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The woman was told that she ‘overstayed’ in India and getting paid while working from India for a US company is against US law. A Reddit user on an H-1B visa has alleged that her visa was abruptly cancelled at the Abu Dhabi preclearance facility while she was returning to the United States with her husband in…

The three Congress workers were detained from Rohru in Shimla district early on Wednesday by a team from the Special Cell of Delhi Police. The standoff between Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police over the arrest of three Youth Congress workers linked to the AI Impact Summit protest came to an end after a dramatic 24 hours…

The baby was born just before Christmas 2025 at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in west London. A tiny baby named Hugo is making medical history in the UK. The 10-week-old boy is the first child in the country to be born using a womb transplanted from a deceased donor. His birth marks a major milestone in…

The viral video claims thousands of Indian parents are choosing homeschooling over traditional schools, citing rote learning, exam pressure and bullying. Homeschooling is steadily gaining traction in India, with more families opting to educate their children outside the traditional school system. The shift has now gone viral after an Instagram reel by content creator Shobhit Bakliwal highlighted…

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/rahul-gandhi-a-national-spokesperson-of-anti-india-forces-up-dy-cm-brajesh-pathak-3910696Speaking to reporters in Lucknow on Tuesday, Pathak said, “Congress party and Rahul Gandhi have reached a level of falsehood, a level from which there is no return.” Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Tuesday slammed Rahul Gandhi, calling him a “national spokesperson of anti-India forces”, amid the latter’s video message in which he…

Underscoring the idea that the re-naming is a big political move ahead of the Kerala assembly elections, she alleged that the Centre remembers Bengal only during elections. The Centre’s move to rename Kerala has had ripples in distant West Bengal, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the government of being anti-Bengal. Underscoring the idea that the re-naming…

The Congress MLAs held placards with various issues and raised slogans against the ruling BJP government. They alleged corruption in MNREGA, irregularities in paddy procurement, poor condition of sports stadiums and neglect of athletes, irregularities in the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), farmers’ problems, unemployment and job crisis and the drug problem. Alleging rampant corruption under the…

What is Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed Hexagon of Alliances? What is India’s role in it? What does it mean ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit? Explained Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed the ‘Hexagon of Alliances’, a strategic framework designed to formalise a network of allied nations to…

Ahead of Holi, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration seized thousands of litres of edible oil and destroyed paneer, mawa and sweets in a statewide crackdown on adulteration. The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration has launched a statewide crackdown on adulterated food items ahead of Holi, seizing large quantities of edible oil, paneer,…

The complainant, a BJP worker, has alleged that Rahul Gandhi referred to PM Modi as ‘commander-in-thief’ while addressing a public rally in Rajasthan in September 2018. The Bombay High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s plea seeking the quashing of a defamation complaint pertaining to alleged remarks made by him against Prime…

Speaking in the Assembly, the Deputy Chief Minister said the investigation determined that the ghee supplied to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams was manufactured using palm oil and chemicals rather than milk. A CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) has conclusively found that no milk was used in the manufacture of ghee supplied for the preparation of Tirumala prasadam…

Singh’s counsel today admitted that the actor’s comments were reckless, but argued that he had no intention to hurt any sentiment, and that he has also apologised for the remark. The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday criticised Bollywood actor Ranveer for the remarks he made in connection with the film Kantara during a speech at the 55th…

Sources said the committee will comprise experts from the fields of education, medical, technical and mental health. In a step towards framing a policy on regulating digital content accessed by children, the Karnataka government has decided to constitute an expert committee. The decision follows Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s statement at a recent meeting with university vice chancellors regarding…

The crash happened shortly after the aircraft took off from the Ranchi airport at 7:11 pm. The service was operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd. All seven people on board an air ambulance lost their lives as the aircraft crashed in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Monday while flying to Delhi from Ranchi. The crash happened shortly after…

A Jodhpur priest challenges blind beliefs, saying “Ye Shashtron Mein Nahi Hai” to discourage harmful rituals and promote civic sense, blending faith with social responsibility and encouraging cleanliness and practical thinking. The debate around civic sense is currently gaining momentum in India, and a priest from Rajasthan’s Jodhpur appears to be taking it upon himself to explain…

Akshat Pratap Singh confessed to killing his father during interrogation. In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old youth has been accused of killing his father and attempting to conceal the crime by cutting up the body and hiding it inside their home, reported India Today, citing police. The victim, Manvendra Pratap Singh, who owned Vardhman Pathology, had been…

Ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, PM Narendra Modi wrote an open letter greeting people with ‘Joy Maa Kali’ and urging them to vote wisely. He highlighted central schemes like Jan Dhan and Ujjwala Yojana, praised Bengali icons, and criticized the TMC for misrule. TMC leader Kunal Ghosh responded, noting the central government froze state funds. Ahead…

Opposition parties, led by Revolutionary Goans Party MLA Viresh Borkar, have been protesting at Azad Maidan for the past two days, demanding the scrapping of a section of the Town and Country Planning Act that allows the conversion of non-settlement zones into settlement zones, paving the way for construction activities. Several hundred persons protested on Monday in…

Israel and India are moving toward a Free Trade Agreement, potentially finalised this year. PM Modi’s upcoming visit will also deepen defence ties and expand collaboration in technology, infrastructure, and innovation. Israel and India are moving toward a Free Trade Agreement that could be finalised this year, Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar said on Monday, ahead of Prime…

A case was filed against a Delhi couple after three Arunachal women alleged racial abuse during a Malviya Nagar dispute; Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma sought strict legal action. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday termed the alleged racial abuse of three northeastern women in Delhi as “very unfortunate”, urging strict legal action and greater public…

India has condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan, labelling them a violation of sovereignty and an unnecessary escalation that led to civilian casualties, including women and children. India has issued a strong condemnation of Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan, calling them a violation of sovereignty and a needless escalation that has cost innocent lives, including women and children. Official…

Air India Flight Cancel News: Air India has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from New York, New Jersey, and nearby areas on February 23 due to an impending severe winter storm. Air India Travel Advisory: Air India has cancelled all its flights to and fro New York and Newark for Monday, February 23, in lieu of the severe…

Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party and an ally of the Congress party, condemned the recent “shirtless” protest at the AI Impact Summit, labeling it as an embarrassment for the nation. Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and INDIA bloc ally, has condemned the Indian Youth Congress for carrying out a “topless” protest at the AI…

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is leader of the bloc, without whom “the ‘I’, ‘N’, ‘D’, ‘I’, ‘A’ of the INDIA alliance will be gone,” Mani Shankar Aiyar said. Congress’s Mani Shankar Aiyar, known for his controversial statements on multiple issues, this time advised his party’s senior leader Rahul Gandhi to leave INDIA Bloc’s driving seat to…

Sources said the Jaish-e-Mohammed has been pushed “below threshold level” in Jammu region following ‘Operation Trashi-I’, which led to the death of Jaish commander Saifullah Baloch The Jaish-e-Mohammed network in the Jammu region has suffered a massive blow after security forces gunned down three terrorists linked to the Pakistan-based group in Kishtwar on Sunday. According to top…

This is not the first time that the Trinamool MP has lashed out at the Centre for its engagement with Taliban officials. In October 2025, she condemned the government after Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed a press conference in Delhi attended exclusively by men journalists. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has lashed out at the…

Under investigation, the Tejas fighter jet suffered severe damage during landing after a routine sortie, though the pilot ejected safely. Following the accident, the Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of around 30 single-seat Tejas jets to carry out an intensive technical probe. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has lost another Tejas Light Combat Aircraft…

High Commissioner Pranay Verma was speaking with reporters after he met with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, days after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took oath on February 17. India looks forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh, Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma said on Sunday, expressing New Delhi’s willingness to reengage with Dhaka.…

‘This feature enables PhonePe users to initiate and complete in-app tasks via natural language text or voice commands, enhancing convenience and bringing personalisation to the platform’s overall experience,’ PhonePe said in a statement. PhonePe on Saturday launched an AI-powered natural language search feature built using Microsoft Foundry, allowing users to navigate, pay and track transactions on the…

According to the official release by the Election Commission (EC) today, large numbers of ineligible electors were removed during the revision process. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been completed across six states and Union Territories across India, with significant changes recorded in voter lists. According to the official release by the Election Commission…

The hideout was set up inside a natural cave and was unearthed during a search operation in the general area of Hari Budha bowl, said the White Knight Corps. The Indian Army on Saturday busted a terrorist hideout in a remote village in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir and seized a pistol, some magazines and other…

West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police Amit Renu confirmed the incident, stating that the blast occurred during an ongoing anti-Naxal operation. Following the explosion, security forces intensified combing operations in the area and heightened vigil to prevent further attacks. An improvised explosive device (IED) blast injured two personnel of the CRPF’s 209 CoBRA battalion during an anti-Naxal operation…

India and Brazil aim to increase their bilateral trade to USD 20 billion over the next five years, following discussions between Prime Minister Modi and President Lula. India and Brazil on Saturday set a target to raise annual bilateral trade to USD 20 billion over the next five years and signed an agreement on cooperation in critical…

Officials emphasised that while the measures are precautionary, the public should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Delhi is in a state of high alert as of Saturday, February 21, following specific intelligence reports regarding terror attacks being planned by Pakistan-based banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the national capital, officials said. The threat is centred around…

Shinde hailed the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde on Friday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the Youth Congress protests at the AI Impact Summit, saying he was unfit to run his own party and to serve as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. In a post on X,…

Singh, the DJ owner, junked the claims of multi-crore showers as false. Chandigarh: A video of a wedding in Punjab’s Tarn Taran has gone viral across social media platforms, showing the groom and several guests showering a bride with notes worth crores of rupees until the dance floor is buried under a carpet of cash. The video…

The alert comes nearly three months after a car explosion near Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which left at least 12 people dead and over two dozen injured, in one of the deadliest terror incidents in the capital in recent years. Security agencies have sounded a high alert in the national capital following intelligence inputs warning…

NHAI is considering discontinuing cash payments at National Highway toll plazas from April 1, 2026, moving to a fully digital system. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is contemplating discontinuing cash transactions at National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026, as part of its plan to create a fully digital tolling ecosystem.…

Aam Aadmi Party slammed the BJP after Donald Trump claimed he threatened 200% tariffs on India and Pakistan to halt May 2025 military tensions, calling it an “open insult” to India. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US President Donald Trump’s claim that he had threatened…

The 594-km Ganga Expressway will soon open to the public, reducing Meerut–Prayagraj travel time to 6–8 hours while boosting connectivity across 12 UP districts. Ganga Expressway opening date, Ganga Expressway update: The much-awaited – Uttar Pradesh’s longest expressway, the Ganga Expressway, is set to open soon, as reports suggest that successful FASTag toll trials for the expressway is done. Developed by…

Income tax authorities have leveraged AI tools to uncover substantial tax evasion by biryani restaurant chains in Hyderabad, revealing sales suppression of at least Rs 70,000 crore since the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Income tax officials using AI tools, including Generative AI and data analysis, have unearthed how a biryani restaurant chains in Hyderabad evaded tax by suppressing…

Sara Hooker said the sheer scale of the summit, which saw more than 300,000 attendees, was a testament to its success. As the AI Impact Summit 2026 drew to a close in the national capital, the event left behind not just sweeping policy conversations and ambitious declarations, but also an unexpectedly viral moment that captured the internet’s…

The union’s allegations stem from a 52-minute podcast released on February 16, in which the VC appeared and spoke about JNUSU’s office bearers’ rustication The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union on Friday condemned what it described as “blatantly casteist statements” made allegedly by Vice Chancellor Shantisree Dhulipudi Pandit during a podcast about UGC regulations, even as the…

Retired IAS officer Dinesh Kumar has been appointed to study the SIT’s self-contained note and recommend action, if required, against TTD officials. In continuation of the probe into allegations of ghee adulteration in the making of the sacred Tirupati Laddoos, which the ruling Telugu Desam Party-led NDA government has levelled against the previous YSRCP regime, the Andhra…

The spotlight is firmly on Shamani’s podcast, Figuring Out with Raj Shamani, which has climbed to the No. 1 position on Spotify in India as of early 2026. At just 28, Raj Shamani added another milestone to his growing resume — a one-on-one conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. A clip from their interaction has gone viral,…

PM Modi’s Israel visit aims to strengthen defence ties, focusing on Mission Sudershan and missile tech. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Israel from February 25, New Delhi is preparing to strengthen its strategic and defence partnership with Tel Aviv significantly. Although no formal defence contracts are expected to be signed during the trip,…

In a landmark verdict, a UP POCSO court sentenced suspended junior engineer Rambhawan and his wife Durgawati to death for sexually abusing 33 boys, some as young as three. The couple lured children using gifts and online video games between 2010-2020 in Banda and Chitrakoot. The court termed the crimes “rarest of rare” and ordered ₹10 lakh…

PETA India confirmed that Chitkara University will no longer allow the forced swim test, where small animals are placed in water to study depression. The move follows a Pharmacy Council of India directive and concerns over cruelty and reliability. The university said it remains committed to ethical research practices. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India…

The second installment of The Kerala Story 2 faced political criticism from Shashi Tharoor and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, with continued controversy ahead of its February 27 release. Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday criticised the makers of “The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond”, alleging that the sequel, like the original film, promotes divisive narratives without…

Trump also increased the number of jets shot down during Operation Sindoor from seven to 11 in his latest claim. US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his claim of stopping the military stand off between India and Pakistan. Speaking at a Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, the US President once again stated that his…

The six year-old victim was travelling to school with her maternal grandmother in Delhi’s Janakpuri, when a speeding Santro car rammed into their e-rickshaw from behind, causing it to overturn. The child later died in the hospital. Fourteen days after a speeding SUV mowed down a 23-year-old biker in Dwarka, another tragic case of reckless driving has…

A viral video showing a Mahindra Thar allegedly crashing into an NH-48 highway signboard has sparked online debate, with many questioning whether the dramatic clip is real or AI-generated. Moreover, a closer examination of the viral video revealed several inconsistencies. A video is going massively viral on social media showing a Mahindra Thar crashing directly into a…

Galgotias University faces controversy after a robotic dog and drone shown as in-house projects were identified as commercial devices. Here’s who owns and runs the institution. Galgotias University in Noida, Uttar Pradesh has come under controversy after a robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit was allegedly presented as an in-house innovation but was later…

Neha is the longtime partner of Bobby Kabutar, a high-profile gunman and weapon supplier for the gang, who was also taken into custody. The Delhi Police Special Cell Counter Intelligence has arrested Khusnuma Ansari, alias Neha, a woman accused of managing a drug syndicate for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Neha is the longtime partner of Bobby Kabutar,…

The Crown Prince was in New Delhi to participate in the AI Impact Summit, underscoring the growing centrality of technology and innovation in India-UAE relations. India and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday deepened their fast-expanding strategic partnership with a strong push on artificial intelligence, advanced technology and investment, as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin…

Ashoka warned that within the next two days, Bengaluru would turn ‘stenchy’ as garbage was not being cleared, and garbage lorries and auto rickshaws were stranded on the outskirts. Garbage collection in Bengaluru is likely to be disrupted on Thursday due to the ongoing blockade of waste-laden compactors at Bellahalli landfill even as the issue snowballed into…

The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised the Modi government and said the incident has brought “international embarrassement” for the country. Following the controversy, the University was asked to vacate the Expo. Amid the Galgotias University’s Robodog controversy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP government, accusing them of ‘copy-paste’. In a post…

Mallya, who left India in March 2016, is accused of defaulting on multiple loan repayments amounting to several thousand crores. He was declared a Fugitive Economic Offender in January 2019 by a special court hearing cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Following the declaration, extradition proceedings against him were initiated. Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya…

With inadequate police deployment to manage the surge, the situation remained tense for some time at Pune’s Shivneri Fort. At narrow entry and exit points such as the Hathi Darwaza and Ganesh Darwaza below the Amberkhana, several people moved forward simultaneously, triggering the stampede. A huge crowd assembled at Shivneri Fort in Pune district for Shivaji Jayanti,…

Galgotias University said Professor Neha Singh mistakenly presented a Chinese-made robotic dog “Orion” as its own during the India AI Impact Summit. The university clarified she was unaware of the robot’s origins and was not authorised to speak to the press, attributing the error to her enthusiasm on camera. Galgotias University has issued a formal statement on…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Ramzan, wishing peace and togetherness. Akhilesh Yadav, Kiren Rijiju, S Jaishankar and Priyanka Gandhi also extended greetings on X. The holy month begins on February 19 after the crescent moon sighting, with Muslims set to observe the first Roza on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his wishes…

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reduced the sentence of the accused from seven years to three and a half years after medical evidence indicated that the survivor’s hymen was intact. Ejaculation without full penetration constitutes attempted rape and not actual rape, the Chhattisgarh High Court ruled on Monday. Consequently, the court reduced the sentence of the accused…

India has not yet confirmed or denied Washington’s claim that it has committed to stopping the procurement of Russian crude oil. Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said it has “no reason” to believe that India has changed its position on buying Russian oil, which it said is beneficial for both countries and maintains stability in the global…

The woman, who had remarried, had filed a domestic violence case against the man, because of which he could not return to Canada. Frustrated that a domestic violence case filed by her had prevented him from returning to Canada, where he worked at an IT firm, a man allegedly barged into his ex-wife’s house in Hyderabad and…

An exciting lineup is set for Day 4 of the AI Impact Summit in India. Among some of the key speakers today are names such as Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Wipro’s Executive Chairman Rishad Premji. Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and Gates Foundation Chair, is also expected to be present at the summit.…

Six days later, on February 10, the JJB granted the 17-year-old interim bail to enable him to appear for his Class 10 board examinations. The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), before which a 17-year-old boy appeared a day after he allegedly drove a speeding Mahindra Scorpio that killed 23-year-old biker Sahil Dhaneshra in Dwarka, observed that the minor…

At least 26 children died after allegedly consuming the cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh last year. The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently denied bail to Dr. Pravin Soni arrested last year for prescribing Coldrif cough syrup that led to the death of several children in Chhindwara district [Dr Praveen Soni v. The State of Madhya Pradesh] In an…

Hasin Jahan argued that Shami travels across countries and thus has sufficient resources and measures to contest the cases in Delhi. The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami on petitions filed by his wife seeking the transfer of various matrimonial proceedings, including her maintenance plea and domestic violence complaint, from West Bengal…

Petroleum crude usually constitutes about 80% of India’s total merchandise imports from Russia. India’s merchandise imports from Russia in January fell 40.48% to $2.86 billion compared to $4.81 billion in January 2025, according to latest data released on Monday, with the reduction largely on account of Indian refiners drastically cutting Russian crude purchases . Petroleum crude usually…

Renowned Hindi and Marathi actress Pravina Deshpande passed away at 60 after battling multiple myeloma since 2019. Known for Ghar Ek Mandir, Kumkum, and films like Ready, she faced skin eruptions, severe back pain, chemotherapy, and a bone marrow transplant during her cancer journey. The disease affects plasma cells and weakens bones. Pravina Deshpande, a renowned television…

Seven villagers, mostly children, have died within weeks in Chayasa village of Haryana’s Palwal district after suffering hepatitis, fever, vomiting and sudden liver failure, triggering panic among residents. A winter haze hangs low over Chayasa village in Haryana’s Palwal district. The handpumps creak as women draw water, children weave through narrow lanes, and conversations drop to whispers…

Opposition leaders have questioned how 75 files could be processed and signed within a short span, especially on a day when the state administration was reportedly preoccupied with the breaking news surrounding Ajit Pawar. A fresh controversy has erupted in Maharashtra over administrative decisions taken on January 28, the same day news of senior leader Ajit Pawar’s…

A schoolteacher was allegedly lured from Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun to a village in Madhya Pradesh as part of a honeytrap scheme. However, he was strangled to death there after he resisted being photographed with a woman in an objectionable manner. A murder case in Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun district has unravelled into a failed honeytrap conspiracy that ended…

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee questioned the Election Commission after it declared certain documents invalid during an SIR hearing. She alleged voter deletions in Bengal, accused the poll body of bias, and claimed officials were being targeted. BJP countered that she fears the SIR exercise. A day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared certain documents…

The massive investment will cater to the development of artificial intelligence technology through “one of the world’s largest integrated energy-compute commitments”. The investment will be made till 2035 and the data centres will be powered by renewable energy, the company said in an exchange filing The Adani Group on Tuesday announced an investment of $100 billion to…

Bhupen Kumar Borah will join BJP on February 22, confirmed by Himanta Biswa Sarma, with Dilip Saikia present at the event. Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah will officially join the BJP on February 22 in the presence of state BJP President Dilip Saikia, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. “… Bhupen Borah will…

  Sahil Dhaneshra, who was going to his office, was killed after a Scorpio, allegedly driven by the minor, rammed his motorcycle head-on near Lal Bahadur Shastri College around 12 noon on February 3. The father of the teen whose SUV ran over a 23-year-old biker in Delhi earlier this month told NDTV that the tragic accident…

Tom Cooper, one of the world’s foremost aviation historians and analysts, says he has plenty of proof to back up his claim. The question of whether one particular strike was the straw that broke the camel’s back and made Pakistan approach the Indian side and push for a ceasefire after Operation Sindoor last year has long been…

Misri conveyed greetings to Shafiqur on his new role and reaffirmed India’s enduring support to Bangladesh, underscoring the people-centric nature of the ties. New Delhi: Signalling its intent to move on from the acrimony of the past, New Delhi on Tuesday reached out to Jamaat-e-Islami, which was once known for its hostility to India and now emerged…

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on behalf of Wangchuk’s wife submitted that some of the words attributed to the activist were never said by him. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Centre over translations of the transcripts of videos submitted by it against Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, saying it should be precise in the age…

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor spent a late evening in Bengaluru with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, combining street food with strategic conversation as the two spoke about the growing India-US partnership. Sharing photographs and videos on X, Surya said he welcomed the ambassador to Karnataka’s capital and hosted him over masala dosa and strong filter coffee…

IndiGo has extended cancellations of flights to several Central Asian and Caucasus cities amid rising tensions around Iran. The airline prioritises passenger safety while adjusting schedules to manage operational constraints caused by geopolitical developments. IndiGo on Monday extended the cancellation of flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent till March 28 due to developments related…

In Bhopal, Pritam Kushwaha, jailed earlier for axing his three sons to death, murdered 50-year-old woman who had sheltered him, stabbing her at an under-construction house. He died by suicide under a train, exposing a chilling past, broken trust, and a crime that shocked the city deeply. A man who had already served 18 years in jail…

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai for a three-day India visit and was welcomed at the airport by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. Macron will hold talks with PM Narendra Modi to deepen the India–France strategic partnership. The leaders will launch the Year of Innovation 2026 and discuss cooperation in defence, tech and digital sectors. French President…

Infighting, strain with allies to senior leaders’ comments: A look at the Congress’s poll position, alliances in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Bengal Be it the strain with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) over power-sharing or Assam senior leader Bhupen Kumar Borah’s resignation which the party said he later withdrew or even the war of words involving…

Inna Makan seeks justice after Sahil Dhaneshra died in a Dwarka crash caused by a minor driving a Scorpio for fun reels. Police registered an FIR and the accused got interim bail. Inna Makan, the mother of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who died in a road accident in Delhi’s Dwarka, has appealed for strict action against the minor…

CCTV cameras installed near the house captured Dhamnotiya, arriving with the student on February 10. Roughly two and a half hours later, the same cameras recorded him leaving alone, carrying a bag. He lit incense sticks in a secluded corner of Panvel near Mumbai. He watched YouTube videos on “how to summon spirits.” He whispered apologies into…

‘The tax incentives announced in the Budget are designed to accelerate investment in this space, lower the cost of building advanced facilities and position India as a globally-competitive destination for data infrastructure,’ Modi said. With the Budget providing incentives to turbocharge investments in data centres, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched India as a global hub…

The high-profile event, which will be held from February 16 to 20 at the Bharat Mandapam here, will focus on inclusive and impact-driven AI. The India AI Impact Summit, one of the biggest artificial intelligence conclaves in the Global South, will begin in New Delhi on Monday. The high-profile event, which will be held from February 16…

Mumbai Traffic Police have imposed major traffic restrictions on the Western Express Highway on Monday due to the visit of the PM Modi and the French President. Heavy Motor Vehicles are banned on 17th Feb from 8 AM to 9 PM between Vakola Flyover and Dahisar Toll Naka. Exemptions include ambulances, fire brigade, police, and VIP security…

PM Modi said that New Delhi’s growing manufacturing base, expanding services sector and stronger MSMEs have empowered the country to conclude FTAs with 38 nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India now negotiates trade deals from a “position of strength” because of its growing manufacturing base, expanding services sector, and stronger MSMEs. In an exclusive…

Unless organisations in India abandon the myth that Indians are not private when implementing our new data protection law, they may be in for a surprise. Indians are not private and do not understand the right to privacy. So goes a myth that possibly emerged in lobbying circles during the years when India was trying to enact…