US pauses student visa interviews, plans social media vetting: Report

The US administration has asked its embassies and consular sections to "pause scheduling new interviews for student visa applicants" as it considers re-quiring all foreign students to undergo social media vetting as part of their application, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing a diplomatic cable.-

Execution model for 5th gen fighter jet gets nod, HAL to bid with private firms

Boosting India's plans for a fifth-generation fighter aircraft, Union Defence Minister Wednesday approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme execution model.-

Covid to India's digital power: NCERT's new modules for school students

When Nisha lost her degree certificate just before a job interview, she recovered it within minutes using DigiLocker.

In rural Assam, a family used the Ayushman Bharat app to get emergency care for a critically ill patient.

MP's 9-month celebration of an 18th-century queen: The importance of Ahilyabai Holkar

The 18th-century Maratha queen Devi Ahilyabai Holkar is seeing a revival in Madhya Pradesh, with the Mohan Yadav-led BJP government orchestrating one of the most comprehensive state-led cultural commemorations in recent memory, in the run-up to her 300th birth anniversary celebrations later this month.

Needed, a crypto strategy

Delhi should keep an eye on Pak digital pivot and Trump's plans to refashion financial order. 

Asset of our own

Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty can be used to tap rivers for India's benefit

Above-normal rainfall to keep June heat in check: IMD

The cooler-than-usual summer this year is likely to extend to June as well, with plenty of rainfall expected to keep the temperatures in check, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Tuesday.-

Kashmir researchers produce India's first gene-edited sheep

A team of researchers from the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences (SKUAST) in Srinagar has produced India's first gene-edited sheep.

India's duty cuts in automobile imports largely in 'premium' segment: UK official

India Agreed to slash duties on automobiles from over 100 percent to 10 percent, but largely in the premium segment of the automobile market and not across the board with quotas in place, a UK official said on Tuesday.

Why Covid cases are rising, why you needn't worry

Only 1,000 active cases as of Tuesday, concentrated in 3-4 states, no increase in hospital admissions. However, less testing could mean this picture is incomplete.

MADDEN-JULIAN OSCILLATION

Moving system of clouds, wind and pressure; occurs in the equatorial region, influences the Indian monsoon.

How FTAs with US, UK, EU could impact India's agriculture trade

India's Agriculture exports rose 6.4% to $51.9 billion in 2024-25 from $48.8 bn during the fiscal year ended March 2024. Growth in overall goods exports was almost flat in this period - rising 0.1% from $437.1 bn in 2023-24 to $437.4 bn in 2024-25.

Cargo ship sinks near Kerala coast: What can be the impact if oil spills?

The threat of a possible oil spill looms large in Kerala as a cargo ship, carrying oil and hazardous substances onboard, sank off the state's coast on Sunday. The Liberia-flagged MSC ELSA 3, a 28-year-old vessel, was sailing from Vizhinjam port in Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi when it capsized around 25 km southwest of Alappuzha.