India

NITI Aayog urges strategic electrification of India's key freight corridors

During the 5th 'E-Fast India Summit 2026,' Gauba announced the launch of the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) and the Zero Emission Truck (ZET) Marketplace, marking a milestone in India's clean mobility efforts.

37 minutes ago

Saudi Arabia's Alfanar to invest $100 million in India wind turbine maker Senvion

Alfanar Group plans to invest $100 million in Senvion to boost product development and global expansion.

38 minutes ago

India's GDP Growth Hits 7.8% Amid Global Economic Turmoil

India's economy grew 7.8% despite global shocks, outperforming all major economies with strong manufacturing, services, and investment growth.

5 days ago

India and Israel Urged to Build Cognitive Warfare Innovation Ecosystem

A report highlights the need for India and Israel to enhance cooperation around cognitive warfare involving AI and strategic communication.

6 days ago

From dignity to drift: The erosion of national strength

Singapore's strong response to corruption and the recent Pritam Singh episode highlight the importance of credible institutions and responsible leadership. Japan, Bhutan, Finland and New Zealand show how discipline, well-being, institutional trust and civic responsibility can strengthen societies.

6 days ago

Nepal flash floods: 23 Gujaratis untraceable; PM Balendra Shah, ministers to donate one month's salary to relief fund

Nepal PM Balendra Shah and ministers will donate a month's salary to the Disaster Relief Fund after devastating floods in Rasuwa. The cabinet also approved 25,000 MT of DAP fertiliser from India and ordered a relief package for flood-hit people and businesses.

10 days ago

Democrats seek to block Trump 'public charge' rule as White House defends immigration crackdown

Tim Cook announces Apple donation as Trump offers aid after Nepal-Tibet floods

Nepal continues search-and-rescue operations as hundreds remain dead and more than 800 people are unaccounted for, with India, China and other international institutions also supporting relief efforts.

10 days ago

Govt restricts fixed dose combinations containing 2 ingredients for kids below age 4

The government has restricted the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all fixed dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children below four years of age.

16 days ago

'One Bhaiya called me Chinese': Arunachal girl explains viral 'I am Indian' video

A young girl from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, has gone viral after firmly responding to someone who called her "Chinese" because of her appearance. Karga Tinkle Gongo said she was hurt by the comment and told the person to call her Indian instead

16 days ago

Google launches one-year free AI Plus plan for Indian college students

The company is also introducing new learning features across Gemini and Google Search, including personalised study plans, diagnostic quizzes, interactive visuals, practice tests and Google Lens-based step-by-step learning. Eligible Indian students can redeem the offer until December 31, 2026, subject to verification and applicable terms.

18 days ago

'May We Always Value What We Have': Shah Rukh Khan Shares AI-Generated Post To Wish Fans On Independence Day 2026

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated India's 80th Independence Day by sharing an AI-tagged picture of himself in a white Pathani suit and expressing pride in being Indian. He highlighted India's diversity, unity and spirit while urging people to contribute towards making the country proud.

23 days ago

Omar Abdullah renews J&K statehood demand, says PoK could have sought reunion

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) could have risen to demand their merger with J&K if the Centre had not abrogated the region's special status and revoked its statehood in 2019.

23 days ago

India, Iran central bank chiefs hold talks on closer banking ties

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on major international economic and financial developments, the potential for cooperation between the banking systems of Iran and India, and ways to strengthen monetary and banking interactions between the two countries.

26 days ago

India, Iran central bank chiefs hold talks on closer banking ties

26 days ago

The Ganges Gets a Grand Hotel: Inside Accor's Big Bet on Rishikesh

Accor's second luxury signing in one Himalayan pilgrim town in under a year suggests global hospitality has stopped treating spiritual tourism as a niche , and started treating it as a business.

27 days ago

WhatsApp users report disruption in sending photos, videos, GIFs across several countries

While text messages continued to work for some users, multimedia files were reportedly stuck uploading or took longer to send. Downdetector showed that 41 per cent of complaints were related to messaging, 40 per cent to the app and 13 per cent to notifications.

28 days ago

No WFH mandate,travel all around the world for business: Piyush Goyal clarifies after PM Modi's appeal

India Opposes BRICS Currency Plan, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Says New Delhi Does Not Support Scheme

India does not support the creation of a common BRICS currency, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said after a two-day meeting of BRICS trade and industry ministers in Jaipur.

Aug 8, 2026

India faces tariff risk as US Senate passes Graham's sweeping Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill allowing President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on goods from major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. Passed 86-11, the legislation also targets Russian officials and extends Iran sanctions until 2031. The bill now awaits consideration by the House of Representatives on August 31.

Aug 8, 2026

62 India-bound ships sail safely through Hormuz as India strengthens maritime safety measures; Iran, Oman reportedly near reopening deal

The government has strengthened maritime safety through updated advisories, a 24x7 control room, the eNavik portal, and close coordination with the Indian Navy, MEA and international maritime agencies.

Aug 7, 2026

World is not fooled by orchestrated spectacles: India lambasts Pakistan over 'Youm-e-Istehsal', bloodshed in PoJK

India, stated Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, categorically rejects the "political absurdity" and futile attempts by Pakistan to observe the so-called Youm-e-Istehsal to spread malicious propaganda against India.

Aug 5, 2026

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India

NITI Aayog urges strategic electrification of India's key freight corridors

Saudi Arabia's Alfanar to invest $100 million in India wind turbine maker Senvion

India's GDP Growth Hits 7.8% Amid Global Economic Turmoil

India and Israel Urged to Build Cognitive Warfare Innovation Ecosystem

From dignity to drift: The erosion of national strength

Nepal flash floods: 23 Gujaratis untraceable; PM Balendra Shah, ministers to donate one month's salary to relief fund

Tim Cook announces Apple donation as Trump offers aid after Nepal-Tibet floods

Govt restricts fixed dose combinations containing 2 ingredients for kids below age 4

'One Bhaiya called me Chinese': Arunachal girl explains viral 'I am Indian' video

Google launches one-year free AI Plus plan for Indian college students

'May We Always Value What We Have': Shah Rukh Khan Shares AI-Generated Post To Wish Fans On Independence Day 2026

Omar Abdullah renews J&K statehood demand, says PoK could have sought reunion

India, Iran central bank chiefs hold talks on closer banking ties

India, Iran central bank chiefs hold talks on closer banking ties

The Ganges Gets a Grand Hotel: Inside Accor's Big Bet on Rishikesh

WhatsApp users report disruption in sending photos, videos, GIFs across several countries

India Opposes BRICS Currency Plan, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Says New Delhi Does Not Support Scheme

India faces tariff risk as US Senate passes Graham's sweeping Russia sanctions bill

62 India-bound ships sail safely through Hormuz as India strengthens maritime safety measures; Iran, Oman reportedly near reopening deal

World is not fooled by orchestrated spectacles: India lambasts Pakistan over 'Youm-e-Istehsal', bloodshed in PoJK

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]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious