SC seeks UP govt response on plea challenging MLAs, MLCs’ pension, perks

India Asserts Strategic Autonomy as Iran's President Visits for BRICS Summit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is visiting New Delhi for the BRICS summit, marking a significant diplomatic moment for India-Iran relations. The visit follows signals from India at Bishkek reaffirming its independent foreign policy stance. New Delhi is effectively communicating that its strategic partnerships, including with Tehran, will not be dictated by Washington's pressure. India's engagement with Iran underscores its long-standing doctrine of strategic autonomy, which it regards as non-negotiable. The development highlights the limits of US influence over India's sovereign foreign policy decisions.

Xi Jinping to Visit India for BRICS Summit, First Trip in Seven Years

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to India to attend the BRICS Summit, marking his first visit to the country in seven years. China has officially confirmed the visit, ending weeks of speculation about whether Xi would attend. The trip comes against the backdrop of strained bilateral ties between India and China following deadly border clashes in the Galwan Valley in 2020. The two nations have since maintained a cautious relationship, making this visit a significant diplomatic moment. The BRICS Summit provides a multilateral platform for the two leaders to potentially reset or advance their bilateral engagement.

Assam Sports Institute Student Dies After Repeated Painkiller Treatment, Roommate Raises Concern

Shruti Upadhyay, a student at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Assam, passed away while undergoing hospital treatment. Her roommate alleged that the attending doctor repeatedly administered painkillers rather than providing adequate medical care. The case has raised serious concerns about the standard of medical attention the student received. Authorities have yet to officially respond to the allegations surrounding her death.

Indian Railways records highest-ever daily bookings, 22.26 lakh tickets booked