Spike in UPI outages
Saturday’s was the sixth major UPI outage over past one year and the third such outage in a span of just three weeks.
On March 26, UPI services remained down for nearly thr…
New Zealand’s Luxon spoke at Firstpost’s IdeasPod as part of the Raisina Dialogue, explaining his country’s concerns in a fast-changing world and expressed optimism about a stronger relations…
The 2024 edition of the Asia Power Index highlights India’s steady rise in influence, with the country strengthening its position as a key regional power. As India continues to expand its economi…
The legal age of marriage for a woman in India is 18 years. However, child marriages remain prevalent across the country.
In Karnataka alone, authorities had received information about 180 child …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most significant technological transformation of our era, and Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio, is certain that it will transform jobs rather than replace …
World Bank’s Country Director for India, Auguste Tano Kouame’s remarks come at a time when India’s stock market has been under pressure, and its GDP growth has slowedread moreThe World Bank r…
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday to discuss India’s ambitious plans for building a comprehensive artificial intelligence ecosystem. The meeting, held in…
In a surprising turnaround, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed strong support for India’s growing role in artificial intelligence, calling the country’s progress “incredible” and urging it to become…
Before the budget session commenced in the Indian parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government’s third term would focus on “India’s self-round development”. The prime minister…
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint session of Parliament on Friday, ahead of the Union Budget presentation, with a bold vision for India’s future. She outlined the government’s goal to…
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at the NDA government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the centre “insulted former Prime Minister…
Former Prime Minister and senior Congress leader Dr Manmohan Singh passed away yesterday, i.e., December 26, at AIIMS in Delhi. He was battling with several age-related illnesses.
As the country is…
Former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. He had been admitted to AIIMS Delhi in critical condition after his health worsened. AIIMS confirmed that…
Every year December 25 is observed as ‘Good Governance Day’ or Sushasan Divas. Designated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, the day has become an occasion to pay tribute to former PM Atal…
Amid strained ties over Bangladesh’s new regime’s tilt towards extremism and continuing violence against minorities in the country, India and Bangladesh are observing the ‘Vijay Diwas’ on Monday…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Lok Sabha as he replied to the two-day-long Constitution debate. He said that the 75 years of the Indian Constitution is a matter of pride and…
India is set to offer a glimpse of its naval power on the Navy Day on Wednesday (December 4) at an event in Odisha’s Puri, where Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will host chief guest…
It’s been almost a month, India’s capital Delhi and neighbouring areas, including Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, have been breathing toxic air. Almost every day post Diwali, people in Delhi-NCR have…
On Dhanteras (October 29), most Indians purchase gold and welcome it into their homes, on the belief that it will bring good luck. Perhaps, it’s the same for the Reserve Bank of India. The country’s…
At the NVIDIA AI Summit in Mumbai, Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang shared a dynamic exchange about India’s potential in shaping the future of artificial…
India has long been known for its massive smartphone market, shipping between 145 to 150 million new devices annually.
This impressive volume places the country second only to China in terms of the…
A few days after a 38-year-old man from Kerala was confirmed to have been infected with the Mpox Clade 1b strain, known for its increased virulence and transmissibility, Union Health Secretary Apurva…
Metal stamping is an economical and successful production process due to its remarkable accuracy in producing complex shapes, cuts, and features.
Enhancing the precision and quality of precision metal…
It’s been a rough week for India and Indians. We saw a controversy break out over adulterated laddus, a new chief minister being crowned in Delhi and questions being asked about India’s culture of…
This week India celebrated its 77th year of Independence. From the ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech on August 15. But this week…
Apple has achieved remarkable growth in India, becoming the fastest-growing company in the country over the past 50 years. This surge in Apple’s presence is primarily driven by a significant increase…
Emphasising the importance of freedom and liberty, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Thursday noted that the recent events in neighbouring Bangladesh remind the value of these rights.
Speaking after…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly advocated for ‘one nation, one election,’ urging political parties to work together to realise the dream. He contended that frequent elections are…
India is the only country among G20 nations to have achieved its climate targets under the 2015 Paris Agreement ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
Addressing the nation…
India will have to wait until June next year for the results of the latest elephant census, as the population estimation has been delayed in some northeastern states, sources said.
Wild elephants are…
’Good morning’ is set to be replaced by ’Jai Hind’ in all Haryana schools from this Independence Day onwards, according to a government circular.
The move, initiated by the Haryana government, aims to…
It’s been five days since Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh in view of widespread discontentment against her leadership. The situation in the country was expected to get normal after her exit but violence…
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Saturday once again thanked the Indian government for saving his mother’s life after she fled Dhaka earlier this week.
Hasina…
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Saturday once again thanked the Indian government for saving his mother’s life after she fled Dhaka earlier this week.
Hasina…
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday as anti-government protesters demanding her resignation roamed the streets of Dhaka. If reports are to be believed, she has already left the…
The Indian security agencies are monitoring a C-130 aircraft, reportedly carrying ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and some members of her entourage, with call sign AJAX1431 since 10 km…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Union Budget 2024-25, presented on Tuesday, will give new impetus to economic development in the country. The Prime Minister said that the budget would…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that his government has a mandate of 140 people of the country and no one can stifle its voice.
In his customary media address ahead of the 2024 Budget…
AMD has teamed up with IIT-Bombay’s Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) to boost semiconductor startups in India. This exciting collaboration aims to support startups working on…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he has vowed to work three times more and at thrice the speed to achieve the targets for India adding that today’s India achieves whatever goal it…
India is a priority market integral to Bank of America’s global strategy. As India sets its sights on becoming the world’s third-largest economy by the end of this decade, Bank of America is…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday was all praise for the wisdom and intelligence of the people of India who defeated propaganda and prioritised performance to give him the third term during the…
While addressing the joint session of the parliament President Droupadi Murmu recalled the horrors of Emergency. In her thought-provoking speech, the president described the imposition of Emergency in…
Softening his stance on immigration, former US President Donald Trump has promised to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from US colleges to prevent them from returning to…
The applications of Elon Musk-owned SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper under evaluation for the grant of landing rights, said India’s space regulator.
The Starlink and Project Kuiper are…
At least 110 have died of heatwave between March 1 and June 18 this year and more than 40,000 people grappled with suspected heatstroke this summer, the Union Health Ministry said.
A report by PTI…
A day after the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for harmony in the country and has called for peace in…
The Southwest Monsoon arrived in Mumbai earlier than the expected date. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alert and thunderstorm warning with moderate to heavy showers…
Elon Musk in a social media post on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi following NDA’s electoral victory in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections. Taking to social media site X,…
Minutes after he was elected as the leader of the NDA, PM Modi on Friday thanked his party colleagues and coalition partners for supporting him and said the “thread of trust was very strong” among…
Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari on Tuesday exuded confidence of his party’s win in the Lok Sabha election 2024 saying, they gave their best and results would be the best.
Patwari told ANI,…
India on Tuesday begun counting more than 640 million votes in the world’s largest democratic exercise, which was widely expected to return Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a third term after a decade…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the INDIA alliance of being “communal, casteist and dynastic” and said the country needs a Prime Minister who can project the power of this strong…
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, announced on Thursday that it will introduce business class seating this year. This new offering aims to cater to the evolving aspirations of Indian society and the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the INDIA bloc will choose five different leaders over the next five years to lead the country.
PM Modi’s comments came during a rally in Haryana….
Union Minister Amit Shah on Friday revealed BJP’s plan in case it does not get a majority in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
With the majority of seats already being contested for, anticipation for…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday berated the Opposition for allegedly trying to push the country towards riots by spreading lies about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The Prime Minister…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for the Lok Sabha 2024 polls, from Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi seat, from where he won the last two general elections with a massive…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed anger over Congress leader
Sam Pitroda’s remarks
that “Indians in the East resemble the Chinese while those in the South look like Africans” and…
As much as half of the country’s international air passenger traffic is expected to be catered to Indian airlines by the financial year 2027-28, credit ratings agency CRISIL said on Monday.
The share…