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Digital Desk | Uttarkashi, Nov 5 (IANS) Four people were killed, while the search for three is underway after a MUV plunged directly into the river near Gangnani Dharamkund in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi on Thursday morning, officials said. The accident occurred on the Gangotri National Highway near Gangnani Dharmkund early on Thursday morning, when an MUV car plunged directly into the river. According to preliminary information, there were seven people in the 7-seater car. Following the accident,

Digital Desk | Jakarta, Nov 4 (IANS) The Indian and Indonesian armies conducted integrated special forces exercises on Wednesday to strengthen their ability to undertake coordinated combat and airborne operations, while enhancing interoperability between the two forces during joint military exercise GARUDA SHAKTI 2026 in Indonesia's East Java. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Jakarta said the 48-hour validation exercise involved joint training in battlefield medical care, combat tracking of

Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Nov 4 (IANS) The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has begun sending Diwali greetings and letters of gratitude via WhatsApp to devotees who contributed to the construction of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. In an official statement released on its social media account on Tuesday, the Trust clarified that these messages, along with attached PDF letters, are authentic and are being dispatched by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra itself. The move comes after several

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) A Supreme Court lawyer has approached the Delhi Police seeking registration of an FIR against All India Students' Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora over her alleged remarks linking temple priests to sexual offences against women. In her complaint to the Station House Officer of the Cyber Police Station, New Delhi district, advocate-on-record (AoR) Amita Sachdeva sought action under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and ot

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Kiren Rijiju, on Monday claimed that the Congress had used an AI-generated image showing a massive crowd at Sundays INDIA Bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, accusing the party of using AI to push a misleading narrative about the turnout. Taking to X, Rijiju wrote: Even the fake AI photo to show that Ramlila ground was full is not done properly by the fake narrative team of Congress Party! Rijiju also shared a photog

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The government on Monday said that coal production from captive and commercial mines stood at 22.03 million tonnes (MT) in October, increasing from 15.49 MT in October 2025, which is a 42 per cent annual growth. Coal dispatches reached 21.11 MT last month, increasing from 15.48 MT in October 2025 (36 per cent growth). The coal ministry said that the sector registered robust year-on-year growth, with coal production increasing from 105.33 MT to 117.23 MT at

Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) A Trump administration proposal to stop US immigration officers from deferring to earlier approvals when H-1B and L-1 workers seek extensions falls most heavily on Indian professionals, who account for nearly four in five H-1B approvals for continuing employment, according to US Citizenship and Immigration Services data. The public comment period on the Department of Homeland Security proposal, Removing Deference to Prior USCIS Determinations of Eligibilit

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) An Indian state, Andhra Pradesh, has secured investment commitments worth Rs 1,614 crore from three South Korean automotive component manufacturers, providing a significant boost to its manufacturing base, as per reports. With supply to global carmakers Hyundai and Kia, three firms -- Hwashin, Seoyon and Iwamet -- have signed agreements with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish manufacturing facilities in Anantapur district, they added. In addition, t

Digital Desk | Atlanta, Nov 2 (IANS) Georgia is pitching its production incentives and studio facilities to Indian filmmakers, with organisers of an Atlanta film festival seeking to turn cultural ties into opportunities to shoot movies in the US state. The Atlanta Indian Film Festival recently completed its eighth edition, S.K. Raj, a chamber of commerce board member and former president and chairman, said in an exclusive interview to IANS. Bringing Indian filmmakers to Georgia was a central aim

Digital Desk | Atlanta, Nov 2 (IANS) India is the only country in the region that can match China in size and capability as US manufacturers look for alternatives, a leader of the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce has said ahead of a trade fair for Indian manufacturers in Atlanta later this month. If you look at the region, South Asia region, there is no other country that can compete with the Chinese in terms of size and capability than India, S.K. Raj, a board member and past president

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the comprehensive economic and strategic partnership, discussing opportunities for strengthening trade and investment ties, improving market access, enhancing supply chain resilience and advancing cooperation under the free trade agreement (FTA), an official statement said on Monday. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held high-level meetings in Brussels with Ditte Juul Jorgense

Digital Desk | Christchurch, Nov 2 (IANS) New Zealand have suffered a major blow as allrounders Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra will miss the upcoming ODI series against India, starting on Wednesday, as they continue to rehabilitate their respective injuries. New Zealand Cricket said Chapman is still recovering from his hamstring injury, as the recent MRI showed his left hamstring requires another two weeks of rehabilitation before he is fully fit to return to the field, whilst Ravindra is batt

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks opened strong on Monday, surging about 1 per cent each despite mixed global cues amid buying in energy, auto and information technology (IT) sector stocks. At open, Sensex was up 718.71 points or 0.97 per cent at 75,178.24, while Nifty was up 169.20 points or 0.73 per cent at 23,222.30. Sectorally, energy sector shares led gain as Nifty Oil & Gas surged more than 2 per cent. Meanwhile, Nifty Auto rose 0.77 per cent and Nifty IT gained

Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) At least 57 Indian American candidates are on the ballot in Tuesday's US midterm elections, from a Senate seat in Massachusetts to the mayoralty of Los Angeles. The list includes one candidate for the US Senate, 11 for the House of Representatives, three for statewide office, 36 for state legislatures and six for local posts. The count covers only candidates whose Indian heritage IANS has been able to confirm. Another 15 candidates who may be of Indian ori

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) In a standout week for India, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen were crowned womens singles and mens singles champions at the HYLO Open 2026, a BWF World Tour Super 500 event that concluded at the Saarlandhalle in Germany on Sunday. Japan Open champion earlier this year, Sindhu capped another impressive week by winning the HYLO Open without dropping a single game, securing straight-games victories in all her matches. The second-seeded Indian outplayed Denmarks Line

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Lakshya Sen clinched the men's singles title at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament after registering a commanding straight-game victory over Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in the final in Saarbrcken, Germany, on Sunday, completing a memorable double for India. The Indian shuttler, who was the runner-up at the All England Championships earlier this year, beat Christie 21-17, 21-10 in the final to claim the gold and complete the set with compatriot PV

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales breached a record 5-lakh mark in October, driven by a strong festive demand, with leading automakers such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Mahindra & Mahindra recording their highest-ever monthly sales. Domestic passenger vehicle wholesale dispatches, comprising cars and SUVs, from factories to retail dealers, which constitute wholesales, are estimated in the range of 5.25-5.3 lakh units in October this year, against 4.6 l

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Aryan Narola of Goa Aces JA Racing clinched a double victory in the F4 Indian Championship, while Ruhaan Alva of Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru won the second Indian Racing League (IRL) race as the Indian Racing Festival concluded its two-day event at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida on Sunday. Narola dominated both F4 races on Sunday to emerge as the standout performer of the weekend, while Alva secured a crucial victory in a closely conte

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) India's passenger vehicle makers on Sunday reported robust sales growth in October, buoyed by strong festive-season demand, with Maruti Suzuki posting its highest-ever monthly sales and other leading automakers including Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hyundai Motor India also registering record or double-digit growth. Maruti Suzuki India logged its highest-ever monthly sales, with total dispatches rising 25 per cent year-on-year to 2.76 lakh units in

Digital Desk | Hamilton, Nov 1 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan completed his 2000 runs in T20I cricket during the fifth match against New Zealand at the Seddon Park here on Sunday. Kishan, who had a quiet series so far and missed a couple of games due to injury, hit an impressive 61 from 32 balls to get to the milestone. He has also become the third-fastest Indian to complete 2000 runs in the shortest international format in terms of balls taken. The canny left-handed batter comple

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that the stranded Umrah pilgrims have returned to India safely, and the remaining Umrah pilgrims are being assisted, stressing that the government is always proactive in addressing the issues and concerns of Indian citizens. In a statement shared on X, Rijiju also mentioned the contact details of the 24x7 control rooms set up at the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Consulate General in Jedd

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India has recovered more than 650 stolen ancient statues over the past 12 years, highlighting the government's efforts to preserve the country's cultural heritage. He also said that a revival of India's cultural centres was taking place from north to south and east to west. Addressing the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan in New Delhi, PM Modi said preserving India's heritage was one of the missions of

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan held a meeting with the Italian Navy's Chief of Staff Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions held on institutionalising navy-to-navy engagements, deepening operational cooperation, expanding multilateral cooperation on shared maritime security priorities and strengthening professional exchanges. The discussions were held after Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto was received

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Demand for specialised midcareer professionals in Indias healthcare global capability centres is rising sharply with about 93 per cent of 67,000 projected job openings in 2026 seeking candidates with three to 12 years of experience, a report said on Friday. The report from Quess Corp said that GCC healthcare hiring nearly doubled in 2025 as demand surged 97.5 per cent from 32,000 roles in 2024 to 63,200. AI is expected to be the fastest-scaling capability

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Friday tracking positive domestic cues and buying in information technology (IT) sector stocks despite weak global signals. Sensex opened at 73,665.64, an increase of over 400 points or 0.57 per cent, while Nifty started at 22,742.20, up 54.55 points or 0.24 per cent. Sectorally, the market rally was driven by the technology sector as Nifty IT rose nearly 3 per cent in morning trade, followed by Nifty MidSmall IT & Te

Digital Desk | Berlin/New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said he had productive meetings with several top business leaders in Berlin, where he highlighted immense opportunities for German companies to invest, manufacture and innovate in India. The minister stressed that India and the European Union (EU) have an opportunity to build a powerful economic partnership anchored in trust, competitiveness and complementary strengths. Held a meeting with Stefan

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned that growing anti-Indian rhetoric in the United States is turning into violence, accusing political leaders of encouraging hostility and questioning why the FBI failed to detect an alleged two-year plot to attack a Hindu temple near Chicago. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the Indian-American lawmaker said a potentially devastating massacre was prevented only because the gunman's weapon jammed after he fi

Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 23 (IANS) India slammed the special rapporteur (SR) for religious freedom for bias in reporting on burials in India and failing to take into account the gravity of terrorism. Deriving political mileage out of people's pain and loss should not be a topic that SRs should base relevance on, Bhavika Mangalanandan, a first secretary in India's UN Mission, said on Thursday. We are surprised that the fervent advocacy for the rights of terrorists who violate the most s

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has defended Indian-American Republican Vivek Ramaswamys attack ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic rival Amy Acton in the Ohio governors race, even as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a fellow Republican, urged that it be pulled while saying he was keeping his endorsement. Its wrong to run this ad, DeWine told reporters on Thursday, according to CBS News. I would urge Ramaswamys campaign to take this down. DeWine, who

Digital Desk | New York, Oct 23 (IANS) BJP MP Arun Govil highlighted Indias judicial efforts to strengthen the right to health, citing the Supreme Courts expansive interpretation of Article 21 of the Constitution during an interactive dialogue with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York, shared details of the engagement in a post on X, stat

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Air India on Thursday announced the groundbreaking of its new multi-facility Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), to strengthen the airlines maintenance capabilities at its largest hub while enhancing operational efficiency and self-reliance. Spread across nine acres, the state-of-the-art facility is being designed to accommodate one widebody and one narrowbody aircraft simultaneously. It will

Digital Desk | Jerusalem/New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and invited him to light a torch along with heroic Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar on the country's Independence Day. During the phone call, PM Modi and Netanyahu also reviewed the sustained momentum in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the partnership between both countries. Received a phone

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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) India showcased its agricultural revolution led by small farmers, which rests on diversity, resilience, sustainability and greater self-sufficiency, at 'SIAL Paris 2026' exhibition. These themes defined the India pavilion, which carried a simple title: Feeding Our Tomorrow, according to an article in Euronews. Chairman of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), Jawed Ashraf, led Indias presence as Partner Country at the exhibition, held at Paris Nor

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Private equity investment in India's real estate sector reached $6.1 billion across 55 disclosed deals in the first nine months of 2026, nearly matching the $6.9 billion recorded in the whole of 2025, a joint report said on Thursday. Data centres emerged as the largest investment destination with a 40 per cent share, while domestic funds contributed 42 per cent of the total inflows, according to a joint report by FICCI and Anarock. The report, titled 'The

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India and Poland agreed to deepen ties in defence, space and nuclear energy and invited Polish companies to engage with India in co-development and co-production in these sectors. While addressing a joint press meet with Polish PM Donald Tusk following their talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday, PM Modi recalled how India and Poland elevated ties to the status of Strategic Partnership during h

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Indian exporters, including micro, small and medium enterprises, should engage early with New Zealand buyers and leverage schemes such as the Export Promotion Mission to maximise gains from the newly implemented bilateral free trade agreement, the Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry National Committee on Exports Sanjay Budhia said on Thursday. Budhia, also the managing director of Patton International Ltd, said exporters must check product-specifi

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) Indian-American Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has apologised for invoking former police chief Daryl Gates, even as she picked up the endorsement of county supervisor Lindsey Horvath days before vote centres open across the city. Raman apologised privately to a South Los Angeles community group and on a podcast for her reference to Gates, Politicos California Playbook newsletter reported on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Times reported on October

Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 22 (IANS) India backs keeping the mechanism established to continue the work of two international criminal tribunals, saying this would ensure continued accountability for the war crimes and genocide committed in the two regions. India underscores the importance of the mechanism continuing residual functions, including the protection of victims and witnesses, assistance to national jurisdictions, and the preservation and management of the tribunal's archives, C

Digital Desk | Nagoya (Japan), Oct 21 (IANS) Para-athletes made their mark for India with Simran claiming her second gold medal of the event and Dilip Gavit Mahadu and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi securing a one-two finish in men's 100m T47 while defending champion Praveen Kumar cleared a Games Record height of 2.05m to win gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan on Wednesday. Indian athletes broke Games Records, set personal bests and swept all three medals in an event in

Digital Desk | London, Oct 21 (IANS) British leader and Padma Shri awardee, Bob Blackman, has reiterated his call for India's inclusion in the Five Eyes (FVEY) intelligence alliance citing the growing threats from Pakistani terror networks and Khalistani extremism. Speaking exclusively to IANS, the United Kingdom Conservative Party leader and Member of Parliament (MP) spoke about the current security challenges being faced by both India and UK. India is threatened by Pakistan in particular, wher

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Estonia's Ambassador to India, Kristi Karelsohn, said on Wednesday that ties between both nations are in a good shape as everyone is eagerly looking forward to the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU). Estonia, said Karelsohn, wants to further develop business ties and political cooperation with India in multilateral forums. In an interview with IANS, Karelsohn described the business sector as the main priorit

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Indias customs authority Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) signed a memorandum to enable advance electronic exchange of origin data for goods, an official statement said on Wednesday. The electronic exchange of origin data is expected to improve operational efficiency, reduce information gaps and provide greater certainty to traders engaged in bilateral trade. The statement from the Ministry of Financ

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is scheduled to leave for Mumbai on Wednesday to attend India Chem 2026, India's flagship biennial event for the chemicals and petrochemicals industry, which begins on Thursday. According to an official statement, CM Majhi will participate in the inaugural session and the CEO Roundtable, which will be chaired by Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers J.P. Nadda, during his two-day visit to Mumbai. It noted th

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: DIP Market and Red Lions Capital concluded their four-city Private Frontiers knowledge series, which drew more than 350 attendees, including leading wealth managers, private bankers,

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could reduce both tariff and non-tariff barriers, creating new opportunities for businesses on both sides, Estonia's Ambassador to India Kristi Karelsohn said on Wednesday, expressing hope that the agreement will be signed by leaders before the end of the year. Speaking to IANS on the state of ties between the two countries, Karelsohn said India-Estonia relations are in excellent shape and are en

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) A layer of haze enveloped several parts of the national capital on Wednesday morning, reducing visibility as Delhi-NCR witnessed a decline in air quality following the Dussehra festivities. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS), Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) entered the 'poor' category and will remain there until October 23. The national capital recorded an AQI of 179 on Tuesday, placing it in the 'moderate' category. However, the for

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Delhi Police have arrested a father-son duo within two hours of registering an attempt-to-murder case following an assault with a sharp-edged weapon in the Harsh Vihar area, officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place around 5 p.m. on October 18 near Gullu Ka Mandir, Gali No. 1, Saboli Khadda, Part-II, within the jurisdiction of Harsh Vihar police station. According to the police, the injured, identified as Ashish, 34, an employee of the Municipal C

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Economists and market experts on Tuesday said the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) projection that India will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy with a growth rate of 7 per cent reflects strong global confidence in the country's economic potential. Speaking to IANS, economist Vijay Sardana said a country with a population of over 1.5 billion offers immense opportunities for growth and investment. This is very good news because a vast count

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India's rapidly growing electricity demand could require the country to build substantially more coal-fired generation capacity than previously projected even as it maintains an aggressive renewable energy expansion programme, said Ghanshyam Prasad, chairman of the Central Electricity Authority of India, on Tuesday. At an event organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, the CEA head noted that demand trends may force planners to reassess the scale of coa