Hydrogen-train flagged off while Andy Burnham is set to become UK PM PM Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train. Andy Burnham is set to be new UK Prime Minister, takes over from Keir Starmer on Monday. A BJP MLA in MP sparked controversy after refused to hear grievances of villagers from a…
The Indian government has proposed stricter fuel efficiency regulations for passenger vehicles under the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE)-III norms, with the new fuel standards set to take effect on April 1, 2027. Released by the Ministry of Power for public consultation, these rules aim to lower vehicular emissions, decrease reliance on imported crude oil,…
INDIA The report, Landscape of international university campuses in India 2026, examines 13 international universities that have initiated admissions for the 2026 and 2027 academic sessions under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and related regulations. Collectively, these institutions operate across just five Indian cities; the group comprises seven universities from the UK, five from…
India enrolled 58,134 international students from 173 countries during the 2023-24 academic year, with overseas enrolment rising 18.9% over the past five years, according to the latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE). Released by the Ministry of Education, the survey shows international student enrolment increased from 48,898 in 2019/20 to 58,134 in 2023/24….
On 22 June 2026, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs adopted the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules granting the Indian government sweeping new powers to police the activities, operation, management and leadership of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) receiving foreign funding. The amendments significantly expand an already restrictive legal framework established under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA),…
Former India captain Rohit Sharma could be at the end of his illustrious career as a report stated that Sunday’s third and final ODI against England at Lord’s could be his last match. The opening batter has been struggling for form this season and despite working on his fitness, the runs have eluded him. Rohit,…
UK and India total trade, worth £48 billion in 2025, is set for an immediate boost with consumers now enjoying cheaper, quicker, and easier access to the best of British and Indian products and services across both countries. To celebrate this historic occasion, a special package of select British goods arrived at the British Deputy…
“I’m sorry. but I’m unable to speak.” Surrounded by concerned medics and supporters in Delhi, 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk entered the 20th day of his hunger strike, scarcely able to move unaided. Usually in the headlines for his climate activism, Wangchuk is “adding momentum” to youth-led protests on behalf of Indian students, said The New York…
Findings show higher education continuing to expand, with student enrolment reaching 45 million. The Indian Ministry of Education published the latest All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) for the 2023-24 academic year earlier this month. AISHE provides the most comprehensive national dataset on India’s higher education sector, covering institutions, students, faculty, programmes and infrastructure. …
India could become one of the most important countries in the global car business over the next decade, with the potential not just to sell millions more cars, but to develop, build and export them too, according to Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer. In an exclusive conversation with The Independent, Zellmer said India offers “possibly the…
