NIFT Students Win Two Silver Medals at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
NIFT participants won two silver medals and a Medal for Excellence at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, where India placed tenth overall.
International Relations
India to court 115 airlines at Routes Asia 2027 in Delhi to widen connectivity
India will host Routes Asia 2027 in Delhi from March 16-18 to engage 115 airlines and 55-plus countries on expanding air links, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said.
EU Weighs Delay to Methane Rules for Imported Fuels, Energy Chief Says
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said he has instructed his services to look into postponing the bloc's methane regulation for imported fuels, amid calls from some governments to pause the law.
Seoul Blames North Korean Mines for DMZ Blast, Calls It Armistice Breach
South Korea says North Korean mines caused a DMZ explosion that injured two personnel, violating the armistice, and has pledged a staged response.
China's Extended Golden Week Fuels Travel Boom, But Spending Stays Tight
Chinese travellers are booking longer, farther holidays for an extended Golden Week, but cautious consumer spending may limit the economic windfall.
India-China ties improving as border returns to normalcy, says Jaishankar
S. Jaishankar says India-China relations are better than in recent years, crediting the resolution of the border standoff for the improvement.
Odesa strike injures eight as fires engulf warehouses and animal shelter
Eight people were injured in an overnight Russian strike on Odesa that hit warehouses, an educational facility and an animal shelter, Ukrainian authorities said.
Taiwan Says US Arms Sales Unchanged, but $14B Package Still on Hold
Taiwan says US arms sales remain unchanged after the Trump-Xi summit, though a record $14 billion package stays stalled.
China Opposes Japan's Bid to Strike 'Enemy State' Clauses From UN Charter
China's deputy UN envoy pushed back against Japan's call to delete the 'enemy state' clauses from the UN Charter, citing Tokyo's military buildup.
Trump's Canadian Alcohol Ban Takes Effect, Bulk Whisky Exempt
US President Donald Trump's ban on Canadian alcohol has taken effect, though bulk whisky and liqueurs are exempt, as trade tensions deepen.
Journalist-Prince Set to Be Crowned King of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom
A Ugandan journalist and prince is being crowned king of the Tooro Kingdom, succeeding the late 'boy king' Oyo amid a succession dispute.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico seek to extend block on White House access ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have asked a federal court to extend a restraining order blocking their removal from White House grounds, alleging the ban is being enforced inconsistently.
Malaysia Starts Myanmar Repatriation Despite UN, Rights Group Warnings
Malaysia has begun sending Myanmar nationals home under a voluntary programme, with 1,476 people in the first group, despite UNHCR and rights group warnings.
France Urges EU to Use Google Fines to Lower Member State Budget Contributions
France's Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad has called for EU proceeds from Google fines to be used to reduce member state contributions to the bloc's budget.
US Troops Complete Iraq Exit, Handing Iran a Strategic Opening
US forces are leaving their last bases in Iraq, a pullout Iran and its allies call a victory, while Iraqi officials fear Islamic State could exploit the security gap.
Gandak Surge Breaches Embankments in Bihar and UP, Flood Risk Persists
Heavy rain in Nepal's Gandak catchment caused record flows and embankment breaches in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, prompting emergency repairs and alerts.
Saudi Arabia resumes Yanbu oil loadings after East-West pipeline restart
Saudi Arabia has resumed oil loadings from Yanbu after restarting the East-West Pipeline, easing pressure on Middle East crude exports.
Terror concerns must be understood by partners, Jaishankar says on India-U.S. ties
S. Jaishankar said India's partners must appreciate its cross-border terrorism concerns, noting that a lack of understanding impacts bilateral ties.
Energy security steps could offset 35-70% of Hormuz oil flows by 2030: McKinsey
McKinsey Global Institute says energy security measures could offset 35-70% of pre-crisis Strait of Hormuz oil flows by 2030 in another major disruption.
Cuba's National Ballet School Perseveres Amid Blackouts and Shortages
Cuba's National Ballet School continues daily classes despite nationwide blackouts, water shortages and food scarcity, as ballet remains a source of national pride.