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When a BJP lawmaker was injured setting fire to his effigy, her political opponent visited her hospital bedside with a message of unity. The gesture is drawing praise across party lines in India's often divisive political landscape.
Actor Joseph Vijay's two-year-old political party is set to win Tamil Nadu's elections, proving that star power can still translate into real political change. Meanwhile, India's BJP party scores its first win in West Bengal while Congress reclaims Kerala from communist rule.
When India's top judge compared unemployed youth to cockroaches, young people responded by creating a satirical political party that exploded to 19 million followers in less than a week. The movement is giving frustrated young Indians a voice they haven't had before.
Menaka Guruswamy, the lawyer who helped overturn India's ban on same-sex relationships, just became the first openly queer person to serve in India's national parliament. Her election to the Rajya Sabha marks a historic moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in Indian politics.
In a historic shift, political candidates across West Bengal's Jhargram district are centering their campaigns on welfare promises for communities long left behind. Nearly half the population stands to benefit from this new political priority.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi both celebrated Good Friday with messages of unity and compassion, showing rare political harmony. Devotees across India gathered at churches to mark the solemn Christian holiday with prayers and processions.
India's groundbreaking plan to reserve a third of parliamentary seats for women has united parties on gender equality, even as they navigate complex questions about fair representation. The 2023 bill represents a historic step toward closing a gap where women currently hold just 14% of seats.
India delivered 2.5 tons of emergency medical supplies to Kabul this week to help treat victims of a deadly hospital airstrike. The humanitarian gesture shows how compassion can bridge even the most complicated political divides.
Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.
Women parliamentarians from across India's political spectrum came together to support historic legislation expanding women's representation in government. The April 2026 debate showcased rare cross-party unity on empowering women in politics.
Jharkhand celebrates as tribal rights champion Shibu Soren receives India's third-highest civilian honor, recognizing decades of advocacy that helped create a state and uplift millions. His son, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, says his father will forever remain a hero to tribal communities across India. ##
India is fast-tracking a historic law that will reserve one-third of Parliament seats for women, potentially making it reality before 2029. The government is consulting opposition parties on amendments that could expand the legislature from 543 to 816 seats, with 273 guaranteed for women.
A solar energy company rescued a stuck 142 MW project in India and finished it in nine months, turning a setback into a success story. The plant will now power thousands of homes while creating local jobs in rural Gujarat.
In a breakthrough for South Asian sports, India announced Wednesday it will welcome Pakistani athletes to compete in international tournaments hosted on Indian soil. The policy shift comes as India prepares to host major global sporting events through 2038.
A university in Nellore celebrated the 135th birth anniversary of India's Constitution architect with a powerful new book exploring his legacy. The work shows how Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's ideas still offer solutions for today's India.
Three new cheetah cubs were just born at India's Kuno National Park, bringing the country's total cheetah population to 38 and marking another win for one of the world's boldest wildlife comebacks. The birth comes exactly three years after cheetahs returned to India following seven decades of extinction.
India's Defense Minister invited Germany to co-create cutting-edge defense technology, marking a new chapter in collaboration between two of the world's largest democracies. The partnership aims to blend India's reform momentum with Germany's renowned manufacturing expertise.
The Better India launches a special Mother's Day series celebrating mothers who are building enterprises, protecting the environment, and driving change across India. These stories showcase motherhood as more than caregiving—it's entrepreneurship, activism, and community leadership in action.
India and Japan just launched a major partnership to revolutionize healthcare and medical devices, combining Japan's advanced technology with India's skilled workforce. The collaboration also extends to cutting-edge quantum science research.
President Droupadi Murmu made history by co-piloting India's indigenous light combat helicopter, the Prachand, showcasing bold leadership and the nation's growing defense capabilities. The moment highlights both women's advancement in traditionally male-dominated fields and India's self-reliance in military technology.
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