MoS Margherita visits Vietnam, Laos to boost bilateral partnerships

Minister of State Pabitra Margherita visited Vietnam and Laos from August 26-29, 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral partnerships under India’s Act East Policy and reaffirm India’s commitment to ASEAN centrality. Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita concluded an official visit to Vietnam and Laos from August 26 to 29, … Read more

PUCSC polls: ABVP’s Ankit Bidhan refutes ‘baseless’ AAP allegations

ABVP’s presidential candidate for PUCSC polls, Ankit Bidhan, has refuted allegations by AAP’s student wing, ASAP, as ‘baseless and politically motivated’. He accused them of diverting election discourse with a misinformation campaign. ABVP’s presidential candidate for the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections, Ankit Bidhan, refuted the allegations against him, stating that the Aam … Read more

Lawrence Lepard Calls Bitcoin A ‘Liquidity Smoke Alarm,’ Explains Why It’s Lagging Despite M2 Growth

Veteran investor Lawrence Lepard expects the Fed to be forced into another round of money printing, which he says could happen in 16-18 months. Lawrence Lepard called Bitcoin a “liquidity smoke alarm,” which is more sensitive to short-term liquidity than long-term debasement. He compared it against gold, which he said was his “pure debasement insurance.” … Read more

Viral Video Of Worms In Cabbage Sparks Fear: What You Really Need To Know

A viral video showing thin, white worms found while cutting cabbage has sparked alarm online. While some users called them tapeworms or ‘brain worms’, there is no evidence from video alone to identify species. Some worms found on plants can be harmless to humans. Washing, removing damaged leaves and thorough cooking remain best food-safety steps. … Read more

PM Modi gets Uzbekistan’s highest honour; Rajnath Singh hails his leadership

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated PM Modi for receiving Uzbekistan’s highest honour, the ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order. He said the award is a testimony to Modi’s leadership and his efforts to strengthen India-Uzbekistan ties. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred Uzbekistan’s highest honour, the ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ … Read more

RLD in full swing for ‘Mission 2027’ UP polls, says Jayant Chaudhary

Union Minister and RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary said ‘Mission 2027’ UP Assembly election preparations are in full swing. He said the party is focused on strengthening its connect with people and highlighting the government’s development work. Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary on Sunday said that the preparations for the ‘Mission … Read more

Punjab employees give Sept 7 deadline, threaten mass leave on Sept 8

Punjab’s ‘Sajha Mulazim Manch’ has given the state government a September 7 deadline to withdraw a notice against protesting employees, threatening a mass leave on September 8 if their demand is not met. The protest is over long-overdue DA. The ‘Sajha Mulazim Manch’ (Joint Employees’ Forum) has given the Punjab administration a deadline of September … Read more

India, Uzbekistan aim to quintuple bilateral trade to $5B by 2030

India and Uzbekistan set a new bilateral trade target of USD 5 billion by 2030, a fivefold increase. PM Modi and President Mirziyoyev also elevated their diplomatic ties to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ to deepen cooperation. Setting an ambitious economic roadmap, India and Uzbekistan have set a target to quintuple their bilateral trade to USD … Read more