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PM Modi to visit Thailand for sixth BIMSTEC Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Thailand, beginning Thursday, for the sixth BIMSTEC Summit, during which he will meet his counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra and hold bilateral ties.

1 Apr 2025 3:49 pm
'Wish all take lessons from tribal communities': Prez Murmu on 'Sarhul' spring festival

President Droupadi Murmu greeted people on Sarhul, a spring festival celebrated with special enthusiasm by the tribal community, and hoped that people would take lessons in preserving natural heritage while moving ahead on the path of development.

1 Apr 2025 11:20 am
Trump Admn to review federal grants to Harvard after 'anti-Semitism' on campus

In a major escalation of its efforts to combat campus anti-Semitism, the Trump administration has announced a comprehensive review of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University and its affiliates.

1 Apr 2025 11:17 am
Gas leaked in Rajasthan factory, owner dies, 40 hospitalised

One person died and 40 others were affected in a nitrogen gas leak from a tanker parked inside the warehouse of an acid factory in Rajasthan's Beawar.

1 Apr 2025 11:15 am
Chilean President in India on 5-day visit, bilateral ties main focus in talks with PM Modi

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a five-day State Visit to India. He was received with a warm welcome by Union Minister of State (MoS) Pabitra Margherita and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour upon landing at the airport.

1 Apr 2025 11:14 am
Indian stock market opens lower, recovers soon as FY26 begins today

Indian equity indices opened lower on Tuesday and recovered in the early trade, as heavyweights like Bharti Airtel and ITC turned green.

1 Apr 2025 10:46 am
J&K's Kathua Terror Attack: Six Family Members of Jailed OGW Detained For Aiding Terrorists

Six members of a family, including the wife and daughters of jailed overground worker (OGW) have been detained for allegedly providing shelter and logistical support to terrorists.

31 Mar 2025 11:17 pm
M4 assault rifles fuel terror in Jammu, pose growing threat

The increasing use of American M4 carbine assault rifles by terrorists in Jammu has raised alarm, with the lightweight, high-capacity weapon linked to major attacks in the region. Experts attribute this trend to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, after which leftover arms reached terrorists via Pakistan's ISI.

31 Mar 2025 7:13 pm
Chamba's Silent Eid: J&K's Village Stands United in Tribute to Fallen Hero Tariq Ahmed

As the nation celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr, the small village of Chamba in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district has chosen solemnity over festivity. The village mourns the loss of Selection Grade Constable Tariq Ahmad, who was martyred during an anti-terror operation in Kathua on March 27, 2025.

31 Mar 2025 5:59 pm
J&K Lt Guv reiterates commitment to Kashmiri Pandits' return to Valley

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring the dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Kashmir Valley. He assured them that all obstacles hindering their rehabilitation would be eliminated.

31 Mar 2025 9:28 am
Four-day operation continues in J&K's Kathua to track down terrorists; two killed

A massive search operation entered its fourth consecutive day in the higher reaches of the Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces continued efforts to track down terrorists involved in a deadly attack that claimed the lives of four cops of Jammu and Kashmir Police.

30 Mar 2025 10:44 pm
Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak 2025: Top wishes, messages, greetings, Quranic quotes to share on Eid

As Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid ul-Fitr. Here are some messages you can share with your loved ones on the occassion.

30 Mar 2025 10:36 pm
SMVDSB introduces new facilities to enhance pilgrimage experience during Chaitra Navratra

On the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratra, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has launched a series of new facilities and upgraded existing ones to enhance the pilgrimage experience.

30 Mar 2025 10:20 pm
Omar Abdullah flags security gaps in Jammu amid rising terror attacks

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has acknowledged that the redeployment of Army troops to Ladakh after the 2020 Chinese incursion in Galwan Valley created security vulnerabilities in Jammu, leading to a rise in terror incidents over the past four years.

30 Mar 2025 1:02 pm
When is Eid ul-Fitr in India amid Saudi Arabia's confirmation of Shawwal crescent sighting

Eid-ul-Fitr is the festival of charity, love, and communal prayer. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan. The exact date of the eid is subject to moon sighting in India even though Saudia Arabia is celebrating the festival on Sunday.

30 Mar 2025 3:44 am
Eid ul-Fitr 2025: Shawwal moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid on Sunday

The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, 30th March 2025.

30 Mar 2025 2:44 am
MeT office predicts temperature surge in TN, pre-monsoon showers likely from April 1

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast a further rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with intense heat already being felt in several parts of the state.

29 Mar 2025 7:32 pm
Four J&K Police Bravehearts Martyred in Kathua Encounter, Last Rites Performed with Full Honors

Four valiant policemen of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were martyred in a fierce gunfight with Pakistani terrorists in the Safiyan Jakhole village of the Kathua district. Their last rites were performed today in their native villages across the Jammu, Reasi, and Kathua districts.

29 Mar 2025 4:23 pm
Trump says 'Open' to tariff deals after enforcing reciprocal tariffs from April 2

US President Donald Trump has expressed openness to cutting tariff deals with other countries as he plans to unveil new taxes on imports in the coming days, but he suggested any deals would be made after the tariffs go into place on April 2.

29 Mar 2025 11:23 am
Amit Shah to visit Bihar to steer high-stake meetings

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a two-day visit to Bihar on Saturday, packed with crucial political and administrative engagements.

29 Mar 2025 11:21 am
Musk's AI startup xAI acquires X in $33bn stock deal

Billionaire Elon Musk has announced his artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acquired social media platform X for an all-stock transaction of $33 billion.

29 Mar 2025 11:21 am
India to sign Maritime Transport Agreement with BIMSTEC during PM Modi's Thailand visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be enhancing India's deep civilizational linkages, maritime connectivity, and cross-cultural exchanges with member countries of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) grouping during his visit to Bangkok for the 6th BIMSTEC Summit , next week.

29 Mar 2025 10:21 am
Adult content: ED unravels dark web of illegal foreign remittances, hidden studio in Noidacompanyraid

In a major crackdown on corruption in government circles in Bihar, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided seven locations across the state in connection with a money laundering case and recovered 11.64 crore in cash. The investigations also blew the lid off a bribe-for-bill-clearance racket operating in Bihar government departments.

29 Mar 2025 10:20 am
PM Modi to inaugurate air travel services from Hisar airport on April 14

Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate air travel services from the Hisar airport on April 14.

28 Mar 2025 7:32 pm
Delhi Police file another FIR against Arvind Kejriwal citing public property violations

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with other party leaders, for alleged violations of the Public Property Act.

28 Mar 2025 5:32 pm
Atrocities against minorities in PAK: EAM Jaishankar cites numbers, says closely monitoring

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India is closely monitoring the atrocities against Hindus and other minorities in Pakistan and is raising these issues on international platforms.

28 Mar 2025 2:46 pm
ChatGPT's ghibli-style AI images go viral on social media; how to create one?

Ever since OpenAI released its GPT-4o update, social media platforms like Meta's Instagram and Elon Musk's X have been flooded with Ghibli-style images.

28 Mar 2025 2:45 pm
Kunal Kamra petitions Madras HC for transit anticipatory bail in controversial remarks case

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who is facing multiple criminal cases over the raitor jibe towards Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Friday petitioned the Madras High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail.

28 Mar 2025 2:42 pm
CM Yogi visits hospital after four children died of food poisoning at shelter home

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday visited Lokbandhu Shri Raj Narayan Combined Hospital in Lucknow after four teenagers, including two girls, died and several others fell sick due to food poisoning at a government-run shelter home.

28 Mar 2025 2:40 pm
After rushing wife to hospital, man returns home to find 3 kids dead at home

Three children were found dead under suspicious circumstances at a house in Ameenpur in Sangareddy district, near Hyderabad, early Friday.

28 Mar 2025 12:32 pm
Hyundai Motor plans to integrate Level 2+ self-driving technology by 2027

Hyundai Motor Group on Friday outlined a roadmap to implement advanced autonomous driving technology across its vehicle lineup, aiming to apply Level 2+ features by the end of 2027.

28 Mar 2025 12:27 pm
India least exposed to US tariffs as domestic demand offsets it: Morgan Stanley

When it comes to the ratio of goods exports to GDP in the wake of US trade tariffs, India and Japan are the least exposed economies owing to domestic demand strength, a Morgan Stanley report said on Friday.

28 Mar 2025 12:25 pm
Indian pharma firms weigh bigger market share after US tariffs: Report

Indian pharma companies may stand to gain market share due to the potential impact of US tariffs, according to a JPMorgan report.

28 Mar 2025 12:24 pm
What is Shab-e-Qadr and why is it important for Muslims around the world: Explained

Shab-e-Qadr, or the Night of Power, an event in the Islamic calendar, believed to occur in the last ten days of Ramadan. Shab-e-Qadr is a night of reflection, prayer, and seeking forgiveness, with deeds performed on this night believed to be equivalent to those performed over a thousand months.

27 Mar 2025 3:23 pm
Despite geo-political uncertainties, India's exports set to cross $800 billion

Despite global uncertainties, India's exports are set to surge, said Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Santosh Kumar Sarangi, adding that exporters should tread the path pragmatically and wisely to navigate the current global trade contours.

27 Mar 2025 2:42 pm
AI, data analytics to boost innovation in intellectual property landscape: Piyush Goyal

Innovation is the key to India's march towards 'Viksit Bharat' and there is a need for modern technologies such as AI and data analytics in trademark searches and intellectual property (IP) enforcement, according to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.

27 Mar 2025 2:32 pm
TN teachers' associations demand probe into POCSO cases against educators on exam duty

The Teachers Joint Action Committee, comprising members from various teachers' associations, has demanded a thorough investigation into recent cases filed under the POCSO Act against teachers on exam duty.

27 Mar 2025 2:29 pm
Raghav Chadha discusses leadership, politics, and personal growth at NDTV Yuva Conclave

At the NDTV Yuva Conclave, Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Wednesday shared invaluable insights on his journey, from his recent experience at Harvard to his personal life with wife - Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra.

27 Mar 2025 2:27 pm
Global HIV funding cuts can cause over 10 mn infections, 3 mn deaths by 2030: Lancet

The significant reductions in international funding for HIV prevention and treatment programmes may result in more than 10 million infections, and about 3 million deaths by 2030, according to a study published in The Lancet HIV journal on Thursday.

27 Mar 2025 2:22 pm
Trump cracks whip, announces 25% tariff on imported cars

US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on imported automobiles and parts to 25 per cent and indicated that the reciprocal tariff system that goes into effect on April 2 will be lenient.

27 Mar 2025 10:37 am
Trump cites India's Aadhaar-EPIC linking, questions why US voter identification failed to do so

US President Donald Trump has cited India's requirement for voters to link their Aadhaar card with their Election Photo Identification Card (EPIC) as an example of a nation ensuring the integrity of its election and contrasted it with the lax US voter identification system.

27 Mar 2025 10:35 am
European Union deplores Trump's tariffs on car exports: EU Chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed deep regrets about the United States' decision to impose tariffs on imported European cars.

27 Mar 2025 10:32 am
'Mutual sensitivity to each other's interests, concerns': Writes PM Modi to Bangladesh's Yunus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor to Bangladesh's interim government, highlighting the significance of mutual sensitivity while referring to the Bangladesh Liberation War as a 'shared history'.

27 Mar 2025 10:30 am
Indian stock market opens in green, Sensex above 77,401 points

The domestic benchmark indices opened in green on Thursday amid mixed global cues, as selling was seen in the auto sector in the early trade.

27 Mar 2025 10:28 am
ISRO's commercial arm NSIL reports 43 pc revenue growth in FY25, PBT up 54 pc

NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has reported Rs 3,026.09 crore in revenue in FY25 to date, an impressive 43 per cent growth from Rs 2,116.12 crore in FY24, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

26 Mar 2025 7:27 pm
'Objection to Waqf Bill is opposing Muslim development,' says BJP's Danish Ansari

BJP leader Danish Azad Ansari on Wednesday defended the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that those opposing it are actually working against the development of the Muslim community.

26 Mar 2025 3:31 pm
Nudge campaign led to declaration of foreign assets, income of Rs 30,300 crore: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that a special campaign carried out by the Income Tax Department has led to the declaration of foreign assets and income to the tune of Rs 30, 300 crore after over 30,000 taxpayers revised their income tax returns or filed belated returns for 2024-25.

26 Mar 2025 11:48 am
Tech giant Apple announces annual 'WWDC25' to showcase latest software advancements

Tech giant Apple on Wednesday announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 9 to 13.

26 Mar 2025 11:43 am
India's organised retail to surpass $600 billion by 2030, capture 35% of total market

India's overall retail sector is poised to become more than $1.6 trillion opportunity by 2030, offering immense headroom for sustained growth for the organised retail industry, according to a new report on Wednesday.

26 Mar 2025 11:41 am
Trump pushes for major election reforms, citing India as model

In a bold move aimed at overhauling the US electoral system, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks significant changes to how elections are conducted in the United States.

26 Mar 2025 11:38 am