New Delhi: Asif Ali Zardari has the distinction of being the first President in Pakistan’s tumultuous history to complete a full five-year term. He was the man who defied all odds, a political survivor rising from obscurity to become Pakistan’s most enigmatic and possibly...

Kishtwar, J&K (India): A minor child died, and two women were rescued after being swept away in a flooded river in the Mughal Maidan area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir. The tragic incident occurred when two women and a child slipped from a...

New Delhi: India showcased its leadership in maritime security and reinforced its commitment to international cooperation during its participation in the World Border Security Congress 2026, held in Vienna, Austria. A three-member Indian delegation, led by Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola, represented the country...

The idea of grassroots democracy lies at the heart of India’s governance framework, reflecting the belief that true development must originate from the participation of people at the local level. In Jammu & Kashmir, this principle has acquired renewed significance in recent years, as...

Prof Ravij Seth India’s transport sector—particularly railways and civil aviation—has long operated under conditions of structural strain, where capacity constraints and operational inefficiencies shape the everyday experience of mobility. The railway system, despite its expansive reach and affordability, remains chronically overburdened, often functioning beyond its...