India has successfully flight-tested the indigenous Project Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile, marking a major milestone in its air defence capabilities. Designed to intercept aircraft, cruise missiles and hypersonic threats, Kusha aims to reduce reliance…

US President Donald Trump joked about a possible third term as he addressed a gathering of journalists at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

After long negotiations with the government, social activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger fast. The decision came after hectic government parleys. We talk about this, as well as the new tariffs that Trump has imposed on India in our weekly wrap

Prithvi Sanghani’s journey from a farming family in Gujarat to leading the autopilot and guidance system for Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 highlights the talent driving India’s private space revolution. Her work played a crucial role in the country’s first…

A herd of rescued donkeys is quietly working as firefighters across the mountains in the hills of Catalonia, Spain. Rather than carrying hoses, these donkeys are eating dry vegetation like bushes and weeds that fuel wildfires

Cockroach Janta Party’s founder Abhijeet Dipke said ‘Democracy won’, just moments after Union Enducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his office.

When news broke that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had resigned, the reaction at Jantar Mantar was a mix of jubilation and tears. The protesters, supporting the Cockroach Janta Party, were overcome with emotion that their voices had been finally…

China made history at the 2026 Fields Medals as Hong Wang and Yu Deng became the first Chinese citizens to win mathematics' highest honour. Their groundbreaking research, alongside winners John Pardon and Jacob Tsimerman, marks a milestone for global mathematics…

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following weeks of nationwide protests over the Neet-UG 2026 controversy. Once credited with implementing the National Education Policy and expanding flagship welfare schemes, his exit marks a major…

Shortly after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, the Modi government picked Pralhad Joshi to be the new education minister. A veteran leader of the BJP, Joshi has earned a reputation of being a quiet, effective administrator

Just a day after the US and Saudi Arabia inked a multi-billion dollar civil nuclear deal, which could pave the way for uranium enrichment in the kingdom, Donald Trump has jeopardised it by stipulating that it is dependent on Riyadh recognising Israel. We…

Jantar Mantar is more than a historic astronomical observatory — it has evolved into India’s most iconic protest site. From Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II’s scientific vision to modern movements like the 2026 Neet-UG protests, Firstpost discovers how this landmark…

As Pakistan initiates a structural overhaul with the introduction of the 27th Amendment to its constitution, reports are emerging that the latest changes in the country’s defence framework put Army Chief Asim Munir at the helm of its nuclear command.

Love is now in aisle five. Are you exhausted of online dating apps? In Finland, singles are carrying pink shopping baskets in grocery stores to signal they’re open to meeting someone

As Matt Damon’s ‘The Odyssey’ dominates theatres, he can’t stop talking about Ben Affleck on the press run. A rewatch of the film that made them both, and why its ideas about friendship, therapy, and class still hold up decades on.

Excessive scrolling, texting and smartphone use may be causing more than just screen fatigue. Doctors warn that repetitive thumb movements can lead to texting thumb, tendon strain, carpal tunnel and arthritis. Here’s why your hands hurt and the simple habits…

US President Donald Trump on Sunday shared another series of AI-generated images, with one of them terming him the ‘Guardian of the World’

PM Modi has appointed Nandan Nilekani to head his new task force to recommend reforms to India’s examination system. Many believe that the 71-year-old co-founder of Infosys, who created Aadhaar, as well as building India’s digital public infrastructure, will…

A food festival turned into a scene of a mass shooting in Seattle on Sunday. Gunshots rang out at the Seattle Center, which was hosting the Bite of Seattle festival, killing two people and injuring five others. Authorities have taken two suspects into custody…

The United States has paused its air campaign against Iran after nearly two weeks of strikes, with concerns over shrinking missile stockpiles, limited military gains and renewed diplomacy shaping US President Donald Trump’s decision. Here’s why Washington…