Modi Hails Pradeep Kumar's Bronze at Asian Para Games

India's DRI Seizes 21 kg of Smuggled Gold in Crackdown

India's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has seized around 21 kg of foreign-origin gold across two operations, with five persons arrested under the Customs Act, 1962. The haul forms part of a broader three-week enforcement drive netting approximately 123 kg of gold and around 10 kg of silver worth more than Rs 187 crore.

Street dogs: Why India can’t — and shouldn’t — evict its canines

India’s street dogs — like urban coyotes in Canada — reveal how deeply human and animal worlds are intertwined.

India's Democratic Institutions Enter a New Era of Reform

Across the world's most populous democracy, a deliberate and sustained effort is underway to modernize political institutions, strengthen local governance, and build a more responsive public administration. India's long-standing constitutional framework, already among the most elaborate in the world, is increasingly being tested, refined, and adapted to meet the expectations of a citizenry that is younger, better connected, and more demanding than at any previous point in the nation's history.

A $25,000 Hunt Hidden Inside a Noir Film

A live mystery campaign tied to Colin Best's neo-noir film "The Man With the Silver Case" sends players from their screens into the streets of Los Angeles, with a $25,000 prize on the line. Up to 50 finalists will compete in a three-day in-person finale from October 28 to 30, 2026.

India's DRI Nets 15.59 kg of Drugs in Three Operations

India's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized a combined 15.59 kg of amphetamine, cocaine, and heroin across three intelligence-led operations on 29–30 September 2026, arresting five people under the NDPS Act. The hauls — spanning Madhya Pradesh, Hyderabad, and Punjab — exposed a range of concealment methods from hollowed spare tyres to drug-filled chocolate tubes.

How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games

As world politics has become more divisive, international sporting contests are often turning into a stage for political contention.

Taiwan's MOFA Responds to Vietnam Crisis While Sustaining

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated emergency response measures amid violence against Taiwanese businesspeople in Vietnam, while maintaining a broad diplomatic and trade network across Central America and beyond. The MOFA's engagement reflects its sustained use of economic partnerships and consular infrastructure to shore up international relationships.

Feeling the burn? It’s not lactic acid

The myth that lactic acid causes the ‘burn’ we feel during exercise is actually a long-lasting misunderstanding.

Japan’s MMX mission aims to swipe soil samples from Mars’ moon Phobos

The mission could help resolve how Mars’ two moons were formed.

Autism and ADHD: people need support before diagnosis, but getting one can change their lives

An autism or ADHD diagnosis can transform how people understand themselves. But better mental health support is needed both before and after diagnosis.

Taiwan Courts Pacific Allies Through Diplomatic Outreach

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains active diplomatic ties with several Pacific Island nations, including Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu, which maintain formal embassies in Taipei. The ministry's diplomatic network also spans engagement with regional forums and bilateral trade and cultural offices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

India's Law Ministry Pushes E-Waste Awareness Drive

India's Department of Legal Affairs held an e-waste management workshop in New Delhi on 28 September 2026 under the government's Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 and Special Campaign 6 initiatives. The session promoted responsible disposal, recycling, and the 3R approach among ministry officers and officials.