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Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Nears 500 Cases as WHO Warns Epidemic Accelerating

A deadly Ebola outbreak raging in Central...

Russia Solidifies Position as India’s Top Oil Supplier: Share Hits 38% in April 2026

Russia has strengthened its position as India’s...

India’s Economy Surges 7.7% in FY26 as Q4 Growth Hits 7.8%

India’s economy has demonstrated robust momentum, with...

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Russia Solidifies Position as India’s Top Oil Supplier: Share Hits 38% in April 2026

Russia has strengthened its position as India’s largest oil supplier, capturing 38.3% of India’s crude import volume in April 2026. This marks a significant increase from previous months, even as Indian...

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India’s Economy Surges 7.7% in FY26 as Q4 Growth Hits 7.8%

India’s economy has demonstrated robust momentum, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth estimated at 7.7% for...

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US proposes fresh tariffs on India, Pakistan and EU, but move is still not final

The United States has proposed fresh tariffs on imports from India, Pakistan and the...

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CBSE OSM Row: Centre Transfers Top Officials, Orders Probe Into Procurement Process

The Centre has transferred the Chairman and Secretary of the Central Board of Secondary...

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GST Collections Climb 3.2% in May 2026 to ₹1.94 Lakh Crore on Strong Domestic Demand

India's goods and services tax revenue showed steady growth in May 2026. Gross GST...

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Russia Solidifies Position as India’s Top Oil Supplier: Share Hits 38% in April 2026

Russia has strengthened its position as India’s largest oil supplier, capturing 38.3% of India’s crude import volume in April 2026. This marks a significant increase from...

India’s Economy Surges 7.7% in FY26 as Q4 Growth Hits 7.8%

India’s economy has demonstrated robust momentum, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth estimated at 7.7% for the financial year 2025-26. The fourth quarter (January–March 2026) alone...

US proposes fresh tariffs on India, Pakistan and EU, but move is still not final

The United States has proposed fresh tariffs on imports from India, Pakistan and the European Union, but the move is still not final. According...

CBSE OSM Row: Centre Transfers Top Officials, Orders Probe Into Procurement Process

The Centre has transferred the Chairman and Secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and ordered an inquiry into the procurement of...

GST Collections Climb 3.2% in May 2026 to ₹1.94 Lakh Crore on Strong Domestic Demand

India's goods and services tax revenue showed steady growth in May 2026. Gross GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore, marking a 3.2% increase compared...

From Heartbreaks to Back-to-Back: RCB’s Historic IPL Journey to 2026 Glory

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have done the impossible. After 18 long years of heartbreak, the franchise won their first IPL title in 2025 and...

India-US Trade Deal 99% Complete: Only 1% Left, Says US Ambassador Sergio Gor

India and the United States are on the verge of sealing a major bilateral trade agreement, with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announcing...

Parliament Summons Education Ministry, NTA, CBI Officials Over Exam Scandals

A Rajya Sabha parliamentary panel has summoned senior officials from the Union Education Ministry, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and the Central Bureau of...

Govt Unveils El Niño Contingency Plan to Safeguard Kharif Crops

The Indian government has rolled out comprehensive contingency plans to protect the upcoming kharif planting season from the potential impact of El Niño, Union...

U.S. Trade Team Arrives in India June 1–4 to Finalize Interim Trade Agreement Details

A United States trade delegation is set to visit India from June 1 to June 4, 2026, to wrap up the remaining details of a...

India and U.S. Seal Critical Minerals Pact to Counter China’s Supply Dominance

India and the United States have finalized a key bilateral framework to secure supplies of critical minerals and rare earths across their entire value...

Quad Launches New Maritime Surveillance Initiative at New Delhi Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

In a landmark meeting in New Delhi on May 26, 2026, the Quad foreign ministers announced a major step forward for regional security. U.S....

Sitharaman Flags 3Fs: Fuel, Fertiliser and Forex Amid West Asia Crisis

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for greater attention to the “3Fs” — fuel, fertiliser and forex — as India navigates the economic...

Jaishankar Pushes 5-Point Stand on Maritime Trade in Talks With Rubio

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and set out India’s position on key issues linked to...

India at the Heart of U.S. Indo‑Pacific Strategy, Says Secretary Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called India a cornerstone of America’s Indo‑Pacific policy, marking a fresh push to deepen strategic ties between...

India Tests Agni‑1 Ballistic Missile in Odisha, Boosts Regional Deterrence

India has successfully test‑fired the Agni‑1 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha, marking a key step in strengthening its...

RBI Approves Record Dividend Payment of ₹2,86,588 Crore to Government for FY26

The Reserve Bank of India’s Central Board has approved a record dividend payment of ₹2,86,588.46 crore to the central government for the financial year 2025–26 (FY26)....

India Postpones Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit Amid Ebola Outbreak

The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 28–31, 2026, in New Delhi, has been officially postponed due to an Ebola virus outbreak affecting...

India and Italy Unveil Indo‑Mediterranean Vision, Set €20 Billion Trade Target by 2029

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni have unveiled a sweeping road map to strengthen India–Italy ties, centred on a new Indo‑Mediterranean corridor and...

Rubio’s Historic Trip: NATO Talks in Sweden Followed by First India Visit as US Secretary of State

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Europe and Asia for a significant diplomatic trip that includes NATO Foreign Ministers meetings and...

India’s Edible Oil Imports Rise 3% in FY26 as Nepal Duty-Free Shipments Jump

India’s edible oil imports rose 3% in FY26, driven mainly by a sharp increase in duty-free shipments from Nepal under the South Asian Free...

PM Modi in Norway Urges Peaceful Solutions for West Asia and Ukraine Conflicts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Norway, called for a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine. He...

Explained: What is Captagon, the ‘Jihadi drug’ seized in NCB’s ₹182 crore bust?

India has recorded its first-ever seizure of Captagon, the highly addictive synthetic stimulant often referred to as the ‘Jihadi drug’, with the Narcotics Control...

PM Modi’s short visit to UAE fetches agreements on defence, LPG & strategic petroleum reserves

Abu Dhabi: Agreements on a “framework for a strategic defence partnership”, on strategic petroleum reserves and supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with the United...

Woman gang-raped in sleeper bus in New Delhi

A woman was allegedly raped by the driver and the conductor of a sleeper bus inside the vehicle in Delhi, police sources said on Thursday...

Multi-state trail at centre of NEET UG ‘leak’ probe : Nashik to Pune, Gurugram & onwards

New Delhi: The prime suspect in the 2026 National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (UG), or NEET (UG), leak bought the ‘guess paper’ in physical form from a...

Actor Vijay becomes Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Tamil Nadu politics has always revolved around two names: DMK and the AIADMK. But when the election results came in on May 4, 2026,...

‘Cut cooking oil use, avoid gold purchase, revive Covid-era WFH methods’: PM Modi’s appeal to citizens amid West Asia crisis

Amid the West Asia conflict and its wider global repercussions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to the citizens to help the country...

Defining Moment for Eastern India

For the first time in more than five decades, eastern India stands at the threshold of political alignment, policy stability, and economic possibility. The...

India Condemns Iran’s Attack on Fujairah That Injured 3 Indians

India has sharply condemned Iran’s attack on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the United Arab Emirates, after a drone or missile strike sparked...

The Saffron Surge: Deciphering the BJP’s Landmark Victory in West Bengal

The 2026 Assembly Elections have reshaped India's political map, most notably in West Bengal, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive landslide...

India’s GalaxEye Launches World’s First Opto-SAR Satellite on SpaceX Falcon 9

In a groundbreaking moment for India's private space sector, Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye Space has successfully launched Mission Drishti, deploying the world's first Opto-SAR satellite aboard...

India relaxes FDI norms for overseas firms with up to 10% Chinese ownership

India has relaxed its foreign investment rules for overseas companies that have up to 10% Chinese shareholding, making it easier for such firms to...

India Launches Homegrown Disaster Alert System: Pan-India Tests Underway

India has kicked off nationwide testing of its indigenous Cell Broadcast (CB) system, a game-changer for real-time disaster warnings. Developed by C-DOT with the...

Record ₹2.43 Lakh Crore GST Haul in April 2026: Imports Fuel All-Time High Despite Global Tensions

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system delivered its strongest-ever performance in April 2026, collecting a staggering ₹2.43 lakh crore in gross revenue. This...

Exit Polls: BJP in Lead in Bengal, Assam; UDF Set for Comeback in Kerala

Most major exit polls for the 2026 assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry point to a clear BJP‑NDA edge...

India to Launch Monthly Services Output Index Using GST Data Amid Stats Overhaul

India's government is set to introduce a game-changing Services Sector Output Index—a monthly gauge of the services economy powered by GST data. Announced by the...

Govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking

As the government gears up to make hallmarking of silver mandatory, a new report by a Delhi-based public policy consultancy has highlighted several economic...

India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Signed: A Game-Changer for Bilateral Trade

India and New Zealand have inked a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Commerce and...

India, New Zealand Set to Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement on April 27

India and New Zealand are set to sign a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi. The deal is expected...

Textiles and Garment Exports Fall 2.2% in 2025–26; Exports Dip to $35.8 Billion

India’s textiles and garment exports recorded a decline in the financial year 2025–26, slipping by 2.2% to about $35.8 billion, according to the Global Trade...

India-US Trade Talks End on Positive Note: No Deadline Set, Engagement Continues

India and the United States have concluded a series of productive in-person trade discussions in Washington, D.C., from April 20 to 23, 2026. This...

West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Record Record‑High Voter Turnout in State Elections

West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have recorded extraordinarily high voter participation in the 2026 Assembly elections, underscoring strong public engagement in the democratic process....

Rajnath Singh Arrives in Germany to Strengthen India-Germany Defence Ties

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has kicked off a significant three-day official visit to Germany, spanning April 21 to 23, 2026. This trip aims...

Tragic Thrissur Fireworks Blast Kills 8, Injures Dozens Ahead of Pooram Festival

A powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode, Thrissur district, Kerala, on April 21, 2026, killing at least eight people and...

India’s Core Sectors Shrink 0.4% in March 2026 Amid West Asia Crisis: Worst Drop in 19 Months

India's eight core sectors—key indicators of industrial health—recorded a 0.4% contraction in March 2026, the first drop in five months and the steepest since...

India and South Korea Launch Talks to Upgrade CEPA Amid Global Tensions

India and South Korea have kicked off negotiations to upgrade their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a pact signed in 2009 and active since...

Rajnath Singh’s Germany Visit to Boost India–Germany Defence Ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Germany from April 21 to 23, 2026, in a major step to strengthen India–Germany defence ties....

India Advances FDI for Nuclear Power: Banking Investments to Fuel 100 GW Goal

India's nuclear energy sector is on the cusp of transformation, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) set to play a pivotal role in funding ambitious...

Indian Oil Tankers Safely Exit Hormuz Strait Amid West Asia Tensions

India-flagged vessels carrying crude oil and LPG have started safely navigating out of the Strait of Hormuz, bringing much-needed relief to the country's energy...

Lok Sabha Rejects Bill to Expand Seats to 850: A Major Setback for Delimitation Push

Lok Sabha seats expansion bill defeated in 2026 special session as opposition unites against proposed changes. Lok Sabha has rejected the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill,...

Delimitation Bill: PM Modi’s Guarantee of No Injustice to Any State

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message in the Lok Sabha on April 16, 2026, addressing fears around the Delimitation Bill. He gave...

Delimitation Bill 2026 Tabled in Parliament: Lok Sabha Expansion Sparks Debate

The Indian government has introduced the highly anticipated Delimitation Bill 2026 in Parliament today, April 16, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in electoral reforms....

Delimitation could recast a political generation

India’s democracy has long been defined by its scale, its diversity, and its remarkable continuity. Elections are frequent , governments change, and political narratives...

Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply

Oil prices have dominated headlines and policy discussions since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran. In the six weeks since the United...

‘We won’t be racing there in 2027’: Formula 1 clarifies stance after India Sports Minister’s claim

New Delhi: India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced this week that Formula 1 is poised to return to the country by 2027, though league...

India’s Retail Inflation Climbs to 3.4% in March 2026 on Food Price Surge

India's retail inflation edged higher to 3.4% in March 2026, up from 3.21% in February, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). This reading...

India Firmly Rejects China’s Mischievous Bid to Rename Arunachal Pradesh Places

India has strongly rebuffed China’s repeated attempts to impose “fictitious” names on places in Arunachal Pradesh, labeling them as mischievous and futile efforts to...

Moody’s Cuts India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6%

Moody’s Ratings has revised India’s real GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2026–27 (FY27) to 6.0%, down from 6.8% earlier, citing the impact of...

India’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 4-Year Low at 53.9 Amid Cost Surge and Global Tensions

India's manufacturing sector cooled off in March 2026, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) sliding to 53.9—a sharp drop from February's robust 56.9. This...

Jet Fuel Prices Double to Record ₹2.07 Lakh Amid LPG Crisis in India

India's aviation and hospitality sectors are reeling from a sharp fuel crisis. On April 1, 2026, jet fuel (ATF) prices in Delhi soared over...

India Emerges as Reliable Semiconductor Powerhouse: PM Modi

India is rapidly positioning itself as a trusted global supplier of semiconductors, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the latest facility inauguration as a...

Modi and Saudi Prince Focus on West Asia Stability in Phone Chat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on March 27, 2026. The conversation centered...

PM Modi Holds Key Meet With CMs To Tackle West Asia Conflict Fallout

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded a high‑level virtual meeting with most state chief ministers on Friday, 27 March 2026, to review India’s preparedness...

India’s Fuel Reserves Secure Amid Global Tensions: 60 Days Oil Stock Confirmed

India's petroleum ministry has reassured the public: no energy emergency looms despite escalating West Asia conflicts. With 60 days of crude oil and fuel...

India Has Sufficient Petrol and Diesel Stock: Government Assures No Fuel Shortage

The Indian government has issued a clear message to the public: India has sufficient stock of petrol and diesel, and there is no immediate...

Indian LPG and Crude Cargoes Trapped in Hormuz Strait: 22 Ships, 611 Crew Safe Amid Crisis

Amid rising US-Israel-Iran tensions, around 2 lakh MT of LPG and 16.7 lakh MT of crude oil sit stranded on Indian-flagged vessels in the...

Oscars 2026: One Battle After Another Triumphs at 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards, known as Oscars 2026, lit up the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 15, 2026. Hosted by Conan O'Brien and...

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Two-Phase Polling on April 23 & 29, Results on May 4

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the much-awaited poll calendar for the 2026 assembly elections in four states—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala,...

India Scores Diplomatic Win: Two LPG Carriers Safely Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers have successfully navigated the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz, marking a key diplomatic breakthrough for...

Gas gone, chulha on: India’s restaurants turn retro to deal with LPG crunch

As commercial LPG cylinders run scarce across parts of India, restaurants and tea shops are turning to firewood, charcoal, and electric stoves to keep...

LPG Crisis Grips India’s Hotels and Restaurants: Supply Shortage Sparks Closures

A sudden commercial LPG shortage has thrown India's hospitality sector into chaos, with hotels and restaurants across major cities facing closures and reduced operations....

Aramco CEO Warns: Hormuz Closure Risks Catastrophic Oil Crisis

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser has issued a stark warning: a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could unleash "catastrophic consequences" on global...

India Scripts History: First Team to Win T20 World Cup 3 Times at Home in Ahmedabad

India has etched its name in cricket immortality with a stunning T20 World Cup 2026 victory. On March 8, 2026, at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi...

Pakistan-Afghanistan ‘Open War’: Trump Praises Sharif and Munir Amid Deadly Airstrikes

Pakistan and Afghanistan are locked in fierce border clashes that Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has labeled an "open war" against the Taliban regime....

India GDP Growth Set at 7.6% in FY26 Under New Series, Q3 at 7.8%

India’s economy is on track to grow at 7.6% in FY26 (2025–26) under the new GDP series, according to the latest official data. The...

Breakthrough! India-Israel Sign UPI Pact, FTA Talks Accelerate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel on February 25-26, 2026, marked a milestone in bilateral relations. Meeting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel...

India Stands Firmly with Israel: Modi’s Powerful Knesset Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history on February 25, 2026, by becoming the first Indian leader to address Israel’s Knesset, the country’s parliament. During...

PM Modi Lands in Israel: Historic Knesset Address Awaits Amid Warm Netanyahu Welcome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Israel on February 25, 2026, kicking off a high-profile two-day state visit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

Kerala Officially Becomes ‘Keralam’: Union Cabinet Greenlights Historic Name Change

In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved renaming Kerala as "Keralam." Announced on February 24, 2026,...

India’s Net FDI Negative for 4th Straight Month: Record Repatriation Overshadows Inflows

India's foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape shows signs of strain, with net FDI turning negative for the fourth straight month in December 2025. Reserve...

India Joins Global Chorus Against Israel’s West Bank Expansion Plans

India has joined over 100 countries and organizations in a United Nations joint statement condemning Israel's unilateral actions in the occupied West Bank. This...

Piyush Goyal Confirms Private Sector Veto on All FTA Concessions

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has reaffirmed the government's cautious approach to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), stating that every concession granted has the private sector's...

Galgotias University’s Orion Robodog Controversy at India AI Summit Exposed

Galgotias University grabbed headlines at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi for showcasing its 'Orion robot' – a sleek robodog meant...

PM Modi’s Historic Israel Visit: Addressing Knesset on Feb 25-26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a landmark two-day official visit to Israel on February 25-26, 2026. During the trip, he will address...

India-UK Free Trade Agreement Set for April 2026 Launch: Boost for Bilateral Trade

India and the United Kingdom are on track to implement their landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) by April 2026, according to a...

PM Modi’s New Address: Seva Teerth Ushers Service Over Slavery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Seva Teerth, the new Prime Minister's Office (PMO) complex in New Delhi on February 13, 2026. This marks a...

India-Malaysia Ties Strengthened: Modi-Anwar Summit Boosts Trade, Tech Collaboration

PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia on February 8, 2026, marked a key moment in bilateral relations. Meeting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the...

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady at 5.25% in February 2026 MPC Meet: Key Highlights

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) wrapped up its February 2026 meeting today, opting to hold the key repo rate steady...

Meghalaya Illegal Coal Mine Blast Kills 16, Many Still Feared Trapped

A major tragedy has struck Meghalaya after a powerful explosion at an illegal coal mine claimed the lives of at least 16 labourers in...

Historic First: Mamata Banerjee Becomes 1st Sitting CM to Argue in Supreme Court

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee achieved a milestone on February 4, 2026, by becoming the first sitting CM in India to personally argue...

Trade, Trust & Turbulence: U.S. Deal gives India its Goldilocks Moment

In the power corridors of Delhi back in July 2025, a group of top Indian specialists and technocrats gathered to discuss options. India had...

US-India Trade Deal 2026: Tariffs Slashed from 50% to 18%

A groundbreaking US-India trade deal 2026 has slashed US tariffs on Indian exports from a peak of 50% to just 18%, announced by President...

Union Budget 2026 Key Highlights: Tax Relief, Infra Boost, and MSME Support

India's Union Budget 2026-27, unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, prioritizes inclusive growth amid global headwinds. It spotlights 10 key...

India Shines Bright: Economic Survey 2025-26 Boosts Growth Outlook to 7% Amid Global Gloom

India's Economic Survey 2025-26 presents a rosy picture of the nation's economy, upgrading the medium-term growth outlook to 7% from the earlier 6.5%, even...

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Ajit Pawar: Maharashtra Mourns Deputy CM’s Sudden Death

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar met a tragic end in a plane crash near Baramati airport on January 28, 2026. The incident has...

‘Mother of All Deals’: India-EU FTA Explained

New Delhi: EU and India concluded the long awaited free-trade agreement after almost two decades of negotiations, part of an effort to deepen economic...

India-EU FTA: ‘Mother of all deals’ sealed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India and the European Union had signed the “mother of all deals” ushering in a landmark...

President’s Republic Day Eve Call: Peace, Power and Progress

President Droupadi Murmu declared India a steadfast messenger of peace in a conflict-ridden world during her address to the nation on the eve of...

The ‘Board of Trump’ and India’s Choice

There are a few rare weeks in international relations, where decades happen. Davos 2026 was one such week, which saw true international fluidity in...

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