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India-US Trade Deal “Pretty Close”: Donald Trump Says Agreement Will Be “Much Different”

US President Donald Trump has said that India and the United States are “pretty close” to finalising a trade deal. Speaking to reporters at...

India-New Zealand FTA Comes Into Force: Zero-Duty Exports and New Work Visas for Indians

The India-New Zealand FTA has officially come into force, opening a new chapter in trade and employment ties between the two countries. From October...

India Rejects OIC’s Kashmir Resolution, Accuses Pakistan of Misusing Islamic Bloc

India has strongly rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) resolution on Jammu and Kashmir, saying the grouping has once again allowed itself to...

Census 2027: Private School Teachers Can Now Be Appointed as Enumerators

The Centre has widened the pool of people who can conduct the upcoming national headcount. Under the amended Census Rules, 1990, private school teachers,...

IDBI Bank Privatisation: Cabinet Approves ₹52,878-Crore Sale of 60.72% Stake to Fairfax

The Union Cabinet has approved the sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings for about ₹52,878.08 crore. Once...

OPEC Trims India’s 2026 Oil Demand Growth Forecast to 40,000 Barrels Per Day

OPEC has revised down its forecast for India oil demand growth in 2026 to 40,000 barrels per day, from 60,000 barrels per day projected in September....

UPI Merchant Fee Deferred Till After Diwali: NPCI Says New Date Soon

NPCI has decided to postpone the implementation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on select person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions until after Diwali. The decision...

Anti-CEC Protest: INDIA Bloc Marches to Supreme Court as CJP Seeks Jantar Mantar Date

Delhi saw another day of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 12, as INDIA bloc leaders marched towards the Supreme Court...

Delhi Police Detain CJP Leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest

Delhi Police detained several leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday, hours before the group’s planned protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief...

GST Council Scraps Arrest Powers, Raises Prosecution Threshold to ₹5 Crore

The GST Council has approved a major reform to reduce fear and harassment among taxpayers. In its 57th meeting, the Council decided to scrap...

RBI raises repo rate to 5.50%; loans and EMIs may get costlier

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday increased the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. The decision was taken by...

India’s Auto Retail Sales Hit Record High in September, Rise 32%

India’s automobile retail market recorded its strongest-ever September performance, with total sales rising 31.82% year-on-year to 25,36,920 units, according to data released by the...

Congress Accuses CEC Gyanesh Kumar of Illegal Form 6 Change During SIR

Congress has launched a sharp attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of “illegally and unilaterally” changing Form 6 during the...

Russia to Take 70,000 Indian Skilled Workers This Year, Jaishankar Tells Parliamentary Panel

Russia has agreed to take around 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year, the government informed a parliamentary consultative committee on India-Russia relations. External Affairs Minister...

India Retain Asian Games Men’s Cricket Gold After Thrilling 19-Run Win Over Pakistan

India’s men’s cricket team have retained their Asian Games cricket gold men title with a commanding 19-run victory over Pakistan in the final at Korogi Sports...

India End 44-Year Wait, Beat China to Win Asian Games Women’s Hockey Gold

India’s women’s hockey team created history on Friday by defeating defending champions China 1–0 in the final of the Asian Games 2026. The victory...

Putin Says PM Modi Has ‘Very Good Ideas’ to End Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to support a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Putin said Modi regularly...

Hero in the Sky: Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Saves 174 Lives on Dubai–Tel Aviv Flight

An Indian airline captain has been hailed as a national hero after he fought off a co-pilot who tried to crash a Dubai–Tel Aviv...

Modi–Trump call reviews India–US ties amid Russia oil tariff fears

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to review India–US relations, with New Delhi raising concerns...

Jaishankar warns of major food crisis as Black Sea grain, fertiliser supplies hit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has cautioned that the world is heading for a major food crisis in the coming months. Speaking at an...

SCO Coordinators Meet in Islamabad: India Joins Pakistan-Hosted Summit Prep Talks

A three-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of National Coordinators began in Islamabad on Monday, with India among the participating delegations....

US grants India 0% tariff on select speciality drugs amid 100% Section 232 duty

The United States has given India and 19 other nations a zero per cent tariff on certain speciality drugs and their active ingredients, even as a 100% duty on...

India’s Industrial Output Jumps 8% in August as Manufacturing Rallies Ahead of Festive Season

India’s factory-led economic engine is revving up again. Industrial output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), rose 8% year-on-year in August 2026, up...

ECI under fire: Report claims 14 objections by Election Commissioners on poll panel decisions

A fresh controversy has erupted around the Election Commission of India (ECI) after a media report claimed that two of its three members had...

Canada–India trade deal on track: Carney targets G20 finish ahead of Modi visit

Canada and India are pushing to finalise their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the G20 leaders’ summit in mid‑December, Canadian Prime Minister Mark...

India’s Core Sector Growth Slows to 4.8% in August; Cement and Electricity Lead Expansion

India’s core infrastructure sectors grew 4.8% year-on-year in August 2026, according to provisional government data. The pace was slower than the revised 5.0% growth recorded in July,...

India, Canada to restart CEPA talks on October 5; aim to seal trade pact by year-end

India and Canada are set to begin the fifth round of negotiations for their proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on October 5, 2026,...

H-1B visa fee of $100,000 extended till 2027: What Indian professionals must know

US President Donald Trump has extended a controversial rule that imposes a $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B visa petitions. The requirement, which was set...

US Russia Sanctions Law: Trump Can Slap 100% Tariffs on India Over Oil Buys

President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law, a tough new U.S. sanctions package aimed at...

India’s Exports Jump 26% in August 2026: Electronics, Fuels Lead $82.68 Billion Surge

India’s external trade posted a strong performance in August 2026, with total exports (merchandise and services combined) rising 25.41% year-on-year to $82.68 billion. Imports...

WPI Inflation Climbs to 9.92% in August as Food, Fuel and Factory Prices Rise

India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) increased to 9.92% in August 2026, up from 9.78% in July, as prices of food, fuel and manufactured items moved higher,...

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Xi talks conclude as New Delhi Declaration backs Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Saturday....

BRICS Summit 2026: New Delhi Declaration calls for multilateralism, peace and stronger cooperation

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration has called for stronger multilateralism, greater representation for developing countries and deeper cooperation among member nations. The declaration was...

BRICS Summit in Delhi: China urges ‘strategic, long-term’ approach as Xi Jinping meets Narendra Modi

China has said it wants to manage its relationship with India from a “strategic height and long-term perspective”, just ahead of President Xi Jinping’s...

BRICS Summit 2026: Iran President Pezeshkian Heads to India for Modi Meeting

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran for New Delhi on Friday to attend the BRICS Summit 2026. The summit is scheduled to begin in...

UN Map Shows Arunachal, Aksai Chin Between ‘Indian’ and ‘Chinese’ Lines; New Delhi Reaffirms Borders

A newly issued United Nations world map has sparked debate in India after it showed Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as areas lying between separate “Indian” and “Chinese”...

ISRO Will Not Be Privatised: Space Agency Clarifies Role Amid Sector Reforms

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has clearly stated that it will not be privatisedand its importance will not be reduced, even as India opens...

On Teachers’ Day, PM Modi Calls on Teachers to Tackle Screen Time and Drug Addiction Among Students

On the eve of Teachers’ Day 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on India’s educators to take a lead role in addressing two growing...

India in Continuous Touch with Ukraine and Russia to Help End War, Says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday that India remains in continuous touch with both Ukraine and Russia, working to develop ideas that...

ISRO’s GSLV-F17 Puts India’s First Geosynchronous Imaging Satellite EOS-05 Into Orbit

In a major boost to India’s space and security capabilities, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the...

India to Seal U.S. Trade Deal Only After Securing Tariff Edge, Says Piyush Goyal

India will announce the final details of its Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States only after Washington offers a preferential tariff rate...

Jaishankar in Ukraine and Poland: India’s Push for Dialogue Amid War

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5, 2026, holding high-level...

Modi at SCO 2026: 10-point push on terror, connectivity and dialogue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to push a clear, outcome-focused agenda for the 10-member...

India’s Q1 GDP Grows 7.8%: Manufacturing and Services Power Expansion

India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the April–June quarter of FY27 (Q1 FY27), faster than the 6.9% growth in the same period last year but...

Modi meets Iran’s Pezeshkian at SCO: Push for regional peace and safe sea lanes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday,...

Strengthening Ties in Central Asia: PM Modi Begins 4-Day Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan To Boost Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a four-day, two-nation visit to Central Asia, with stops in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from August 29 to September...

Lionel Messi Retires from International Football: Argentina Legend Ends 21-Year Career

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football, bringing an end to his 21-year journey with the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old confirmed the...

ECLGS 5.0: Guarantee cover limited to ₹2.5 lakh crore, first‑come‑first‑served till cap hits

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 will now function only until its allocated guarantee cover is fully used up, not necessarily until...

India, Canada move closer to $70 bn trade goal as New Delhi offers fast‑track investment treaty talks

India has formally offered to begin negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with Canada “at the earliest”, as the two countries set an ambitious goal...

India–China Border Talks: Push for Early Delimitation and River Data Deal

India and China have agreed to speed up work on an “early and substantial harvest” of boundary delimitation and to hold the next meeting...

India’s FDI Inflows Hit 15‑Year High: $30.7 Billion in Q1 FY27

India has recorded its strongest quarterly foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow in 15 years. Between April and June 2026, the country attracted $30.7 billion in...

India Targets FTAs Covering 75% of Global Trade: Piyush Goyal

India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with eight to nine additional country groups and individual nations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said...

Sugar Prices Surge in India: 5 Real Reasons Behind the Spike

If you’ve noticed your monthly grocery bill creeping up, you’re not alone. Retail sugar prices in India have jumped sharply in recent weeks, rising...

RBI Deputy Governor Calls for Responsible AI Use in Banking, Says Human Judgement Must Remain Central

RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu has urged Indian banks to adopt artificial intelligence and other technologies to improve credit access, reach new borrowers...

India-Singapore Talks Aim to Deepen Strategic and Economic Partnership

India and Singapore are working to strengthen their strategic partnership through high-level ministerial discussions covering trade, technology, investment and connectivity. The fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable...

U.S. Envoy Sergio Gor Calls J&K an Important Part of India, Signals Travel Advisory Review

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has described Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India” during his first visit to the Union...

India FY27 Growth Seen at 6.8% as West Asia Tensions and El Niño Cloud Outlook

India’s economy is expected to grow at 6.8% in FY27 (2026–27), slower than the 7.6% pace seen in FY26, as global and weather-related risks start to...

PM CARES Fund Donations Rise to ₹480 Crore, but Spending Remains Minimal

The PM CARES Fund received nearly ₹480 crore in donations during the financial year 2024–25, marking a reported 592% increase over the previous year....

Cauvery Water Dispute: Why Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Are Clashing Again

The long-running Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has intensified again after a weak monsoon reduced water inflows into Karnataka’s reservoirs. The latest disagreement...

Bangladesh PM’s India visit in focus: Envoy says talks can resolve ties, hopes for early trip

India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, has expressed hope that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to New Delhi will take place...

ONGC Wins U.S. Approval to Restart Venezuela Operations, Targets Bigger Role

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has received approval from the United States to resume full operations in Venezuela. The licence issued by...

PM Modi I-Day Speech: Viksit Bharat Vision, Sapta Dhara Framework, and Youth Empowerment Announcements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the historic Red Fort on Saturday, marking India's 80th Independence Day and the 150th anniversary...

President Murmu Calls Students Architects of India’s Future, Promises Exam Reforms

President Droupadi Murmu has described students as the “architects of India’s future” in her address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day....

CAG Exposes CPWD Cost Inflation: 93% Projects Overestimated, ₹513 Crore Excess Drawn

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has uncovered serious financial lapses in the functioning of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), revealing...

Monsoon Session Ends in Chaos as Parliament’s Productivity Plummets

The Monsoon Session of Parliament ended on August 13 after weeks of protests, political confrontation and repeated disruptions. The Centre had planned to push...

India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 4.45% in July as Food and Fuel Costs Surge

India’s retail inflation increased to 4.45% in July 2026, marking a 19-month high, as food and fuel-related costs placed renewed pressure on household budgets. Inflation...

Lok Sabha Clears Mining Law Amendment Without Debate as Opposition Protests

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 by voice vote without any discussion, even as Opposition MPs rushed into the...

NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme: What it means for India

NASA has formally invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to join its Moon Base programme, a major push to build humanity’s first permanent...

President Murmu Approves Law Giving Vande Mataram Legal Protection

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to a Bill that provides legal protection to Vande Mataram, India’s national song. The legislation brings the song...

India’s Russian Oil Imports Rise as US Tariff Threat Grows

Russia’s share in India’s oil imports has reportedly climbed to 48%, marking a sharp increase in New Delhi’s dependence on Russian crude. The rise...

PM Modi Hosts India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Winners at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s medal winners from the Commonwealth Games 2026 at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, in New Delhi. The...

SHIELD Bill 2025: BJP MP Proposes Parental Consent for Children on Social Media

BJP MP Baijayant Panda has listed a Private Member’s Bill seeking stronger safeguards for children using social media and online gaming platforms. The proposed legislation,...

India’s Shame: revisiting the brutal rape and murder, when will this horror end?

EDITORIAL Two years ago, on this day, a young Indian female Doctor, was found brutally raped and murdered, blood soaked inside the hospital where she...

UPI Charges Bill Explained: What the New Law Means for You

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026—often called the ToLA Bill—that opens the door for banks and payment firms...

Assam Floods Turn Deadly Again: Why the State Is Reeling and What Is Next

Assam is facing one of its most serious flood crises in years. Heavy rain, swollen rivers and fresh inundation have kept several districts underwater,...

India Plans Tax Relief for Offshore Funds and Electronics Manufacturing

The Indian government is preparing a fresh tax push aimed at attracting global capital and strengthening manufacturing. The proposed changes would ease rules for...

India’s Glasgow Commonwealth Games Performance: 39 Medals, Fourth Place Finish

India delivered a solid performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, finishing fourth in the overall medal table with 39 medals. The Indian contingent won...

FPIs End Four-Month Selling Streak With ₹20,200 Crore July Inflow

Foreign portfolio investors, or FPIs, ended their four-month selling streak in July by investing about ₹20,200 crore in Indian equities. The rebound is an...

Centre Front-Loads ₹1.09 Lakh Crore Tax Devolution to States

The Centre has released an additional ₹1.09 lakh crore as tax devolution to state governments, giving them an early boost in funds before the...

India’s Commonwealth Games Journey So Far: Medals, Milestones and Key Highlights

India has continued to make its presence felt at the Commonwealth Games with a strong medal run in the latest edition. So far, the...

Cabinet Approves ₹84,084 Crore Samudra Manthan Scheme to Boost Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

The Union Cabinet has approved a major offshore energy plan called the Samudra Manthan scheme, with a total outlay of ₹84,084 crore. The scheme is aimed...

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 9: Rajya Sabha Takes Up Exam Bill, Lok Sabha Passes Vande Mataram Law

On Day 9 of the Parliament Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha took up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 for...

India’s Industrial Growth Hits 23-Month High at 7.3% in June 2026

India’s industrial growth rose to a 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026, showing a stronger pace of economic activity across key sectors. The...

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 6: Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Opposition Protest, No Debate on Anti-Paper Leak Bill

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were both adjourned for the day on Day 6 of the Parliament Monsoon Session as Opposition protests disrupted...

PM Modi sets up Nandan Nilekani-led task force to reform exams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a high-powered task force to look into reforms in India’s examination system. The panel will be led by...

Pralhad Joshi Gets Additional Charge of Education Ministry After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit

Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Union Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from the post. The decision was taken...

Dharmendra Pradhan Steps Down as Union Education Minister as Student Movement Scales Up Across India

In a major political development, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking moral responsibility following weeks...

DRDO Successfully Tests Kusha Missile in Major Boost to India’s Air Defence

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully carried out the maiden flight test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile from APJ Abdul Kalam...

CJP Rejects Centre’s Talks Offer, Calls July 24 Nationwide Protest Over Police Brutality

The ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar took a fresh turn on Thursday as CJP rejected the Centre’s offer for talks at BJP president J.P....

Supreme Court Declines Urgent Plea Over Police Action During CJP March

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined an urgent plea seeking action over alleged police excesses during a student protest linked to the CJP Parliament...

Beyond Resignation: Why India’s Paper Leak Crisis Demands More Than Political Accountability

The demand for accountability echoed loudly at Jantar Mantar as students gathered to protest repeated examination paper leaks. Placards called for the resignation of...

Delhi CJP protest turns tense as Wangchuk continues hunger strike, police clear marchers, talks begin

The Delhi CJP protest entered a tense phase on Monday as activist Sonam Wangchuk said he would continue his hunger strike, even as police...

Spain crush Argentina to win second World Cup as Torres strikes in extra time

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in a hard-fought World Cup final after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal to seal their second...

72nd National Film Awards: Article 370 Wins Best Feature Film, Mammootty Named Best Actor

The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards have been announced, with Article 370 winning the award for Best Feature Film. The announcement brought major attention...

FIFA 2026: England stun France 6-4 in bronze match thriller

England produced a dramatic 6-4 win over France in the World Cup bronze medal match, capping a chaotic and unforgettable contest. The game had...

Spain vs Argentina: Road to the 2026 World Cup Final Explained

Spain and Argentina have reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup final through very different journeys. Spain have looked calm, balanced, and tactical throughout the...

Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Hospital After 21-Day Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar

Climate activist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk was shifted from the protest site at Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi on...

Messi slams Argentina critics: “Nothing was handed to us”

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has dismissed criticism that his team received special treatment on the road to the World Cup final. Responding to online...

Sonam Wangchuk Loses Over 9 Kg on 19th Day of Hunger Strike, Remains Under Medical Watch

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost more than 9 kg after 19 days of his hunger strike, raising fresh concern about his health. According...

US Senators Unveil Revised Bill to Impose 100% Tariffs on India, Other Russian Oil Buyers

A group of U.S. senators has introduced a revised bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other countries...

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