RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi both turn 75 in September. Bhagwat recently repeated an article of faith of the organisation saying that “leaders should retire at 75".

Retirement at 75? Bhagwat comment stirs succession talk

With Modi turning 75, speculation grows about succession plans — and Sangh’s role in them

India’s cities need more than cosmetic change

Recent bridge collapse and flooding expose cracks in infrastructure and civic priorities

Rescue operation underway after the Gambhira bridge on the Mahisagar River collapses, at Padra in Vadodara on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Bihar voter roll sparks a political firestorm in India

Exclusion of accepted IDs, tight deadlines push poll panel into the eye of a growing storm

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose JD(U) is part of the BJP-led alliance, has warned that the new poll revision could backfire politically.

Why New York’s Mamdani is sparking debates in India

Mamdani’s vision is igniting hope on the American left and unease on the Indian right

Zohran Mamdani, Democratic candidate for mayor speaks during a press conference celebrating his primary victory with leaders and members of the city’s labor unions on July 2, 2025 in New York.

The Thackeray reset: All roads lead to BJP

As Raj and Uddhav Thackeray reunite, Maharashtra political chessboard is being rearranged

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray want to own the nativist Marathi manoos plank, fighting for the sons of the soil of Maharashtra.

How India’s space mission is inspiring a new generation

Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic mission marks a new era for ISRO and future space exploration

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s experiments at the International Space Station will give ISRO critical inputs in understanding how space impacts biology.

How Pakistan can redefine philanthropy for 21st century

Moving beyond handouts, Pakistan’s giving culture must focus on long-term societal impact

People eat food provided by a charity at a roadside in Karachi. Over-reliance on consumptive philanthropy hinders the country’s ability to address entrenched development issues such as poverty and inadequate education.

Rahul Gandhi paradox: Legacy without a political pulse

As Congress flounders under his invisible leadership, allies leave and BJP gains ground

Rahul Gandhi is leading what remains the only opposition party with a pan-India footprint, but the country doesn’t have a very clear idea of what he stands for.

Flying is safer than ever. Then why are we so afraid?

Crash of Air India Flight 171 reignites fears about flying — but facts still favour calm

Travellers in Terminal 4 of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, US. A study done by MIT in 2024 showed that commercial air travel keeps getting safer.

11 years of Modi: Why BJP is still calling the shots

Despite setbacks and security failures, a divided opposition has kept the party in control

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has completed 11 years in power.

India MP Mahua Moitra tells all after wedding in Berlin

In exclusive interview, Mahua talks about politics, partnership and what lies ahead

Mahua Moitra with husband Pinaki Mishra.

Trump and Musk: Partners, frenemies, now adversaries

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump appear during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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