Israel strikes Iran gas field, kills intel chief 

Iran's Huge Pars gas field was hit Wednesday, a major escalation in the US-Israeli war, prompting Tehran to announce it would respond with attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf.

Karnataka tables Bill against honour killings

The Karnataka government Wednesday tabled a Bill in the Assembly aimed at addressing caste-based violence and protecting the constitutional right to choose a life partner.

Gujarat's UCC Bill seeks to regulate live-in relationships

The Gujarat government on Wednesday introduced the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, in the legislative Assembly, proposing a common legal framework to govern marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships irrespective of religion.

Silence on West Asia war is not moral surrender, but responsible statecraft

India's diplomacy has always been about balancing principle with pragmatism. Jawaharlal Nehru's policy of non-alignment was not a refusal to take moral positions, but a recognition that India's sovereignty and survival depended on avoiding entanglement in Cold War hostilities. Today, in an increasingly multipolar world, India practises "multi-alignment" - engaging with diverse powers, sometimes in tension with one another, while keeping our national interest paramount.

How to define an ancient hill range? By protecting a delicate balance

It is also as good a time as any to remember why it may not be necessary to reinvent the wheel because the Aravalli hills were meticulously mapped back in 2011 by the FSI.

BRICS should step in, restrain US-Israel

Trump is not worried about the EU, given its dependence on the US. However, the combined strength of Brazil, Russia, India, and China will certainly serve as a deterrent.

Let's talk about menstrual leave, who bears the cost

Companies are beginning to recognise that offering period leaves or work-from-home options improves employee morale, increases loyalty, and boosts labour productivity.

Why NATO doesn't have to answer Trump's call to join Iran war

What NATO's charter says

The parameters of the current war show a rejection of NATO's rules of engagement under its charter. Under Article 1 of the Charter, members must commit to resolve any international dispute they are involved in through peaceful means, without endangering international peace, security and justice. Allies are also expected to refrain from using threats or force inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. The present conflict presents a clear rejection of this practice, with the fallout spreading globally.

Domestic sourcing of solar wafers, ingots: How will it curb Chinese imports?

The Government on Wednesday extended its domestic sourcing mandate for solar equipment to include wafers and ingots, with implementation beginning from June 2028.

The requirement to use domestically manufactured ingots and wafers will primarily apply to government-backed and utility-scale projects, commercial and industrial projects, as well as schemes such as PM Surya Ghar. At present, the domestic sourcing mandate largely covers solar PV modules while components like cells, wafers, ingots and polysilicon could be imported. However, the mandate to use domestically manufactured solar cells in clean energy projects will come into force from June this year.

Nod to 100 plug-and-play industrial parks under new BHAVYA scheme

The Government on Wednesday approved Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country.

The scheme aims to develop world-class industrial infra-structure, unlocking manufacturing potential and driving India's growth story, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while briefing reporters on Cabinet decisions.