ANRF has invited applications for the PM Early Career Research Grant, offering up to Rs 60 lakh plus overheads for three-year projects. The application deadline is December 2, 2026, with eligibility depending on qualifications, regular employment, age and institutional joining dates. PM Early Career Research Grant Funding

A 19-year-old Illinois resident has been arrested over an alleged mass shooting plan that investigators believe may have targeted a Hindu place of worship in the Aurora area. Alexandros Paporakis, of Palatine, was taken into custody on October 11 following an investigation involving two local police departments. He faces charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of a weapon. A judge ordered his continued detention at a Wednesday hearing in Ro

Three Indians Killed in Bochum Building Fire Three Indian nationals were killed when a fire broke out at a residential building in Bochum’s Hofstede district, according to German media accounts citing police. The victims were two women aged 25 and 27 and a 26-year-old man. Their names and home states in India were not immediately available. Firefighters discovered the three victims dead inside a second-floor apartment aft

India has strongly criticised US Vice President JD Vance’s description of foreign technology workers as “indentured servants”, calling the terminology unwarranted and deeply offensive. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) defended Indian professionals and emphasised their contribution to American businesses, research and innovation. The response followed Washington’s decision to suspend eight technology companie

Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have died in an air accident in Canada while undergoing flight training, according to the Consulate General of India in Vancouver. The deceased were identified as Manoj Sivakumar and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham. The Indian mission expressed its condolences to their families and said it was prepared to provide all necessary consular assistance. “Th

At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon cargo aircraft overran a runway at Miami International Airport, crossed a nearby road and struck vehicles. The Boeing 767 caught fire after the crash, prompting a large emergency response and major flight disruptions. Amazon Cargo Plane Crash Leaves Five Dead and Five Injured The cargo jet overran the runway shortly after arriving from San Juan,

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has strongly criticised the Modi-led central government after his planned US visit was cut short following the reported denial of political clearance for that leg of his overseas tour. The Chief Minister, who returned to India after completing his UK visit, addressed the issue at a press conference in Hyderabad. He alleged that the Centre had unfairly intervened in his proposed US programme, which was intended to promote Telangana and its in

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will return from London after the Centre denied political clearance for his planned official US visit. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s planned official visit to the United States has been cancelled after the Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance for the US leg of his overseas tour. The Chief Minister began a 10-day UK-US programme on August 20, with meetings planned at major universities and institutions.

India and Myanmar are discussing unresolved stretches of their boundary, but the MEA has not formally confirmed reports of a proposed territorial exchange in Manipur. The reported land-swap plan has triggered opposition from COCOMI, which says Manipur’s territorial integrity cannot be compromised without public consent. India-Myanmar Land Swap? MEA Confirms Border Talks New Delhi: Reports that India may exchange a small area of terr

Expanded Morning Meal Programme to Reach 35 Lakh Students Tamil Nadu has renamed its school morning meal programme after former Chief Minister K Kamaraj and extended it to Classes 6–8. The expanded phase begins September 17 and is expected to take total coverage to 35 lakh students across the state. Tamil Nadu Renames Breakfast Scheme After Kamaraj, Expands Coverage Tamil Nadu has renamed its school breakfast programme in hono

Four Indian Sailors Killed in Cargo Ship Attack Near Odesa Four Indian nationals died, and another was critically injured after the MV Golden Leo was attacked while leaving Ukraine’s Odesa port on July 19. India condemned the strike and said its mission is to assist those affected.   MV Golden Leo Attack Kills Four Indians Near Ukraine’s Odesa The MV Golden Leo attack near Ukraine’s Odesa port killed four Indian national

A Delhi court postponed the July 20 Shraddha Walkar case hearing so accused Aaftab Poonawala could take his MA Sociology exam in Tihar Jail. Evidence recording was directed to continue the following day.

Sanskrit Birthday Song Janmadinam Idam Goes Viral After Sahana Singh’s X Post A Sanskrit birthday song called Janmadinam Idam has drawn fresh attention online after author Sahana Singh shared a post on X explaining its deeper meaning. The song, composed by Swami Tejomayananda, is being praised by many users as a meaningful alternative to the regular English “Happy Birthday” song. In her X post, Singh said that while the English birthday song mainly

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA Warns Pilgrims Over Missing Travel Documents The Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian citizens not to begin the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra unless they have obtained all required travel documents for the complete journey. The advisory was issued after the ministry received assistance requests from Indian pilgrims who were stranded in Nepal while travelling for the yatra through private tour operators. According to th

ISKCON Removes Radharaman Das From Kolkata Posts, Bars Him From Public Representation ISKCON has removed its Kolkata vice-president, Radharaman Das, from all organisational responsibilities and directed him not to speak or act on behalf of the organisation in public forums, media interactions, or before government authorities. The decision has drawn attention as Das had become one of ISKCON’s most visible public figures in recent years, frequently comm