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Former US Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and senior foreign policy expert, Christopher Padilla, has warned that the ongoing trade tensions could pose a risk of long-term damage to the India-US relationship. “I’m concerned that for the sake of short-term issues, we’re putting this relationship at risk,” Mr Padilla told IANS. He also feared that “there…

On August 7, a day before the meeting with Manturov, NSA Ajit Doval held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu. Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov held a meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval, focusing on defense and strategic cooperation between the two countries, the Russian…

Indian authorities have banned 25 books in Kashmir that they say propagate “false narratives” and “secessionism” in the disputed region, where strict controls on the media have escalated in recent years. The ban threatens people with prison time for selling or owning these works by authors such as Booker Prize-winning novelist and activist Arundhati Roy, constitutional expert…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasised the significance of multilateralism and the need for cooperation in addressing trade challenges. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke on phone on Thursday amid US President Donald Trump’s tariff war against both nations. During the call, which…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday categorically stated that India “will not compromise” and “is ready to pay the price for the same.” United States President Donald Trump ruled out the possibility of trade negotiations with India unless the tariff dispute is resolved. Trump’s remark comes ahead of the US team’s scheduled visit to India for later…

The United States overtook Bangladesh in 2024 to become India’s top source of foreign tourists, with over 18 lakh visitors — nearly 1 in every 6 Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs). A total of 26,625 Pakistanis visited India in 2024 — the highest since 2022 — Tourism Ministry data presented in the Rajya Sabha shows. In contrast, 30,620…

In Gurugram, an upscale suburb just outside Delhi, gleaming SUVs, futuristic skyscrapers and neat apartments stand in stark contrast to nearby mosquito swarms, trash heaps and tarpaulin shanties. Inside the gated compounds live some of India’s richest, while in the slums nearby live poor migrant workers – mostly domestic helpers, garbage-pickers and daily-wage workers – who keep…

Though the ice cream mimics the flavour of human breast milk, it does not actually contain any. A parent product company and a boutique ice cream brand in the United States have collaborated to introduce a new ice cream flavour that has been raising eyebrows across the internet – one that’s designed to taste like breast milk.…

Hailing India as an “incredibly fast-growing” market, Altman noted the remarkable pace at which Indian citizens and businesses are adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). India, currently OpenAI’s second-largest market, could soon become its largest globally, CEO Sam Altman said on Wednesday as the company unveiled its next-generation model, GPT-5, which will be available free to all users. Hailing…

A food delivery agent allegedly attacked a woman with a sharp weapon after she questioned him about the delay in the service in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar on Thursday.   A food delivery agent allegedly attacked a woman with a sharp weapon after she questioned him about the delay in the service in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar on Thursday. According to…

The incident occurred close to the residence of a college-goer, who was raped and found dead in 2012 in Dharmasthala town. Four men, representing three YouTube channels, including a cameraman, were attacked by a large mob near Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday evening, when they were interviewing a person, amid an ongoing probe by SIT…

Police were called to the Guards Polo Club in Virginia Water just after 5 pm on Thursday, 12 June, following the death of a man in his 50s at the location. “Colleagues from South East Coast Ambulance also attended and confirmed that the man had sadly died at the scene”, the police said. Businessman Sunjay Kapur –…

AG Noorani’s ‘The Kashmir Dispute 1947–2012’; political scientist Sumantra Bose’s ‘Kashmir at the Crossroads’ and ‘Contested Lands’ are among the banned books The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a ban on 25 books including those for allegedly propagating “false narrative and secessionism”. Writer-activist Arundhati Roy’s ‘Azadi’; constitutional expert AG Noorani’s ‘The Kashmir Dispute 1947–2012’; political scientist…

Earlier in June, two other bizarre applications surfaced—one in Patna, where a dog was granted a residential certificate under the name “Dog Babu” A strange pattern of fraudulent residential certificate applications is unfolding in Bihar, where officials in Samastipur recently uncovered an audacious attempt to issue a certificate in the name of Donald Trump, the President of…

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated first among several upcoming Common Central Secretariat buildings ‘Kartavya Bhavan’ at Kartavya Path on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-3 at Kartavya Path in the national capital. Kartavya Bhavan-3 is the first among the 10 upcoming Common Central Secretariat buildings, and is a part of the broader transformation of…

A woman from Odisha underwent a complex robotic Whipple procedure to remove a tricky tumour in her pancreas, which was becoming life-threatening. The surgery, also known as robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a minimally invasive treatment option recommended for pancreatic cancer and other conditions related to the pancreas, gallbladder, small intestine, and bile duct. A 53-year-old homemaker from Bhubaneshwar…

The searches were conducted as part of a money laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following FIRs filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out search operations at 11 locations across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Dehradun in connection with a Rs 260…

Soon after Trump announced a penalty of another 25 per cent on India for buying Russian oil, the former Congress president said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should not let Indian interests be overridden. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said US President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods is “economic…

Hours after US President Donald Trump signed a nine-section Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India for importing oil from Russia, bringing the total tariff on goods from India to 50%, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra suggested two strong steps India could take to turn the situation to its advantage. In a post on micro-blogging…

The Defence Acquisition Council approved several proposals amounting to a total cost of about Rs 67,000 crore to boost the capability of all three services in various domains. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Tuesday approved various proposals amounting to a total cost of about Rs 67,000 crore, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to…

The viral image shows Sourabh More lying on a footpath outside TCS’s Sahyadri Park campus in in Hinjewadi, Pune A photo of a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee sleeping on the footpath outside the company’s Pune office has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage and raising questions about worker treatment in the IT industry. The employee, identified as…

The move, approved by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, is aimed at preventing misuse and ensuring that only genuine beneficiaries get subsidies and aid. If you’re planning to apply for any government welfare scheme in Delhi, your Aadhar card is now a must. The Delhi government has made Aadhaar mandatory for issuing income certificates, a document required to…

Uttarkashi Cloudburst: Reportedly, at least four people have lost their lives while many are feared missing, after a deadly flash-flood wiped out half a village in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi. Horrifying videos of the incident are circulating on social media, leaving netizens numb. Uttarkashi District Emergency Operation Centre has also issued emergency numbers: 01374222126, 01374222722, 9456556431. Horrifying screams of…

Tahawwur Rana submitted before the court that he needs to consult his family members before changing his counsel, while seeking permission for a phone call. He is currently being represented by a legal aid counsel. A Delhi Court reserved its order on the plea moved by 26/11 attack alleged mastermind Tahawwur Rana seeking to make phone call…

Reacting to the newly signed India-UK trade agreement, Mittal shared a strongly worded post on LinkedIn, hailing India’s rise in global negotiations and taking aim at the US for its policies towards Indian professionals. Shaadi.com founder and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal has criticised the United States over its “messy” visa system and stalled trade talks…

The army also urged to avoid spreading unverified information. “Please avoid spreading unverified information,” the army said. Immediately after reports of a ceasefire violation by the Pakistani army, the Indian Army on Tuesday stated that there had been no violation of the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. “There have been some…

The decision to procure the supersonic cruise missiles came on the back of the huge success of Operation Sindoor, during which the weapon was used extensively and caused heavy damage to enemy targets. In a bid to bolster its defence capabilities, India is set to place large-scale orders for the Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles for both…

Trump has ramped up his attack after calling both New Delhi and Moscow “dead economies” last week. After slapping a 25% tariff on Indian goods, he has now threatened to impose additional duties, citing New Delhi’s “buying massive amounts of Russian oil.” US President Donald Trump has upped the ante on India over its purchase of oil…

The event coincides with peak office hours when heavy traffic is expected in the area due to the movement of dignitaries, government officials and invitees. Traffic restrictions will be in place across parts of New Delhi on Wednesday evening as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Kartavya Bhavan at 6.30 pm, police said. The event…

The first discovery was made at spot 6 on the third day of the excavation process. The remains have been sent for forensic examination The special investigation team (SIT) probing the alleged mass burials near the Nethravathi river in Dharmasthala on Monday recovered a set of skeletal remains including a skull, along with fragments of a saree,…

The NDA meeting comes just days before the nomination process for the vice-presidential election begins on August 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a meeting of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party on Tuesday. The meeting will bring together MPs of the ruling alliance and marks a rare full-session gathering, being held…

A video of the incident — which shows at least 22 vehicles, including the Mercedes convertible, Toyota Fortuners, Mahindra Thars, Scorpios, and several hatchbacks — surfaced online after a local resident shared it on social media, tagging Gurugram Police and seeking action Traffic was disrupted for several minutes on the road connecting Gurugram’s Sector 108 with the…

“The age of all of them is around 20-25 years, and they work as labourers in Delhi. The Police have recovered some Bangladeshi documents from them. Currently, they are being interrogated,” police said. Delhi Police said on Monday they have arrested five Bangladeshi “illegal immigrants” and launched an investigation. “All of them are illegal immigrants”, police said,…

A private hospital here is under probe for allegedly leaving a gauze inside a woman’s stomach, which caused her uterus to be removed, according to the chief medical officer. It was a double whammy for Noorjahan, who gave birth to a stillborn. When, after surgery, she complained of pain and her stitches started bleeding, her husband, Tahir,…

Supreme Court rapped Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Indian Army and “Chinese occupation of Indian territory”, and said freedom of expression cannot be used to “say anything”. The Supreme Court on Monday rapped Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his “defamatory” remarks concerning the Indian Army and “Chinese occupation of Indian territory” after the Galwan clashes. A…

In Khagaria, fake residence certificate applications under names like Lord Ram and a crow were rejected, prompting police action. After the well-known ‘dog babu’ and ‘Sonalika tractor’, another incident came into the limelight from Khagaria district, where applications for residence certificates have been moved under the names of Hindu deities Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, as well…

A video of Shajeer, a lorry driver from Cherpulassery, killing a cat and sharing it on Instagram has sparked outrage in Kerala. Police are investigating and trying to locate him. A disturbing video of a man killing a cat and sharing the footage on Instagram has triggered outrage in Kerala, prompting a police investigation. The accused has…

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to directly entertain a plea by former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, challenging provisions in criminal law that he said enable ‘piecemeal’ investigation into the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam case, in which he is among the accused [Bhupesh Kumar Baghel v. Union Of India And Ors]. A Bench…

In a bizarre incident, a 19-year-old youth was shocked to find that more than ₹1.13 lakh crore had suddenly appeared in his dead mother’s Kotak Mahindra Bank account. The account was immediately frozen and the matter has been reported to the Income Tax department for investigation. The shocking incident occurred in Dankaur located in Greated Noida, where…

The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributor Chiefs’ Conclave in October 2025. The four-day event will bring together army chiefs from countries that contribute to UN peacekeeping operations. However, Pakistan and China will not be invited. According to official sources, the process of sending invitations is ongoing and the names of Pakistan and China…

We revisit the Ambani legacy settlement saga following the Enforcement Directorate’s first arrest linked to a multi-crore loan fraud case against Anil Ambani’s companies It is one of those mysteries that may never be solved. Did Mukesh Ambani admit of his own volition to “ownership issues that are in the private domain”? Or was he cornered by…

The buzz around J&K’s statehood to be restored started after President Droupadi Murmu had back-to-back meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Playing down the rumours around Jammu and Kashmir regaining its statehood anytime soon, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that nothing like that is going to happen in the…

New Delhi, responding to US President Donald Trump’s threat to substantially hike tariffs on the buying and selling of Russian oil, said India is being targeted in an “unjustified and unreasonable” manner. Hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs against India for buying Russian oil amid the Ukraine war, India on Monday hit back…

These meetings come at a time when the process for electing the next Vice President has formally begun and tensions continue in Parliament over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the Election Commission in Bihar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. While the official agenda of the meeting has…

On Sunday, screenshots of tweets from accounts impersonating international media outlets such as “China in English” and “Middle Eastern Affairs” went viral on X (formerly Twitter). The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially debunked a series of fake social media posts that falsely claimed India was reviewing U.S. trade exemptions and bilateral agreements. On Sunday, screenshots…

The Indian Air Force currently operates a variety of fighter jets, including the Russian-origin Su-30MKI, French Rafale, indigenous Tejas, Mirage 2000, and Jaguar What will India’s fifth-generation fighter aircraft be? The speculation has been going for several months as the nation weighs its options amid a complex geopolitical landscape. With its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)…

Four SpiceJet ground staff suffered serious injuries, including a spinal fracture and a broken jaw, after an Army officer allegedly assaulted them during a confrontation over excess cabin baggage at Srinagar airport, the airline said. The incident occurred when the officer, preparing to board a flight to Delhi, attempted to carry 16 kilograms of cabin luggage—well above…

Indian pharma companies will need to change tack and find newer markets should the Trump administration impose a reciprocal tariff on pharma imports For long, the high-value US market has driven the growth of the storied Indian generic drugs industry, where companies like Cipla, Sun Pharma and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, among others, have successfully challenged hundreds of…

By August 3 evening, rains had blocked 296 roads, disrupted 266 water schemes, and knocked out 134 power transformers across Himchal Pradesh. Amid ongoing monsoon-induced calamities across Himachal Pradesh, the state continues to reel under the devastating impact with severe disruptions across vital public utilities and a mounting death toll. The SDMA on Sunday released its latest…

ICMR seeks tech transfer for its anti-malaria vaccine, AdFalciVax, likely taking 6-7 years for readiness, targeting severe malaria caused by P. falciparum. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited an expression of interest for technology transfer to commercialise its anti-malaria vaccine candidate that it is developing in partnership with the department of biotechnology, even though…

Kamal Haasan’s comments come amid continued opposition to the NEET system for medical admissions in Tamil Nadu. Actor and politician Kamal Haasan made a powerful political and social statement on Sunday, declaring that only education has the power to “break the chains of dictatorship and Sanatana ideology”. Speaking at the 15th anniversary celebrations of actor Suriya’s Agaram…

The man’s wife Arati Saha said her husband had been worried that he would be deported to Bangladesh after implementation of the NRC. A 63-year-old man was found hanging in his residence in Kolkata on Sunday morning, with his family claiming that he had been living in fear that he would be sent to Bangladesh if the…

The formulations, which will now cost less, span a wide range of medicines including anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, antibiotic, anti-diabetic and psychiatric medicines. In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies. The formulations, which will now cost…

The passenger was sitting at the door of the local train when the incident took place between Shahad and Ambivali stations on the Central Railway. A man got disbalanced and fell from a moving train when a thief snatched his mobile phone in Thane district, near Mumbai, today. The passenger was sitting at the door of the…

A bulldozer accident in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, killed the driver after the vehicle tumbled down a mountainside amid severe monsoon rains causing widespread damage. A bulldozer accident occurred in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, while it was working on road construction. The vehicle lost control and tumbled down the mountainside. The onlookers captured a video of the incident. In…

IndiGo banned Hafijul Rahaman for assaulting co-passenger during a panic attack on a Mumbai-Kolkata flight. IndiGo on Saturday imposed a flying ban on a passenger who slapped and assaulted a co-traveller on a Mumbai-Kolkata flight after the latter suffered a panic attack mid-air on Friday. In a post on X, the airline said that following due diligence,…

In addition to announcing a new 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports to the US, Trump said that India could face further penalties over its continued purchases of Russian oil Indian companies will continue importing oil from Russia despite US President Donald Trump’s move to impose higher tariffs and penalties on New Delhi, Reuters reported on…

Authorities have halted the annual Amarnath Yatra just one week before its anticipated end due to significant damage from recent heavy rainfall. Originally commencing on July 3 and set to conclude on August 9, the yatra has been shortened to allow for essential repairs on the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. Srinagar, Aug 2 (PTI) Authorities have suspended…

According to the ED, BTPL fraudulently submitted fake bank guarantees worth Rs 68.2 crore for a SECI tender, allegedly receiving Rs 5.40 crore from Reliance Power Ltd. in return. A day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued summons and a lookout circular against industrialist Anil Ambani, the agency on Saturday said it had arrested the managing director…

The involvement of Pakistan in the Pahalgam terror attack is underscored by the recent funeral held for one of the terrorists killed during Operation Mahadev in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack on April 22 claimed 26 civilian lives, prompting India’s Operation Sindoor that neutralized over 100 terrorists. In a big confirmation of Pakistan’s involvement in the Pahalgam…

Modi was addressing a public meeting in Banauli village in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on citizens to adopt the spirit of “swadeshi” and support locally made products, stressing that true service to the nation lies in promoting indigenous goods amid global economic uncertainties. His comments came a day after US…

As prices fall, onion growers want Maharashtra CM to chair urgent meet in Lasalgaon Nashik, Amid a steep fall in prices, the Maharashtra State Onion Growers Association has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to convene a special meeting urgently at Lasalgaon Agricultural Produce Market Committee , the largest market for the crop in Asia, to find immediate…

A Delhi court on Saturday issued notice to Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, in a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Special Judge (PC Act) Sushant Changotra of the Rouse Avenue Court said that he will hear Vadra and the 10 other proposed accused in the case before taking cognisance of…

A trial court in Bengaluru on Saturday sentenced former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his maid and recording videos of the act. The Court also ordered Revanna to pay ₹11 lakh compensation to the victim. The order was passed by Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat. The Court had on Friday…

On July 13, Saina Nehwal, in a surprising move, announced her separation from Parupalli Kashyap. The couple, who have been together for over a decade, tied the knot in 2018. Weeks after announcing separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap, Olympic medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal has posted a picture with the former claiming that they are “trying again”. Saina…

Although initial claims alleged that three individuals were involved in setting the 15-year-old girl on fire, Odisha Police said they have found no indication of involvement by any other person in the incident. A 15-year-old girl who was allegedly set on fire by three unidentified individuals in Odisha’s Puri district on July 19 has died while undergoing…

New Delhi and its adjoining areas woke up to heavy rainfall on Sunday, resulting in severe waterlogging across several parts of the city, disrupting road transport and affecting flight operations. According to flight tracker FlightRadar, 98 departing flights and 27 arriving flights were delayed at Delhi International Airport, while three flights have been cancelled. Several key areas,…

When both engines of Transat Flight 236 from Canada to Portugal died out midair over the Atlantic Ocean in 2001 due to a fuel leak, it was still 120km short of an airstrip. The pilots glided the plane to safety, creating a world record and saving 306 people onboard, in what is now known as the Miracle…

This road will be important not only for the locals in Bhutan but for India it will be a strategic edge over China as it will enable forces with quick mobility if required. India is building infrastructure near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to improve mobility and military movement. A road has been built in Bhutan…

Indian deportations from the US have surged dramatically under US President Donald Trump’s second term, with 1,703 sent back in just six months — nearly triple the rate during his predecessor, Joe Biden. Deportations of Indian nationals from the United States have sharply risen since Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025 — nearly tripling the…

A luggage drop triggered a stampede at New Delhi station in February, killing 18. Railways will implement crowd management measures to prevent future tragedies. A large piece of luggage falling from a passenger who had it on their head triggered the stampede that killed 18 people—including four children and 11 women—at New Delhi railway station in February,…

The court took up a batch of 22 cases involving the deportation of foreigners who are either in detention camps or are claiming refugee status. The Supreme Court on Thursday began examining whether Rohingya entrants staying in the country are refugees or illegal migrants, as it heard a batch of petitions filed on their behalf challenging their…

New UPI rules: Key changes include limits on balance checks and autopayments, transaction recipient visibility, and improved payment status updates. New UPI rules will be implemented on Friday, August 1. These rules will further enhance the efficiency of UPI apps and protect users from fraud. Implemented by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), they will apply…

Amid viral messages claiming otherwise, the government has confirmed that ₹500 notes with a star symbol are genuine and legal. Amid growing concerns on social media over ₹500 currency notes marked with a star, the Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) has clarified that these banknotes are not fake and have been legally in circulation since 2016. In a…

In a video posted on his account, Robinson is seen dancing in traditional South Indian attire when cops arrive on the scene and escort him into a police vehicle. The video shows, officers appeared to act without giving him an opportunity to explain the situation. German TikToker Noel Robinson, known for his impromptu street dance videos and…

Ravi Kishan questioned inconsistent food pricing and portions across India, citing examples like samosas served on small and big plates for the same price. He called for regulation ‘in a market serving crores without clear rules.’ BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan on Wednesday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to regulate the prices and quantity of food…

According to the police, several Bangladeshi passports issued in her name, an employee card of Regent Airways (Bangladesh), an admit card for secondary education in Dhaka, two Indian Aadhar cards registered at different addresses, an Indian voter/Epic card and Ration card were recovered. The anti-rowdy squad of Kolkata Police arrested a Bangladeshi woman on Tuesday for illegally…

Trump on Wednesday announced imposing a 25% tariff along with additional penalties on Indian imports, effective August 1. Playing down all the noise around 25% US tariffs on Indian imports announced by President Donald Trump, the government has said that India will not retaliate against the levy and is open to discussing the matter on the negotiation…

The Central Bureau if Investigation (CBI)’s crackdown on builders comes following directions from the Supreme Court The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), acting on Supreme Court directions, has filed 22 cases to investigate a possible nexus between builders and banks in sanctioning huge amounts under so-called subvention schemes without following any due diligence and carried out raids…

Indian Railways Has Introduced Non-AC Amrit Bharat And Namo Bharat Rapid Rail services, For High Quality Services To A Larger Section Of The Population. The percentage of non-AC coaches in trains run by Indian Railways has significantly increased to about 70 per cent, and a special manufacturing programme is being implemented to produce an additional 17,000 non-AC…

Police said Younes Zarou had not taken permission for a large gathering. A few months after Ed Sheeran was stopped from performing on Church Street without permission, German social media star Younes Zarou was briefly taken away by Cubbon Park police on Wednesday evening when a large crowd gathered around him during a visit to the popular…

Google is set to invest a staggering $6 billion in a 1 GW data centre in Andhra Pradesh. Sources indicate that this massive facility will be located in the port city of Visakhapatnam. Andhra Pradesh has closed a major data centre deal with global tech giant Google and leading Indian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) service provider…

The Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union has urged the Labour Department to act against the management of Tata Consultancy Services for alleged violations of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) has filed an industrial dispute against Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) over its proposed layoffs, urging the Labour Department to act against…

Anurag Thakur claimed in Lok Sabha that Indira Gandhi wrote to US President Nixon during the 1971 war, pleading for help to stop the conflict with Pakistan. BJP member Anurag Thakur on Wednesday claimed in the Lok Sabha that Indira Gandhi had sought the US’ intervention to stop the war with Pakistan in 1971 when she was…

India and the Philippines will begin their first bilateral maritime cooperative activity in waters close to the Scarborough Shoal, a focal point of the maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing. Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to visit India this week to take forward economic and security ties, with the trip coinciding with the first naval…

Between April 25 and July 25, BSF conducted 33 major operations in Meghalaya, arresting 116 Bangladeshi and 34 Indian nationals involved in illegal cross-border activities In a crackdown on infiltration and smuggling along the Indo-Bangladesh border, the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier has reported major operational gains during the second quarter of 2025, apprehending 150 individuals…

A video of Swami Aniruddhacharya allegedly making derogatory remarks about women has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage. His statement, made during a religious event, was condemned by legal groups and religious leaders, prompting protests and a police complaint. In response, Aniruddhacharya released a clarification claiming the video was misleading and that his comments were directed at “some…

The Sawalkot project, a run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant on the Chenab River in the Ramban and Udhampur districts of the Union Territory, was initially conceptualised in 1984 but had remained shelved for years due to objections raised by Pakistan under the Indus Water Treaty framework. In a significant move following the effective suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty,…

A young man performing stunts inside the ‘Well of Death’ (Maut Ka Kuan) lost his balance and fell from his bike mid-performance. A major accident occurred during the Sawan fair at the Panchmukhi Shiva Temple premises in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj on Monday evening, causing panic among locals. A young man performing stunts inside the ‘Well of Death’…

Sister Preethi Mary and Sister Vandana Francis of the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate, affiliated to the Syro‑Malabar Church, were arrested in July 24 at Durg railway station by railway police. Christian community groups have drawn the attention of international organisations, including the United Nations and the International Court of Justice, to the arrest of two Roman…

This is the first recorded instance of Harappan remains being found in the Thar desert region, suggesting a significant expansion of the civilisation’s geographical footprint. In a landmark archaeological breakthrough, remains of a 4,500-year-old Harappan (Indus Valley) civilisation have been discovered near the Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The site, located at Ratadia Ri Deri, lies…