The country’s nomination to the global bodies comes on the heels of domestic reforms in statistical systems after a period of internal hiccups.

India’s delicate balancing act between principle and pragmatism underscores its commitment to fostering stability and goodwill in Afghanistan while safeguarding its regional interests

India has made a major leap in the global data and statistics arena by securing nominations to two prestigious United Nations panels. These nominations will allow India to play a crucial role in shaping global standards for data science and big data use in official statistics.

The near-term outlook for South Asia is expected to remain robust, with growth projected at 5.7 per cent in 2025 and 6.0 per cent in 2026

Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, Charge D’affaires of the Palestine Embassy in India, spoke on Tuesday about the longstanding ties India and Palestine share and expressed confidence in India’s capabilities of leading humanitarian assistance for Gaza.

India has become a member of the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. This committee addresses the benefits and challenges of Big Data. India will help shape global standards and practices.

Most Indians work in the informal sector with almost no social security or savings and little means of paying for high healthcare expense once they retire.

The United Nations (UN) human rights experts have sent a letter to the Chinese government, expressing serious concerns about ongoing human rights abuses in Tibet and East Turkestan, as reported by Tibet.

The Enquiry Committee set up by the Indian government in response to information from US authorities to look into inputs provided by the US on an alleged plot to kill Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has recommended “legal action against

India's economy is projected to grow by 6.6% in 2025, driven by robust consumption, investment, and strong export growth in services and goods. While global challenges persist, Indias focus on infrastructure and export growth fuels optimism.

India's growth projection for this year fell marginally from last year's 6.8 per cent last year, but it has to be seen in the context of sluggish global growth with the nation retaining its rank as the fastest-growing economy.

Rafael Grossi, revealed that Iran possesses approximately 200 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels. This amount of enriched uranium could potentially produce five nuclear weapons if further enriched.