to India’s Future: Kanwal Sibal

At the ICAF seminar, experts highlight connectivity, energy security, and civilizational ties as key pillars for strengthening India–Central Asia cooperation in a shifting global order The India Central Asia Foundation (ICAF) organised a two-day international seminar at the India International Centre on “India-Central Asia: Connectivity, Security, and Sustainable Partnership in…

India

Parliament Clears Transgender Bill Amid Uproar: A Shift Toward Medical Gatekeeping

India’s Parliament passes the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026 amid protests and opposition walkout, triggering nationwide debate over rights, identity, and self-determination. New Delhi: Parliament approved the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026 after two days of deliberation, a decision that has sparked fierce political and social controversy. Despite severe Opposition party and…