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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Davos 2026: EU Eyes Landmark Trade Deal with India as China Pledges Open Markets

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, 2026, spotlighted bold trade moves amid global tensions. Leaders addressed protectionism, with Europe advancing ties to India...

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed on a working visit to India

New Delhi: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will arrive in India today for an official visit at a crucial...

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...

Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi to Hold Strategic Dialogue with India’s Jaishankar on Indo-Pacific and AI Ties

Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is set to engage in high-level talks with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during his official visit from...

Quick Commerce Ditches 10-Minute Delivery: Labour Ministry Steps In for Gig Worker Safety

India's quick commerce giants are bidding farewell to the 10-minute delivery promise. Following intervention by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, platforms like Blinkit, Zepto,...

Historic Sunday: Union Budget 2026 on February 1 as Budget Session Kicks Off January 28

India's Parliament Budget Session begins January 28, 2026, culminating in the Union Budget presentation on February 1—a historic Sunday occasion breaking decades of weekday...

Trump’s 500% Tariff Bomb: Billions at Risk for India’s US Exports Over Russian Oil Buys

US President Donald Trump has endorsed the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill threatening 500% tariffs on exports from India and similar...

Modi-Netanyahu Call Boosts India-Israel Ties and Gaza Peace Efforts

PM Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a significant phone conversation on January 6, 2026, focusing on deepening India-Israel strategic ties...

India’s Auto Retail Sales Cross 2.81 Crore Units in 2025, Grow 7.71% YoY

India’s auto retail sector ended calendar year 2025 on a strong note, with total vehicle registrations rising 7.71% year‑on‑year to over 2.81 crore units,...

India Imposes 3-Year Steel Tariff to Shield Domestic Makers from Cheap Imports Surge

India has rolled out a three-year tariff on certain steel products to tackle a sharp rise in cheap imports hurting local producers. The finance...

India’s Industrial Output Soars to 25-Month High of 6.7% in November 2025 on Manufacturing Surge​

India's industrial activity roared back to life in November 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) posting a sharp 6.7% year-on-year growth—the highest...

World Eyes India with Hope: PM Modi Hails Youth Power in 2025’s Final Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up 2025 with an inspiring message in the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat, broadcast on December 28. He...

India’s Net FDI Turns Negative for Third Month in October 2025 as Outflows Rise

India’s foreign direct investment picture turned worrying in October 2025, with net FDI turning negative for the third consecutive month as more capital left...

ISRO’s LVM3-M6 Triumph: BlueBird Block-2 Launch Ushers in New Era of Mobile Broadband

ISRO has etched another success story with the LVM3-M6 mission, flawlessly deploying the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit. This launch sets a new benchmark...

India-New Zealand FTA Set to Double Bilateral Trade in 5 Years: Piyush Goyal

India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced a major boost for bilateral ties with New Zealand. The newly concluded Free Trade Agreement...

Indian Railways’ New Fare Hike: How Much More You’ll Pay for Long Journeys

Indian Railways has decided to slightly increase passenger fares for long-distance journeys from 26 December 2025. The hike is being described as a marginal...

India’s Nuclear Revolution: Parliament Passes SHANTI Bill for Private Power Boost

India's Parliament has taken a bold step toward energy independence by passing the SHANTI Bill, formally known as the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of...

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...

India’s Trade Deficit Plummets 61% to $6.6 Billion in November 2025 on Export Surge

India's trade balance showed remarkable strength in November 2025, with the overall trade deficit shrinking 61% to just $6.6 billion from $17.06 billion the...

US Faces India’s Ultimatum: Approve Deal, Drop 50% Tariffs

India has submitted what it calls a "final" revised trade proposal to the United States, centering on the urgent removal of steep tariffs that...

Modi and Goyal Set for Oman Trip to Seal Landmark India-Oman Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal are slated to travel to Oman around December 17-18, 2025, to finalize and sign the...

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...

IndiGo Reduces 400-500 Daily Flights to Achieve Full Schedule Stabilisation

India's dominant airline, IndiGo, has announced a substantial cutback in its daily operations, reducing 400-500 flights to prioritize full schedule stabilisation. Previously operating around...

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...

IndiGo Flight Crisis: Parliamentary Panel Summons Airlines and DGCA Amid 6-Day Chaos

India's aviation landscape plunged into unprecedented turmoil in early December 2025 as IndiGo, the country's largest carrier, grappled with a network-wide operational meltdown that...

India-US Tariff Talks Kick Off December 10: Relief from 50% Duties in Sight?

India and the United States gear up for pivotal trade discussions in New Delhi from December 10 to 12, aiming to resolve steep tariffs...

India-Russia Bilateral Trade to Hit $100 Billion Before 2030: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India and Russia will achieve their ambitious $100 billion bilateral trade goal before 2030, thanks to accelerating momentum...

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...

PM Modi Breaks Protocol to Welcome Putin at Delhi Airport in Historic Gesture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm personal welcome to Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi's Palam Airport on December 4, 2025, marking a...

Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Raise Excise Duty on Tobacco Products as GST Cess Ends

The Lok Sabha has passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which will replace the existing GST compensation cess on tobacco products with higher...

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...

GST Collection Growth Cools To 0.7% As November Mop-Up Hits ₹1.70 Lakh Crore

India’s goods and services tax (GST) collection in November 2025 rose marginally to about ₹1.70 lakh crore, registering year-on-year growth of just 0.7%, the...

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’s GDP Surges 8.2% in Q2 FY26: Six-Quarter High Fueled by Manufacturing Boom

India's economy achieved a robust 8.2% real GDP growth in Q2 FY26 (July-September 2025), marking the highest rate in six quarters and surpassing forecasts...

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...

National Constitution Day: PM Modi and President Murmu Lead Historic Celebration in New Delhi

India marked its 76th National Constitution Day on November 26, 2025, with a grand event held at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan...

PM Modi Hoists Saffron Flag Marking Completion of Ayodhya Ram Mandir

On November 25, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremoniously hoisted the saffron flag, known as the Dharma Dhwaj, atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple...

G20 Leaders Call for Stronger Developing Nations’ Voice in Global Financial Institutions

At the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South African leaders, along with global counterparts, underscored the critical need to improve the representation of developing...

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...

Indian Air Force Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes at Dubai Airshow, Pilot Dies; Investigation Underway

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Airshow on November 21, 2025, killing the pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal....

Nitish Kumar Sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for Historic 10th Time in NDA Landslide Victory

On November 20, 2025, Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a historic 10th time, strengthening his position as one of India’s...

Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time on November 20

Nitish Kumar is all set to take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time on November 20, 2025. The grand swearing-in...

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...

WPI Inflation Drops to -1.21% in October 2025 Due to GST Cut and Base Effect

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation fell sharply to -1.21% in October 2025, marking a 27-month low. This drop was primarily driven by recent...

NDA Sweeps Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Nitish Kumar Stays, BJP Emerges Strongest

The 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections have produced one of the most decisive results in the state’s history, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) securing...

Delhi Red Fort Car Blast Declared Terrorist Attack; Centre Passes Resolution

On the evening of November 10, 2025, a powerful car explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi claimed nine lives and injured...

Bihar Exit Polls 2025 Predict Strong NDA Victory, Nitish Kumar Set for Another Term

Exit polls for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections indicate a clear and strong victory for Nitish Kumar and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Multiple...

Indian NGO Educate Girls Wins 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award Honoring 55,000 Volunteers

Educate Girls, an Indian non-profit organization, made history by winning the prestigious 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award for its outstanding work in promoting girls' education....

8th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum: EAM Jaishankar Highlights Collaboration for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

At the 8th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar underlined the growing strategic and economic partnership between India and Japan,...

India’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 17-Year High of 59.2 in October Amid Festive Demand and GST Reform

India’s manufacturing sector achieved a significant milestone in October 2025 as the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) soared to 59.2—a level not witnessed in...

India’s Lionesses Roar: Women’s Cricket Team Wins Maiden ODI World Cup, Rewriting History at Home!

On November 2, 2025, Indian cricket witnessed a day that will be remembered for generations—our women’s team lifted the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup,...

India’s Women’s Cricket Team Shines: Sets Up World Cup Final Showdown Against South Africa

Indian women's cricket team has scripted history by storming into the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final, securing a memorable win over Australia...

India’s September IIP Growth Eases to 4% as Mining and Electricity Falter

India’s industrial output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), registered a growth of 4% in September 2025, marking its slowest pace in...

India’s Private Sector Grows at Slowest Pace in Five Months as PMI Dips in October

India’s private sector growth decelerated in October 2025, reaching its weakest pace in five months as measured by the latest composite Purchasing Managers’ Index...

India Starts Paying for Russian Oil in Chinese Yuan: A Major Shift in Global Energy Trade

India has officially begun settling a portion of its Russian oil purchases using Chinese yuan, marking a significant development in international energy commerce. This...

IMF Raises India’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 6.6%, Cuts 2026 Outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased its forecast for India’s economic growth in 2025 to 6.6%, highlighting the country's strong momentum despite global...

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...

UK’s Keir Starmer Leads Largest Business Delegation to India, Pushes for Next-Gen Trade Growth

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Mumbai, India, leading a massive business and academic delegation in his first official visit since the...

Niti Aayog Proposes Optional Presumptive Taxation Scheme to Boost Foreign Investment in India

Niti Aayog, the Indian government’s policy think tank, has unveiled an innovative optional presumptive taxation scheme to enhance tax certainty and attract more foreign...

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...

India’s GST Revenue Jumps 9% in September, Hits All-Time High of ₹1.89 Lakh Crore

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections registered a strong 9% growth in September 2025, with total receipts reaching ₹1.89 lakh crore. This significant...

Bihar’s Final Electoral Roll for 2025: Over 7.4 Crore Voters Eligible for Upcoming State Elections

With Bihar gearing up for the 2025 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has released the state’s final electoral roll following a comprehensive...

Moody’s Reaffirms India’s Baa3 Rating, Highlights Strong Economy and Fiscal Challenges

India’s sovereign credit rating has been reaffirmed at ‘Baa3’ with a stable outlook by Moody’s, one of the world’s top credit rating agencies. This...

India Clinches Ninth Asia Cup Title After Thrilling Five-Wicket Win Against Pakistan

India has once again made history in Asian cricket, lifting the Asia Cup trophy for a record-extending ninth time after a heart-stopping five-wicket win...

Deadly Stampede at Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Rally Claims Lives of 38, Including Women and Children

A massive tragedy unfolded at Karur, Tamil Nadu, where a political rally organized by actor-turned-politician Vijay witnessed a deadly stampede claiming 38 lives, many...

Leh Erupts in Violence Over Ladakh Statehood Demand; Four Confirmed Dead

Violent protests shook Leh, Ladakh on September 24, 2025, as demonstrators clashed with security forces over demands for statehood and constitutional safeguards under the...

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: What It Means for Indian Tech Talent

US President Donald Trump has drastically changed the game for skilled foreign workers, especially those from India, by announcing a new $100,000 annual H-1B...

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’s Exports Surge 6.7% to $35.1 Billion in August as Imports Fall 10%

India marked a positive turn in its global trade story for August 2025, recording a strong 6.7% rise in merchandise exports that reached $35.1...

Kuldeep and Axar Spin Web as India Rout Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025

India reaffirmed their cricket dominance by defeating Pakistan convincingly in a much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025 clash. The match, marked by the artistry of Indian...

NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan Elected India’s 15th Vice President After Record Turnout

C.P. Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance candidate and former Governor of Maharashtra, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India on September...

India Triumphs in Hockey Asia Cup 2025, Secures World Cup Berth

India made history at the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 by routing defending champions Korea 4-1 in a thrilling final at Rajgir, Bihar. The dominant...

PM Modi Fully Reciprocates Trump’s Positive Assessment, Highlights Strong India-US Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warmly responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent positive remarks about their bilateral relationship. Trump described Modi as a...

We Have ‘Lost’ India and Russia to ‘Deepest, Darkest China’, Says Donald Trump

In a recent remark, US President Donald Trump expressed frustration, saying the United States has “lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China” after...

India’s Two-Rate GST: Simpler Taxes from September 22

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a major simplification of the country’s tax system by introducing a two-rate GST structure starting...

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...

Massive Surge in Foreign Project Withdrawals: India Sees ₹2 Lakh Crore Worth of Cancellations in Q1 2025

India's investment climate underwent a dramatic shift in the first quarter of 2025, as foreign firms halted or withdrew projects representing an astonishing ₹2...

Building the Future: PM Lawrence Wong’s Strategic Visit to India Marks 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is on his first official trip to India from September 2–4, 2025, marking a major milestone in the enduring...

Gold Prices Soar to Record ₹1.06 Lakh per 10 Gram on Weak Rupee and Tariff Concerns

Gold prices in India climbed to an all-time high of ₹1.06 lakh per 10 grams on September 2, 2025, driven by rising concerns over...

PM Modi Urges Swift Resolution to Ukraine Conflict in Meeting with President Putin

In a notable diplomatic engagement at the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President...

New Era for India-China Relations: Leaders Forge Friendship at SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping held a high-level meeting during the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, sparking optimism...

PM Modi’s SCO Summit Visit: India’s New Approach to China and Eurasia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to China for the SCO Summit 2025 marks a turning point in India’s regional and global strategy. After seven...

India’s Economy Grows Faster-than-Expected at 7.8% in Q1 2025

India’s economy has experienced a significant boost, growing at an annual rate of 7.8% in the first quarter (June quarter) of the fiscal year...

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’s Japan Visit: Spotlight on Economic and Tech Collaboration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Japan for a two-day official visit, focusing on the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru...

Julian Weber Shines as Neeraj Chopra Takes Second at Diamond League Final 2025

The Diamond League Final 2025 in Zurich delivered a thrilling javelin showdown as Germany’s Julian Weber claimed his maiden title with a pair of...

Sensex Crashes 849 Points Below 81,000 Ahead of U.S. Tariff Rollout

India’s stock market faced a sharp fall as the BSE Sensex dropped by 849 points and closed below 81,000 on August 26, 2025. This...

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....

Strengthening Strategic Bonds: Jaishankar, Putin Discuss Future of India-Russia Cooperation

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 21, 2025, reinforcing the historic and resilient partnership between...

Who Will Win India’s Vice President Election? Radhakrishnan Faces Sudershan Reddy

The 2025 Vice President Election in India has become a high-profile contest, featuring two distinguished candidates from southern India. Scheduled for September 9, the...

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...

Major GST Overhaul Slated for Diwali: Common Goods to Get Cheaper

The Government of India has announced a sweeping proposal to overhaul the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework by reducing it to just two...

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 Records Sharp Drop in Inflation to 1.55% in July

India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), dropped to 1.55% in July 2025 — the lowest level since June 2017. This...

PM Modi Urges Peaceful Resolution in Talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 11, 2025, reaffirming India’s consistent stand for a peaceful settlement to the...

Trade Tension Triggers ₹18,000 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in August

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew nearly ₹18,000 crore from Indian equities in August 2025, marking another month of heavy selling. This brings the total...

Trump Orders Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Goods Amid Russian Oil Dispute

The United States has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Indian goods, responding to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Under this new...
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