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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday rejected a media report on foreign travel restrictions. In a rare development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself fact-checked a media report claiming that the government will soon impose a tax on foreign travel. A report by CNBC-TV18 claimed that the Modi government was discussing a proposal to levy a cess, tax,…

As per people familiar with the matter, energy security will be a key focus area during PM Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his five-nation tour on Friday, with his first stop being in the United Arab Emirates. The prime minister’s visit to the UAE comes as the region finds itself in…

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide compensation to people affected by unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning strikes. At least 33 people were killed on Wednesday after a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rains caused widespread damage in five districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Bhadohi, Fatehpur and Budaun, officials said. The officials said at least…

Congress alleged that Instagram first blocked Rahul Gandhi and Vijay’s viral oath-taking ceremony video, and later blocked Gandhi’s Instagram story in which he flagged the issue. The Congress alleged that Instagram has “blocked” a reel and photo post shared by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi featuring him alongside Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, claiming it violates rules…

Officers said that the inputs were received in the aftermath of arrest of nine members of a network linked to Shahzad Bhatti, a gangster linked to Pakistan. The Capital was put on high alert by the Delhi Police over the threat of a terror attack, after the Special Cell received inputs over an attack on government buildings…

Nida Khan is accused of hurting religious sentiments and allegedly helping those accused in rape and sexual exploitation cases linked to TCS Nashik. Investigators have also alleged that she attempted to influence one of the complainants to adopt Islam and discouraged survivors from filing complaints against the accused. Suspended TCS employee Nida Khan, one of the main…

In case Mamata Banerjee continues to occupy her office, the Governor could send in the police force and “evict her,” Mahesh Jethmalani said. The call for dismissal of Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee went up by a notch as senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani said her behaviour is “unpardonable” and a “challenge to the whole democratic system”. Once…

Of the five contests, only NDA incumbents — Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assam and N Rangaswamy in Puducherry — managed to retain power. Winds of change from Cape Comorin to Kolkata on Monday swept aside three entrenched Opposition satraps — Pinarayi Vijayan, M K Stalin and Mamata Banerjee — in their respective bastions. A new star rose…

Indian security forces have initiated Operation Global Hunt, a collaborative effort with Interpol aimed at apprehending criminals who flee abroad after committing crimes in India, particularly in relation to international drug syndicates. Indian security forces have launched a major joint operation with Interpol to dismantle international drug syndicates and crack down on fugitives who commit crimes in…

The total deployment figure—2,400 companies—had never been seen before for a state election, anywhere for Assembly elections ever. It all started with a missive in March from the Ministry of Home Affairs addressed to West Bengal’s Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, and Director General of Police, carrying the months-long crux of meetings on the West Bengal polls. What…

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has returned 657 stolen artefacts worth nearly $14 million to India after trafficking investigations. The restitution highlights the scale of cultural theft linked to international smuggling networks. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has returned 657 antiquities, collectively valued at nearly $14 million, to India following multiple investigations into international trafficking networks. District…

Food poisoning is being suspected behind the suspicious deaths of the four family members within a span of 12 hours. On Saturday night, a 13-year-old Zainab had a biryani feast with her elder sister, parents, and other relatives. A little after midnight, watermelon was served as a dessert. Severe symptoms followed the next morning. Treatment started, but…

Sipri data shows that India’s neighbours such as China, the world’s second-largest military spender, increased its spending by 7.4% to $336 billion India was the fifth-biggest military spender in the world in 2025—after the United States, China, Russia and Germany—accounting for 3.2% of the global military expenditure last year, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) said…

The visit comes amid ongoing political exchanges in West Bengal over food habits. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the historic Thanthania Kalibari temple, known for its unique tradition of offering non-vegetarian prasad, before starting his roadshow in North Kolkata. The visit comes at a time when political debate over food culture has intensified…

If Vikram-1 succeeds, it could create history as India’s first privately developed rocket to place satellites into orbit. India is closing in on a new space milestone, with the Vikram-1 rocket now on its way to Sriharikota ahead of its first launch attempt. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy flagged off the rocket from Hyderabad. It is…

Both the countries aim to double bilateral trade to $5 billion over the next five years. India and New Zealand are set to sign the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Monday, as announced by the New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The trade negotiations by both the countries was concluded on December 22 last year, with…

EC officials said the polling was mostly peaceful, with sporadic incidents of violence in Bengal’s Murshidabad, Dakshin Dinajpur, Asansol and Cooch Behar Tamil Nadu and 152 constituencies in West Bengal registered record voting on Thursday in assembly polls that were largely free of violence, a trend reflecting mass deletions in electoral rolls and prompting the ruling and…

Sadhvi Sail of Goa was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026, with Rajnandini Pawar and Sree Advaita named runners-up, at a closely contested grand finale in Bhubaneswar. The campus of KIIT Bhubaneswar, Odisha, sparkled with glamour on Friday night as it hosted the Times Group’s 61st Femina Miss India. The much-anticipated finale of KIIT Bhubaneswar presents the 61st Femina…

India on Saturday summoned Iranian ambassador Dr Mohammad Fathali and lodged a protest over the incident of firing on an Indian vessel at Strait of Hormuz. India on Saturday summoned Iranian ambassador Dr Mohammad Fathali and lodged a protest over the incident of firing on two Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s action against vessels…

The Centre on Thursday, April 16, notified the Women’s Reservation Act 2023, which gave 33 per cent quota to women in legislatures. The Women’s Reservation Act 2023, which gave 33 per cent quota to women in legislatures, came into force on Thursday, according to a notification issued by the Union Law Ministry, as reported by PTI. The…

India was a key beneficiary of the sanctions waivers, which attracted significant criticism by US politicians. Washington will not extend sanctions waivers allowing countries to purchase Russian and Iranian energy, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday. India was a key beneficiary of the sanctions waivers, which attracted significant criticism by US politicians for enriching loosening…

After his call with Jaishankar, Sa’ar said Iran’s action harming freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz requires “action”. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar and discussed various aspects of the West Asia crisis amid a US naval blockade of Iran’s ports. The external affairs minister also held…

In the video, Abu Musa Kashmiri appears to link the attack’s aftermath to a boost in Pakistan’s international image. A viral video featuring a top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has reignited scrutiny over Pakistan’s role in the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir. In the video, Abu Musa Kashmiri can be…