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India Relaxes SEZ Rules to Boost Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing

In a significant policy shift, the Indian government has relaxed the rules governing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract major investments in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. This decision is...

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PM Modi to Attend G7 Summit 2025 in Canada After Invitation from Canadian PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the upcoming G7 Summit, which is scheduled...

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Parliament’s Monsoon Session from July 21 to August 12; Key Debates Ahead

The Centre has announced that the Monsoon Session of Parliament will take place from...

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RCB Wins First IPL Trophy After 18 Years, Virat Kohli Breaks Down in Tears

After 18 years of relentless effort and countless heartbreaks, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have...

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Northeast India Floods Turn Deadly as Toll Reaches 36, Over 5.5 Lakh Affected

Severe monsoon floods have wreaked havoc across Northeast India, claiming 36 lives and impacting...

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India Relaxes SEZ Rules to Boost Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing

In a significant policy shift, the Indian government has relaxed the rules governing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract major investments in semiconductor and...

PM Modi to Attend G7 Summit 2025 in Canada After Invitation from Canadian PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the upcoming G7 Summit, which is scheduled to be held from June 15 to 17, 2025, in...

Parliament’s Monsoon Session from July 21 to August 12; Key Debates Ahead

The Centre has announced that the Monsoon Session of Parliament will take place from July 21 to August 12. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated...

RCB Wins First IPL Trophy After 18 Years, Virat Kohli Breaks Down in Tears

After 18 years of relentless effort and countless heartbreaks, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally lifted their first Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy. In...

Northeast India Floods Turn Deadly as Toll Reaches 36, Over 5.5 Lakh Affected

Severe monsoon floods have wreaked havoc across Northeast India, claiming 36 lives and impacting more than 5.5 lakh people. The states of Assam, Manipur,...

India’s GST Collections Cross ₹2 Lakh Crore in May 2025, Marking 16.4% Growth

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections witnessed strong growth in May 2025, reaching ₹2.01 lakh crore. This marks a 16.4% year-on-year increase, compared...

2024–25 GDP Growth at 6.5%: India’s Slowest Pace Since COVID-19

India’s economy grew by 6.5% in the financial year 2024–25, marking the slowest annual growth since the COVID-hit year of 2020–21. The data, released...

Early Monsoon Turns Violent: IMD Sounds Red Alerts Across India

India is witnessing an unusual weather phenomenon this year as the southwest monsoon has arrived much earlier than expected. According to the India Meteorological...

Operation Sindoor to Drone Didis: Highlights from Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on May 25, 2025, through the 122nd episode of his radio program, Mann Ki Baat. In this...

Trump Threatens Apple with 25% Tariff Over iPhone Production in India

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again turned his focus on Apple, issuing a clear warning: produce iPhones in the United States or pay...

Germany Backs India’s Right to Defend Itself from Terrorism: Jaishankar Welcomes Support

In a strong show of support, Germany has stated that India has every right to defend itself against terrorism. The statement was made during...

COVID Cases Rising in Singapore, India, and Across Asia

COVID-19 is once again making headlines, with a steady rise in cases in countries like Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Thailand, and China. The surge...

Setback for ISRO: PSLV-C61 Rocket Faces Technical Failure

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) faced a rare setback on May 18, 2025, when its PSLV-C61 mission carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-09...

Shashi Tharoor to Lead Key Diplomatic Mission After India-Pakistan Flare-Up

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has been chosen to lead one of the seven all-party delegations that the Indian government is sending abroad. These...

India Boycotts Turkey and Azerbaijan Over Support for Pakistan

India has launched a nationwide boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan after both countries expressed support for Pakistan during the recent Pahalgam terror attack and...

Retail Inflation Cools to 3.16% in April — Lowest in Almost 6 Years

India’s retail inflation fell to 3.16% in April 2025, marking its lowest level in nearly six years. This steep decline has been driven largely...

Modi defines India’s new ‘Laxman Rekha’

India has a new strategic doctrine and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is boldly proclaiming it to the world. Hours after addressing the nation, PM Modi...

PM Modi: Nuclear Blackmail won’t work, unveils new security doctrine

South Asia has a new strategic normal. Addressing the nation tonight, Prime Minister Modi unveiled India's new security and strategic doctrine on Pakistan sponsored...

India Issues Stern Warning Amid Ceasefire Violations by Pakistan

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated significantly following multiple ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army...

India-Pakistan Ceasefire Violated Within Hours of Agreement

The recently established ceasefire between India and Pakistan faced an immediate challenge as reports emerged of violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in...

India Strikes Back: Six Pakistani Air Bases Hit After Overnight Attacks

In a significant escalation along the western border, the Indian government confirmed that four key Indian Air Force (IAF) stations were targeted by Pakistan...

Unshaken and United: India’s Bold Response to Border Threats

In a dramatic escalation of military tensions between India and Pakistan, multiple security measures were triggered across North India following a series of cross-border...

Operation Sindoor: Over 100 Terrorists Killed in Precision Strikes, Nation Stands United

India has launched a powerful military response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack through a series of precision strikes under the banner of Operation...

India to Conduct Civil Defence Mock Drill in 244 Districts on May 7, 2025

India will conduct a nationwide civil defence mock drill on May 7, 2025.

India Bans All Imports from Pakistan Over National Security Concerns

In a major diplomatic and economic move, India has officially banned all imports from Pakistan, citing serious national security concerns. The decision comes in...

Stampede at Goa’s Sree Lairai Devi Temple Leaves Six Dead, Several Injured

A tragic stampede took place early Saturday morning at the Sree Lairai Devi Temple in Shirgao, Goa, during the annual Shirgao Zatra festival. At...

India’s Press Freedom Still in ‘Very Serious’ Category, Says Global Index 2025

On World Press Freedom Day 2025, a new global report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) paints a grim picture of India’s media landscape. The...

U.S.-India Trade Deal Likely Soon, Says VP JD Vance

A new trade deal between the United States and India is expected to be finalized soon, according to U.S. Vice President JD Vance. During...

India’s GST Revenue Hits Record ₹2.37 Lakh Crore in April 2025, Rises 12.6%

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection soared to an all-time high of ₹2.37 lakh crore in April 2025, marking a significant 12.6% increase...

India Closes Its Airspace to Pakistani Airlines Amid Rising Tensions

In a major move, India has closed its airspace to Pakistani airlines until May 23, 2025. This decision follows a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir...

India to Conduct Caste Census for the First Time Since 1931

In a historic move, the Indian government has approved the inclusion of caste-based data in the upcoming national census, marking the first such exercise...

PM Modi Holds High-Level Security Meeting After Kashmir Terror Attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high level meeting following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people, including two...

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire for Fifth Night in a Row, Indian Army Responds

Tensions continue to rise along the Line of Control (LoC) as Pakistan has violated the ceasefire agreement for the fifth consecutive night. During the...

Pahalgam Attack: PM Modi Promises Harshest Response in Mann Ki Baat Address

In his Mann Ki Baat radio address today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack killed...

Pahalgam Terror Attack: PM Modi Declares Severe Retaliation

“Those responsible will be punished beyond their imagination,” declared Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a strong and emotional response to the deadly terrorist attack...

Pahalgam Terror Attack: 26 Tourists Killed, PM Modi Cuts Short Saudi Visit

In a deeply tragic incident, 26 tourists were killed and at least 17 injured in a terror attack on April 22, 2025, at Baisaran...

PM Modi’s Saudi Arabia Visit 2025: Trade, Energy and Strategic Ties in Focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Saudi Arabia for a two-day official visit, marking his third trip to the Kingdom. This important visit...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance Visits India to Boost Trade and Ties with the Modi Government

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has arrived in India for a four-day official visit starting April 21, 2025. He is joined by his wife...

SEBI Cracks Down on Gensol for Misusing EV Project Funds

Gensol Engineering Ltd. is under a government probe after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) uncovered alleged misuse of Rs 975 crore...

India’s Forex Reserves Rise to $677.83 Billion for Sixth Straight Week

India’s foreign exchange reserves have recorded an impressive rise for the sixth week in a row, touching $677.83 billion. The steady growth reflects the...

Executive Vs Judiciary: Is the Supreme Court acting like a “Super Parliament”? Vice President of India believes so

A new visible spat has opened up between the Executive and the Judiciary in India, with the Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar strongly...

India’s Growth Outlook Dimmed as Moody’s Revises GDP Forecast

Moody’s Analytics has revised its forecast for India’s GDP growth in the calendar year 2025, lowering it to 6.1% from an earlier estimate of...

“We have become refugees in our own land”, Bengal burns under communal violence

The ruling BJP party has urged the West Bengal Governor Dr C V Ananda Bose to intervene in the Murshidabad violence issue. A petition...

India gets a 90-day breather; even as Trump hikes China tariffs to 125%

In a significant move, US President Donald Trump announced on a 90 day 'pause' on higher reciprocal tariffs for all countries except for China,...

Russian oil prices crash to $52 following Trump’s global tariff shock

Russia is in unprecedented economic situation as global crude prices fall sharply following Trump's global tariff shock and the OPEC's decision to increase oil...

Black Monday bloodbath: Markets crash worldwide

Uncertainty is looming large across global financial systems, with a global stock market crash unfolding across several different exchanges worldwide. In what is being...

India Passes Aircraft Leasing Bill to Boost Aviation Industry

India’s Parliament has passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, a significant step to improve the country’s aviation sector. This new law...

Trump imposes 26% ‘discounted reciprocal tariff’ on India, amidst global trade wars

US President Donald Trump announced a 26 per cent “discounted reciprocal tariff” on India, half of the claimed 52 per cent levies imposed by...

Waqf Bill: Understanding the Proposed Reforms

The Indian government has introduced the New Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, aiming to reform the management of waqf properties across the country. The bill proposes...

Xi Jinping Calls for Stronger India-China Relations on 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger India-China relations as both nations mark 75 years of diplomatic ties. He referred to their cooperation as a "Dragon-Elephant tango," emphasizing the importance...

India Calls NYT Report on HAL and Russia “Misleading and False”

India has strongly rejected a report by The New York Times (NYT) that claimed Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) supplied sensitive technology to a Russian arms agency....

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Launch ‘NITI NCAER States Economic Forum’ Portal on April 1

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal on April 1, 2025. The digital platform, developed by NITI...

Disaster Strikes: Bengaluru-Kamakhya Express Plunges Off Tracks in Odisha

On March 30, 2025, the Bengaluru-Kamakhya Express derailed near Nergundi station in Cuttack district, Odisha. The train was traveling from Bengaluru, Karnataka, to Kamakhya,...

India Launches ‘Operation Brahma’ to Aid Myanmar as Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,600

India has launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to assist Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake left more than 1,600 people dead. A US agency has warned that the death toll could exceed...

IPL 2025 Week 1 Recap: Thrilling Matches, Record-Breaking Moments & Rising Stars

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is off to an electrifying start, with breathtaking matches, individual brilliance, and record-breaking moments shaping the tournament. The...

Adani Energy Solutions Takes Over ₹1,996 Crore Mahan Transmission Project from RECPDCL

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited under the Ministry of Power, has officially handed over the Mahan Transmission...

Putin Accepts PM Modi’s Invitation to Visit India: Preparations Underway

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India, and preparations for the visit are in progress. Russian...

India’s Business Growth Slows in March as Service Activity Weakens

India’s private sector growth took a slight hit in March 2025 as the HSBC Flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 58.6 from 58.8 in February. This drop...

RECPDCL Transfers Ratle Kiru Power Transmission Project to IndiGrid 2 Private Limited

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has successfully handed over the project-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)...

Power Grid Takes Over Three Major Transmission Projects from RECPDCL

Gurugram – REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, has officially handed over three transmission projects to Power Grid Corporation...

Sikandar Trailer Drops: Here’s What to Expect From the Film

The much-awaited Sikandar trailer is finally here, and it's already making waves on the internet! Starring Salman Khan in an intense action-packed role, the...

Delhi High Court Judge Transferred After Cash Found at Residence

During the recent Holi weekend, a fire broke out at the official bungalow of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. While firefighters were handling the...

Countdown to IPL 2025: The Cricket Extravaganza Begins Soon!

The countdown to IPL 2025 has officially begun, and cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the action to unfold. The 18th edition of the...

India Plans Chandrayaan-4 Mission With Advanced Docking

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday informed the Parliament of India about India’s Chandrayaan-4 mission, which will feature multiple advanced docking technology and...

North India’s first nuclear plant to come up in Haryana, Jaitapur project moves ahead amid environmental concerns

New Delhi: India’s nuclear energy expansion is gaining momentum with two major projects—the first-ever nuclear power plant in North India, coming up in Gorakhpur,...

Merchant Navy Officer’s Body Found in Cement-Filled Drum: Wife and Lover Confess to Crime

In a gruesome crime, a Merchant Navy officer was murdered by his wife and her lover. The victim, Saurabh Rajput, was killed on March...

India’s Wholesale Inflation Rises to 2.38% in February 2025

India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) climbed to 2.38% in February 2025, slightly up from 2.31% in January, according to official data. The increase was primarily driven...

Tulsi Gabbard, Rajnath Singh Hold Talks to Strengthen India-U.S. Defence Ties

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with U.S. intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbardin New Delhi to discuss ways to enhance defence cooperation between India and the United States....

PM Modi Talks AI, Foreign Policy & Personal Life on Lex Fridman Podcast

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently appeared on the Lex Fridman Podcast, where he spoke about India's foreign relations, artificial intelligence (AI), the 2002 Gujarat riots, and his...

Mumbai Indians Win WPL 2025 Final, Defeat Delhi Capitals by 8 Runs

The Mumbai Indians emerged victorious in the WPL 2025 Final, defeating the Delhi Capitals by 8 runs at the Brabourne Stadium. With this win, Mumbai secured their second Women's Premier...

WPL 2025 Final: Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians Set for a Thrilling Showdown

The stage is set for the highly anticipated Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 final, where Delhi Capitals Women and Mumbai Indians Women will battle...

REC Signs ₹18,360 Cr MoU with Kerala Government for Pump Storage Projects

REC Limited, a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Energy Management Centre (EMC), Government...

India’s Retail Inflation Drops to 3.61% in February 2025, Hits 7-Month Low

India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), fell to 3.61% in February 2025, marking a seven-month low. This decline, which beat...

25th IIFA Awards 2025: A Night of Celebration in Bollywood

The 25th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards took place on March 8–9, 2025, at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre in India. The event marked a special silver jubilee...

India Wins ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by Defeating New Zealand in Final

India emerged victorious in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men...

ECI to Ensure Unique EPIC Numbers for Voters Nationwide in the Next 3 Months

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that it will provide a unique Electors Photo Identification Card (EPIC) number to all voters across...

REC Limited Unveils Advanced Experience Centre in Gurugram

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE and a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) under the Ministry of Power, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Experience Centre at...

India-UK Trade Partnership Expands with New Economic and Diplomatic Ties

India and the United Kingdom are set to strengthen their partnership as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visits the UK. The visit aims to...

India Storms into Champions Trophy Final with Thrilling Win Over Australia

India has stormed into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating Australia by four wickets in a thrilling semi-final at the...

Oscars 2025: Full List of Winners and Highlights

The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating the best films of the year....

Varun Chakravarthy’s 5-Wicket Haul Powers India to Victory Over New Zealand

India secured a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thanks to a sensational spell by mystery spinner Varun...

From SEBI to Scandal: The Controversy Surrounding Madhabi Puri Buch

A special court in Mumbai has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register a First Information Report (FIR) against former Securities and Exchange Board...

Amit Shah Directs Tough Action to Restore Peace in Manipur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting on March 1, 2025, to assess the situation in Manipur. The meeting followed...

REC Limited Signs MoU with Govt. of Madhya Pradesh to Support Power Sector with Rs 21,000 Crore Commitment

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with the Government of Madhya Pradesh at the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal. The agreement...

Sensex Crashes 1,400 Points, ₹9 Lakh Crore Wiped Out Amid Trade War Fears

The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp decline on Wednesday as the BSE Sensex plunged by 1,414 points, closing at 73,198.1. The NSE Nifty50 also dropped...

Australia vs Afghanistan: Champions Trophy Match Ends in No Result Due to Rain

In an important ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Australia secured a semi-final spot after their game against Afghanistan...

Massive Avalanche Hits Chamoli, Uttarakhand: 41 Workers Still Missing

A powerful avalanche hit near Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on February 28, 2025. The disaster trapped at least 57 construction workers who...

Is India Introducing a Universal Pension Scheme? Here’s What We Know

Media sources suggest that the Indian government is considering a Universal Pension Scheme (UPS) to provide financial security for all citizens, including those in the unorganised...

Delhi HC Orders Amazon to Pay ₹340 Crore for Trademark Infringement

The Delhi High Court has ruled against Amazon Technologies Inc., ordering the company to pay ₹340 crore in damages to Lifestyle Equities C.V. for...

Maha Kumbh 2025: 63 Crore Pilgrims Witness Historic Spiritual Gathering

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, came to an end on February 26, coinciding with the...

India Plans to Reduce States’ Tax Share from 2026

The Indian government is considering reducing the share of federal tax revenue given to states from 41% to 40% starting in 2026. This proposal...

India Resumes Trade Talks with UK and EU Amid US Tariff Concerns

India is actively restarting trade negotiations with the United Kingdom and the European Union to finalize long-pending free trade agreements (FTAs). These talks aim...

Delhi to Jaipur in 30 Minutes? India’s Hyperloop Dream Takes Shape

India has taken a major step toward revolutionizing transportation with its first-ever hyperloop test track, built at IIT Madras in collaboration with the Ministry...

India Defeats Pakistan by Six Wickets in Champions Trophy

India secured a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage match held in Dubai on February 23, 2025. This thrilling encounter saw outstanding performances from...

Shaktikanta Das Appointed as Principal Secretary to PM Modi

Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His appointment follows his tenure as...

KIIT Row: 159 Nepalese Students Return Amid Allegations of Mistreatment

A major controversy has erupted at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha following the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year Nepali student....

India Raises Concern Over $21 Million USAID Fund Reports

India on Friday (February 21, 2025) expressed serious concern over reports claiming that USAID, a U.S. government agency, allocated $21 million to influence voter...

Gill’s Century, Shami’s Five-Wicket Haul Lead India to Victory

India started their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Dubai. Bangladesh batted first but struggled as they lost five...

Rekha Gupta Takes Oath as Delhi’s New Chief Minister

Rekha Gupta has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, marking the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) return to power in the...

Gyanesh Kumar Takes Charge as Chief Election Commissioner Amid Controversy

Gyanesh Kumar, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1988 Kerala cadre, has been appointed as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)...

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