Author: Sharad Natani
In a landmark move highlighting India’s leadership in global peacekeeping, the nation is set to host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16. The prestigious event will bring together Army Chiefs from 33 nations — primarily from the Global South and Europe — to strengthen cooperation and reimagine strategies for international peace operations. India at the Heart of Global Peacekeeping India, one of the largest and most respected contributors to UN peacekeeping missions, continues to stand tall on the global stage. Currently, over 5,500 Indian men and women soldiers are…
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to restoring democracy and championing peaceful change in Venezuela — a recognition that has resonated far beyond Latin America. The Norwegian Nobel Committee hailed Machado for her “exceptional civic courage” and her steadfast dedication to nonviolent struggle in one of the world’s most politically volatile nations. “Maria Corina Machado has become an inspirational figure for democracy in Venezuela and a beacon of civic resilience for Latin America,” the Committee said. Under Machado’s leadership, Venezuela’s fragmented opposition coalesced around a unified vision of…
Good news for millions of salaried employees across India — the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has gone fully digital, making it possible to check your PF balance instantly, even without remembering your Universal Account Number (UAN). In an era where financial transparency and easy access to savings are essential, EPFO’s upgraded digital tools — including missed call, SMS, UMANG app, and online services — ensure that your retirement savings are always within reach. This initiative reflects EPFO’s broader mission: making India’s retirement ecosystem smarter, simpler, and more accessible. How to Check PF Balance Without UAN If you’ve forgotten your…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is once again turning his attention to immigration — this time by planning fresh restrictions on the H-1B visa program, a move that could deeply impact Indian IT professionals, who make up nearly 75% of all H-1B holders in the United States. According to officials familiar with the development, Trump’s team is reportedly working on a new set of visa regulations aimed at tightening eligibility norms and imposing additional scrutiny on employers. The move follows the sharp hike in H-1B visa fees to $100,000 earlier this year and comes ahead of the 2025 U.S. elections…
Panic gripped residents across southern Philippines on Friday evening after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings and sending thousands fleeing to higher ground. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake struck at a depth of about 58 kilometers (36 miles), its epicenter located off Mindanao’s eastern coastline. The tremors were felt across several provinces, rattling homes, toppling small structures, and sparking fears of aftershocks. Within minutes, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System sounded an alert, warning that coastal regions within 300 kilometers (186 miles) of the epicenter could face dangerous tsunami waves.…
In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI), New Delhi, have given a new lease of life to a 7-year-old boy from Iraq whose heart was beating nearly 200 times a minute — almost twice the normal rate for his age. Little Ali (name changed) had lived most of his young life with a dangerous heart rhythm disorder known as supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Each day brought fatigue, breathlessness, and fear — until a rare cardiac procedure in India changed everything. A Battle Against Time When Ali arrived in Delhi, his frail body weighed just 26 kilos,…