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India to reopen Embassy in Kabul, upgrade ties with Taliban: EAM Jaishankar

In his opening remarks during his meeting with Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday, EAM Jaishankar also recalled the talks held with the Afghan Foreign Minister after the April 22 Pahalgam attack and earthquake in Kunar and Nangarhar.

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Toxic cough syrup case: MP Police arrest TN pharma firm owner

MP cough syrup tragedy: Sresan Pharma's Ranganathan taken to Parasia court

The cough syrup in question, branded 'Coldrif', was found to contain dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol - a toxic chemical. Meanwhile, the state government had arranged post-mortem examination of three deceased children and forensic teams are working to gather technical evidence to strengthen the case.

20 minutes ago

World Mental Health Day: JP Nadda calls for prioritising emotional and mental well-being

"This year's theme, 'Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies', highlights the need to ensure support systems are available during emergencies. Let us work together to build a society that promotes care, understanding, and timely access to mental health services for all," Nadda said.

22 minutes ago

Celltrion wins US FDA approval for eye treatment biosimilar

In the US, Eydenzelt is indicated for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO), diabetic macular edema (DME), and diabetic retinopathy (DR).

23 minutes ago

Obama got prize for nothing, I stopped 8 wars: US Prez Trump says hours before Nobel Peace Prize announcement in Oslo

"Obama got prize for nothing, I stopped 8 wars": Trump hours before Nobel Peace Prize announcement in Oslo

"I don't know what they're going to do, really, but I know this: That nobody in history has solved eight wars in a period of nine months, and I've stopped eight wars. So that's never happened before, but they'll have to do what they do. Whatever they do is fine. I know this: I didn't do it for that. I did it because I saved a lot of lives," he said.

24 minutes ago

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to lead World's largest Happiness Weekend from March 20-23

350 million suffer, 800mn reached: How Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is taking mental health beyond medicine

What began as a personal practice is now shifting how societies view mental hygiene—from reactive treatment to proactive resilience. Across class, faith, and geography, a simple question emerges: Can daily breath be the next frontier of mental healthcare?

2 hours ago

US denies new AMRAAM deliveries to Pakistan, says contract only covers sustainment

In its statement, the US has underscored that "contrary to false media reports, no part of this referenced contract modification is for deliveries of new AMRAAMs to Pakistan." It added that the sustainment package "does not include an upgrade to any of Pakistan's current capabilities."

3 hours ago

Pakistan escalates tensions with Afghanistan, unleashing airstrikes on Kabul

"We strongly condemn the terror attack on Kabul today by the rogue state of Pakistan. The terrorism carried out by the rogue state of Pakistan and its diseased/rogue military, which is involved in the attack on Kabul, could be ended within weeks if Afghanistan recognises Balochistan as a free (independent) state."

3 hours ago

Karnataka govt approves one paid menstrual leave every month

Minister Patil stated that menstrual leave will be applicable in government offices, garment factories, multinational companies (MNCs), IT firms, and private industrial sectors across the state.

21 hours ago

SC 'shocked' by decade-long delay in criminal trials in Maharashtra

The Supreme Court has directed the Registrar General of the High Court to obtain detailed reports from each District and Sessions Judge regarding the steps taken to ensure the timely framing of charges and compliance with earlier circulars on the production of undertrial prisoners either physically or virtually, as per the stage of trial.

21 hours ago

India now among most technologically inclusive societies in the world: PM Modi

Highlighting the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) digital currency initiative, the Prime Minister said that the central bank's digital currency will make financial transactions "way better" and strengthen India's digital economy.

21 hours ago

Tejasvi Surya flays Bengaluru Metro Managing Director for 'illogical' fare increase

Surya, BJP National Yuva Morcha President, in his letter stated, "On a careful perusal of the report, it appears that BMRCL gravely erred in calculation which resulted in illogical request for 105 per cent increase in fares. As you are aware, commuters and urban experts have also pointed out certain discrepancies in the report. Despite clarifications issued at your end, many glaring mathematical errors persist which require your urgent intervention."

21 hours ago

A year after Ratan Tata's passing, Tata Group grapples with internal disputes

The dispute reportedly involves board appointments and governance matters, creating two factions: one led by Noel Tata and another by four trustees close to Mehli Mistry, who is associated with the Shapoorji Pallonji family.

21 hours ago

Election strategist Prashant Kishore.(File Photo: IANS)

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj releases first list of 51 candidates for Bihar polls

Party's National President, Uday Singh also announced that Prashant Kishor will launch the party's election campaign from Raghopur on October 11, but clarified that the Jan Suraaj President is not in the list of 51 released candidates on Thursday.

22 hours ago

UK PM in Mumbai: Keir Starmer lights diya ahead of Diwali, gets mesmerised listening to Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jana Sanam from DDLJ; enjoys football

UK PM in Mumbai: Keir Starmer lights lamp ahead of Diwali; mesmerised by DDLJ track, enjoys football

The lighting of diyas came as part of Starmer's first official visit to India, marking an important milestone in India-UK relations. Mumbai extended a warm welcome to the British Prime Minister, as showcased in a video shared by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

22 hours ago

North Korea Kim calls for strict discipline ahead of key party anniversary

North Korea Kim vows to "eliminate" anti-party movements ahead of key party anniversary

Kim made the remark during a visit to the Party Founding Museum in Pyongyang the previous day, ahead of the 80th founding anniversary of the ruling party, Friday, reports Yonhap, quoting the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

22 hours ago

Siddaramaiah to host dinner for Congress MLAs, may drop 15 ministers in cabinet reshuffle

The Chief Minister has already spoken to AICC General Secretary and Congress MP K.C. Venugopal during his recent visit to Bengaluru, and has claimed that he will also discuss the matter with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

23 hours ago

AI and the new doctrine: How India is rewriting its security playbook after Pahalgam

In Jammu and Kashmir, life has started to look up. There was peace, and tourism was booming. In hindsight, this was also a ploy by Pakistan to lure the Indian agencies into believing that peace had been completely restored in the Valley.

23 hours ago

UPI services suffer nationwide outage, NPCI cites 'technical issues'

Women & Gen Z declare war on cash; surprising trends emerge [see stats]

As India is on track to cross $7 trillion in retail digital transactions well before 2030, women, Gen Z, and first-job millennials are not just adopting digital payments; they are using them as tools of financial independence.

1 day ago

Opportunity to forge new alliances: Colombian Ambassador amid US tariff row

In an interview with IANS, Ambassador Jaramillo said, "We are facing challenges due to the tariff policies initiated during President Trump's time. Both India and Colombia have been affected by high tariffs. While this is undoubtedly a problem, it also presents opportunities for countries like ours to forge new alliances and explore differential tariff arrangements."

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Articles by IBT News Desk

India to reopen Embassy in Kabul, upgrade ties with Taliban: EAM Jaishankar

MP cough syrup tragedy: Sresan Pharma's Ranganathan taken to Parasia court

World Mental Health Day: JP Nadda calls for prioritising emotional and mental well-being

Celltrion wins US FDA approval for eye treatment biosimilar

"Obama got prize for nothing, I stopped 8 wars": Trump hours before Nobel Peace Prize announcement in Oslo

350 million suffer, 800mn reached: How Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is taking mental health beyond medicine

US denies new AMRAAM deliveries to Pakistan, says contract only covers sustainment

Pakistan escalates tensions with Afghanistan, unleashing airstrikes on Kabul

Karnataka govt approves one paid menstrual leave every month

SC 'shocked' by decade-long delay in criminal trials in Maharashtra

India now among most technologically inclusive societies in the world: PM Modi

Tejasvi Surya flays Bengaluru Metro Managing Director for 'illogical' fare increase

A year after Ratan Tata's passing, Tata Group grapples with internal disputes

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj releases first list of 51 candidates for Bihar polls

UK PM in Mumbai: Keir Starmer lights lamp ahead of Diwali; mesmerised by DDLJ track, enjoys football

North Korea Kim vows to "eliminate" anti-party movements ahead of key party anniversary

Siddaramaiah to host dinner for Congress MLAs, may drop 15 ministers in cabinet reshuffle

AI and the new doctrine: How India is rewriting its security playbook after Pahalgam

Women & Gen Z declare war on cash; surprising trends emerge [see stats]

Opportunity to forge new alliances: Colombian Ambassador amid US tariff row

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'