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According to the minister, a joint statement would pave the way for reduction of US tariff on Indian goods to 18% from the current 50%. New Delhi: India and the United States are likely to issue a joint statement regarding the trade deal in the next four-five days and the first tranche of the proposed Bilateral Trade…

The Delhi High Court on Thursday shot down Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s final effort to avoid prison in a cheque bounce case, prompting him to state that he will surrender before Tihar jail today. Yadav was present in court today. Senior Advocate Abhijat appeared for him and stated that they would pay a ₹25 lakh amount today…

Within the GCC, the UAE and Saudi Arabia has India’s largest trading partners. Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday announced that India will be restarting talks for a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This announcement from Piyush Goyal comes just as India sealed two major trade deals – one with the European…

Soon after the deaths, the father told police and several media organisations that the girls’ actions were linked to online gaming platforms. A day after three minor half-sisters jumped to their deaths from their apartment in Ghaziabad, their father alleged that in the hours before the incident, the girls had demanded that he take them to South…

The Mumbai Police informed the court that conversations related to the January 31 firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s house were conducted through the Signal app and later deleted, prompting efforts to retrieve the data as part of the ongoing investigation. Investigators probing the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence have found that the accused used the…

The drill will test the Indian Air Force’s combat readiness through large-scale simulated war scenarios, integrating fighters, transport aircraft, helicopters, drones and layered air defence systems under real-time command control. The Indian Air Force will conduct a major air combat exercise near the Pakistan border on February 27, showcasing its full spectrum of offensive and defensive capabilities…

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says air and Yamuna pollution are legacy issues, defends long-term reforms on transport, waste and sewage, and argues that structural changes, not quick fixes, will deliver lasting results. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has described air pollution and the pollution of the Yamuna river as “legacy problems” rooted in years of neglect…

Government data showed that 377 of 754 aircraft audited since January last year had recurring defects, with Air India Group accounting for 191 flagged planes and IndiGo reporting 148 aircraft with repeat snags. Around half the aircraft examined for technical deficiencies across Indian carriers have shown recurring defects, with Air India Group and IndiGo accounting for the…

At least 16 labourers were killed in a dynamite blast at a suspected illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, with several feared trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing, and an inquiry has been ordered. Rat-hole mining has been banned since 2014 due to safety and environmental concerns, with restrictions upheld by the Supreme Court.…

The Income Tax Department told the Madras High Court that Jayalalithaa’s Poes Garden bungalow ‘Veda Nilayam’ will be auctioned if her legal heirs fail to clear ₹13.69 crore in income and wealth tax arrears with interest. The property was attached during her lifetime. The Income Tax Department has informed the Madras High Court that former Chief Minister…

Shock and gloom have shrouded two families, who knew each other well and had seen three marriages between their members, after a woman killed her husband with the help of her lover and his friends in Sri Ganganagar district – an incident that is now being called Rajasthan’s honeymoon murder. Anjali, 23, from Sadulshahar in the district,…

Sarthak Mahapatra went missing near Mauritius while on duty. His family seeks urgent help from Odisha and central authorities for a transparent investigation. A merchant navy officer from Odisha’s Bhadrak district has reportedly gone missing while on duty aboard a ship near Mauritius on February 3, leading his family to appeal to both the central and state…

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have recently visited PoK, delivering fiery speeches that have raised concerns over regional stability Amid tensions in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Pakistani leadership has heightened its provocative narrative contributing to political and military friction surrounding the region. Both Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal…

The officials said, “the operation concluded successfully however, the area remains under surveillance.” Two terrorists were killed in a coordinated operation launched by joint teams of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF, successfully concluding Operation KIYA in the Jophar forest area of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, Army officials said. The officials…

The union has called for immediate notification of minimum base fares and the prohibition on the use of private (non-commercial) vehicles for commercial app-based rides. Transport workers from Uber, Rapido and Ola, among others, across the country will observe an “All-India Breakdown” on February 7 to protest government inaction and fare exploitation by app-based aggregator platforms, the…

Police said preliminary inquiries indicated that the sisters had developed a growing dependence on an online task-based interactive game, and had been spending increasing amounts of time on it. Three minor sisters died after allegedly jumping from the balcony of their ninth-floor apartment in Ghaziabad in the early hours of Wednesday, with the police suspecting that the…

In a new podcast, Nick Jonas highlighted the qualities of a good husband – reliability, trustworthiness, and being a good example for his daughter Malti. Nick Jonas is answering the age-old question of ‘What does it take to be a good husband?’ The 33-year-old singer appeared on the Wednesday, February 4, episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Central government to consider reviewing its decision to detain climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale was hearing the plea moved by Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali J Angmo against his preventive detention. The Court told Additional Solicitor General KM…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Malaysia on February 7–8, 2026, to hold bilateral talks, engage the Indian diaspora, and review the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Malaysia from February 7 to 8, 2026, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the government said. The visit…

Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui after two FIRs were filed on a UGC complaint. A court granted four days of police custody. The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the chairman of Al Falah University, in connection with alleged irregularities, officials said on Wednesday. The arrest comes…

Ishaan said that he is deeply sad and heartbroken, especially for the journalists who covered the global news and worked hard to report stories from different parts of the world. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s son Ishaan Tharoor shared an emotional post on social media, claiming that he has been laid off from The Washington Post on Wednesday.…

A website launched by Assam Congress to question Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was allegedly hacked minutes after going live in Guwahati, triggering a fierce political clash. Sarma announced civil and criminal defamation cases against senior Congress leaders as the election battle intensifies. Minutes after the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) launched a website aimed at questioning…

BJP’s Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers, represent the Kuki-Zo and Naga communities; two more MLAs take oath as Ministers The installation of a Bharatiya Janata Party‑led National Democratic Alliance government, with a Meitei leader at the helm, brought an end to nearly a year of President’s…

An Air India and an IndiGo aircraft collided on the ground at Mumbai airport on Tuesday while carrying passengers. The incident occurred as Air India flight AI 2732 was pushing back for departure and IndiGo flight 6E 791 was taxiing after landing. Both aircraft returned to the bay for inspection. All passengers are safe, DGCA said. An…

An avalanche near the North Portal of the Atal Tunnel has blocked the Manali–Keylong road, stranding several taxis but fortunately causing no casualties. An avalanche occurred at three different locations near the North Portal of the Atal Tunnel, resulting in the blockage of the Manali–Keylong road. Several taxis were stranded on the route, causing significant inconvenience to…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for compromising India’s interests in a newly announced trade deal with the United States. He accused the Prime Minister of yielding to pressure and undermining Indian farmers, claiming their hard work has been sold off through this agreement. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched an all-stock lock-barrel…

A viral post about being denied cutlery at Delhi’s iconic restaurant has sparked an online debate on food traditions versus personal comfort. While some praised the hand-eating custom as part of the experience, others argued diners should be free to choose how they eat. A light-hearted moment at one of Delhi’s most celebrated restaurants has unexpectedly snowballed…

The Union Budget aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047, emphasizing stability in policies and ongoing reforms, particularly for MSMEs, benefiting the common man. Union Budget 2026-27 sets the roadmap to Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by providing stability in taxation, policies, and reforms, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, adding that her government will continue to keep up the…

India-US trade deal: The deal aims to strengthen bilateral trade and support Indian exporters facing competition from lower-duty countries. The India-US trade deal exempts Indian dairy and “sensitive” agriculture items from its ambit, provides for zero-duty access to over $40 billion worth of Indian goods, and reduces customs duties on labor-intensive Indian merchandise such as textiles, leather…

Rubio held one-on-one talks with Jaishankar at the state department ahead of the critical minerals ministerial meeting being hosted by the US on Wednesday. External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, where the two leaders “welcomed” the trade deal reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President…

Jairam Ramesh said Trump had announced the halt of Operation Sindoor from Washington DC, the updates on India’s oil purchases from Russia and Venezuela from Washington. New Delhi: Congress on Monday night targeted the union government over the Indo-US trade deal announcement by President Donald Trump, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “capitulated finally” and insisting…

‘The Prime Minister, the defence minister and the home minister were all present. If the LoP raised an issue, he should have been allowed to ask,’ Akhilesh added. New Delhi: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav supported Rahul Gandhi in the midst of a heated exchange between the Opposition and treasury benches, and said that the Leader of…

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility, and four people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Mumbai Police have registered an attempt to murder case after unidentified assailants opened fire outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Juhu on Sunday. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility, and four people have been arrested in connection with…

Punjab has recorded a 48 percent decline in road accident deaths since the launch of the Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF) in February 2025, according to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday praised the two-year completion of his government’s initiative, Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), for bringing down the deaths caused by road accidents…

Mamata Banerjee targeted Gyanesh Kumar, comparing his conduct to that of former West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday held an acrimonious meeting with the Election Commission in Delhi over the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the Trinamool Congress chief accusing chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar…

The Uttar Pradesh government has withheld the January salaries of over 68,000 state employees for failing to upload details of their movable and immovable properties on the Manav Sampada Portal. Employees were required to submit information by January 31, 2026, as part of mandatory online disclosure. The government has warned that non-compliance may also affect promotions. The…

Air India’s Boeing 787-8 flight AI-132 faced a critical fuel control switch malfunction, mirroring the deadly AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad last year. The aircraft landed safely, but aviation experts demand an independent probe, citing potential mechanical flaws. Authorities and Air India face calls for urgent transparency and fleet-wide inspections. Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet is under…

The son, Mihir, had recently returned to Ranchi from Kolkata. According to police, he died by suicide after hanging himself at the family’s residence. A young chartered accountant is dead, and his mother and teenage sister are in critical condition following an apparent coordinated suicide attempt at their home in the Ashok Nagar district of Ranchi. The…

The absence of any official communication from PCB will mean that the ICC will have to wait before deciding its next course of action. The drama around the India-Pakistan ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo is not ending. A day after the Government of Pakistan tweeted that their men’s cricket team will boycott the…

Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court on Monday made strong oral observations on parental responsibility, while hearing bail pleas connected to the 2024 Pune Porsche accident in which two persons were killed. After dictating an order granting bail to three accused alleged to have conspired to swap blood samples in the case, Justice Nagarathna squarely placed…

Addressing reporters after the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the Ram Temple Construction Committee here, Mishra said that Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Tata Consultancy, which are executing key works at the site, will exit the temple complex by April 30 once construction is over. All construction work related to the Ram temple in Ayodhya is…

The incident occurred on the evening of January 30, when Sayak visited Olypub with two friends and ordered a mutton steak. Popular Park Street bar-cum-restaurant Olypub has issued a formal apology after unintentionally serving beef instead of goat meat to YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty, prompting him to withdraw his police complaint against the waiter involved. The incident occurred…

Police sources say the accused allegedly murdered his parents and sister who was pregnant out of wedlock A triple murder reported from Karnataka’s Vijayanagara district has taken a dramatic turn, with police now investigating the case with the angle that this could be a case of alleged honour killing planned to the last detail and the missing…

Bird flu has been confirmed in Naugachia subdivision of Bhagalpur district after over 150 crows were found dead. Authorities have launched sanitisation and surveillance drives to contain the outbreak and prevent spread to poultry farms. Bird flu has been confirmed in Naugachia subdivision of Bihar’s Bhagalpur district after more than 150 crows were found dead, prompting an…

A video featuring the late NCP leader Ajit Pawar has gained attention after his wife, Sunetra Pawar, became Maharashtra’s first female deputy chief minister following his death in a plane crash. The clip, shared by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, shows Ajit Pawar expressing his outrage over political opportunism soon after the death of BJP leader Girish…

The US is enhancing its air and missile defences in the Middle East amid concerns of potential Iranian retaliation, while President Trump refrains from ordering military strikes. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group and advanced fighter jets have been deployed, but extensive airstrikes on Iran are not imminent. The United States is moving additional air and missile…

Jaiswal said instead of parroting frivolous claims, Pakistan would do better to focus on “addressing long-standing demands of its people in the region” NEW DELHI: India on Sunday rejected allegations by Pakistan’s civilian and military authorities linking New Delhi to a series of attacks in Balochistan, and this was part of the usual tactics to deflect attention from Islamabad’s…

Nipah virus does not just infect the body, it disrupts immune defences at multiple levels, suppressing early antiviral responses and triggering harmful inflammation. Nipah virus is among the deadliest zoonotic infections known to humans, with fatality rates ranging from 40 to 75 per cent in reported outbreaks. What makes the virus especially dangerous is not just its…

The budget presentation this year is set to be unique among all budgets presented in the last 75 years, government sources told Hindustan Times. Breaking from long-standing tradition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to deliver a Union Budget speech on Sunday, February 1, that will place unprecedented emphasis on Part B of the Budget, government sources…

The Indian Navy is shifting its approach to naval diplomacy from high-profile visibility to empowering regional partners with essential security tools. For decades, the standard currency of naval diplomacy has been visibility. If a nation wanted to project influence, it sent a destroyer to a foreign port, hosted a fleet review, or conducted ahigh-profile ceremonial exchange. But…

A former MLA and minister, Dr Sidhu was initially elected on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket before joining the Congress along with her husband. In recent years, she has remained in the public eye for her outspoken views on internal party matters. Senior Punjab leader Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief and…

An online educational guidance platform claimed that around 145 EWS-listed seats in deemed universities were reportedly taken by candidates who paid fee in crores. The claim prompted misuse of the EWS reservation quota and gave a hint at a possible scam in NEET PG seats. The recent NEET PG counselling outcomes have stirred widespread concern about possible…

A waiter was arrested after actor and YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty alleged he was served beef instead of mutton at Kolkata’s Olypub restaurant. Chakraborty said he was not informed about the dish and consumed it unknowingly. The issue surfaced after a second plate was served, following which he filed a complaint with the police. A waiter was arrested…

The BJP declined to comment on the UGC’s controversial equity regulations after the Supreme Court stayed them, citing vagueness and potential misuse. Party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said the matter is sub judice but stressed that the government is committed to ensuring “justice for all” and will not allow injustice to anyone. The BJP on Friday refrained from…

Sunetra Pawar reaffirmed the Mahayuti government’s commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Developed India 2047’. Minutes after being sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sunetra Pawar on Saturday said she was “ready to serve” the state and vowed to carry forward the people-centric legacy of her late husband, senior Nationalist Congress Party…

The minister described a definitive shift in New Delhi’s trade strategy, from the protectionist hesitations of past to confident negotiations of now. India and the US can now look at moving towards a closure of their bilateral trade negotiations since no “sticky issues” are left to be resolved, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday…

Foreign Ministers from other Arab League member states, along with the Secretary General of the Arab League, will also participate. India is preparing for the second India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) on Saturday, January 31, a meeting that signifies a big diplomatic engagement with the Arab world. Co-chaired by India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the…

The Kamrup Metro District and Sessions Court rejected bail pleas of accused singer Amritaprava Mahanta and late Zubeen Garg’s two PSOs in the murder case. The SIT and Zubeen’s wife Garima Saikia Garg opposed bail, citing criminal conspiracy and misuse of funds. The court noted the seriousness of charges and fixed February dates for further hearings. In…

Union HM Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for Assam’s second Legislative Assembly complex in Dibrugarh, marking a key step towards making the city the state’s second capital. Projects worth hundreds of crores across legislative infrastructure, sports, wildlife conservation and flood mitigation were also launched, highlighting the Centre’s push for decentralised and inclusive development. In a milestone…

India said the India-Arab summit comes at a critical moment of trade disruptions and West Asia tensions, reaffirming historic ties, security cooperation and its push for dialogue and peace over Iran. India on Friday underscored dialogue, security and regional cooperation as essential pillars of its engagement with the Arab world, as geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions weigh on…

The NCB busted a major interstate drug syndicate, seizing mephedrone worth Rs 10 crore, arresting four traffickers, and uncovering MD manufacturing equipment in Mysore and Jodhpur during coordinated operations. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a major interstate drug trafficking syndicate and uncovered a clandestine mephedrone (MD) manufacturing lab in Mysore. Acting on intelligence inputs, an…

The encounter between security forces and terrorists initially began in Kishtwar on January 18. Two more encounters took place on January 22 and on January 25, but the terrorists slipped deep into the forest area. A hunt is underway to neutralise them. The security forces re-established contact with terrorists holed up in Dolgam area of Jammu and…

Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy died by suicide on Friday by shooting himself in the head at his Bengaluru office while Income Tax raids were underway, the police said. He was 57. Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy died by suicide on Friday by shooting himself in the head at his Bengaluru office while Income Tax raids were…

Earlier on January 4, officials had said the “white-collar” members of the module used a web of “ghost” SIM cards and encrypted apps to stay in touch with Pakistani handlers The probe into the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on November 10 last year has exposed a much larger terror plan, with the sources saying the…

Rodríguez was formally sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president on January 5, following a turbulent political transition in the oil-rich country. In a significant diplomatic engagement marking a new chapter in Indo-South American relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday. The conversation, which the Prime Minister described as a shared…

Whether she emerges as a symbolic figurehead or a decisive state administrator, her decision to ‘take charge’ marks a new chapter for the Pawar dynasty In Maharashtra’s political landscape reeling from the sudden demise of Ajit Pawar, the trajectory of his wife and Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar has transformed overnight from a supportive spouse to the…

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict in the suo motu case initiated by it last year to examine measures being taken to manage the stray dog population across India. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria reserved its verdict today after hearing the final leg of submissions made by various States,…

Condemning the attack, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took to X and called for strict action against the attackers. An 18-year-old Kashmiri youth was allegedly attacked by a mob in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun on Thursday. As per a PTI report, the attack took place after the man was questioned about his identity and religion. Condemning the…

Definitive conclusions will only emerge from detailed analysis that includes cockpit voice recordings and telemetry data from the black box. New video emerged of the final moments of VT-SSK, the Learjet 45 business jet that crashed in Baramati on Wednesday, claiming the lives of Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others on board, prompting experts…

A viral image showing street food served on a plate made from an apparent bank document has triggered widespread concern over ”data privacy in India.” The incident has sparked debate about careless disposal of sensitive records and the risks posed by weak data protection practices. A seemingly ordinary street food moment has turned into a serious conversation…

SIT exposes fake ghee in TTD laddus, names 36 accused, rules out animal fat but uncovers a Rs 20-crore hawala trail and a multi-state adulteration racket. The case has also highlighted the “hawala” link used to fund the adulteration work. The Special Investigation team on Wednesday filed the final chargesheet in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu…

A viral video showing a woman humiliating a pizza delivery executive sparked outrage over dignity of labour. However, it was later revealed to be scripted. The woman and her friends clarified they were joking, the man was not a delivery agent, and all four were friends, calling it an acted skit that was misinterpreted. A short video…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with veteran athlete and Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha to offer condolences after the sudden death of her husband, V. Srinivasan. The 67-year-old collapsed at his residence on January 30, 2026, and was declared dead at hospital. Srinivasan was a constant support throughout Usha’s distinguished sporting and political journey. Prime Minister Narendra…

Ankur asked Nikhil to put the call on recording, adding that he was killing his sister, and the police would not be able to do anything. The brother of Kajal Chaudhary, the Delhi SWAT commando who was killed by her husband, recounted the horrific last phone call with his sister. Nikhil, a constable posted at Parliament Street…

An X post by 26-year-old Microsoft professional has gained attention for its honest advice on hard work, consistency and career growth. An X post by a 26-year-old Microsoft employee has struck a chord with young professionals across India, particularly those at the start of their careers. Nandini Sharma, who works at Microsoft, shared personal lessons from her…

The decision follows rigorous provenance research that established that the sculptures of Nataraja, Somaskanda, and Saint Sundarar with Paravai had been illegally removed from Tamil Nadu temples. The Indian government has agreed to place one of the sculptures on a long-term loan at the museum The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, United States, announced on Wednesday…

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday refused to quash a first information report (FIR) filed against a man accused of trying to take photos of a woman while she was changing clothes in the trial room of a textile shop [Faisal Ulla Sharif @ Faisal Ulla Shariff v. State of Karnataka]. Justice M Nagaprasanna orally observed that…

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on a plea challenging its decision to keep the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules in abeyance following massive disruptions to airline services. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the counsel…

Gurlal Singh Brar, the cousin of foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar, was shot dead in Chandigarh in 2020. One of the accused in the 2020 murder of a cousin of gangster Goldy Brar was shot dead by two unidentified assailants near the senior superintendent of police’s office in Punjab’s Mohali on Wednesday, police said. The Mohali police booked…

The Prime Minister underlined that rising air connectivity would also boost tourism, with upgraded destinations and growing preference for air travel creating fresh investment opportunities. He said demand for air travel is set to grow at an unprecedented pace in the coming years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India’s aviation sector has undergone a historic…

President Murmu lauded the Union government’s efforts in creating employment, poverty alleviation and increasing farmers’ incomes. Amid global challenges, India has emerged as a bridge and has amplified the voice of the global south, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday as she hailed the country’s progress and the Union government’s resolve to meet the goal of Viksit…

While they were later declared a hoax, the threats are still being assessed with a cyber team carrying out a technical examination of the emails. At least 13 private schools in the city received bomb threat emails, briefly causing panic in parts of the city. However, police dismissed the threats as hoaxes after conducting sweeping security checks.…

TDP Lok Sabha floor leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu made the demand at the customary all-party meeting convened by the government, a day ahead of the Budget Session. NDA ally TDP on Tuesday asked the government to brief the Parliament about the recently concluded Foreign Trade Agreements (FTAs) and negotiations with the United States. TDP Lok Sabha…

Punjab Police arrested Shamsher Singh and Pritpal Kaur, parents of fugitive terrorist Goldy Brar, in a 2024 Muktsar extortion case. The arrest forms part of a crackdown on gangsters and terrorists. Goldy, a prime accused in Sidhu Moosewala’s 2022 murder, is a designated terrorist suspected to be in Canada or the US since 2017. Punjab police have…

An avalanche struck the Sonamarg tourist area in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district around 10.12 pm on Tuesday, with CCTV visuals showing heavy snow sweeping through the region. Officials confirmed no casualties were reported, crediting timely warnings and precautionary measures. The incident comes amid continuous snowfall across the Valley, which has raised avalanche risks. An avalanche struck the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a “double engine” growth strategy during the signing of a significant free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pitched a “double engine” growth strategy amid what he described as turmoil in the global environment, as India and the European Union signed a landmark…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s response to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s Republic Day wishes drew attention due to a mistranslation by Grok AI on the platform X. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s wish on India’s 77th Republic Day came under users’ attention after many found that Grok, the integrated Artificial Intelligence assistance on…

The victim, who lives with her parents and three siblings, is now stable and recovering at home, officials aware of the matter said. A six-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three boys, aged 10, 13, and 14, in northeast Delhi’s Bhajanpura on January 18, police said on Tuesday. Two of the accused have been apprehended, while the…

Students protested outside the UGC office in Delhi against the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, calling them discriminatory. Two writ petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court, arguing that the rules exclude open-category students from equity committees. The issue has also triggered political resignations and demands for clarification from ABVP. On Tuesday,…

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi declared that the party aims to eclipse its 2011 Assembly election victory, citing growing public anger against the BJP and strong Opposition momentum. Speaking at rallies in Bongaigaon, Gogoi criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s governance and highlighted people’s support for a united Opposition and cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Setting an aggressive…

Rival Shiv Sena factions led by Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray have formed a local alliance in Solapur’s Barshi to consolidate anti-BJP votes ahead of upcoming Zilla Parishad elections. Rival Shiv Sena factions led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray have come together to contest the Zilla Parishad elections in Barshi…

Ayodhya GST Deputy Commissioner Prashant Kumar Singh’s elder brother has alleged that his brother used a fake disability certificate to secure a government job, and has insisted that his resignation might be an attempt to evade investigation and possible recovery. A complaint alleging the use of a fake disability certificate to secure a government job has been…

PM Narendra Modi said, “India-EU will provide stability to the world order…India-EU cooperation is a partnership for global good…” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the India-EU free trade agreement is a blueprint for shared prosperity for the global good and will provide stability at a time when the world order is witnessing turmoil. “This is…

Shakeel Ahmad, a three-time MLA and a two-term MP from Bihar, had called Rahul Gandhi a ‘darpok’ (coward) and an insecure leader. Former Congress MP Shakeel Ahmad on Monday claimed threats to his life, days after he called senior leader Rahul Gandhi a ‘darpok’ (coward) and an insecure politician. Ahmad, a three-time MLA and a two-term MP…

India tore into Pakistan at the UNSC, accusing it of spreading falsehoods, sponsoring terrorism, violating the Indus Waters Treaty, and misrepresenting India’s actions on Pahalgam. India mounted a sharp and wide-ranging rebuttal against Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, with Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish accusing Islamabad of spreading falsehoods, attempting to legitimise terrorism, and repeatedly violating…

President Droupadi Murmu hosted the traditional “At Home” reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on India’s 77th Republic Day. PM Modi, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, European dignitaries Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, and other leaders attended. The event showcased India’s culture, development, and North Eastern cuisine, celebrating the Constitution’s adoption and national achievements. President Droupadi Murmu hosted…