Explore Barren Island: India’s only active volcano, its smoking lava, vibrant marine life in the Andamans, how to visit, permits and more |

Barren Island, the only active volcano in the Indian subcontinent, rises dramatically from the Andaman Sea, offering a stark contrast to the idyllic beaches of the region. While most travellers associate the Andamans with white sands, turquoise waters, and coral dives, Barren Island presents a far more raw and untamed side of nature. Its eruptions,…

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T20 World Cup row explodes: BCB says ‘we wanted to play’ but Bangladesh government said no to India travel | Cricket News

Bangladesh cricket team players (File photo) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday said it was willing to play the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India but was bound by the decision of the Bangladesh government, which did not grant clearance for the tour.BCB director Abdur Razzak said government approval is mandatory for…

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‘Evil, corrupt forces won’t rule’: TVK chief Vijay targets DMK, AIADMK ahead of 2026 polls; unveils party symbol ‘whistle’ | India News

TVK chief Vijay (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Sunday said that his party has the strength and resolve to defeat “evil” and “corrupt” political forces in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.Addressing party workers at a meeting in Mahabalipuram near Chennai, Vijay said that the…

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Tejashwi Yadav named RJD working president in father Lalu’s presence; sister Rohini flags ‘conspiracy’ | India News

Tejashwi named RJD’s working president NEW DELHI: Tejashwi Yadav, son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, was appointed the national working president of the party, which was relegated to the margins in last year’s Bihar polls.The appointment coincided with visible signs of internal disquiet within the party. Hours ahead of the RJD’s…

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India-US partnership: US Congressional delegation ‘just wrapped a productive meeting’ with EAM Jaishankar

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and US Congressional delegation met in New Delhi on Sunday, holding discussions on a range of issues including India–US relations, the Indo-Pacific region and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The delegation comprised Congressmen Mike Rogers, Adam Smith and Jimmy Patronis, and was joined by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The…

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IAF Agniveervayu intake 01/2027 registration underway: Check direct link to apply, exam pattern here

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has already started the online registration process for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme and the application process is currently underway. Eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates can apply online.The recruitment is being conducted to select candidates for the Agniveervayu role for a four-year service period in the…

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West Indies Under-19 73/3 in 17.5 Overs

West Indies vs Ireland Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: West Indies U19 have won the toss and have opted to bat vs Ireland U19. Teams: Ireland U19 (Playing XI): James West, Freddie Ogilby(w), Adam Leckey, Robert O’Brien, Sebastian Dijkstra, Marko Bates, Bruce Whaley, Oliver Riley(c), Reuben Wilson, Luke Murray, Thomas Ford West Indies U19…

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Too young for a memoir? Not anymore | India News

Once the preserve of people who had lived long, complicated lives — ageing film stars, war survivors, Nobel laureates — memoirs now follow a different timetable. From bookstore front tables to literary fest panels across India, writers in their twenties and thirties are redefining what a memoir looks like, and who gets to tell it.These…

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India’s crude basket: More Middle East, less Russia; after Trump’s sanctions, what’s next for Moscow’s oil shipments?

India has transformed its crude sourcing strategy, reducing Russian crude barrels while increasing its Middle Eastern shipments. Though Moscow still has a share in New Delhi’s oil inflows, the volumes are down due to compliance risks. Data from analytics firm Kpler shows that in the first three weeks of January 2026, the country imported about…

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