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Trump executive order renames Department of Defense as Department of War

The order comes as some of Trump`s closest supporters on Capitol Hill proposed legislation that would codify the new name into law, with Congress having the sole power to establish, shutter and rename federal departments

6 Sep 2025 9:51 am
Trump says US will host next year`s G20 summit at his golf club in Florida

In his first term, Trump tried to host a separate global summit at the club, located in Doral, but backed down after criticism from his own party about the propriety of doing so

6 Sep 2025 9:48 am
Donald Trump reassures on India-US relations, calls Modi a friend

The president was responding to a question on whether he is ready to reset relations with India, as ties between the two countries continue to reel under possibly the worst phase in over two decades

6 Sep 2025 9:46 am
Ramdas Athawale slams Muslim-only township plan in Maharashtra

The matter came to light after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took notice of the plan to develop the township; BJP leader Atul Bhatkhalkar said that the Muslim-only township is against the Constitution

6 Sep 2025 9:44 am
Donald Trump hosts GOP dinner at White House Rose Garden Club

The president held a microphone as he addressed about 100 people, mostly House Republicans along with some GOP senators, thanking them for their support of his legislation

6 Sep 2025 9:41 am
Thousands displaced as Yamuna floods homes in Delhi-NCR

The NDRF has so far evacuated around 1150 people since Tuesday, including children, women and the elderly, officials said. According to the revenue department, 8018 people have been moved to tents, while 2030 have been shifted to 13 permanent shelters, across Delhi-NCR

6 Sep 2025 9:39 am
Boundary dispute with China is our biggest challenge: CDS Anil Chauhan

The top military official identified regional instability and its impact on India, and the preparations needed to handle future battlefield scenarios with high technology components in a rapidly challenging environment as the third and fourth major challenges.

6 Sep 2025 9:36 am
Gemini South telescope captures expanding tail of interstellar comet 3I-Atlas

They show a wide coma of dust and gas around the ice ball as it speeds toward the sun, and also a tail thats more extended than it was in previous shots. The new images confirm that the comet is becoming more active

6 Sep 2025 9:27 am
US President Donald Trump to rebrand Pentagon

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to change the name of the Department of Defence to the Department of War, a White House official said

6 Sep 2025 9:24 am
IFA 2025: Lawnmower picks fruit, can play fetch with your pets

The Master X Series Concept is capable of trimming, weeding, fruit picking, and even pet interaction, according to NexLawns press release

6 Sep 2025 9:12 am
An unsteady balancing act

Not all Maratha and OBC sections are satisfied with the govts assurances, and in politics, temporary fixes rarely last. This means the state could be staring at even fiercer quota-related agitations

6 Sep 2025 7:07 am
Post visarjan, lets get Mumbai ship-shape again

They are staring at us on our streets, at junctions, sometimes becoming a blind spot for vehicles, which is dangerous, too

6 Sep 2025 7:02 am
Punjab CM Mann hospitalised after complaints of exhaustion and low heart rate

CM Bhagwant Mann is currently under observation, and his pulse rate has shown improvement. Our medical team continues to closely monitor his condition, the hospital said in a statement

5 Sep 2025 9:56 pm
Indian Navys first training squadron concludes Seychelles visit

Senior Officer 1TS Capt Tijo K Joseph, along with Commanding Officers of INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi, called on Seychelles Foreign Minister Sylvestre Radegonde and Chief of Defence Forces Maj Gen Michael Rosette. Discussions centred on strengthening military collaboration and enhancing bilateral maritime partnership

5 Sep 2025 8:02 pm
Floods damage roads in Faridabad, Palwal; more than 20 villages cut off

Movement of people from more than 20 villages in the Faridabad and Palwal districts to Uttar Pradesh has stopped. The approach roads of the Mohana bridge, which connects these villages to Uttar Pradesh`s Jewar, have collapsed due to flooding in the area

5 Sep 2025 8:00 pm
Delhi Police arrests two for aiding Rs 6.4 crore stock market fraud

The accused, Mohammad Asim Ali Khan from Uttarakhand and Rushikesh Jaywant Kamble from Maharashtra, acted as professional account providers for organised cybercrime networks that duped investors through fake IPO funding and high-return stock market investment schemes, he said

5 Sep 2025 7:59 pm
NDRF rescues 1,500 villagers in flood-hit Fazilka, Punjab

Rekh Singh Meena, NDRF Sub-Inspector, stated that more than 1,500 villagers have been rescued, further stating that instructions were received from the District Commissioner to shift villagers to safer locations

5 Sep 2025 7:59 pm
Omar Abdullah slams Jammu and Kashmir LG govt over Eid-e-Milad holiday row

The calendar printed by the government press is very clear, Subject to the appearance of the moon. It means that the holiday is subject to change depending on the sighting of the moon, Abdullah said in a post on X from his personal handle

5 Sep 2025 7:59 pm
No comments: MEA spokesperson on Trump`s post mentioning India, Russia, China

The Ministry of External Affairs refused to comment on US President Donald Trumps remarks linking India, Russia and China after the SCO Summit. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India-US ties as a comprehensive global strategic partnership rooted in democratic values, people-to-people ties, defence cooperation

5 Sep 2025 6:22 pm
Blood Moon to dazzle skywatchers in India; here`s all about total Lunar Eclipse

A Blood Moon occurs when the Moon passes completely into Earths shadow, causing it to glow in shades of red. The upcoming eclipse will be widely visible and memorable for skywatchers around the world, provided skies remain clear

5 Sep 2025 5:39 pm
Rupee fall to record low of 88.27 due to dollar and tariff fear

The rupee declined 15 paise to close at an all-time low of Rs 88.27 against the US dollar, pressured by outflow of foreign funds and fear of additional US tariffs against India. despite weak greenback and falling crude oil prices.

5 Sep 2025 5:17 pm
Donald Trump says, `Looks like we lost India, Russia to China`

It looks like we have lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China, US President Donald Trump said on Friday, as ties between New Delhi and Washington are reeling under possibly the worst phase in over two decades. May they have a long and prosperous future together!, the US president said on Truth Social.

5 Sep 2025 5:16 pm
Putin: Foreign troops in Ukraine before peace agreement

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday any foreign troop deployed to Ukraine before a peace agreement would be considered legitimate target. Putin rejects the idea of European peacekeeping forces. said that security guarantees would be needed for both Russia and Ukraine.

5 Sep 2025 4:31 pm
Air India Express` Delhi-Indore flight develops engine fault, plane lands safely

A Delhi-Indore Air India Express flight having 161 passengers on board on Friday suffered a mid-air engine fault, with the pilot making a `PAN-PAN` call to indicate non-life-threatening emergency, but the aircraft landed safely at the airport here with a delay of 20 minutes, an official said.

5 Sep 2025 4:07 pm
India focuses on building a safer and more resilient road network, says Report

India is focusing on building a safer and more resilient road network by leveraging data-driven technology platforms such as the Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD), according to a report released by FICCI and Crisil. India is taking a major leap towards a data-driven, technology-enabled road safety ecosystem fostering safer roads for all.

5 Sep 2025 3:12 pm
Odisha CM flight diverted due to the bad weather lands safely at Kolkata

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi`s flight was diverted to Kolkata, after it failed to land at Bhubaneswar due to the bad weather confirmed by Bhubaneswar Airport Director. He also said CM boarded the Air India flight (AI 473), which took off from Kolkata airport and landed at Bhubaneswar airport.

5 Sep 2025 3:12 pm
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal inspects flood-affected areas in Delhi

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal visited flood-affected areas in Delhis Shastri Park and urged the government to ensure proper facilities in relief camps. He highlighted issues of food shortage, mosquito menace, waterlogging, and sewer backflow. Kejriwal appealed to the Centre to provide maximum relief to flood-hit states including Punjab, Himachal, JK.

5 Sep 2025 3:10 pm
Jammu and Kashmir minister slams Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha over Eid holiday

Jammu and Kashmir minister Sakina Itoo criticised LG Manoj Sinhas administration for not shifting the Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi holiday to Saturday despite repeated requests. Calling it playing with peoples emotions, she said the decision should rest with the elected government. Meanwhile, PM Modi and President Murmu extended Eid greetings.

5 Sep 2025 2:12 pm
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy lauds tax reduction on coal

Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy lauded the reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and said that the tax on coal has been reduced. The GST on coal has been raised from 5 per cent to 18 per cent. The council has now recommended ending Compensation Cess.

5 Sep 2025 2:03 pm
Tejashwi Yadav launches attack on BJP for holding Bihar Bandh protest

Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday launched a scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for holding the Bihar Bandh protests yesterday, saying that the world`s largest party, BJP, unleashed thuggery from all over the world in Bihar.

5 Sep 2025 2:02 pm
US employer add only 80,000 jobs

US employers added a modest 80,000 jobs last month. the Labour Department put out a disappointing jobs report. The unemployment rate is forecast to stay at a low 4.2 per cent. US job market has lost momentum this year due to effects of 11 interest rate hikes and ongoing economic uncertainty.

5 Sep 2025 1:29 pm
Russia rejects Western security as 26 countries pledge Ukraine reassurance force

Russia on Friday rejected the notion of Western security guarantees for Ukraine, after more than two dozen countries pledged to form a reassurance force to deploy in the war-torn country if a peace deal with Moscow is reached, France 24 reported. Macron highlighted the need for a regeneration of the Ukrainian army.

5 Sep 2025 12:24 pm
GST 2.0: Industry leaders welcome new tax structure

After PM Modis address on GST 2.0, industry bodies and global experts hailed the reforms as a bold step to simplify Indias tax system. Leaders from the textile and jewellery sectors welcomed reduced rates, transparency, and growth opportunities. Experts believe GST 2.0 will boost demand, exports, and accelerate Indias economic growth.

5 Sep 2025 12:17 pm
Apple CEO Tim Cook announces new stores in Bengaluru and Pune

With this launch, Apple now has four official stores in the country. The first two were Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi, followed by the newly announced Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru and Apple Koregaon Park in Pune

5 Sep 2025 12:01 pm
Pakistan: Imran Khan`s nephew Shershah Khan gets bail in May 9 riots case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Thursday granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan`s nephew, Shershah Khan, in a case linked to the May 9, 2023, Jinnah House attack, Dawn reported. Shershah was arrested by Lahore Police on August 22. He was placed on a five-day physical remand and later sent to jail on August 28.

5 Sep 2025 11:40 am
Google hit with USD 425.7 million damages over smartphone snooping

The verdict reached Wednesday in San Francisco federal court followed a more than two-week trial in a class-action case covering about 98 million smartphones operating in the United States between July 1, 2016, through Sept 23, 2024

5 Sep 2025 9:38 am
Marco Rubio announces US visa restrictions over China ties in Central America

The press statement by Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy to allow the US to restrict US visas for Central American nationals who, while in Central American countries and intentionally acting on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

5 Sep 2025 9:33 am
Donald Trump to seek `Department of War` rebranding for Pentagon

In the meantime, Trump will authorise the Pentagon to use secondary titles so the department can go by its original name

5 Sep 2025 9:29 am
Trump administration scraps Biden-era airline compensation rule

The proposed rule would have aligned US policy more closely with European airline consumer protections. It was proposed last December in the final weeks of then-president Joe Biden`s administration, leaving its fate in the hands of his Republican successor

5 Sep 2025 9:25 am
Donald Trump says he`ll speak to Vladimir Putin next

Melania Trump chaired a meeting of the White House`s new Artificial Intelligence Education task force on Thursday afternoon. The event was planned to be the first in the newly paved Rose Garden but moved to the White House State Dining Room because of rain

5 Sep 2025 9:23 am
Unless opponents quit, Zohran Mamdani likely New York mayor, claims Donald Trump

Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has been the presumptive favourite in the election since soundly beating former governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary in June

5 Sep 2025 9:18 am
Water level in Yamuna at Delhi`s Old Railway Bridge stands at 207.33 metres

According to officials, the water is likely to recede further during the day. The river has unleashed fury in low-lying areas in the last few days, submerging homes, displacing people and affecting businesses

5 Sep 2025 9:08 am
Ukraine conflicts collateral impact hurting Global South: India tells UNGA

Underscoring that the wholehearted participation and commitment of all stakeholders are critical for lasting peace, India told the UN General Assembly that it welcomes the recent positive developments in this direction

5 Sep 2025 8:51 am
No need to panic: Piyush Goyal assures talks on Trump tariffs

US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods exported to the US. Initially, Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, while later, he imposed another 25 per cent tariff, taking the total to 50 per cent, citing India`s continued imports of Russian oil

5 Sep 2025 8:35 am
Lets stay safe while bidding Ganesha goodbye this year

Shockingly, we also witness some inebriated people venturing into the sea

5 Sep 2025 8:12 am
Escaping the tyranny of screens

Habitually turning to the printed word, instead of devices, to unwind, is a powerful method to resist the colonisation of our collective consciousness as well as rejuvenate the body and mind

5 Sep 2025 8:09 am
Quickly deal with tariff case: Donald Trump tells Supreme Court

The government called on the court to reverse an appeals court ruling that found most of US President Donald Trumps tariffs are an illegal use of an emergency powers law

5 Sep 2025 7:16 am
US risks losing the moon to China, Senator Ted Cruz warns at space race hearin

The hearing centred on how the US can stay ahead in the space race, with lawmakers reaffirming the need for the Gateway space station and to maintain continuous operations in Low Earth Orbit

5 Sep 2025 7:13 am
Giorgio Armani, iconic Italian designer, passes away at 91

Italian fashion icon had for the first time missed his usual bow at end of Armani show in Milan earlier this year; at the time, the company released a statement that he was currently recovering at home without specifying his health condition

5 Sep 2025 7:10 am
Manipur: Kuki-Zo sign pact with Centre, agree for peace

The signing of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United Peoples Front (UPF) is also set to have a positive impact on peace efforts in Manipur, officials said

5 Sep 2025 7:02 am