Historian Ramachandra Guha addressed Gandhi's use of the phrase 'Ram Rajya' at the launch of his book. Guha acknowledged that the phrase could be seen as off-putting to Muslims despite Gandhi's interfaith practices. He highlighted Gandhi's contributions against untouchability and noted his significant role in bringing women into politics. Guha also emphasized the importance of understanding Gandhi and Ambedkar as complementary figures.

Elon Musk has accused influential business interests of blocking Starlink's entry into India, prompting a response from Rahul Gandhi. UPSC educator Shekhar Dutt has fact checked the allegation. He said that India should prioritise national security and make its own decisions on satellite internet approvals.

China and the Philippines have traded accusations over a medical evacuation near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, with Manila also reporting a near-doubling of Chinese military and coastguard vessels around contested South China Sea features in September. The latest exchange centred on the evacuation on Thursday of an injured Philippine serviceman from the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine naval vessel grounded on the shoal decades ago. Known as Renai Jiao in China and Ayungin Shoal in the...

The exchange comes as the government defends its satellite communication licensing process, insisting all operators must meet security requirements before launching services

Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah faced a defeat in the men's doubles semifinals against South Korea's Lim Jonghoon and Oh Junsung. The Indian pair lost in straight games, with a final score of 8-11, 6-11, and 3-11. Prior to this, Manush Shah had exited the mixed doubles competition while partnering Diya Chitale. They lost their semifinal match to the seventh seeds from Chinese Taipei.

BSP president Mayawati raised concerns regarding poverty, inflation and unemployment during an event marking Kanshi Ram’s death anniversary. She emphasised that these issues now resonate with younger generations, specifically Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The party chief reiterated her demand for Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram, focusing on his contributions to social transformation. Additionally, she urged party workers to prepare for upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and other states.