‘Delhi Chalo’: How drones air-dropped tear gas on protesting farmers at Shambhu border
Police use tear gas shells to disperse farmers gathered at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border for their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, near Patiala. Farmers later said that 60…
India as world’s largest book market gains global attention at New Delhi World Book Fair 2024
As India asserts its position as the world’s largest marketplace for books and the publishing industry, the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2024 showcases the 10th edition of the New Delhi Rights…
‘Ahlan Modi’: PM Modi’s mega event in UAE ahead of inauguration of first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, check full schedule
The much awaited ‘Ahlan Modi’ community event, which was scheduled to feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, has been significantly scaled back due to unfavourable weather in…
Weather update: IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rainfall in several states; check full forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall untill February 13 in several states across central and north India including Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh…
Love in the time of AI: 77% of Indians saw AI-generated fake profiles on dating platforms, social media
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India continuing to work with Qatar for quick return of eighth Indian Navy veteran: MEA
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra
India on Monday appreciated the decision of Qatar’s government and the Amir for release o…
Melting pot of Literature, Art and Culture at New Delhi World Book Fair attracts highest number of visitors
Theme Pavilion in Hall 5 showcases evolution of languages and scripts: The theme pavilion of NDWBF is the centre of attraction for visitors with a unique showcasing of the evolution of Indian…
How Indian Navy veterans, their families learnt about release from Qatar jail
Former Indian naval personnel, who were jailed and handed down death sentences in a case of suspected espionage in Qatar, arrive in India following their releas…
India’s UPI service to launch in Sri Lanka, Mauritius today: Which countries already have it?
Sri Lanka and Mauritius, on Monday, will add to the list of countries to have launched India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI). The move is seen as New Delhi’s efforts to ramp up the expansion …
Qatar frees eight Navy veterans jailed on ‘espionage’ charges; Seven return to India, praise PM Modi
Indian navy veterans arrives in India from Qatar. ANI
In a significant diplomatic victory for India, Doha freed eight Indian Nav…
In big win for India, Qatar frees Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges
Doha freed eight Indian Navy veterans who had been given death sentences in Qatar on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic win for India.
After New Delhi’s diplomatic intervention, the death…
Two new countries will get India’s UPI, RuPay services, PM Modi to attend ‘historic launch’ tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth will attend the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri…
Jaishankar lauds India-Australia partnership in trade, defence
Pointing towards the fast-paced growth in the trade and investment relationship between India and Australia as reflected in the increased presence of the Indian community in this country, External …
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2024: Registration begins, check how to apply
On Thursday, the Indian Army started the registration process for its recruitment recruitment rally of Agniveers. The registration process will be the enrolling stage for Agniveer Recruitment 2024….
All about Bharat Ratna Dr MS Swaminathan, Indian genius and Father of Green Revolution
PM Modi, on Friday, announced that MS Swaminathan, a renowned Indian agricultural scientist, more popularly known as an Indian genius and the Father of India’s Green Revolution, will be conferred with…
10 years of Modi govt: NDA ‘White Paper’ lists how it rescued economy from ‘UPA-inflicted’ crisis
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled a ‘White Paper’ on the Indian Economy’ in the Lok Sabha.
Sitharaman in her Interim Budget speech had announced that the government will come out…
‘Coalgate, 2G, CWG… UPA regime marked by scams’: White Paper on economy by Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented a White Paper outlining the government’s accomplishments over the past decade. The document also enlisted numerous scandals that…
Government tables white paper on Indian economy in Rajya Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled a ‘White Paper on the Indian Economy’ in the Lok Sabha. Sitharaman in her Interim Budget speech announced that the government would come out with…
Indian, French Navy hold 17th Staff Talks; discuss ongoing naval activities, new avenues of cooperation
The Indian Navy (IN) and French Navy (FN) held 17th Staff Talks from February 6 to 7 in New Delhi on the ongoing naval activities and new avenues of cooperation including operational, training and…
5 reasons why PM Modi will win 2024 Lok Sabha elections
“The third term of our government is not very far now. Only 100-125 days remain to go. I don’t go into numbers but I can see the mood of the country. It will make the NDA cross 400 and BJP will…
Iran announces visa-free entry for Indians under these conditions
Iran on Tuesday announced a visa-waiver programme for Indians entering the country by air for tourism for a maximum stay of 15 days. The visa-free entry has been rolled out for Indian citizens from…
India signs $78 billion pact for 20 yrs to extend LNG imports from Qatar
India finalised a USD 78 billion agreement on Tuesday aimed at extending LNG imports from Qatar for an additional 20 years until 2048, securing rates below current prices.
Petronet LNG Ltd, India’s…
India to lease out space in strategic underground oil storages to local, global firms
The Government of India has decided to lease out the space in the underground rock caverns, considered as the safest means of storing hydrocarbon, to domestic and international firms to store oil,…
MQ-9B will provide India with enhanced maritime security, says US
The General Atomics MQ-9B armed drones will add more teeth to India’s maritime security and drone awareness security, the United States said.
On 1 February, the US approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B…
Hyundai explores $3 billion IPO for India unit at up to $30 billion valuation, sources say
Hyundai Motor plans to float its Indian subsidiary to raise at least $3 billion in what would be the country’s largest IPO, according to two sources, as the South Korean company doubles down in the…
Here’s how LK Advani saved Narendra Modi’s CM chair after 2002 Gujarat riots
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his official X account announced that BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani will be honoured with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India. In the tweet,…
India to replace military personnel in 3 aviation platforms in Maldives by May 10
Following a high-level meeting between India and the Maldives on the contentious issue of Indian military personnel in the island nation, the Maldivian Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that India…
Multiple shots fired at Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s aide Simranjeet Singh in Canada’s Surrey
Multiple shots were fired at a residence in South Surrey in Canada, believed to be the house of Simranjeet Singh, a close aid of slain India-designated Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar,…
Tata Group looking to set up 2nd Apple iPhone plant in India, looks to partner with Taiwan’s Pegatron
Tata Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with Taiwan’s Pegatron to establish a partnership for running an iPhone assembly plant currently under construction in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, according to…
Private school in Delhi’s RK Puram receives bomb threat
A private school located in south-west Delhi’s RK Puram received a bomb threat, police said on Friday.
The school was immediately vacated and a search operation was launched, they said.
In September…
‘Denial of public mandate’: Congress questions delay in inviting Champai Soren to head govt in Jharkhand
The Congress on Thursday questioned the delay in inviting Champai Soren to head the government in Jharkhand despite having the support of 48 MLAs and alleged that this amounts to contempt of the…
Budget 2024: How economy fared better than estimated, what this means for FY25
India’s economy continues to remain a bright spot. This is something economists have been saying for the past couple of years. In her interim Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave us…
Budget 2024: CII welcomes Indian government’s push for infrastructure, Capex-led growth
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) welcomed the Budget 2024 and the step by the Indian government step towards increasing capital expenditure by almost 11 per cent.
In the Interim Budget 2024,…
Budget 2024 gives major fillip to India’s semicon, display manufacturing ecosystem; allocation doubled
In India’s interim budget for 2024-2025, the Ministry of Finance, led by Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, India will get a modified programme for the development of semiconductors and display…
Budget 2024: WHO applauds extension of healthcare coverage to ASHA, Anganwadi workers under Ayushman Bharat Scheme
The World Health Organization, or WHO, welcomed the Budget 2024 announcement of extension of healthcare coverage to ASHA, Anganwadi workers and helpers under Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
“ASHA workers,…
Budget 2024: Govt plans to set up three economic railway corridors, 40,000 trains will be upgraded to Vande Bharat
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget for 2024-25 has proposed a significant boost to the Indian Railways, with plans to establish three major economic railway corridors Energy, Mineral…
GDP=Governance, Development, Performance: FM spells out growth mantra with Trinity of democracy, demography, diversity
In her Budget 2024 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday said besides delivering on high growth in terms of Gross Domestic Product, the Indian government is equally focused on a more…
Budget 2024: Port connectivity, tourism infra projects to be initiated on Lakshadweep, other islands, says FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said projects for port connectivity, tourism infrastructure and amenities will be taken up “on our islands, including Lakshadweep” to address the…
Budget 2024: Government working to make India developed nation by 2024: FM Sitharaman
By 2047, the government wants to have developed India, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks on Thursday.
Sitharaman added, “Minimum support prices for ‘Annadata’ (farmers) have…
Soft Power Projection: Washington State Senate passes Resolution welcoming India’s 75th Republic Day
India has expressed its gratitude to the Washington State Senate and all the Senators who on 26 January, 2024, passed a resolution welcoming India’s 75th Republic Day.
On 26 January this year,…
China will influence our neighbourhood but India shouldn’t be scared of such politics: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised on Tuesday the importance of recognising China’s influence on India’s neighbouring countries, saying that India should not be intimidated by such…
Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: Key events following Father of the Nation’s assassination and trial
January 30 commemorates the death of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day in 1948 by Nathuram Godse. Known affectionately as “Bapu”, Gandhi played a pivotal role…
All-party meeting underway ahead of Budget Session of Parliament
An all-party meeting, chaired by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, was convened on Monday ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament. The meeting is being held at the Parliament Library…
Land-for-jobs scam: Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti asked to be present before PMLA court
A PMLA court issued notices against Amit Katyal, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav, and Hridyanand Chaudhary to be present on February 9, 2024, for further trial in the alleged ‘land for job scam’,…
This country issues record-high 1.4 million visas for Indians in 2023
The US Consular Team in India processed a record 1.4 million US visas in 2023, which is higher than ever, and has brought down the visitor visa appointment wait times by 75 per cent. The US Embassy…
Beating Retreat 2024 today: When and where to watch live stream; all you need to know
On Friday, the world was treated to a spectacular display of the Republic Day parade along Kartavya Path in Delhi. The week-long celebration of Republic Day will culminate in the Beating the Retreat…
Weather update: IMD issues severe cold wave, dense fog in these states till Jan 29; check forecast here
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended its forecast for dense fog and severe cold-day conditions in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar until January 29, issuing an orange alert for these states….
INS Vishakhapatnam responds to distress call from merchant ship in Gulf of Aden
Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam deployed in the Gulf of Aden responded to a distress call from MV Merlin Luanda on Friday night. The MV has 22 Indian and 01 Bangladeshi crew…
India-France ties: Four French citizens receive Padma Shri awardees 2024, highest for any foreign country
Four people from France received Padma Shri awardees this year, the highest from any foreign country. The move also underscores the strength of India-France relations, official sources said.
The…
Is Nitish Kumar set to be sworn in as CM with BJP support? What it means for Bihar?
It’s all but finalised. Speculation is at an all-time high that Nitish Kumar is dumping the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the INDIA bloc, and will be joining hands with the BJP once again.
Different…
Power Couples: Husband-wife pairings who marched in Republic Day parade
As contingent upon contingent marched down Kartavya Path in the majestic and beautiful Republic Day parade, one could say love was in the air. We say this because for the first time ever, two husband…
‘What an year it was’: Jaishankar on MEA tableau highlighting India’s successful G20 Presidency on Republic Day
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was all praise for the year gone by as he witnessed the MEA tableau highlighting India’s successful G20 Presidency during the Republic Day parade at Kartavya…
Macron ‘determined’ to have 30,000 Indian students in France in 2030, shares plan to achieve ‘very ambitious target’
French President Emmanuel Macron, who in the chief guest for India’s Republic Day 2024, Friday specified how he plans to achieve a “very ambitious target” of 30,000 Indian students in France in 2030….
How a military parade became India’s R-Day tradition
Tomorrow (26 January), India will mark its 75th Republic Day. One of the most enduring parts of celebrations of this day is the impressive Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path (formerly known as…
Exercise Desert Knight: IAF conducts joint air drills with France, UAE
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted ‘Exercise Desert Knight’ along with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force.
While the French participation included the…
Ram mandir inauguration: How communal tensions gripped Mumbai’s Mira Road, Pune’s FTII
After communal unrest in Mira Bhayander city in Maharashtra’s Thane district, a clash broke out between members of Hindutva outfits and students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in…
‘Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakurji’s life revolved around twin pillars of simplicity, social justice’: PM Modi
On the birth centenary of former Bihar Chief Minister and social justice icon Karpoori Thakur the government has honoured him by conferring the Bharat Ratna on him. On this special occasion, Prime…
Ex-Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously
Former Bihar Chief Minister and socialist leader Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously, Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Tuesday. It is the highest civilian award in India. Thakur was…
French journalist claims Indian Home Ministry has served notice for ‘malicious’ reporting
French journalist Vanessa Dougnac has claimed to have received a notice from the Indian home ministry that alleged her work was “inimical” to national interests, reported AFP.
The news agency claimed…
India pips Hong Kong to take 4th place on biggest stock exchange list
For the first time, India’s stock market has surpassed Hong Kong’s to rank as fourth-biggest equity market in the world. The total value of shares listed on Indian exchanges reached $4.33 trillion as…