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Indonesia arrests ex-police chief over alleged illegal wiretapping of President, officials

What was done may have fallen into the category of being considered as leading to treason, said a Presidential spokesperson

4 Nov 2026 11:55 am
Democratic gains mount in U.S. midterms as Donald Trump faces bruising verdict

The Opposition party also retained key Senate seats, while victory in Georgias Governor race added to mounting signs that Republicans face a difficult night

4 Nov 2026 8:40 am
Can Indias heritage produce find a place on the global food map?

Agri-food thinktank Vrihi Foundations new report explores how indigenous agricultural and forest produce such as turmeric, jamun, and mahua can gain stronger value chains, markets and policy support

2 Nov 2026 1:17 pm
Who decides the cost of medicines in India?

Indias separation of medicine licensing under CDSCO and pricing under NPPA presents a policy challenge. Stronger coordination,supported by pharmaceutical, clinical and health-economic expertise, could bridge this gap

2 Nov 2026 1:11 pm
Six Indian tourists stranded in Nepal's National Park rescued safely

All of the rescued tourists are undergoing treatment at a government hospital in the Dune of Dolpa district, and their condition is out of danger, says police

2 Nov 2026 11:58 am
What Indias leaky exam system can learn from Soviet shoe factories

Unless we treat the exams as the complex economic product they are, with knowledge dispersed among specialised professionals and each player acting in their own self-interest, and restructure the financial incentives at play, we will keep having protests and Cabinet reshuffles and Committee appointments

2 Nov 2026 10:03 am
Even as unemployment falls, lack of decent work in India

Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks

2 Nov 2026 12:27 am
Mahadev betting app kingpin Sourabh Chandrakar extradited from Oman to India

The development comes months after Chandrakar, who hails from Chhattisgarhs Durg, was traced to Oman.

1 Nov 2026 9:01 pm
INDIA bloc parties united at rallies, divided in elections: JD-U

The party asserted that an alliance without consensus on leadership, common agenda and issues has no justification to continue

1 Nov 2026 7:39 pm
Remove Modi to save democracy: Congress chief Kharge attacks PM at INDIA bloc rally

Addressing INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan on the vote chori charge, Mr. Kharge also accused Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of shielding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar

1 Nov 2026 5:41 pm
Party workers surround bus carrying Rahul, Mamata, Akhilesh & INDIA bloc leaders to Ramlila ground

NDIA bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Akhilesh Yadav head toward Ramlila ground in an open-top bus as enthusiastic party workers crowd the vehicle. Watch the live scenes from Delhi.

1 Nov 2026 1:58 pm
Six Indian tourists stranded in Nepal, rescue efforts underway

The Indian tourists had ventured into the area despite warnings from security personnel and the Nepali guide accompanying them, says an official

1 Nov 2026 1:38 pm
INDIA blocs Chalo Dilli protest: Supporters gather at Ramlila Maidan, across capital

Many supporters arrived in Delhi, while several others had reached the national capital on October 31, 2026 or earlier as parties mobilised their cadres from different states for the protest

1 Nov 2026 10:31 am
India-Poland strategic partnership should translate into JVs: PM Donald Tusk

Poland PM Donald Tusk called for greater technological cooperation between India and Poland, while addressing the India-Poland Business Forum at Bengaluru

23 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Indias smartphone shipments collapsed to a decade low during Q3 2026

During Q3, 2026, Samsung became the top smartphone brand in India, followed by Vivo and Oppo

23 Oct 2026 12:32 pm
What is Romanchs Law? New York Citys historic horse carriage ban after Indian tourists death

The New York City Council voted to pass Romanchs Law, a landmark measure that bans horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park by June 1, 2028, in a move championed by Mayor Mamdani after an Indian tourist died following a carriage accident in Central Park

23 Oct 2026 12:25 pm
How Indias research ambitions rest on scholars who can barely survive

PhD enrollment in India rose from about 203,000 in 2019-20 to 344,000 in 2023-24, according to the but theUGC awards the Junior Research Fellowship for only about 11,750 slots a year. Those left out live on far smaller stipends or none at all.

23 Oct 2026 12:00 pm
Pakistan refused to accept bodies of its own soldiers killed in Kargil war: India at UN

Ms. Mangalanandan added that burial rights for terrorists are being justified by indicating that States may restrict funeral rights of terrorists, but only within legal limits

23 Oct 2026 11:44 am
Record growth, rising risks: Whats really driving Indias core industries? | The Hindu Editorial

Indias core industrial sectors recorded a series-high growth rate of 7.9% in September, driven by strong performances in coal, electricity, steel and refinery products. While the data points to a welcome industrial uptick, concerns remain about how sustainable the momentum will be. Much of the growth appears linked to temporary factors such as increased power demand during the heat wave and higher refining activity driven by imported oil. With global crude prices rising, foreign exchange pressur

23 Oct 2026 11:44 am
Organisation founded 80 years ago struggling to deliver peace today: India on need for UNSC reforms

Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said an organisation that cannot renew its principal organ will find it ever harder to command authority in a world that has moved far beyond 1945

23 Oct 2026 10:46 am
Asian Para Games 2026: Sandeep sets world record as India win gold, bronze in mens 400m T64

India's Nimisha Chakkungalparambil and Parmod Bijarnia claimed the silver medals in their respective women's long jump T47 and men's 1500m T46 competitions

23 Oct 2026 9:16 am
Bihar to host India-New Zealand Under-20 Rugby Series

Mens and womens teams from both countries arrive in Patna. Seven players from Bihar were selected for the Indian teams. Matches to be held at Rajgir Sports Complex in Nalanda

23 Oct 2026 3:53 am
Canary in the coal mine: On the performance of Indias core industrial sectors

Core sector data indicate impending growth slowdowns

23 Oct 2026 12:14 am
Delhi conference to explore new markets for Indian rice

Trade and business representatives from over 150 countries to attend the meet to assess the 2027 price outlook and identify ways to earn more from rice

22 Oct 2026 11:04 pm
Indian missions in Saudi Arabia working to facilitate early return of stranded pilgrims

Over the past week, about 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims have travelled from Saudi Arabia back to India on available flights, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

22 Oct 2026 11:03 pm
Watch: Saudi Arabia airport attack kills Indian; MEA condemns repeated attacks |Above the Fold|Oct 22, 2026

An Indian national is killed in an attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia, as India monitors the escalating conflict in West Asia.

22 Oct 2026 10:58 pm
Watch: The troubling reality of Indias PhD scholars | Focus Tamil Nadu

A professor at Tamil Nadus 131-year-old Sarah Tucker College in Tirunelveli was suspended after allegedly demanding 1 lakh from a research scholar for guiding her PhD. When did pursuing a doctorate become an exercise in pleasing your professor? In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we examine the alleged exploitation of research scholars through bribes, gifts, errands and harassment, and why this culture persists despite government guidelines and court interventions.

22 Oct 2026 7:26 pm
Jio IPO becomes Indias fastest-subscribed public offering, gets fully subscribed in 100 minutes

Jio Platforms Limited has made corporate history by having its massive 30,213 crore initial public offering fully subscribed within just 100 minutes of opening, outpacing Hyundai Motor India to become the fastest-subscribed mega IPO in India.

22 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Delhi High Court agrees to urgently hear pleas by CJP's Das, Ranka and AISA's Neha

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have assailed the SEM's October 19 order remanding them to two days' judicial custody in the High Court, which is shut this week due to Dussehra vacation

21 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Who are Delhi Polices cyber commandos tracking bomb threats and fake videos on social media?

From tracing digital footprints left by hoax bomb threat senders to tracking cryptocurrency in digital arrest scams and flagging AI-generated videos, the specialised team is bringing advanced technical skills to complex police investigations.

21 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Rubio says India-U.S. trade deal close, urges New Delhi to boost U.S. energy, defence buys

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said both sides welcomed the progress made in negotiations on the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement and reaffirmed their commitment to working towards its early conclusion

21 Oct 2026 6:48 am
Kashmir clerics, including Mirwaiz, say eviction of Delhis historic Race Course mosque deeply disturbing

If even a legally recognised mosque cannot be protected, what safeguards remain for others? says Mirwaiz

21 Oct 2026 12:38 am
AAP claims Punjab CM Mann detained for three hours at Delhi airport, fined 50,000

In a statement, Mr. Pannu accused the Centre of creating obstacles in the path of Punjabs progress

20 Oct 2026 11:33 pm
MEA reaffirms Ladakh is an integral part of India, says Chinas denial cannot change facts

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that the Union Territory of Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India

13 Oct 2026 5:21 pm
Daily quiz: On the Indian Super League football clubs in the country

As the latest edition of the Indian Super League kicked off this weekend after uncertainties around its future, heres a quiz on football clubs in the country

13 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
China opposes Indias move to name 28 strategic locations in Ladakh

China has never recognised the so-called Union Territory of Ladakh unilaterally and illegally established by India, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing in Beijing

13 Oct 2026 3:53 pm
Indias formidable cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero

Producing cement is highly carbon-intensive and releases large quantities of greenhouse gases as part of its heating and limestone calcination processes. Extracting limestone also destroys forests and fertile topsoil. But because cement is deeply entrenched in modern construction, the sector remains exceptionally hard to abate

13 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Indias Energy Future: A Balancing Act

This e-book explores the deep-seated tensions emerging on the path to net-zero and confronts the difficult questions that are often overlooked.

13 Oct 2026 2:44 pm
BIMSTEC meeting: India never believes in attacking, establishing supremacy over any country, says Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing the BIMSTEC meeting, said India has always believed in sovereignty and peaceful resolutions to any dispute

13 Oct 2026 1:23 pm
How does the U.S.-Russia diesel deal impact India?

Apart from the deal to allow Russia to sell diesel to the U.S. and global markets, U.S. President Donald Trump also announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

13 Oct 2026 1:06 pm
Indian researcher recalls lifechanging mentorship of late Nobel laureate Ada Yonath

For Dr. Tanaya Bose, who spent seven years in her laboratory, Yonaths legacy extends beyond science to a rare generosity that continues to shape the way she mentors young researchers.

13 Oct 2026 12:15 pm
2,200 personnel to secure India-West Indies T20 match at Hyderabads Uppal stadium on October 14

Around 40,000 spectators expected for the match scheduled to begin at 7 p.m; police identified parking space for 8,000 vehicles and announce heavy-vehicle diversions around stadium

13 Oct 2026 11:39 am
The Quest to be a Science Superpower: Where Indias Research Is and What It Will Take to Get Ahead

Is India truly on the path to becoming a global scientific superpower?

25 Sep 2026 2:07 pm
25 Sep 2026 1:36 pm
Nepal PM proposes establishing Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism with India, China

Balen Shah, in his maiden address to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, told world leaders that a warming climate is destabilising the fragile Himalayan ecology

25 Sep 2026 10:40 am