India is set to conduct its next national Census in 2027, as per a gazette notification issued by the Union Home Ministry. This will be the 16th Census since the first in 1872 and the 8th since Independence. Notably, it marks a significant transformation in methodology, featuring digital data collection, self-enumeration, and the country’s first caste-based Census since 1931.The Census was originally scheduled for 2021 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will now be carried out in two phases: the House Listing Operation (HLO) and the Population Enumeration (PE). The HLO phase will collect data on housing
The mass expulsion of Afghan refugees from Pakistan has torn apart the lives of thousands, with devastating consequences for families like that of 42-year-old Sher Khan. Born in Pakistan to parents who fled the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Khan had built a life in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, working in a brick factory and raising nine children. But that life ended in a flash when plainclothes policemen appeared at his door and gave him just 45 minutes to leave the country forever.“I stared at them in disbelief,” Khan recalled. “How can you pack up your whole life in under an hour?”
In one of India’s worst aviation disasters, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating as Flight AI-171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, 2025, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. The flight, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, carried 230 passengers and 12 crew members, including two experienced pilots. The only survivor was a British national of Indian origin seated in Seat 11A.The aircraft issued a MAYDAY call moments after departure at 1:39 p.m. IST from Runway 23, but air traffic control received no further communication. Within minutes, the plane crashed
A day after an explosive public feud between US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, signs have emerged of a potential reconciliation between the two powerhouses. The conflict — waged largely across social media — escalated rapidly, involving threats over government contracts, political jabs, and even calls for impeachment. However, White House aides have reportedly arranged a call between Trump and Musk on Friday, and Musk has signaled he might walk back his position.The clash began after Trump criticized Musk in the Oval Office, prompting a series of retaliatory posts from both. Trump posted on Truth Social, while
India’s squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20, was recently announced by the BCCI, and the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer has stirred considerable debate. The 18-member squad, selected by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, includes some fresh faces and comeback names, but Iyer’s absence has raised eyebrows across the cricketing world.Iyer, who has been in exceptional form throughout 2025, played a pivotal role in India’s Champions Trophy win earlier this year, finishing as the top run-scorer. Following that, he captained Punjab Kings (PBKS) to the final of IPL 2025, scoring 604 runs in 17 matches at
What was meant to be a historic celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden IPL title turned into a tragic disaster as a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and injured at least 33 fans. The incident unfolded on Wednesday evening when tens of thousands of supporters gathered beyond the stadium’s capacity to witness RCB players celebrate their win over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final.The stadium gates, designed to accommodate around 35,000 people, were overwhelmed as two to three lakh fans reportedly thronged the venue. Chaos erupted near Gate 2 as barriers were breached and
President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation enforcing strict travel restrictions on 19 countries, citing national security concerns. The latest order, effective June 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM EDT, places full entry bans on nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, and Somalia, among others. Seven other nations — Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela — will face partial restrictions.The White House emphasizes that the move fulfills a campaign promise to protect the U.S. from "dangerous foreign actors." White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson stated that the restrictions are "commonsense" and
Elon Musk, the South African-born billionaire and tech magnate, has sparked political tremors in Washington after publicly criticizing President Donald Trump’s new spending bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination" in a series of posts on X. The comments mark Musk’s first open disagreement with Trump since stepping down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) last week.Musk lambasted the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, asserting that it is "pork-filled," would “massively increase the deficit to $2.5 trillion,” and pushes the nation toward bankruptcy. His frustration was echoed by fiscally conservative Republicans, especially Senate hardliners, who fear the
After 18 years of unrelenting devotion, Virat Kohli, donning jersey No. 18, finally lifted the elusive IPL trophy as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a dramatic IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad. Kohli, overwhelmed with emotion, sank to the turf in tears after the win. “I gave this team my youth, my prime, my everything,” said Kohli, his voice choked, reminiscing the emotional journey that ended in glory.RCB, a team long associated with heartbreak and near misses, finally got its moment of redemption. Kohli, who had played three finals before, had to wait until
