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Gehlot challenges Amit Shah's explanation on VP Dhankhar's resignation

Ashok Gehlot expressed his disbelief on social media platform X, highlighting the unusual nature of the resignation. He stated, "Look, you must have come across such an example for the first time, not just in the country but in the world. Someone holding such a big post, called the Vice President of the country, works till 5 P.M., takes meetings, and suddenly resigns at around 8 P.M. and disappears."

Aug 25, 2025

India is not grazing ground for infiltrators: Udit Raj slams Syeda Hameed over Bangladeshis remark

"Bangladeshis and Rohingyas were visible during the Jharkhand and Delhi elections, and now they are present in Assam. Why weren't they caught when the SIR happened in Bihar? They're being brought in by the same people. India is not a grazing ground for people from Bangladesh and Pakistan to come and settle," he added.

Aug 25, 2025

Suspicious balloon with Pakistani markings found in J&K's Jammu

Drones have been used by terror outfits operating from across the border with the help of the Pakistani Army to carry weapons, drugs and cash to support terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 24, 2025

India successfully tests indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System off Odisha coast

The tests were conducted at 12.30 p.m. on Saturday (August 23) off the coast of Odisha. Sharing the achievement on X, Rajnath Singh said, "IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising of all indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles and a high power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)."

Aug 24, 2025

Committed to bridging gender gap, increasing number of women in armed forces: Defence Minister Singh

In an address to women military officers participating in the United Nations Peacekeeping missions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "India, as the largest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, has been a strong supporter of women's participation and their integration into these missions."

Aug 22, 2025

PM Modi highlights landmark initiatives driving India's growth

The Prime Minister's statement on X social media platform came in response to an article written by Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, elaborating how the major reforms undertaken by the PM Modi have accelerated India's growth on the path to achieving the 'Viksit Bharat' goal.

Aug 19, 2025

Who is CP Radhakrishnan, NDA's pick for vice president? backed by Shiv Sena, NCP

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been named as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the upcoming vice-presidential election. Radhakrishnan earlier served two terms as Coimbatore MP and was also president of the Tamil Nadu BJP.

Aug 18, 2025

India Skills 2025: Unveiling India's future kill champions

The ISC 2025 will feature 63 skills, with participants from all 36 states and Union Territories (UTs) vying for top honors. Registrations can be completed online via the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) portal, with the deadline set for September 30, 2025. The competition is open to all Indian nationals, with specific age criteria in place. Participants must be between 16 and 25 years old, born on or after January 1, 2004.

Jul 29, 2025

India gears up for first-ever digital Census in 2027 with caste data, self-enumeration features

Additionally, citizens will have the option of self-enumeration through a dedicated web portal, available during both phases. This is part of a broader digital transformation aimed at enhancing accessibility, transparency, and efficiency.

Jul 8, 2025

World Bioproduct Day: India targets $300 bn bioeconomy by 2030, says Jitendra Singh

Referring to the recently launched BioE3 Policy, Singh noted that it lays the groundwork for India to lead in sustainable biomanufacturing by aligning bioeconomy goals with environmental sustainability, economic growth, and equity.

Jul 7, 2025

15 pc of $23 trillion global gold market now held in India: Report

In India, the Reserve Bank of India's total gold holdings amount to 880 metric tonnes, according to the latest data. It has not added to its gold stash in FY26 yet, likely waiting for the softening of the safe-haven asset prices that surged more than 80 per cent in five years amid geopolitical and trade uncertainties.

Jul 7, 2025

UK F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport

According to airport and defence sources, the fifth-generation stealth aircraft was operating from a British aircraft carrier deployed in the Indian Ocean region when it experienced difficulty in landing back on the vessel on Saturday night.

Jun 15, 2025

India secures UN ECOSOC seat, pledges development focus

This election marks at least the 18th term for India on ECOSOC, highlighting its longstanding involvement in the council. India's previous four-term run from 2008 to 2020 demonstrated its active participation in shaping global policies.

Jun 5, 2025

How is India able to shoot down PAK's drones & missiles with 100% accuracy?

India was able to tackle and intercept drones and missiles that were aimed at 15 Indian cities with the help of the S-400 Sudarshan Chakra. Here's everything you need to know about the defence setup.

May 9, 2025

No-confidence motion against govt to be moved on Aug 8 by Cong-led Oppn in LS

The opposition on August 8 will move the no-confidence motion against the Modi-led government in the Lok Sabha. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi will move the motion.

Aug 6, 2023

New Species of Flying Gecko Discovered In India; Sheds Light On Country's Biodiversity [Study]

Gekko mizoramensis, which was discovered in the Indian state of Mizoram, is one of the only 14 species of geckos known to have the ability of flight

Jun 19, 2023

WHO's warning on contaminated syrup an attempt to defame India, says pharma firm's MD

The managing director of the pharma company claimed that someone had intentionally duplicated the syrup to defame the Indian government

Apr 27, 2023

India largest 'connected' nation with over 800 mn internet users: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

India has become the largest 'connected' nation in the world with 800 million users, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said

Dec 12, 2022

UK reaffirms support for India as permanent member in UNSC

The UK has reaffirmed its support for a permanent seat for India in the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Nov 18, 2022

India records 18,166 new COVID cases, 214 deaths amid third-wave fears [details inside]

The active cases declined by 5,672 to stand at 2,30,971, the lowest in 208 days, which is now 0.68 percent of the total caseload.

Oct 10, 2021