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Ceuta’s Night of Chaos: How a Mass Border Surge Exposed Spain’s Migration Fault Lines
Alok Lahad
Ceuta / Madrid — 1 August 2026: In the final days of July, the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta experienced one of the most dramatic migration events in recent European history. Within roughly twenty-four to forty-eight hours,…
Lovlina Flags Missing North East at Glasgow Restaurant
Lovlina Borgohain flagged a map of India on restaurant napkins that omitted the North East.
BFI President Ajay Singh also pointed to an incomplete depiction of Jammu & Kashmir.
The controversy erupted after Indian athletes…
PM Modi, UK PM Andy Burnham Vow to Deepen India-UK Ties
PM Narendra Modi congratulates UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on assuming office.
Leaders agree to deepen cooperation under the India-UK Vision 2035.
Both welcome the entry into force of the India-UK trade agreement.
Modi and…
India Climbs to 57th in Global Reform Rankings
India improves from 82nd to 57th in global Market Distortions Performance Index.
Report credits GST, IBC and regulatory reforms for improved competitiveness.
Study highlights progress in property rights, domestic and international…
PM Modi Reviews West Asia Crisis at CCS Meet
PM chairs fourth CCS meeting on the evolving West Asia conflict.
Directs unified monitoring mechanism to safeguard citizens and Indian diaspora.
Orders emergency support system for seafarers and their families.
Reviews fuel and…
PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Tiger Conservation
PM Modi extends greetings on Global Tiger Day.
Says India is home to almost 70% of the global tiger population.
Reaffirms commitment to science-based and community-led tiger conservation.
Praises forest personnel, scientists…
The Double Standard of Modesty: Lady Godiva and the Indian Torso
By Alok Lahad
In the English-speaking world, Lady Godiva is remembered as a heroine. The 11th-century legend (set in England around 1040–1080) tells how the noblewoman of Coventry, distressed by the heavy taxes imposed by her husband…
Meta Apologises After PM Modi’s Facebook Video Briefly Blocked
Meta apologises after PM Modi's Facebook video was briefly blocked in India.
Company says the removal was caused by a technical error and restores the content.
Government examines the incident and may summon Meta officials.…
PM Modi Congratulates Bindyarani Devi on CWG Bronze
Bindyarani Devi wins bronze in women's 58kg weightlifting at CWG 2026.
PM Modi congratulates the lifter, praising her hard work and determination.
Indian weightlifter records a total lift of 199 kg in Glasgow.
Bronze marks her…
Tourism Ministry, Air India Sign MoU to Boost Global Tourism
Ministry of Tourism signs MoU with Air India in New Delhi.
Partnership to promote India globally under the Incredible India brand.
Joint campaigns, destination branding and tourism content to be developed.
MoU valid for two…