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Gig workers' body urges govt to enforce heatwave protections amid rising temperatures

The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers has urged the Ministry of Labour and Employment to enforce heatwave protections for gig and platform workers amid rising temperatures. It's also recommended to use in-app emergency systems and compliance dashboards to ensure accountability.

29 days ago

Iran airspace partially open, more flights coming to India from Gulf

Flight connectivity between India and the Gulf is gradually stabilising, with limited operations resuming across countries such as United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. Airlines are operating restricted but steady flights, enabling onward travel to India.

29 days ago

India fails to forge BRICS-MENA consensus on Iran conflict, issues chair summary

India failed to secure a joint BRICS-MENA statement on the US-Israel-Iran conflict, as members held divergent views. A Chair's summary noted "deep concern" over the crisis. India's cautious diplomacy prioritised cohesion over agenda-setting, unlike China.

29 days ago

Dangerous rise in political violence: Musk on White House correspondents' dinner shooting

The attack occurred when a heavily armed suspect attempted to breach a Secret Service checkpoint and opened fire, including Donald Trump and other senior officials. Authorities have taken the suspect into custody and believe he acted alone. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive.

29 days ago

Centre sanctions over Rs 947 crore for relief, rehabilitation of Manipur violence victims

The Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned over Rs 947 crore to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for victims of the Manipur ethnic violence. This includes Rs 424.36 crore for running relief camps and Rs 523 crore for rehabilitating internally displaced persons (IDPs).

29 days ago

Finance Minister calls for seamless KYC across financial sector at SEBI event

Nirmala Sitharaman has asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to take the lead in creating a seamless and unified know-your-customer (KYC) framework across the financial sector, highlighting the need to simplify processes for investors

29 days ago

US says Iran blockade 'fully implemented'; Tehran vows strong response

Iran has strongly condemned the move, with its military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, calling it "blockade, banditry and piracy" and warning of retaliation if it continues. Masoud Pezeshkian has also cautioned that any disruption to the Strait could have major global trade consequences.

29 days ago

White House dinner shooting puts spotlight on 'designated survivor' protocol

The incident has highlighted the importance of continuity-of-government measures, particularly the concept of a designated survivor — a cabinet member kept at a secure, undisclosed location during major events where top US leadership gathers.

29 days ago

California man arrested after shooting at Washington Hilton during White House event

The suspect behind the shooting scare at the high-profile White House Correspondents' Dinner has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, provoking urgent questions about security lapses at one of the United States' most tightly protected events.

29 days ago

Relieved that Prez Trump, First Lady, VP Vance are safe: PM Modi after shooting incident

Modi says violence has no place in democracy, relieved Trump and others are safe after shooting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reacted to the security scare involving US President Donald Trump, saying he was "relieved" to learn that the American leader and other top officials were safe after an armed suspect disrupted a high-profile dinner in Washington, DC.

29 days ago

"Heard a loud noise, thought it was a tray": Donald Trump on White House dinner shooting

US President Donald Trump described the shooting near the White House Correspondents' Dinner as "shocking", saying he initially mistook the gunfire for a falling tray. He said the suspect did not breach the venue and was quickly handled by law enforcement.

29 days ago

Donald Trump says US offering 'fair deal'; sends Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks

Trump cancels negotiators' Pakistan trip, citing 'tremendous' infighting in Iran leadership

Efforts to revive negotiations have stalled, with the US maintaining a naval blockade despite an extended ceasefire. Iran has indicated that talks depend on lifting the blockade, while continuing diplomatic outreach through countries like Pakistan, Oman, and Russia.

Apr 25, 2026

Axis Bank cuts nearly 3,000 jobs as tech investments boost productivity

The bank clarified that AI is currently being used mainly to improve processes and transaction speed, not to replace jobs. Financially, Axis Bank posted a near-flat quarterly profit of ₹7,071 crore and declared a dividend of ₹1 per share for FY26.

Apr 25, 2026

OpenAI CEO apologises for not alerting police before Canada mass shooting

Altman expressed deep regret, stating that OpenAI should have informed authorities and acknowledging the tragedy and loss suffered by the victims' families. The company said it is reviewing its safety policies and will strengthen coordination with governments to prevent similar incidents.

Apr 25, 2026

Google to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic amid global AI race

Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, starting with an initial $10 billion and up to $30 billion more tied to performance milestones. The deal strengthens their ongoing partnership, where Google provides cloud infrastructure and TPUs while Anthropic develops its Claude AI models.

Apr 25, 2026

Gen Z backlash? Raghav Chadha loses 1 million followers after joining BJP

Gen Z effect? Raghav Chadha loses over 1 million followers after joining BJP, drops from 14.6M to 13.3M

In the era of online politics, follower counts often reflect public sentiment. Within 24 hours of announcing his move, Chadha's Instagram following reportedly fell from 14.6 million to 13.5 million, a drop of nearly one million followers.

Apr 25, 2026

Who is Ashok Lahiri? Newly appointed NITI Aayog vice chairman meets PM Modi

Ashok Lahiri, the newly appointed Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, met Narendra Modi in New Delhi a day after assuming office, marking his first official engagement. Lahiri, a BJP MLA from West Bengal and a veteran economist, succeeds Suman Bery.

Apr 25, 2026

Bird Flu outbreak contained in Bengaluru, no human cases detected: Karnataka Health Dept

The outbreak, first detected on April 14 and confirmed by National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, prompted immediate containment measures including culling of infected birds, establishment of infected and surveillance zones, and monitoring of over 28,000 people across 22 villages.

Apr 25, 2026

India prepares for 6G rollout, extends validity of key 600 MHz band: TRAI Chairman

India is advancing preparations for 6G deployment, with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India extending the validity of the key 600 MHz spectrum band to support future high-speed connectivity. TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said the initiative aims to improve spectrum availability and network efficiency as data demand surges.

Apr 25, 2026

Aam Aadmi Party lives like kings: Parvesh Verma criticises Arvind Kejriwal over 'Sheesh Mahal 2'

He questioned the source of funding for the residence and alleged misuse of public trust, invoking Kejriwal's past association with the Anna movement and symbolic figures like Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar.

Apr 25, 2026

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Articles by IBT News Desk

Gig workers' body urges govt to enforce heatwave protections amid rising temperatures

Iran airspace partially open, more flights coming to India from Gulf

India fails to forge BRICS-MENA consensus on Iran conflict, issues chair summary

Dangerous rise in political violence: Musk on White House correspondents' dinner shooting

Centre sanctions over Rs 947 crore for relief, rehabilitation of Manipur violence victims

Finance Minister calls for seamless KYC across financial sector at SEBI event

US says Iran blockade 'fully implemented'; Tehran vows strong response

White House dinner shooting puts spotlight on 'designated survivor' protocol

California man arrested after shooting at Washington Hilton during White House event

Modi says violence has no place in democracy, relieved Trump and others are safe after shooting

"Heard a loud noise, thought it was a tray": Donald Trump on White House dinner shooting

Trump cancels negotiators' Pakistan trip, citing 'tremendous' infighting in Iran leadership

Axis Bank cuts nearly 3,000 jobs as tech investments boost productivity

OpenAI CEO apologises for not alerting police before Canada mass shooting

Google to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic amid global AI race

Gen Z effect? Raghav Chadha loses over 1 million followers after joining BJP, drops from 14.6M to 13.3M

Who is Ashok Lahiri? Newly appointed NITI Aayog vice chairman meets PM Modi

Bird Flu outbreak contained in Bengaluru, no human cases detected: Karnataka Health Dept

India prepares for 6G rollout, extends validity of key 600 MHz band: TRAI Chairman

Aam Aadmi Party lives like kings: Parvesh Verma criticises Arvind Kejriwal over 'Sheesh Mahal 2'

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'