India has more than 100 million diabetics and over 136 million pre-diabetic people, prompting the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to dub the country as the diabetes capital of the world….
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is in India to meet her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi. From trade to border connectivity to defence cooperation, the two leaders held extensive bilateral…
Planning an international trip soon? Your ticket to a foreign land might get cheaper after Saturday’s GST Council meeting.
Several reports suggest that the Goods and Sevices Tax Council is likely to…
Each year from June to September, a heavy band of rain makes its way from India’s southwest coast to its northeastern borders, quenching farmers’ thirsty fields.
India’s monsoon season is arguably the…
Exciting news from Sikkim! For the first time, Sanglaphu Lake in the Mangan district is welcoming visitors. This high-altitude lake, previously inaccessible to tourists, is now open to the public,…
The visas issued to Chinese nationals by India has seen a sharp drop, with the number dropping from 200,000 visas issued in 2019-20 to just 2,000 in 2024.
According to a Hindustan Times report, citing…
Yoga, an ancient practice rooted deeply in the Indian spiritual tradition, is much more than mere physical exercise; it is a transformative journey toward achieving harmony between body, mind, and…
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) was founded in 2012 and established in 2016 to carry forward the legacy of Late Shri Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, also lovingly known as Dadasaheb…
The row over the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 exam is rapidly escalating into turmoil in both political and academic fields. Following the cancellation after an alert from the Indian Cyber…
In a chaotic and disturbing incident, a woman passenger on an Akasa Air flight from Lucknow to Mumbai went on a rampage, resulting in her being forcibly removed from the aircraft.
The woman, whose…
The UGC-NET June 2024 has been cancelled on reports that the exam may have been “compromised”, the Ministry of Education informed on Wednesday.
The Education Ministry informed that the matter is being…
In the world of Bollywood melodies, legendary singer Alka Yagnik’s voice has charmed millions and defined 90’s music, but recently the singer has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a troubling…
As the Canadian Parliament held a moment of silence to pay respect to Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on his one-year death anniversary, the Indian Consulate in Vancouver on Wednesday…
Shiladitya Chetia, who was serving as Secretary, home and political department, in the Assam government, died by suicide on Tuesday in Guwahati only “10 minutes” after his wife breathed her last at…
A shocking incident occurred in Maharashtra where a 23-year-old woman, who did not know how to drive, sat on the driver’s seat of Toyota Etios car to shoot an Instagram reel and accidentally pressed…
Starting today, advertisers in India must secure a Self-Declaration Certification (SDC). In a ruling last month, the Supreme Court of India made SDC mandatory to bolster consumer protection, trust,…
According to the weather agency, India’s monsoon has produced 20% less rain than usual this season. Due to its heavy reliance on monsoon rainfall, the nation’s vital agriculture sector is concerned…
The train accident in West Bengal’s Siliguri involving a Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train was caused by an error in the signalling system that was defective since 5:50 am on Monday.
The CEO and…
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make her second visit to India in a month on June 21 to hold talks with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
PM Hasina came to New Delhi to attend the…
India and the United States are currently engaged in advanced discussions regarding the joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs). This initiative…
Former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar strongly rebutted Elon Musk’s remarks about electronic voting machines (EVMs). Musk, in a post on X, suggested that EVMs should be eliminated due to…
In view of upcoming festivals Bakrid and Jyeshtha Ganga Dussehra, restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC will be enforced across Noida and Greater Noida from Sunday to Wednesday, police…
Five persons were injured, two of them critically, when a 17-year-old boy lost control of the car he was trying to park in Venkatesh Nagar locality here on Saturday afternoon, police said.
The boy…
Remember those supposedly funny assembly line segments in Looney Tunes and other cartoons as kids? Instances where factory workers would be toiling like machines doing never-ending chores? Turns out…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, met Pope Francis with a warm embrace at the Outreach session of the G7 Summit in Italy’s Apulia. PM Modi invited the Pope to visit India.
The Indian Prime…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni greeted PM Modi with a namaste and exchanged pleasantries when the two met in the picturesque town of Taormina at the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy’s Apulia…
Automakers in India are facing a significant challenge as they are required to cut carbon emissions by a third over the next three years under the latest iteration of corporate average fuel efficiency…
A high-level French delegation is in India to negotiate the price and other related issues for the all-important 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft deal, valued at Rs 50,000 crore.
The talks, which…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Italy to attend the G7 Summit, his first overseas trip since he assumed office for the third time.
PM Modi has a lot on his plate during his official visit to…
A special Indian Air Force aircraft C-130J carrying mortal remains of 45 Indian victims who lost their lives in a tragic fire incident in Kuwait has taken off for Kochi, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait…
I live with a dual identity of a doctor and the patient of a much-maligned medical condition. I am an MBBS and MS in General Surgery from PGIMER Chandigarh, and am currently working as a Senior…
India is dispatching a military transport aircraft on Thursday night to Kuwait to repatriate the remains of over 40 Indians who killed in a tragic fire.
Kuwait vows to promptly investigate the…
The NEET exam results are turning into a huge mess. The Centre has announced to the Supreme that it has decided to cancel the grace marks awarded to 1,563 candidates who appeared for NEET UG 2024, and…
Kerala’s Health Minister Veena George will fly to Kuwait on Wednesday after a massive fire at a residential building killed over 40 Indians, prompting the government to swing into action to assist the…
After the tragic fire incident in Kuwait claimed the lives of over 40 Indians, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday spoke to his Kuwaiti counterpart Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya who assured…
Kuwait Fire Tragedy: Jaishankar speaks to Kuwaiti counterpart, urges early repatriation of mortal remains of Indianson the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister of State Kirti Vardha…
Two Indian nationals, who were recruited by the Russian Army, were killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
“We regret to state that two Indian…
A six-storey building in Kuwait housing labourers engulfed in massive fire on early Wednesday, killing at least 50 people, around 40 of them being Indians.
“In an unfortunate and tragic fire-incident…
In Kuwait’s Mangaf city, a block housing workers caught fire, killing 49 people, including forty Indians. 6 a.m. local time (9 a.m. IST) was when the event occurred. Over 40 individuals have been…
Mahatma Gandhi statue in Italy vandalised by a pro-Khalistani group, according to reports. It was scheduled to be inaugurated during PM Modi’s visit to Italy for the G7 Summit.
The Khalistani…
Despite the handshakes and congratulatory messages during Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s brief visit to India for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in, the ties between the two countries…
Bihar has emerged as a powerhouse in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s choice for ministers as the state bagged eight seats in the Council of Ministers.
Bihar
1. Chirag Paswan
Rank:…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inducted three ministers from Odisha, all in the Cabinet rank.
Odisha
1. Ashwini Vaishnaw
Rank: Cabinet
Portfolio:
Ashwini Vaishnaw, born on July 18, 1970, is a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for the third time on June 9 in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in Indian political history. The ceremony witnessed a diverse gathering, including…
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took to X to extend his greetings to his Indian counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi for assuming office for the third time.
The gesture was…
Days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election, the Indian leader on Monday publicly acknowledged the good wishes from Trudeau and said…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with 71 members of his third cabinet, recently took the oath of office at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, marking his third consecutive term in office….
In a feat unprecedented in decades, Narendra Modi on Sunday embarked on a third consecutive term as the Prime Minister of India.
After arriving at the Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Forecourt in his cavalcade,…
It is a big day for Narendra Modi. He has been sworn in as prime minister for a historic third term. Coalition politics is back in the spotlight. But what will his team look like?
While the BJP will…
If you haven’t updated your Aadhaar details yet, now is the time. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that updates to Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA)…
It is a historic day for Narendra Modi. He will be sworn in for a third term at Rashtapati Bhavan today.
The oath-taking ceremony will have over 8,000 guests in attendance, including
world…
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is set to take oath on Sunday for a third straight term as the head of a coalition government after two full tenures in which the BJP enjoyed a majority on its…
India has shown a keen interest in managing operations at Bangladesh’s Mongla Port and in constructing a new terminal at the site. This comes amid China’s attempts to gain control over the…
President Droupadi Murmu is set to administer the oath of office and secrecy to Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi and his council of ministers tomorrow (June 9) at Rashtrapati Bhavan. As Narendra…
For the past decade, there has been much discussion about bullet trains and Vande Bharat trains in Indian Railways. While the dream of Vande Bharat trains has already come true, it’s now time for the…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for the eighth consecutive time, on Friday kept repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. However, the 4:2 split in the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has led some…
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…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to embark on his first international visit to Italy shortly after his swearing-in ceremony on June 9. After securing victory in the Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had given “investment advice” to people during the campaign for the lok Sabha polls which…
Two weeks before India’s election results were announced, I shared with a few friends an estimate of the seats the NDA would win, based on my casual conversations with reporters and analysts in…