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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.

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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.

20 minutes 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.

21 minutes 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.

11 hours 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)".

11 hours 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.

17 hours 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.

17 hours 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.

17 hours 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".

19 hours ago

Apple expands retail presence in India with Noida store, 5th in country

Apple India opens 5th retail store; this time in Noida

Tech giant Apple has set up a new office in Noida, strengthening its corporate presence in the country as India becomes central to its manufacturing and services strategy.

21 hours 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.

22 hours 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.

22 hours 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.

23 hours 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.

23 hours ago

Trump outlines sweeping 'America First' agenda in security strategy

Trump administration notifies $686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan

In letters to key committee leaders, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the US Air Force intends to issue a Letter of Offer and Acceptance to Pakistan for "defense articles and services estimated to cost $686 million."

23 hours ago

IndiGo is back on its feet, says CEO Pieter Elbers

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered IndiGo to reduce its daily flight schedule by 5 per cent. It also directed the airline to share its revised schedule by 5 pm on December 10.

1 day ago

CBI books Reliance Commercial Finance, its promoters in Rs 57.47 crore bank fraud case

According to the statement, the loan account of Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd was declared an NPA by the bank on March 25, 2020 and also as fraud on October 4, 2025, for causing wrongful loss of Rs 57.47 crore to Bank of Maharashtra.

1 day ago

Vande Mataram played key role in awakening powerful national consciousness: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Vande Mataram played a key role in awakening national consciousness during India's freedom struggle. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, the song inspired patriotism and cultural pride, spreading across the country despite British attempts to suppress it. Shah emphasized that understanding its historical significance will inspire future generations and remain important for India's vision of a developed nation by 2047.

1 day ago

Adani Group to invest over $75 bn in energy transition space over next five years

Further, Gautam Adani also called out a "weaponised narrative" at the recent COP-30 in Brazil, where a report downgraded India's sustainability ranking. The report argued that India lacks a coal-exit timeline and continues to auction coal blocks.

1 day ago

BJP leaders misled House on facts related to Vande Mataram: Kharge

He also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of repeatedly disrespecting Congress leaders, including the first PM Jawaharlal Nehru. Taking part in a discussion on Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha, Kharge said, "The PM misled the House on facts related to correspondence between Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose."

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Articles by IBT News Desk

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

'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

Apple India opens 5th retail store; this time in Noida

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'

Trump administration notifies $686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan

IndiGo is back on its feet, says CEO Pieter Elbers

CBI books Reliance Commercial Finance, its promoters in Rs 57.47 crore bank fraud case

Vande Mataram played key role in awakening powerful national consciousness: Amit Shah

Adani Group to invest over $75 bn in energy transition space over next five years

BJP leaders misled House on facts related to Vande Mataram: Kharge

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

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BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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