JGU VC receives prestigious STAR Scholars Lighthouse Leadership Award in US

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:30 PM

Washington, D.C., March 25 (IANS) The STAR Scholars Network has conferred its distinguished Lighthouse Leadership Award upon Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU). This recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions to global higher education, academic leadership, and institution-building.

Pakistan's rapidly expanding weapons arsenal raises doubts over ‘minimum deterrence' claims

Vicky Nanjappa | March 25, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Pakistan has been placed by the United State's top Intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard as a country whose advancing missile capabilities could eventually put the US within its reach. Director of National Intelligence, Gabbard, while presenting the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment before the Senate Intelligence Committee, also said that Pakistan was researching and developing novel, advanced or traditional missile delivery systems with nuclear and conventional payloads that put the US within range.

Congress criticises Centre over LPG shortage, black marketing

IANS | March 25, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over rising fuel prices, LPG shortages, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence from key discussions, accusing the central government of ignoring pressing public concerns.

EU to take up issue of China dumping cheap goods at WTO meet

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The European Union will take up the issue of China dumping cheap goods in Europe, which is harming local industry, at a meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) this week, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic told journalists.

Positive step, peace likely soon: BJP on PM Modi–Prez Trump call on West Asia crisis

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing situation in West Asia and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, the BJP on Wednesday termed the move a 'positive step' and expressed hope that peace would prevail soon.

West Asia crisis: Congress attacks govt’s 'delayed response’

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Political reactions have intensified over the government’s handling of the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict, with leaders from both the Congress and the BJP offering sharply contrasting views on the country’s diplomatic approach and its impact on citizens.