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Meta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder
Meta's Superintelligence Lab released a pair of new state-of-the-art models on Monday, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, the company's first attempt at a frontier model.
WindBorne wins a hefty US Air Force contract for its balloon data
A Silicon Valley startup that uses weather balloons and AI to predict the weather won a U.S. military contract worth almost $50 million.
Smart ring maker Ultrahuman to roll out biological-age model across UAE
Ultrahuman and Abu Dhabi will spend the next two years working on research and clinical validation of the model.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts tomorrow: Your final chance to secure up to $100 ticket savings
Tomorrow at 8 a.m. PT, it all begins. 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech operators will gather at San Franciscos Moscone West forTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 for three days of ideas, connections, and startups shaping what comes next. This is your last 24 hours to secure ticket savings of up to $100, and get 50% off a second.
Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background
Ambi is releasing apps for iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch that enables ambient capture
ET Achievers 2026: Bengalurus icons step into the limelight.
ET Achievers 2026 is set to take place on October 12 at JW Marriott in Bengaluru. The event, organized by Optimal Media Solutions, will celebrate individuals and organizations achieving success across various industries. Actor Shriya Saran will be the chief guest, adding glamour to the proceedings. An ET Brand Equity keynote address will provide insight into leadership perspectives during the event.
Lenskart Shares Slump 5% Amid Bulk Deal Buzz
Shares of Lenskart Solutions fell as much as 5% during intraday trade to hit a low of 643.80 on the
ET Business Growth Summit in Mumbai showcases ideas and innovations driving business growth
Key discussions focused on MSME growth, investment opportunities in Maharashtra, and innovative strategies for scaling businesses. Entrepreneurs and industry leaders shared insights on market adaptation, technological advancement, and overcoming traditional barriers, while recognizing outstanding contributions to the ecosystem.
No love for the middle: CPHI Milan exposes Indias pharma scaling challenge
Indian pharma and chemical companies at CPHI Milan say the China+1 opportunity is real, but a missing middle in the MSME ecosystem, marked by financing gaps, limited scale and technology constraints, is holding back export growth.
India needs to bridge gap between patent filing and commercialisation: Experts
Experts highlight the urgent need for India to boost its research and development efforts, linking innovation directly to economic success. They stress that simply increasing patent filings won't lead to tangible market results.
Port of Los Angeles sets September volume record, executive director says
The Port of Los Angeles achieved a new record for container volume in September with over one million TEUs. This increase is attributed to the arrival of holiday goods and the rerouting of ships due to Panama Canal restrictions.
AI devices will now be tailored to India, with new technology at IMC 2026
At IMC 2026, Jio, Torchit, and Qualcomm showcased technology that can help with translation, payments, and learning without even opening the phone screen. What will be special about the upcoming devices in India?AI Wearable Devices in India IMC 2026At the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026...
Sudden Weather Shift in North India as Western Disturbance Brings Rain
North India experiences a weather change with rain and cool winds due to a western disturbance, bringing relief from heat. Sudden Weather Shift in North India as Western Disturbance Brings Rain
This Indian mother lost 25 kg by eating chocolate; know her diet plan!
This Indian mother surprised everyone by losing 25 kg in just 6 months by eating chocolate. Let's learn about her unique and balanced full meal plan that made her fitness journey possible.Anandita BitoliyaA video of Indian mother and content creator Anandita Bitoliya is going viral on social m...
INDIA bloc protest march today: Delhi tightens security, 6 metro stations shut till 4 pm
INDIA bloc Delhi protest: High security measures are implemented in Central Delhi for the forthcoming protest march by the INDIA bloc. The march is aimed at addressing alleged electoral irregularities and the demand for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Various opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have appealed to citizens to participate in the agitation. Security personnel are strategically deployed and certain metro stations will remain closed during the protest.
Nitish Reddy Praises Bowlers After Indias Narrow Victory Over West Indies
Nitish Reddy commends Indian bowlers for their performance in a thrilling T20 win against West Indies in Indore. Nitish Reddy Praises Bowlers After Indias Narrow Victory Over West Indies
Haryana Congress leaders gather at Hooda's residence ahead of INDIA bloc's march to SC
Ahead of the INDIA bloc's march to the Supreme Court on Monday, Haryana Congress leaders, including Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), gathered at the residence of senior party leader and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. The legislators and senior party functionaries assembled at Hooda's residence in New Delhi to formulate their strategy before joining the INDIA bloc's mega demonstration heading towards the apex court. Speaking to reporters, Haryana Congress MLA Manju Choudhary asserted that the entire opposition has mounted concerted pressure on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government through sustained agitation under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi. The entire Opposition has surrounded the BJP Government. Rahul Gandhi led numerous protests. CJP and others protested on the 10th. Today, the entire Congress party will protest, Choudhary said. Issuing a strong remark against the Election Commission, the Congress legislator...
Delhi Tightens Security Ahead of INDIA Bloc's Protest March
Security has been tightened with barricades at multiple locations, while entry and exit at several metro stations will remain closed from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tilak Varma Shines as India Defeats West Indies by 14 Runs in T20 Series
Tilak Varmas stellar performance leads India to a 14-run victory over West Indies in the third T20 match, marking a significant milestone in his career. Tilak Varma Shines as India Defeats West Indies by 14 Runs in T20 Series
The Shipping Minister further said search-and-rescue operations were actively underway by the local Coast Guard
West Indies Captain Shai Hope Reflects on Bowling Performance After T20 Loss to India
West Indies captain Shai Hope acknowledges room for improvement in bowling after losing the third T20 match to India by 14 runs. West Indies Captain Shai Hope Reflects on Bowling Performance After T20 Loss to India
Routes to avoid in Delhi today as traffic curbs continue in view of INDIA bloc's march
Traffic curbs continue to remain imposed in Delhi on Monday in view of INDIA bloc's march to the Supreme Court, with Delhi Police advising people in the capital to avoid affected areas. In an advisory as...
High Security in Central Delhi, INDIA bloc to march to SC despite CJI refusing a meeting
High Security is in place in Central Delhi as the INDIA bloc is set to lead a protest march to the Supreme Court against the electoral irregularities and demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Officer, calling on citizens across the country to join the agitation. Security has been tightened with barricades at multiple locations, and entry and exit at certain metro stations will remain closed from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM on October 12, 2026, for security reasons. Security personnel have been deployed at Barakhamba Road, near Mandi House. RAF (Rapid Action Force) and CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel are also deployed along with Delhi Police personnel. Due to security reasons, the entry and exit of several metro stations will remain closed till 4 PM. These are Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Barakhamba Road. On Sunday, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi called on other opposition parties to join the protest march. 12th Oc...
Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad rain: Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida woke up to rain and thunderstorms on October 12, 2026, bringing temporary relief from warm weather. Here's why it is raining after the monsoon and how long the IMD expects the wet spell to last.
Prof. Achyuta Samanta elected first president of Indian UniSport Federation
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FM holds talks with global financial leaders in Singapore, pitches for boosting investment in India
During her meeting with MUFG Asia Pacific CEO Yukinobu Saeki, they discussed expanding the Japanese financial groups presence in India
KIIT-KISS founder Achyuta Samanta unanimously elected first president of Indian UniSport Federation
Prof. Achyuta Samanta, educationist, social worker and Founder of KIIT and KISS, has been unanimously elected the first president of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF) at the federation
India's power transmission expansion, data centre demand to drive capital goods growth: Report
India's power transmission network is expanding, which is expected to create growth opportunities within the engineering sector. The integration of renewable energy and demand from data centres will drive the need for advanced power equipment. High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology will play a crucial role in this expansion. However, risks such as project delays and higher input costs could impact revenue growth.
Peak XV, Accel-backed Zetwerk seeks $2.6 billion valuation in India IPO
The $518 million IPO will open for public subscription on October 15 and close on October 19
The INDIA bloc leaders will march to the Supreme Court on Monday to submit a memorandum to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant over 'vote chori' allegations and a pause to Special Intensive Revision...
Air India offers students 10% off domestic fares until Oct 20: How to save
Students can save on domestic base fares, with additional baggage allowance and a complimentary date change available through Air India's year-round student programme
'Army is the rule, Army is the law': India slams Pak at UN over rule of law
India has hit out at Pakistan at the United Nations over its remarks on the rule of law, saying Islamabad cannot deliver lectures when Army is the rule, and Army is the law in the country. India exercised its Right of Reply on Friday after Pakistan made remarks during a discussion in the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly on 'Rule of Law at National and International Levels'. It is ironic to hear lectures on rule of law from a nation whose own record makes a mockery of it, Counsellor in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN R. Mythili said, adding that Pakistan claims at the UN to defend the rule of law while its Army effectively determines it at home. A state that places its military rulers beyond the reach of its own courts is in no position to lecture on the rule of law in this committee, she said, describing Pakistan's 26th Constitutional Amendment as a eal blow to judicial independence. The 26th Constitutional Amendment made way for significant institutio
Delegation of Mayors from Washington State on visit to India
Washington: A delegation of mayors from seven cities in Washington state is on a week-long visit to India to foster stronger ties and lasting partnerships, the first initiative of its kind. The 12-member delegation, led by Washington state Senator Tina Orwall, is scheduled to visit New Delhi, Bhubaneswar and Mumbai. Bon Voyage to Incredible India: Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I result: Who won yesterday and who leads the 5-match series now?
Yesterday India vs West Indies Match Result: India beat West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I in Indore on Sunday. Abhishek Sharma made 69 off 30 balls, Arshdeep Singh took three wickets and India lead the five-match series 2-1.
India, US And China In The New Great Game
I have a chapter titled Indians in MAGA that makes this very point. That the Indian diaspora has contributed billions of dollars to the US economy and constitutes an important force in making America great again (MAGA). It is a pity that neither the government nor academic economists have estimated the total contribution of the Indian diaspora to the US economy
India slams Pakistan at UN over rule of law
United Nations: India has hit out at Pakistan at the United Nations over its remarks on the rule of law, saying Islamabad cannot deliver lectures when Army is the rule, and Army is the law in the country. India exercised its Right of Reply on Friday after Pakistan made remarks during a discussion in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
2 Indian Sailors Missing After Drone Attack On Tanker Near Hormuz
India is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping worldwide, with more than 320,000 active seafarers in 2025, according to the shipping ministry.
6 Delhi Metro Stations Shut, Traffic Advisory Issued Ahead Of INDIA Bloc Protest Today
Among affected locations are Bharion Road-MGM (Ring Road) T-Point, Lodhi Road Flyover, Round About Neela Gumbad, Madarsa T-Point, and Round About Samrat Hotel.
Arshdeep Singh Thrives on Reverse Swing in Death Overs as India Defeats West Indies
Arshdeep Singh shines with three wickets as India beats West Indies in the third T20I, taking a 2-1 series lead. Arshdeep Singh Thrives on Reverse Swing in Death Overs as India Defeats West Indies
Indian central bank curbs to temper corporate rush to hedge against rupee weakness
In response to the climbing oil prices and a declining rupee, the Reserve Bank of India has initiated fresh strategies aimed at economic stabilization. These measures involve hiking hedging expenses and curtailing speculative maneuvers among firms. Over the weekend, foreign banks adapted to these reforms to better serve their clients. Allowing oil companies to directly buy dollars is a notable step to relieve demand strains.
CJI Surya Kant declines meeting with INDIA bloc leaders
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has declined a request by the Congress-led INDIA bloc of Opposition parties for a meeting, advising them to approach the court through a petition instead, ahead of their planned march to the Supreme Court on Monday. According to sources, the CJI conveyed that the issues the Opposition leaders intend to raise are already sub judice and are being heard by the Supreme Court. The CJI is learnt to have said that the court cannot meet a delegation representing a political party at the administrative level in this manner. He reportedly emphasised that the judiciary's role is to hear petitions and deliver judgments. He also reiterated that the doors of the Supreme Court, as the country's highest judicial body, are open 24 hours a day for all and that it remains committed to protecting the fundamental rights of every citizen. Despite the refusal, the INDIA bloc's proposed march is likely to proceed on Monday. The demonstration is part of a series of protests by Opposition parties, which have demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, among other issues. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has maintained that the planned march is ot of a political party, but of all Indians. The Congress leader is seeking to broaden the campaign's reach and build pressure on both the Chief Election Commissioner and the Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre. Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the government has benefited from the SIR exercise, which has become a major point of contention between the Opposition and the Election Commission. The INDIA bloc had submitted a charter of demands to President Droupadi Murmu last Friday, outlining four key demands related to electoral reforms and alleged vote manipulation. These include the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar and the repeal of the 2023 law that provides legal immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The Opposition has also demanded an immediate suspension of the SIR exercise and the restoration of all 13.3 crore voters allegedly deleted from electoral rolls. Earlier on Sunday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge targeted the CEC over the legal protection provided to the head of the Election Commission of India and its members under the 2023 law, alleging that the government had introduced the legislation to protect them from legal action. To create such an atmosphere, PM Modi brought the 2023 Act to protect the Chief Election Commissioner and members. That immunity he gave. That immunity is not even for the President of India, not the Chief Justice, but that is given to one Election Commissioner, he said.
On Day 10, the film's India net collection has reached Rs 309.50 crore, while its India gross collection stands at Rs 371.40 crore.
Shreyas Iyer Flags Concern Despite India's Win Over West Indies In 3rd T20I
India captain Shreyas Iyer on Sunday credited the bowlers for powering his side to a 14-run win over the West Indies in the third T20 International in Indore, saying they stayed confident and clear in their thoughts.
KC Venugopal Says INDIA Bloc Will March to SC After CJI Rejects Meeting Request
Venugopal said the agitation had evolved into a broader movement to safeguard democracy and urged people to participate.
11 Indians among 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack that killed 12
New Delhi, Oct 11: At least 11 Indians were injured in the deadly attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Sunday. In a statement on X, the Indian Embassy said it had been following up on Saturday's attack, in which 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured. It is learnt that 11 Indians are among those injured in the attack. Embassy has been in touch with local authorities to enquire about their well being. Our officials have also reached out to the hospital authorities. We will provide further updates as they become available, the embassy wrote in a statement on X. Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strong condemnation of the repeated attacks on King Khalid International Airport over the past several days, including the October 10 strike. We strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of lives, injuries and damage to property. We express our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons, the ministry said. New Delhi also called for an immediate end to attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately, the statement added. India expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, emphasising its support for the kingdoms sovereignty and its hope for a return to peace and normalcy in the region. We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy returns to the region at the earliest, the MEA said. Meanwhile, the Houthis renewed warnings to airlines, travellers and airport workers, urging them to avoid Saudi airports and airspace following the deadly attack. We renew our warning to all airlines, experts, employees, workers and travellers against using Saudi airports and airspace, as they are vulnerable to attack and have become a theatre of operations for our forces, with the exception of the airports in (the holy cities of) Mecca and Medina, the group said in a post on X. We urge everyone to take our warnings seriously, and Saudi Arabia bears responsibility for any failed interceptions. Saudi authorities have temporarily suspended airport operations while assessing the damage and safety conditions.
Anit-CEC row LIVE: CJI Surya Kant declines to meet INDIA bloc leaders
CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka said he and other leaders of the outfit would approach Delhi Police on Monday (October 12, 2026) to seek a date for holding a peaceful protest at the Jantar Mantar, Rahul Gandhi to submit memorandum to CJI demanding end to 'vote chori'
Riyadh Airport Attack: Three Indians in ICU But Stable, Says Embassy
In an update on the condition of the injured Indian nationals, the Embassy said two others were admitted to normal hospital wards, while the remaining injured had been discharged
India has gone from half-full to half-empty. That's excessive: Vincent Mortier, Group CIO, Amundi
Vincent Mortier, the chief investment officer of Amundi, reflects on the current state of Indian equities. He believes the recent decline in the market is a temporary issue related to negative narratives. Mortier identifies several potential catalysts for investment in India, including geopolitical resolutions and currency stabilization. He also discusses the intricate capital gains tax system affecting foreign investors' participation.
Riyadh airport attack: Three Indian nationals in ICU but stable, says Embassy
One Indian national has died due to the recent attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Three other Indian nationals remain in stable condition in intensive care after being injured in the incident. The Indian Embassy has assured support for the affected families and thanked Saudi authorities for their medical assistance. Yemen's Houthi forces have claimed responsibility for several attacks targeting Saudi airports this week.
A Test of Indias Democratic Conscience
An ordinary Indian does not need to believe that the country is either perfectly democratic or already lost. A more honest position is this: India still has elections, constitutional rights, courts, political parties, a lively society and the capacity for peaceful political change, but the fairness of that system depends on whether institutions remain strong enough to restrain whoever holds power. The central question is therefore not only who wins elections. It is whether citizens can still change governments, criticise leaders, organise collectively, receive reliable information and expect the law to treat them equally. Modern democracies rarely disappear overnight through tanks in the streets. More often, an elected government gradually weakens the institutions that could defeat or restrain it, the media, courts, election systems, civil society, opposition parties and public education. The first warning sign is often political language. When a leader presents himself or his party as the only authentic voice of the real nation, and describes opponents as traitors, enemies, vermin or illegitimate citizens, ordinary disagreement is transformed into a struggle between patriots and enemies. This makes compromise appear immoral and allows the ruling side to justify changing the rules in its own favour. The second warning sign is the spread of political nihilism, the belief that nothing can improve, every politician is corrupt, every institution is fake and voting is pointless. Such propaganda does not always ask people to support a particular policy. Sometimes its purpose is simply to make citizens withdraw from public life. A person who believes that participation is useless is less likely to vote, organise, question authority or defend someone elses rights. Indias Present Tension Indias political environment contains both democratic strength and serious institutional strain. Elections remain competitive, and governments can face defeat; however, organisations such as V-Dem and Freedom House have raised concerns about civil liberties, media freedom, institutional independence and the space available to dissent. V-Dems 2025 report classified India as an electoral autocracy, while Freedom Houses 2025 assessment rated India Partly Free; these are external assessments, not universally accepted judgments, but they identify concerns that should not be dismissed merely because elections continue. The practical meaning is important. A country may hold elections and still become less fair if money, media access, investigative agencies, public institutions and political information are distributed unequally. The question is not whether India has democracy in a formal sense, but whether an ordinary citizen has a meaningful chance to use democratic rights against concentrated power.At the same time, criticism should not become fatalism. Indias voters have repeatedly surprised powerful parties, regional movements remain influential, courts and journalists continue to contest official claims, and citizens still organise around employment, prices, education, land, identity and local rights. Democratic decline is a danger, not an irreversible destiny. The RSS and its allied organisations must be understood as a long-term social and cultural project, not merely as an electoral machine. The BJP is the principal electoral arm, but the broader Sangh Parivar has worked through schools, student groups, labour organisations, service networks, cultural bodies and local institutions. Vidya Bharati, established formally in 1977 and linked to earlier Saraswati Shishu Mandir initiatives, says it operates more than 12,000 schools and serves over 3.5 million students; these figures are associated with the organisation and should be read as institutional claims rather than independent government statistics. This strategy matters because elections change governments, while education and social institutions shape habits, identity and ideas about the nation over decades. The RSSs centenary is therefore not simply a celebration of organisational longevity; it is also evidence of the power of patient institution-building. There is nothing inherently undemocratic about building schools, social-service organisations or cultural institutions. The democratic question is what they teach, whom they include, whether they encourage critical thought, and whether public institutions remain open to competing visions of India. A plural democracy must allow Hindu cultural organisations to exist, but it must also protect Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Adivasis, regional communities, atheists and all others from being treated as lesser citizens. Jammu and Kashmir gives this national question an especially sharp form, because political authority, identity, security and constitutional status are deeply intertwined. The Supreme Court upheld the Union governments 2019 changes concerning Article 370 in December 2023, directed that Assembly elections be held by September 2024, and stated that statehood should be restored at the earliest; later proceedings continued to focus on the unresolved question of restoration. The 2024 Assembly election demonstrated that political participation in Jammu and Kashmir has not disappeared. The National Conference won 42 of the 90 seats, the BJP won 29, Congress won 6, the PDP won 3, and smaller parties and independents won the remaining seats. The regional pattern was also significant: the National Conference-led alliance dominated the Valley, while the BJP was strongest in Jammu. But elections alone cannot settle the question of democratic confidence. Many people in Jammu and Kashmir want not only representatives but also dignity, security, economic opportunity, accountable administration and a clear restoration of political powers. For residents, the difference between a full state government and a Union Territory administration is not abstract constitutional theory, it concerns who controls decisions affecting land, employment, policing, development and everyday life. A fair democratic settlement must also reject two simplifications. Jammu and Kashmir cannot be reduced either to a security problem or to a single political narrative. Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have different histories, aspirations and political experiences; within each region, minorities, women, young people, displaced communities, border residents and economically vulnerable groups have different concerns. Yet Jammu and Kashmir must confront an uncomfortable reality. Much of its political discourse remains trapped in the past while India is undergoing profound political, economic and technological change. Across both government and opposition, there is a visible shortage of fresh political thinking. Electoral calculations and familiar slogans often substitute for a coherent vision of the future. The future of Jammu and Kashmir will not be secured by elections alone. It requires a new generation of political thinkers, civic leaders, educators and entrepreneurs capable of imagining a future beyond grievance and dependency. Democracies thrive when they create space for new ideas, new leadership and new possibilities. The real question is not whether Jammu and Kashmir has a future. It is whether we possess the vision, courage and intellectual honesty to shape it. Dr. Farooq Wasil is a published author, and an educationist.
India captain Shreyas Iyer praised his bowlers for their confident approach and clear plans after the team defeated the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I at Holkar Stadium on Sunday. The victory gave India a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. India successfully defended a target of 224, restricting the West Indies to 209/7. Arshdeep Singh took three wickets, while Naman Dhir picked up two scalps to help India stop the visitors from completing another successful chase.
Standing knee-deep in the Ken River, with mud smeared on her face to symbolize a connection to land her family has farmed for more than a century, Bitti Bai Kondar is among hundreds of tribal residents voicing anger over an $87 billion government project to link India's rivers. The mother o
Delhi Metro closes 6 stations ahead of INDIA bloc's march to Supreme Court
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Family Shelves To National Portal: Indias Mission To Preserve, Share A Crore Manuscripts: I Witness
Indias manuscripts hold centuries of knowledge, yet many remain fragile and difficult to access. Preserved in libraries, temples, colleges and private homes, these collections are at the heart of Gyan Bharatam, a national effort to bring custodians, conservators and scholars together. In this video, Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal and project director Anirban Dash explain how manuscripts are being identified, carefully conserved and digitised, and how the initiative aims to make their knowledge easier to explore through an online portal.
Indian-American Republicans run amid H-1B backlash in GOP
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 12 (IANS) At least nine Indian-American Republicans are on the November 3 ballot, led by Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor's race, even as leaders of their own party turn against the H-1B visa programme, a pathway long used by Indian professionals. On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance said most H-1B visa holders were being used to replace American workers. Unfortunately, what we see with most H-1Bs is that you're taking somebody, I'm sure in most cases, a decent human being, and they're using them to replace an American middle class worker, Vance told reporters. We want a lot of other people to come into the United States of America if they have truly elite specialized skills, he added. The Trump administration has also imposed a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B petitions, since blocked by a second federal judge, and suspended the employment green card route for eight technology firms. Ramaswamy's race against Democrat Amy Acton is rated a toss-up by all three major forecasters, with Acton ahead by 4.6 to 4.8 points in polling averages on Saturday. In New York, Trump-endorsed Saritha Komatireddy is challenging Democratic Attorney General Letitia James, who led her 52 per cent to 39 per cent in a Siena poll conducted September 11-17. I worked for the DEA administrator while Joe Biden was president I was nominated to be a federal judge by President Trump, Komatireddy told NY1 in August. The party has three Indian-American House nominees, all long shots in strongly Democratic seats: Ritesh Tandon against Ro Khanna in California's 17th District, Nirav Sheth against Pramila Jayapal in Washington's 7th and Mahesh Max Ganorkar against Valerie Foushee in North Carolina's 4th. Sheth, born and raised in India, came to the US in 2008 as an engineering student and served in the Marine Corps. As an Immigrant, I know that legal immigration not only ensures a successful integration into our great nation but also upholds the values of fairness, opportunity, and diversity that make the US a beacon of hope for those seeking a better life, Sheth says on his campaign website. At the state level, Assemblyman Anil Beephan Jr of New York and Tennessee state Representative Sabi Doc Kumar are seeking re-election, while Vinaya Singh, a former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist, is challenging a Democratic incumbent in the California Assembly and Ashok Baddi is doing the same in the Michigan House. The pressure has been sharpest in Texas, the Texas Tribune reported. Governor Greg Abbott froze new H-1B petitions at state agencies and universities in January, and Congressman Brandon Gill has called for a freeze on all legal immigration. Abbott's spokesman Andrew Mahaleris told the Texas Tribune that the state cannot allow a program intended only to supplement the American workforce to be exploited to displace qualified US workers or suppress wages. Attorney general candidate Aaron Reitz spoke of an invasion of un-assimilated and un-assimilable Indians. All Indian-American candidates in Frisco's spring city council and school board elections lost, including Republican Sreekanth Reddy. I think a lot of the people who voted for Trump wouldn't now. It's been disappointing, Reddy told the Texas Tribune. We've talked about this with the Republican Party, saying, don't alienate us, said Vijay Karthik, another Frisco Republican. Ramaswamy himself has faced online attacks. Far-right commentator Nick Fuentes called him an anchor baby who got your birthright citizenship from your H-1B parents, according to the Texas Tribune. If you believe in normalizing hatred towards any ethnic group toward Whites, toward Blacks, towards Hispanics, towards Jews, towards Indians, you have no place in the future of the conservative movement, Ramaswamy said at Turning Point's AmericaFest in December 2025, as quoted by The Washington Post. In an AAPI Data survey in February, 68 per cent of Indian-American voters said Trump had gone too far in restricting legal immigration, the Texas Tribune reported. An AAPI Vote/AAPI Data survey this summer found 74 per cent viewed Trump unfavourably. The Republican National Committee has opened community centres since 2021 as part of its outreach, including one in Coppell, Texas, opened with a Diwali ceremony. The first two Indian-American governors, Bobby Jindal of Louisiana and Nikki Haley of South Carolina, were Republicans. All six current Indian-American members of the House are Democrats.
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The scheme currently provides subsidies of up to 40% to households installing rooftop solar panels and aims to provide up to 300 units of free electricity a month to 10 million households.
Plot twist: Indian IT isn't the green card villain it's made out to be
American Big Tech firms were the biggest beneficiaries of the H-1B to green card path, with Amazon, Microsoft, and Google leading in the number of PERM certifications.
Supply-chain shifts, policy push fuel Indias manufacturing startup boom
India's manufacturing startups have seen a surge in investor interest and a sharp rise in revenue as the country steps up efforts to boost local manufacturing, with funding jumping from $164 million in 2020 when the pandemic arrived to $1.92 billion in 2026, per data platform Venture Intelligence.
ETSA: India's startup story is only getting started
3 Indians in ICU after Riyadh airport attack, Embassy assures families of support
3 Indians in ICU after Riyadh airport attack, Embassy assures families of support
Apple will announce a new smart home hub on Tuesday called the HomeView, according to Bloombergs Mark Gurman. Over the past couple of years, weve seen There have been multiple reports that Apple was working on a new smart home product, but now it seems the product has a name and a launch date. Gurman []
Congress plans Supreme Court march after CJI rejects INDIA bloc meeting request
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Tourism Beyond Destinations: Why Indias Next Leap Must Be Built on Partnership
India has never suffered from a shortage of destinations. What it has occasionally lacked is the institutional imagination to make the world discover them, reach them, experience them and, most importantly, return to them. Our civilisational inheritance is almost without parallel: ancient cities and living traditions, sacred landscapes and wildlife, architecture and crafts, cuisine and festivals, mountains and coastlines. Yet tourism is not created by heritage alone. A monument does not constitute a destination; a destination is an ecosystem. It is the road that leads to it, the story that precedes the journey, the hospitality that receives the traveller, the artisan who gives it authenticity, the technology that makes it discoverable, and the community whose participation determines whether tourism becomes an economic opportunity or merely an intrusion. This is why the next chapter of Indian tourism must be written not in terms of destinations alone, but in terms of partnerships. The old architecture of tourism was largely hierarchical. Governments built infrastructure, destinations were promoted, industry transported and accommodated visitors, and communities remained largely at the periphery. The new architecture must be horizontal. Government, industry, technology companies, creators, investors, States, local bodies and communities must become co-creators of the tourism experience. The distinction is more than semantic. It represents a fundamental change in how we understand development. Tourism today is no longer simply the movement of people from one place to another. It is the movement of ideas, stories, aspirations, capital and cultural influence. The traveller increasingly seeks not merely to see India but to encounter it to taste its food, understand its traditions, enter its homes, meet its artisans and participate, however briefly, in its living culture. That transformation presents India with an extraordinary opportunity. But opportunity without coordination rarely becomes outcome. The State therefore has a vital, though changing, role. Its responsibility is not to do everything; it is to make more things possible. Public investment in roads, airports, railways, sanitation, digital infrastructure, heritage conservation and civic amenities provides the foundation upon which private enterprise can innovate and invest. Political will provides continuity and direction. Industry contributes capital, managerial expertise, technology and access to markets. Communities contribute what no government or corporation can manufacture: authenticity. The real challenge is to bring these capacities together. The Ministry of Tourism s expanding engagement with industry is an attempt in this direction. Eleven strategic MoUs have been entered into, including five exchanged on World Tourism Day 2026. Their importance lies not in the documents themselves but in the capabilities they seek to connect technology, mobility, hospitality, content, digital outreach and local enterprise. Consider the changing economics of destination discovery. A generation ago, a traveller might have encountered India through a travel guide or an advertisement. Today, a destination can enter the global imagination through a film, a streaming platform, a creator s narrative or an image encountered on a mobile phone. The collaboration with Netflix demonstrates this new grammar of destination promotion, bringing India s culture, wildlife and mountain landscapes to international audiences. Flavours of India, showcased at ITB Berlin 2026, and promotional campaigns in London and New York illustrate how the geography of tourism is increasingly preceded by the geography of storytelling. But storytelling must eventually lead to a reason to travel. This is where the next generation of partnerships becomes significant. Project Varanasi Priceless, developed with Mastercard, moves beyond advertising towards an experience that can actually be discovered and booked: the Ganga at sunrise, classical music, conversations around literature, Banarasi weaving communities and heritage stays. The significance of such an initiative is that Varanasi is presented not as a monument to be photographed but as a civilisation to be experienced. This distinction should inform our entire tourism strategy. India must move from selling attractions to curating experiences. Air connectivity is an equally important part of this architecture. Partnerships with Alliance Air, Air India and IndiGo extend Incredible India into the passenger ecosystem itself, bringing destination promotion into flights, digital platforms and international markets. Technology adds another dimension: intelligence. The future tourism system must increasingly understand who is travelling, what travellers seek, where demand is emerging and how preferences are changing. The collaboration with Google India, including capacity-building and work towards understanding global travel demand and traveller behaviour, points towards a tourism policy that can become progressively more evidence-led. Yet the most consequential transformation may occur far away from the traditional tourism centres. If tourism is to become genuinely inclusive, the village must become as important to tourism policy as the metropolitan gateway. The homestay can become as important as the hotel. The artisan can become as important as the attraction. The local entrepreneur can become as important as the large operator. Partnerships involving Airbnb, Soul of India and MakeMyTrip are attempting precisely this democratisation of opportunity equipping homestay hosts with digital capabilities, giving lesser-known destinations greater visibility and connecting unexplored villages with creators and bookable accommodation. The underlying proposition is profound: when a destination enters the traveller s imagination, the economic opportunity it creates must enter the lives of the people who give that destination its identity. This is the true test of tourism-led development. Visitor numbers alone cannot be the measure of success. We must ask a more searching question: Who benefits when a destination succeeds? Does the artisan earn more? Does the young person find an opportunity locally? Does the woman entrepreneur gain a market? Does the community acquire an incentive to preserve its cultural and natural inheritance? Does the traveller leave with a deeper understanding rather than merely a photograph? If the answer to these questions is affirmative, tourism becomes more than an industry. It becomes an instrument of cultural confidence and distributed economic development. India s lesser-known destinations offer an especially significant opportunity in this regard. Technology can bring them to younger audiences; mobility can make them accessible; private investment can create appropriate infrastructure; and community participation can ensure that growth does not come at the cost of identity. Initiatives supporting community-led heritage tourism in the Himalayas, including the documentation of oral traditions, crafts and indigenous knowledge, demonstrate how tourism can become an ally of preservation rather than its adversary. But partnership must not become another bureaucratic vocabulary for signing agreements. An MoU is only a beginning. The real partnership begins when an agreement produces a product, when a campaign produces a traveller, when a traveller produces local income, and when that income produces greater community ownership of the destination. Industry associations and the travel trade therefore remain indispensable. Their knowledge of markets, travellers, itineraries and distribution can convert aspiration into actual journeys. States and local institutions, meanwhile, determine the quality of the experience on the ground. The future of Indian tourism will consequently depend upon our ability to dissolve old institutional boundaries between government and industry, Centre and States, technology and tradition, global platforms and local communities. Varanasi offers a glimpse of this possibility: storytelling, music, heritage, weaving, hospitality and technology converging around a single destination. The larger lesson is unmistakable. India does not need merely more tourists. It needs a stronger tourism society. A society in which the citizen sees tourism not as an industry belonging to someone else, but as an opportunity in which he or she has a stake. A society in which public investment creates the platform, private investment multiplies possibilities and community participation gives development legitimacy. The tourism destination of the future will therefore not be a place marked on a map. It will be a network of relationships. And India s competitive advantage may ultimately lie not merely in the magnificence of what we possess, but in our capacity to bring together the many people and institutions capable of transforming that inheritance into an experience the world values. The question before us is no longer whether India has enough to offer the traveller. It plainly does. The question is whether we can build the partnerships necessary to ensure that every journey into India becomes a journey into its civilisation and that the prosperity generated by that journey reaches the people who keep that civilisation alive. (The author is Union Minister for Culture & Tourism. Courtesy: PIB)
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