October 15, 2024, became a historic day for India as it inked a nearly $4 billion deal with the United States for the procurement of 31 weaponised MQ-9B Predator drones from American defence major…
India has decided to withdraw the High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats and officials from Canada, said the Ministry of External Affairs in a statement on Monday.
The MEA said that it was…
The government has extended the implementation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA in four districts of Assam after reports of “recent disturbances” in the neighbouring country…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is in India on a bilateral visit, and expressed confidence that Muizzu’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra…
India is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, with over 121 languages and more than 19.500 languages or dialects spoken as mother tongues.
However, only a few of these…
India has issued an advisory for its nationals in Iran and also for those who are travelling to the country amid rising tension in West Asia.
In the advisory, issued by the Ministry of External…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant roundtable discussion with top American technology leaders today, centred on fostering innovation and collaboration in India’s rapidly expanding tech…
The death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant with Ernst & Young India, allegedly due to “work pressure” has created massive outrage with the company, considered to be one of…
The mantra is to move on and concentrate on work, said India’s former United Nations (UN) Envoy Ruchira Kamboj at Network 18’s SheShakti 2024.
Kamboj was the first woman to be the Permanent…
According to a report by The Times of India, India is set to sign a significant defence contract for 31 weaponised MQ-9B Predator drones from the United States next month. The arrangement needs the…
The political turmoil in Bangladesh, which started last month with student-led protests calling for the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, followed by her departure from the country,…
A day after India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that about 75 per cent of disengagement problems with China “have been sorted out”, China said that its troops have withdrawn from four…
Since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February of 2022, many Indian families have been perturbed and worried as news emerged that their loved ones — sons, husbands, and brothers — had been wrongly…
A man who recently travelled from a country experiencing mpox transmission has tested positive for the disease, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.
The ministry said that a previously suspected…
Mpox was declared a global emergency last month, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission.
The highly contagious virus has been spreading rapidly to other countries, including Sweden,…
A joint circular from China’s Ministry of Commerce, National Health Commission, and National Medical Products Administration announced that foreign investors will now be permitted to operate hospitals…
To further strengthen cooperation between the two nations, India and Singapore have signed four key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) – in the fields of semiconductors, digital technologies, health…
The Finance Ministry received a complaint from the officials of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) who have detailed about the toxic work culture, micromanaging and use of harsh language at…
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore to enhance defence…
The finance ministry’s advisory on August 28, 2024, marks a notable advancement in promoting financial inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community. This advisory clarified that there are no restrictions for…
In a major step to improve the efficiency and to minimize the time period of recruitment, Indian Railways has linked its recruitment portal with DigiLocker. The linking with DigiLocker, a digital…
The Government of India is currently investigating Telegram, a popular messaging app, over concerns that it is being used for criminal activities such as extortion and gambling.
The investigation, led…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday said that his country is open to any ideas and if evidence is submitted with regards to fugitive preacher Zakir Naik, Malaysia “will not condone…
Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba held a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and discussed the multifaceted diversity of India-Nepal ties.
She also handed over an…
In continuation of efforts to lead the developing world, India will host the third edition of the Voice of the Global South on Saturday (August 17).
In the previous two editions, the Voice of the…
The introduction of policies and initiatives like Atmanirbharta has fueled the drive of Indian defense manufacturers to elevate India to a new level of excellence in the production and supply of…
India is interested in advancing its relationship with Bangladesh under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma said on Wednesday but did not comment on how…
India will have to wait until June next year for the results of the latest elephant census, as the population estimation has been delayed in some northeastern states, sources said.
Wild elephants are…
India is gearing up to celebrate 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation for the 11th consecutive time from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort…
Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar will visit the Maldives on Friday.
Jaishankar’s visit will follow the visit of the Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in June when he came to New Delhi to…
Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar will visit the Maldives on Friday.
Jaishankar’s visit will follow the visit of the Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in June when he came to New Delhi to…
After several reports suggested that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition MPs have received mangoes from the Pakistan embassy, the BJP on Wednesday took potshots at the Congress…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched an attack against the Ministry of External Affairs for objecting to her “shelter” remark for Bangladeshi refugees.
Last week, Bangladesh…
India and US on Friday inked the Cultural Property Agreement on the sidelines of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee that provides for repatriation of India’s priceless heritage and…
India asked Canada to act against individuals making threats against Indian leaders. The statement came in the light of a video released by the Khalistani separatist, in which he threatened…
In her seventh consecutive budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed the introduction of a unique identification number for all rural land parcels, also called “Bhu-Aadhaar,”…
The 2024 budget was presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The 48 lakh 20 thousand crores that make up this budget. For each ministry, distinct funds have been set aside in this…
The Ministry of Home Affairs has received an allocation worth Rs 2.1 lakh crore from the Union Budget 2024. A majority of this fund has been given to central security forces like CRPF, BSF and CISF…
The Union Budget on Tuesday unveiled the share for the fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) allocating a total of Rs5,900.00 crore. This represents a…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been allocated a significant budget of Rs 22,154 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the Union Budget, a notable increase from last year’s outlay of Rs…
Citing a purported government order issued earlier this month, the Congress claimed that the “ban” on the participation of government employees in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh…
New Delhi: India on Friday described the violent protests in Bangladesh as an ”internal” matter of Dhaka but at the same time said it was closely monitoring the situation in the context of 15,000…
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team in the Ministry of Finance are burning midnight oil to propose the best in Modi 3.0 first full 2024 Union Budget, expectations are soaring high…
The massive Microsoft outage, that has affected flight services, office systems and many news channel outlets worldwide has not spared domestic airlines in India with IndiGo now issuing handwritten…
To prevent delays at toll plazas, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will now charge double the toll fees for vehicles without FASTag. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways…
Vinay Mohan Kwatra, who recently retired as India’s Foreign Secretary, might become the next Indian envoy to US. The move aims to strengthen ties with Washington as US heads for pivotal elections this…
India’s merchandise exports rose to $35.2 billion in June from $34.32 billion a year ago, helped by increased shipments of engineering goods and commercial vehicles, data from the Commerce Ministry…
India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation in June 2024 rose to a 16-month high of 3.36 per cent (year-on-year), the data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Monday.
WPI…
A day after the central government formed a panel to probe the candidature of trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar, a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against her mother, Manorama…
India’s industrial production grew to a seven-month high of 5.9 per cent in May 2024, mainly due to good showing by power and mining sectors, according to official data released on Friday.
The factory…
Amid the controversy of compensation to the families of Agniveers who have died while in service, the heads of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have announced that they have set aside posts and…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday morning after he complained of back pain. The Defence Minister is stable and currently…
The Ministry of Home Affairs has reserved 10 percent of constable vacancies in the Central Armed Forces for ex-Agniveers. This includes the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Border Security…
In preparation for the Union Budget 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a meeting with economists and sectoral experts on Thursday.
This meeting, which also saw the participation of Finance…
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday extended the ban on the terrorist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) for another five years.
The NIA is investigating half a dozen cases against SFJ and…
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for women employees by holding consultations with states and other stakeholders. A bench comprising Chief…
The Centre on Friday filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court saying that it would not be rational to scrap NEET-UG 2024 in the absence of any proof of large-scale breach of confidentiality in the…
Amid an acerbic attack by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on the ruling BJP and PM Modi, and strong counterattack from the treasury benches, the Congress leader alleged that the National Democratic…
In a united front, 21 animal protection organisations have expressed strong support for the central government’s proposed ban on Pit Bulls and similar foreign dog breeds amid surge in illegal dog…
India is gearing up to host the ‘Global IndiaAI Summit 2024’ in New Delhi on July 3-4, organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This summit is set to bring together…