News

US, India push deeper counterterrorism ties amid Pakistan concerns

During the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia hearing on the US–India strategic partnership here on Wednesday (local time), eminent American experts on South Asia warned that Pakistan's continued use of militant proxies and China's expanding footprint in the region demand deeper alignment between Washington and New Delhi.

6 days ago

Delhi's air quality slips further, edges close to 'very poor' mark again

As of 7 a.m., at least ten monitoring stations across the city registered AQI levels above 300, placing them in the very poor range. At Anand Vihar, the AQI stood at 300, Ashok Vihar 328, Chandni Chowk 305, and ITO 309.

6 days ago

Trump unveils Gold Card to retain top foreign talent in US

Speaking at a White House roundtable with leading technology CEOs on Wednesday (local time), Trump said the initiative would give firms "certainty" in hiring highly trained international students, many of whom face years-long immigration hurdles despite graduating at the top of their class.

6 days ago

Rs 1.66 crore fake property deal case: J&K Crime Branch files chargesheet against 4 accused

Seven trucks of subsidized rice vanish in J&K: Crime Branch exposes major rice theft scam in Kashmir

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir, has unearthed a major rice diversion scam involving officers of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department and the Food Corporation of India. Seven truckloads of subsidized rice meant for poor families were fraudulently shown as delivered and then illegally sold in the market.

6 days ago

'You lost because you opposed Ram Mandir': HM Amit Shah lambasts Congress in LS

The Home Minister warned that the Congress's current campaign against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists and One Nation One Election (ONOE) would only deepen its electoral isolation.

6 days ago

'PM, HM follow RSS ideology, won mandate': HM Amit Shah's counter to opposition charge

As the house took up the debate on election reforms, he accused the opposition of spreading "falsehoods" about SIR as he questioned whether democracy could remain safe if "the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister are decided by 'ghuspethiye' (infiltrators)".

6 days ago

Eleven Maoists with Rs 82 lakh bounty surrender in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Officials said all eleven Maoists had been involved in violent activities for decades together and were active across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. They all surrendered before Maharashtra Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla at an event organised in Gadchiroli.

6 days ago

EVs on expressways, Atal Setu to get toll waiver after Maha Speaker's directive; refunds to follow

The issue came up during the Question Hour in the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday. Legislators from both the ruling alliance and the Opposition drew attention to the toll exemption announced under the Maharashtra Electric Vehicles Policy 2025.

6 days ago

Amazon, Intel, other global giants to slash huge workforce amid AI boom

Amazon, Microsoft, Google bet big on India with huge $67.5 billion total investments

A young population, affordable data and a fast-growing digital ecosystem are helping transform India into a major hub for AI-led innovation, drawing unprecedented interest from companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Google.

6 days ago

Cong govt tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly

Afterwards, BJP members continued to protest its introduction. When Speaker U.T. Khader put the Bill to a vote, he stated that the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2025, had been tabled and those in favour could say "yes", while those opposed could say "no".

6 days ago

Google launches AI Plus plan in India with expanded access to Gemini 3 Pro

"From expanded access to Gemini 3 Pro in the Gemini app, to enhanced image and video generation tools like Nano Banana Pro and Flow, the plan unlocks advanced capabilities to boost creativity and productivity," the company said in a statement.

6 days ago

Deepawali included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

A total of 67 nominations submitted by nearly 80 countries, including India's Deepavali festival, were examined during the week-long key session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which began at Delhi's Red Fort on Monday.

6 days ago

Kolkata's air turns more hazardous than Delhi, AQI shoots up to 342

The Air Quality Index (AQI) at Victoria Memorial -- located in the city's Maidan area -- stood at 342 ('very poor' to 'hazardous' range), significantly worse than Delhi's reading of 299 ('poor'). The unusually high AQI in the heart of Kolkata has triggered concern among environmental experts, especially since Delhi is typically regarded as the country's pollution hotspot.

6 days ago

Goa nightclub fire: Owner Luthra brothers file bail plea in Delhi court

Other arrests include the nightclub's chief general manager, Rajiv Modak, general manager Vivek Singh, bar manager Rajiv Singhania, gate manager Riyanshu Thakur and an employee, Bharat Kohli. Investigations have revealed that Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra are suspected to have fled to Phuket in Thailand in what police described as a well-planned escape executed within five hours of the deadly inferno.

6 days ago

US trade chief calls India talks as 'best offers ever received'

Speaking at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, Greer said a USTR team was currently "in New Delhi, as we speak," working through sensitive agricultural barriers.

6 days ago

Prev 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Next

News

US, India push deeper counterterrorism ties amid Pakistan concerns

Delhi's air quality slips further, edges close to 'very poor' mark again

Trump unveils Gold Card to retain top foreign talent in US

Seven trucks of subsidized rice vanish in J&K: Crime Branch exposes major rice theft scam in Kashmir

'You lost because you opposed Ram Mandir': HM Amit Shah lambasts Congress in LS

'PM, HM follow RSS ideology, won mandate': HM Amit Shah's counter to opposition charge

Eleven Maoists with Rs 82 lakh bounty surrender in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

EVs on expressways, Atal Setu to get toll waiver after Maha Speaker's directive; refunds to follow

Amazon, Microsoft, Google bet big on India with huge $67.5 billion total investments

Cong govt tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly

Google launches AI Plus plan in India with expanded access to Gemini 3 Pro

Deepawali included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Kolkata's air turns more hazardous than Delhi, AQI shoots up to 342

Goa nightclub fire: Owner Luthra brothers file bail plea in Delhi court

US trade chief calls India talks as 'best offers ever received'

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]