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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

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

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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

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

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Omar Abdullah takes oath as Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister

Omar Abdullah took oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, as head of the first elected government in the Union...

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ECB Chairman Richard Thompson has suggested that staging the Champions Trophy without cricketing superpower India is not an option and there are “contingencies available”...

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...

After a decade, Democratic Elections return to Jammu & Kashmir

After a decade, Jammu & Kashmir conducted its first assembly election as a Union Territory from 18 September to 1 October 2024, symbolising the...

PM Modi’s US visit ends on a high note: Quad, UN address, Zelenskyy meeting and tech partnerships take center stage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his three-day visit to the United States, marking it as a "fruitful" mission that emphasised multilateral cooperation and...

PM Modi calls for inclusive global governance, stresses tech leadership at UN ‘Summit of the Future’

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at the UN’s ‘Summit of the Future’ on September 23, pushed for global governance reforms,...

Atishi becomes Delhi’s youngest chief minister as Kejriwal resigns

In a political shake-up that could redefine the trajectory of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal has stepped down as the Chief Minister...

Manipur on Edge: Internet suspension extended in five districts amid ongoing ethnic tensions

The Manipur government has extended the suspension of internet services in five districts until September 20, citing the need to maintain public order amidst...

155 Days in Jail, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Walks Out after Supreme Court of India grants bail

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal walked out of Tihar Jail today as the Supreme Court granted him bail in the money laundering case...

SEMICON India 2024: PM Modi announces ₹1.5 trillion investments in semiconductor push

India has attracted over ₹1.5 trillion in investments for its semiconductor sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at the inauguration of SEMICON India 2024...

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

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UN takes bold step towards global tax convention to tackle cross-border tax evasion

In a significant development on the global stage, the United Nations has initiated the process of establishing the first-ever global tax convention, aimed at...

Cleaner air could add 7.8 years to life in Delhi, but pollution remains a major threat: Report

If Delhi's air met the World Health Organisation's (WHO) pollution standards, residents could live up to 7.8 years longer, according to a new report...

Avani Lekhara wins Gold medal at Paris Paralympics, breaks Paralympic record

Para shooter Avani Lekhara created history on Friday by becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at consecutive Paralympics games. Avani, who had...

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...

From UPI to ULI: India’s new revolutionary FinTech tool is here

Unified Lending Interface (ULI) is the next big Indian FinTech marvel about to take the country by storm. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...

Supreme Court creates National Task Force for doctors safety

The Supreme Court of India today set up a National Task Force (NTF) of eminent persons to make recommendations on medical professionals workplace safety...

‘Nirbhaya revisited’: Shock and anger as RG Kar medical college grapples with brutal crime

The RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata is currently at the center of a crisis following the violent death of a postgraduate...

PM Modi’s Independence Day speech: Uniform Civil Code to women’s safety

Prime Minister Modi in his first Independence Day address after winning a historic third consecutive term in office, addressed the nation today and shared...

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

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India shines with 6 medals in Paris, but gold eludes again

India's quest for Olympic glory at the Paris 2024 Games concluded with the country winning six medals, but the elusive gold medal remained out...

Hindenburg vs. Adani: How the saga unfolded and involved SEBI

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

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“Right to Liberty a Sacrosanct Right” Supreme Court says as it grants bail to Manish Sisodia

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, saying that...

In javelin upset: India’s Neeraj wins silver, Pakistan’s Nadeem smashes olympic record claiming gold

This is one rivalry between India and Pakistan which played out between two friends in the javelin finals at the Paris Olympics. On Thursday...

India’s new borrowing sweetspot: the Japanese Yen

In an era of global financial interconnectivity, countries often explore various avenues for securing funds. Recently, India has turned to borrowing in Japanese yen,...

Heartbroken Vinesh Phogat bids farewell to wrestling after Paris Olympics disqualification

New Delhi: In a surprising and heart-wrenching turn of events, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport via a social media...

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,...

One and Done! Neeraj Chopra in Olympic Javelin final

India's 'Golden Armed Boy' Neeraj Chopra entered the finals of the men's javelin throw competition at Paris Olympics in style. With a monster throw of...

India Bangladesh trade at risk amid instability in Dhaka

The unprecedented civil political instability in Bangladesh has hampered the longstanding trade relationship between India and Bangladesh, creating new challenges for both New Delhi...

Paris Olympics: India beats Britain at men’s hockey to reach semi-finals

India beat Great Britain 4-2 in a thrilling shoot-out to qualify for the semifinals of men's hockey at Paris Olympics. The quarterfinal match between...

Manu Bhaker looses out on 3rd Olympic Medal, finishes fourth in 25m pistol final

India's Manu Bhaker lost out on her third Olympic medal at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old finished fourth in the women's 25m pistol final,...

Swapnil Kusale wins India’s 3rd bronze medal, even as PV Sindhu knocked out

Indian Shooter Swapnil Kusale clinched India's third medal at Paris Olympics, winning a bronze in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions final. Kusale, a...

Manu Bhaker eyes hat-trick at paris olympics after historic double medal win

Manu Bhaker, a standout at the Paris Olympics, is quietly optimistic about securing another medal in the women’s 25m pistol event, her strongest discipline....

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...

Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh win mixed team bronze, Manu creates history

India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker and her partner Sarabjot Singh earned the country another bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The duo...

Opposition INDIA bloc protests : Demands release of Delhi CM Kejriwal

The INDIA bloc staged a significant protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the immediate release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This protest, uniting various...

Paris 2024: Manu Bhaker scripts history

Manu Bhaker scripted history by winning the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 22-year-old shooter...

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...

Union Budget 2024-25 focuses on skilling, employment, and green energy

Amidst a backdrop of global economic instability and pervasive policy uncertainties, India continues to chart a course of robust economic growth, with Finance Minister...

No Re-NEET exam : Supreme Court

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Economic Survey 2023-24: Every 1 in 2 Indian Graduates Unfit for Employment

Economic Survey 2024 has layed bare India's Skill Gap Crisis. With Sixty five per cent of country's fast-growing population under 35, the Survey estimates...

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

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The Ethereal Indian Bride : Radhika Merchant

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India-Russia Summit paves way for enhanced economic ties, eyes $100 billion trade by 2030

In a significant development during the 22nd Annual Bilateral Summit held in Moscow on July 8-9, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President...

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

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Mumbai Madness as Team India victory parade celebrations captivate the country

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Hathras stampede: Death toll rises to 121

The death toll in the stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras has risen to 121, a senior official said on July...

Flash: Open-top bus parade for Indian T20 Cricket Team in Mumbai

Like MS Dhoni’s 2007 T20 World Cup-winning team, Rohit Sharma’s victorious team will take a ride on an open-top bus in a parade from...

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First batch of Amarnath pilgrims embark on annual pilgrimage amid tight security

The annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Saturday with the first batch of pilgrims departing from the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan. The...

India makes history, beats South Africa in a thrilling T20 World Cup final

The long wait is over. India is world champion again! In a classic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final sure to be remembered for...

General Upendra Dwivedi takes over as new Army chief

General Upendra Dwivedi — the officer who led a critical modernisation programme in the Northern Command amid a tense border stand-off with China —...

Kalki 2898 AD: Stunning visuals to a tedious first half, diving into what works and what doesn’t

Telugu director Nag Ashwin has undertaken one of the most ambitious movie projects in India with Kalki 2898 AD, his Hollywood-style dystopian sci-fi flick...

Fiscal consolidation on track: India’s deficit at Rs 50,615 crore in April-May

New Delhi: India's fiscal deficit for the first two months of the financial year 2025 (April-May) was recorded at Rs 50,615 crore, approximately 3...

T20 World Cup: India and South Africa vie for long-awaited glory

India and South Africa, unbeaten throughout nearly a month of cricket across the USA and the Caribbean, are set to face off at the...

GDP growth for 2024-25 projected to surpass 7%, may hit 7.5%: Report

New Delhi: India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for 2024-25 (FY25) is projected to exceed 7 per cent, potentially reaching up to 7.5 per...

From paper leak to Kashmir polls: President Murmu address to Parliament

Addressing both Houses of Parliament in the first session after the recent Lok Sabha polls, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday invoked the Emergency of...

First session of 18th Lok Sabha begins today

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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...

PM Modi celebrates International Day of Yoga in Srinagar

International Yoga Day 2024: This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society", emphasises yoga's vital role in fostering individual well-being and social harmony. As the...

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In the pursuit of a long and vibrant life, aging gracefully is often a proactive choice rather than a mere wish. More and more,...

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...

Two young guns of Rewa become Army & Navy Chiefs

With the formal announcement of Lt General Upendra Dwivedi as the Army Chief Designate yesterday, old and new friendships are shaping up within the...

‘A New Chapter’: Modi’s third term opens with financial aid and a pioneering agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term in office by authorising the release of the 17th instalment of the ‘PM Kisan Nidhi’ funds...

Manipur’s spiralling violence calls for immediate government action

In the ongoing struggle for peace in Manipur, the northeastern state continues to face severe ethnic violence, which has escalated to the highest levels...

Amidst a sea of humanity, the New Indian Government is sworn in

New Delhi: The forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President's Estate in New Delhi was witness to a sea of humanity as the new...

NEET UG results under fire: Scoring discrepancies amidst India’s job crunch

New Delhi: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) results have once again sparked controversy as students, parents, and educators express concerns over the...

PM launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

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Election 2024: BJP leading on 242 seats, Congress on 95; Bloodbath on Dalal Street

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Lok Sabha Polls: Final phase tomorrow, over 10 crore electors to vote in 57 constituencies

In the last lap of the world's largest electoral exercise, the Election Commission of India gears up for the seventh and final phase of...

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...

Cannes in Style

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India steps into Phase-6 of Lok Sabha polls: Over 11 crore voters, 58 constituencies to cast votes today

New Delhi: Today marks the commencement of Phase-6 of the Lok Sabha elections, where voters in 58 Parliamentary Constituencies across eight states and union...

Phase-6 of Lok Sabha elections 2024 to see 889 candidates across 8 states and UTs

In the upcoming sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a total of 889 candidates from eight states and union territories are set...

Phase-5 of Lok Sabha Elections: Voting in 49 constituencies across 8 states/UTs

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun polling for the Phase-5 of the Lok Sabha polls today. Polling started taking place in 49...

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...

Fourth phase of general elections 2024 records 67.25% voter turnout

Polling in the fourth phase of General Elections 2024, which commenced at 7 am today simultaneously across 96 PCs, recorded a total voter turnout...

Vote from Home – Election Commission’s promise to citizens above 85 yrs & PwDs

In a pathbreaking initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI), for the first time in a General Election, has provided the facility of home...

India poised to become 4th largest economy, raising concerns in Japan

Much apprehension is growing in Tokyo as India is poised to surpass the Japanese economy to become the 4th largest in the world. Once...

BREAKING : Arvind Kejriwal granted interim bail by Supreme Court of India

New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal up till 1 June 2024...

CEA : Indian economy likely grew at 8% in 2023-24

India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has said that the Indian economy is likely to have grown at a robust 8 per cent...

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID vaccine around the world

AstraZeneca has begun to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine globally on 8 May 2024. "As multiple, variant COVID-19 vaccines have since been developed there is a...

Phase 3 Lok Sabha voting sees slight dip, closer to 2019 turnout

New Delhi: The Phase 3 Lok Sabha voting percentage has edged closer to the 2019 figure for these corresponding seats, with Election Commission (EC)...

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‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ : Sanjay Leela Bhansali dazzles with epic soap opera

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NYIFF to celebrate five decades of Shabana Azmi: From groundbreaking debut to Global Icon

The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), North America’s premier festival celebrating Indian cinema, is set to honor Shabana Azmi's illustrious 50-year cinematic journey...

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 12 states gear up for Phase 3 as nominations finalized

As the third phase of India's 2024 Lok Sabha elections approaches on May 7, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed that Gujarat...

IPL’s evolution: How cricket drives India’s economy and digital landscape

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved beyond a cricket league, transforming into an economic powerhouse with a brand value exceeding $10.7 billion, reflecting...

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...

IMF boosts India’s economic growth forecast, cites strong domestic demand

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for India’s economic growth in the fiscal year 2024-25 to 6.8%, an increase of 30...

General Elections 2024: Firing at Manipur polling station, Violence in West Bengal, blast in Chhattisgarh as Phase 1 polling begins

The first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha election commenced today, April 19, at 7 am, with as many as 21 states...

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