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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. Tensions exploded after Afghan forces...

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history on February 25, 2026, by becoming the first...

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

In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has...

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...

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

India-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal Hails ‘Mother of All Trade Deals’ Amid Fast-Track Talks

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has called the upcoming Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union the "mother of all deals," signaling a...

Historic India-EU FTA Nears Finish Line After 20 Years

India and the European Union are on the verge of sealing a landmark free trade agreement on January 27, 2026, in New Delhi, after...

Modi Declares India-Ethiopia Ties as Strategic Partnership in Addis Ababa Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India and Ethiopia as "natural partners" in fostering regional peace, security, and connectivity during his landmark visit to Addis...

VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: Replacing MGNREGA with 125-Day Job Guarantee

VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 marks a significant shift in India's rural employment policy by replacing the longstanding MGNREGA with a more structured 125-day...

Deepavali Shines Bright: Inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Deepavali, the vibrant festival of lights, has earned a prestigious spot on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement...

Vande Mataram Stood Like Rock Against British Tyranny: PM Modi Ignites Lok Sabha Debate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a special Lok Sabha discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, declaring the national song stood "solid as...

Putin Vows Uninterrupted Fuel Supplies to India Amid US Pressure

Russia commits to steady fuel deliveries for India's booming economy, as President Vladimir Putin assured during a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in...

Sanchar Saathi App Controversy: Privacy Fears Amid Govt’s Cyber Fraud Fight

Sanchar Saathi is a government-backed app aimed at protecting mobile users from SIM card fraud, phone theft, and other telecom-related cyber crimes. The app...

Breathless Children

Each winter, as a dense grey veil settles over Delhi, the familiar rituals begin. Schools scramble to adjust timetables, construction sites fall silent, and...

India and UAE Strengthen Trade Ties with CEPA Review on Market Access and Data Sharing

India and the United Arab Emirates recently held important discussions to review progress under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), their strategic trade and...

PM Modi Launches Australia-Canada-India Innovation Partnership at G20 to Boost Technology Collaboration

At the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 22, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of a landmark trilateral initiative—the Australia-Canada-India Technology...

National Press Day 2025: Honoring India’s Free and Responsible Journalism

India celebrates National Press Day every year on November 16 to honor the essential role of a free, responsible, and independent press in a...

Sergio Gor’s India Visit Signals Reset in US-India Strategic Ties Amid Trade Tensions

US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor’s first official visit to New Delhi has opened a new chapter in US-India relations. Gor met with Prime Minister Narendra...

India and China Set to Resume Direct Flights After Four-Year Gap

India and China are moving closer to resuming direct commercial flights as officials from both countries hold technical-level talks to finalize an air services...

75 Momentous Years: The Rise and Resolve of Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75, and the whole nation unites to celebrate the milestone of a leader whose journey has defined contemporary India....

India-Singapore: A New Era in Strategic Partnership

India and Singapore marked 60 years of diplomatic relations by expanding their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with an ambitious roadmap that goes far beyond traditional...

The world is not just watching India, it is counting on India – Modi declares in Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his first bilateral visit to Japan after 7 years for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. The visit is...

PM Modi Hosts Fiji PM Rabuka, Announces New Initiatives in Defence and Healthcare

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is currently on a significant official visit to India from August 24 to 26, 2025, marking his first trip...

ISRO Unveils Model of Bharatiya Antariksh Station, India’s First Space Station

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled the model of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), marking a major milestone for India’s space program....

Putin Briefs Modi on Alaska Summit in Diplomatic Call

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 18, 2025, to share insights from the recent Alaska summit with US...

Independence Day Eve: President Droupadi Murmu’s Call for Unity, Growth and Self-Reliance

On the evening of August 14, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, delivering an inspiring...

India and Philippines Launch Strategic Partnership for Closer Cooperation

On August 5, 2025, India and the Philippines officially elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during the state visit of Philippine President Ferdinand...

Trump’s 25% Tariff on India: What It Means for Trade and Economy

The Trump administration has announced a new 25% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from India, effective August 1, 2025. This move...

Operation Mahadev: Pahalgam Attack Mastermind Suleiman Shah Killed in Security Forces Encounter

In a major breakthrough for security forces, Suleiman Shah—the man suspected of masterminding the deadly Pahalgam attack—was killed along with two other terrorists during...

PM Modi Honoured with Trinidad and Tobago’s Highest Civilian Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred with the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT) on July 4, 2025, during his official visit...

India is More Than Maps: Astronaut Shukla’s Message to PM Modi

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on the Axiom-4 mission, shared an emotional reflection from space, telling Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the world appears...

‘Namaskar from Space’: Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Reach the ISS

In a moment that stirred pride across the nation, Indian Air Force Group Captain and test pilot Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to...

India wants its own world-class AI engine

India is a leader in technology and IT services. With over 5 million IT workers and a growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in education...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

New India Cooperative Bank GM Arrested for ₹122 Crore Fraud

Mumbai police arrested Hitesh Mehta, the General Manager of New India Cooperative Bank, for allegedly misappropriating ₹122 crore. The arrest follows an investigation by...

Lifetime Highway Toll Pass in India: What You Need to Know

The Indian government is planning a Lifetime Highway Toll Pass for private vehicle owners. This initiative aims to simplify travel and reduce congestion at toll plazas....

Budget 2025-26: Fiscal deficit at 4.4%, no tax on income up to ₹12 lakh, capex at ₹11.21 lakh crore

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament, estimating total receipts, excluding borrowings, at ₹34.96 lakh crore and...

Stampede at Maha Kumbh: What We Know So Far

Prayagraj, India: Pilgrims have died with many others being injured in a stampede that broke out near the Sangam at the ongoing Maha Kumbh...

India Marks Its 76th Republic Day with a Grand Celebration

India celebrated its 76th Republic Day earlier today with a grand parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. The day commemorates the adoption of the...

Understanding Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Its Recent Surge in India

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the nerves. This condition can lead to muscle weakness, tingling,...

Fire Breaks Out at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

A massive fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on January 19, 2025. The incident occurred in Sector 19 due to...

Sonamarg Tunnel: A game changer for connectivity, tourism, and economy

The newly inaugurated Sonamarg tunnel, dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, is being hailed as a transformative project for...

2 cases of HMPV virus detected in babies in Karnataka, who have no international travel history

New Delhi: India has detected its first cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) which is currently sweeping through China. In an alarming development, the...

India Takes a Giant Leap: The Nation’s First Space Docking Mission Successfully Launched

On December 30, 2024, India achieved yet another monumental milestone in its illustrious space exploration journey by launching its first-ever space docking mission. A...

Manmohan Singh, architect of India’s economic reforms, passes away at 92

New Delhi: Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s former Prime Minister and a key architect of the country’s liberalised economy, passed away on Thursday at the...

20 Years of Indian Ocean Tsunami : UNESCO leads in building ‘tsunami ready’ communities across India

Imagine you were a small child or an adult living in a rural coastal village in eastern India when the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami...

The Hidden Cost of Disruptions: Why Parliament Must Refocus on Governance

The Parliament is the heartbeat of democracy, tasked with addressing national priorities through debate and decision-making. However, recent sessions in India have been marred...

Remembering Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain: A Rhythmic Genius Who Left a Lasting Legacy

The world has lost a true musical genius, as Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla player, passed away at the age of 73. He had...

Bengaluru Techie’s Tragic Suicide Highlights Marital Harassment Allegations

In a heartbreaking incident, a Bengaluru-based tech professional ended his life, leaving behind a lengthy 24-page suicide note that detailed allegations of harassment and...

India-Bangladesh ties tested amid political unrest and arrest of Hindu monk

The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, a prominent monk leading protests against alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, has added a new dimension to...

Delhi chokes as most polluted city in the world

Delhi is choking as the air quality index (AQI) stood at 418 on Thursday, posing life-threatening risks, making India's capital the most polluted city...

Namaste Trump, Howdy Modi once again!

A Donald Trump Presidency 2.0 is shaking the world and India for its part is preparing to play a major role in the increasingly...

PM Modi, Xi Jinping hold first bilateral meeting in 5 years

Kazan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first bilateral meeting at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia today. The meeting...

PM Narendra Modi says India has democratised digital technology at India Mobile Congress

The prestigious India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 commenced in the Capital today. As the eighth edition of Asia's largest technology fest, IMC was inaugurated...

Swachh Bharat Mission: 60,000-70,000 infant deaths averted a year, shows Nature study

The construction of toilets under the government’s “Swachh Bharat Mission” was a factor in averting around 60,000 to 70,000 infant deaths annually between 2011...

India’s second nuclear submarine INS Arighaat commissioned

India’s second nuclear submarine, the Arighaat, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Thursday at Visakhapatnam. The submarine has undergone extensive trials over the...

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

EDITORIAL Note to readers: We write this editorial with great sensitivity and care. The decision to release it on 15 August, our nation's Independence day...

Hindenburg 2.0: Allegations SEBI Chairperson, her husband had hidden offshore funds with Adani Links

US based Hindenburg Research, which had previously shorted Adani Groups stocks on January 2023, has now made explosive allegations that whistleblower documents have shown...

Election Commission announces bypolls to 12 Rajya Sabha seats in 9 states

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for bye-election to 12 Rajya Sabha seats in Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh,...

More than 360 dead in Kerala Landslides, many more missing

At least 360 people have died and many more are missing after massive landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district...

Ahom dynasty’s 700-yr old ‘Moidams’ becomes UNESCO World Heritage site

Moidams – a mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam – have been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site during the 46th...

No Re-NEET exam : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a plea to order a re-test for NEET UG, 2024, finding that the materials available on record do...

PM Modi Announces One Million Dollar Grant To UNESCO World Heritage Centre

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the UNESCO 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. India...

Massive floods disrupt normal life in India, 79 people dead

Massive floods have swept through large parts of India killing scores of people, wildlife and affecting millions of others. Large-scale rescue operations are under...

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: क्यों रथ यात्रा के दिन भगवान जाते हैं भक्तों से मिलने

7 जुलाई की शाम को शुरू होगी यात्रा, 8 को गुंडिचा मंदिर पहुंचेंगे रथ, 1971 में भी ऐसा हुआ था जगन्नाथ यानी कि जगत के...

Decoding the NEET exam controversy to finding ways to prevent recurrence in future, here’s what experts said

The National Testing Agency or the NTA has been grabbing headlines off late but for all the wrong reasons. Whether it be the controversy...

Summer of deaths: what’s the real death toll in India due to heatwave?

The Union health ministry reported that 143 people across India had succumbed to heatstroke this summer, based on confirmed data from states as of...

Nalanda: the Great Ancient University breathes a new life in a new campus

Nalanda, one of the greatest centres of learning in the ancient world, breathes a new life today as the new campus of the acclaimed...

Why Kavach is stuck on a slow track?

The recent railway accident in West Bengal in which a goods train collided into the Kanchanjungha Express, leaving 10 dead and 40 injured, has...

India boiling under third straight year of severe heatwaves

Searing heat gripped India earlier than usual for the third summer in a row, with vast swathes stewing in humid conditions. As climate change...

Photos: PM Modi’s Banaras

On 13 May, the Indian Prime Minister held a massive road show on the streets of Banaras, once again demonstrating that in the holy...

Lok Sabha elections see decreased voter turnout amidst harsh weather conditions

New Delhi: The second phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections recorded a voter turnout of 66.7 percent, which marks a decline from the...

CAA rules decoded: Full details about criteria, clauses and procedures for citizenship

The ministry of home affairs notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules. The rules will now facilitate minorities facing persecution on religious grounds in Pakistan, Bangladesh,...

Biggest opposer to UNSC reforms is not a western nation, says Jaishankar

There is an imminent need for a “radical change” in the global order but the biggest opposer to the UNSC reforms is not a...
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