What is the caste census that India will carry out?
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Wednesday India will conduct a caste enumeration as part of the upcoming census. Since 1951, the survey of the country’s population included the count of the …
Meet new Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, super cop who led 26/11 attacks investigation, he has replaced Vivek Phansalkar
He will take charge as the city’s top cop later in the evening from incumbent Vivek Phansalkar, who is retiring after serving the force for 35 years.Senior IPS officer Deven Bharti has been appoi…
‘A punishment beyond their imagination’: What PM Modi said on Pahalgam terror attack| Full text
PM Modi’s comments came during a public rally in Bihar, a day after he held a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on Wednesdayread morePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday came down h…
‘India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers’: PM Modi’s rare English speech in Bihar’s Madhubani
In what is being seen as one of the deadliest attacks in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019’s Pulwama massacre, terrorists associated with ‘The Resistant Front’ opened fire on tourists at Baisaran meadow…
Pak preparing for ‘hot summer in J&K’, intel agencies had warned before Pahalgam attack: Report
Indian intelligence agencies had reportedly warned that Islamabad was preparing for a “hot summer in Jammu and Kashmir”read moreIndian intelligence agencies had warned the government of a potenti…
Doda, Kishtwar, Srinagar…: Locals march in protest over Pahalgam terror attack, seek action against terrorists
Locals have been conducting rallies in Tangmarg, Ganderbal, Srinagar, Doda, etc, have been conducting rallies to condemn the terrorist attacks. Kashmir valley also observed a shutdown against the t…
Resilience after Pahalgam terror attack: Tourists say ‘will come back’
Tourists lodged in and around the area where the attack happened were seen flocking out of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. On their way out of J&K, many tourists said that while what happened i…
‘J&K is India’s Union Territory, its only relation to Pakistan is vacation of PoK’: MEA junks Pak Army chief’s remarks
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Asim Munir dubbed Kashmir as the “jugular vein” of Islamabad, adding that Pakistan won’t “forget it”read moreThe Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday…
Did Tahawwur Rana meet Pakistan’s ISI agent in Dubai before 26/11 Mumbai attack? Who was MYSTERIOUS man?
Ten members of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation, Lashkar-e-Taiba, carried out 12 shooting and bombing attacks over four days across Mumbai. The mayhem began on Wednesday, November 26, and …
607 cases, 505 alone in Texas: How measles outbreak has shaken the US
A measles outbreak in Knox County, Ohio, grew to 14 cases this week, with the state’s overall count in double digits across four counties.The U.S. has more than double the number of measles cases…
RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6%, loan EMIs likely to come down
EMIs for current clients will drop as a result of this move, and prospective borrowers will soon find personal, vehicle, and house loans more reasonableread moreOn Wednesday, Governor Sanjay Malhot…
Who was Siddharth Yadav, the IAF pilot who died in the Gujarat jet crash?
The Jaguar fighter jet crash near Gujarat’s Jamnagar on Wednesday night, tragically claimed the life of a 28-year-old Indian Air Force pilot, Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav. After the Jaguar …
Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Jamnagar, 1 pilot rescued, search for the other underway
A Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian airforce crashed in Gujarat’s Jamnagar on Wednesday evening. One pilot onboard was rescued while the search for another is currently underwayread moreA Jaguar f…
UPI system faces temporary outage for about an hour, stabilised by NPCI
“NPCI had faced intermittent technical issues owing to which UPI had partial decline. The same has been addressed now and the system has stabilised. Regret the inconvenience,” the payment regul…
US firm starts delivery of F-404 engines for Tejas MK-1A jets
American defence major GE Aerospace on Wednesday said it delivered the first of 99 F-404 aircraft engines to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas light combat jet programme.read mo…
Chartered flight from Iran lands in Goa, a first since Covid-19 pandemic
The flight, operated by Qeshm Air from Iran, landed at Dabolim airport (in South Goa) at 6.30 pm on Wednesday, bringing 140 tourists to the state, a tourism department official said in a releaserea…
How an artificial heart could soon be saving lives
An Australian man with heart failure has made history by becoming the first person in the world to walk out of the hospital with a total artificial heart implant.The breakthrough was announced on W…
Watch | PM Modi wishes Mauritius on its National Day, shares glimpses of his first day in the country
‘National Day wishes to the people of Mauritius. Looking forward to today’s programmes, including taking part in the celebrations,’ PM Modi said in a post on social media platform Xread moreP…
A suicide pact, Rs 16-crore debt: The chilling story behind Kolkata triple murder case
In a shocking development, businessman Prasun Dey has confessed to police that he killed his daughter, wife and sister-in-law at their home in Tangra last month. He revealed that he and his brother…
70% women in India’s workforce by 2047, labour secretary says govt to walk Viksit Bharat talk
Data shows that about 45 per cent women cite childcare and domestic commitments as reasons for not participating in the workforce, she noted adding that in the last six years, there is an enhanced …
Infiltration bid foiled in Punjab, 1 intruder killed, says BSF
The Border Security Force (BSF) has said that an infiltrator has been killed at the India-Pakistan border in Punjabread moreThe Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said its personnel have foil…
How murder of man who accused former Telangana CM KCR of corruption has triggered political row
A man who had moved a court against former Telangana Chief Minister and BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao and others, accusing them of corruption in the Kaleshwaram project, was found murdered in…
How a cheap blood test may soon detect one of the deadliest cancers
One of the deadliest cancers, pancreatic cancer, can be detected with just a drop of blood.
Yes, that may be possible soon.
Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) have developed a…
‘Class of parasites’: SC slams politics of freebies, says ‘people aren’t willing to work due to free rations’
India’s top court Wednesday (February 12) scolded political parties and governments over freebies, arguing it was demotivating people from working and creating labour shortages.
A bench of Justice B R…
Stripped, dumbbells hung from private parts: The ragging horror that unfolded in Kerala medical college
A shocking case of ragging has surfaced from a government nursing college in Kerala’s Kottayam, where first-year students were reportedly stripped naked and tortured with dumbbells.
According to the…
Modi and Macron: A special friendship marked by extraordinary gestures as seen in Paris, Marseille
At 4.18 am (India time) on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X: “President Macron and I reached Marseille a short while ago.” PM Modi’s post was a reflection of the bonhomie the two…
Stranded for 3 years in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, Indian woman returns home
An Indian woman and her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter returned to India on Wednesday after being stuck in Afghanistan for three years since the Taliban takeover, The Times of India reported.
Indian…
How many Indians has US deported in last 15 years? Jaishankar gives year-wise data
Amid the ongoing row over the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US, Indian Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (February 6)
highlighted that such actions by American…
Jaishankar on deportation row: ‘Handcuffing deportees US policy, will ensure those returning aren’t mistreated’
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (February 6) said it was the obligation of the government to take back its citizens apprehended abroad for staying illegally, as he emphasised…
‘Best time to invest’: Mukesh Ambani lauds Bengal’s ‘inclusive, sustainable development model’
Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday said that now is the “best time to invest” in West Bengal, presenting his ambitious vision for the state, driven by…
Amit Shah chairs high-level review meetings on J&K, asks security agencies to step up fight against terrorism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday directed all security agencies to step up the fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir with the goal of achieving ‘zero infiltration’.
Chairing two…
US arrested most of Indian deportees from Mexico border; will they face legal troubles in India?
Most of the 104 illegal Indian immigrants deported by the US on Wednesday (February 5) on a military flight were reportedly arrested at the country’s southern border with Mexico. A report by India…
Indian finance ministry bans ChatGPT, DeepSeek for employees amid data security concerns
India’s finance ministry has directed its employees to refrain from using AI tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official purposes citing concerns regarding confidentiality, Reuters reported…
US military aircraft with ‘illegal’ Indian migrants lands in Amritsar
A US military aircraft with 104 Indian nationals landed in Punjab’s Amritsar on Wednesday.
The plane carried Indians deported for residing illegally in the United States. The action comes amid US…
33 each from Haryana, Gujarat among 104 Indians deported by Trump administration; 30 from Punjab
Amid the Donald Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to force illegal immigrants out of the US, a US military aircraft carrying 104 Indian immigrants landed on Wednesday (February 5) in Amritsar, a…
Top BJP, AAP leaders turn to temples on eve of Delhi Assembly elections
The top leaders of AAP and BJP on Tuesday sought divine intervention for electoral success on the eve of Assembly polls in Delhi.
While AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal visited the Hanuman Temple at…
PM Modi says people in Delhi angry with ‘AAP-da’ as Kejriwal-led party releases ‘middle-class’ manifesto
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched fresh attacks against the Aam Aadmi Party, saying that residents of Delhi are openly expressing their anger against the Delhi government for not…
What is the cancer-linked red dye found in candy, drinks banned by US FDA?
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned a bright red dye, used in candy, drinks and snacks, that has been linked to cancer in animals. American health officials have barred the…
Delhi-NCR engulfed in dense fog, flight, train operations hit, IMD issues Orange alert
Dense fog enveloped the national capital and surrounding regions on Wednesday morning, as a persistent cold wave continued to grip northern India. The thick fog caused visibility levels to plummet to…
Meerut horror: Family of 5 found dead in locked house; couple tied, three daughters stuffed in bed box
A family of five members – a couple and their three daughters – was found dead in their locked house in Sohail Garden, Lisadi Gate area of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut on Thursday evening.
According to…
India’s record-breaking love for gold stays that way despite $5bn cut in import numbers
In India, like in several other nations, gold is a well-known symbol of wealth and status. Also well-known is Indians’ love for the precious metal.
In December, it was thought that the fruits of this…
One Nation One Election: 72% Indians link simultaneous polls to better policy decisions | News18 Pulse
Over 70 per cent of people think that the adaption of simultaneous elections will help align national and regional issues leading to better policy decisions, the ‘News18 Pulse: One Nation One…
How much GST did Indians pay in December 2024? Govt data says…
India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue climbed 7.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.77 lakh crore in December, according to government data released Wednesday (January 1).
However, the…
Man tries to immolate self outside India’s parliament building, rushed to hospital
A man tried to immolate himself outside the new parliament building, officials told CNN-News 18 on Wednesday (December 25).
The police personnel on the spot doused the fire and took the person to the…
‘Have you learnt Karate to beat up MPs?’: Kiren Rijiju to Rahul Gandhi after BJP MP blames LoP for injury
As parallel protests from both the Treasury and Opposition benches continued outside parliament a fresh controversy broke out. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi on Thursday…
Indian forces neutralise 5 terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kulgam
Five terrorists, who were allegedly hiding at Kedar in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, were eliminated by security forces during an encounter on Thursday.
All the five bodies have been spotted…
Boat carrying 30 passengers capsizes off Mumbai coast, 1 dead
A boat carrying at least 30 passengers capsized near Mumbai’s Gateway of India on Wednesday killing 13 people. The Neelkamal ferry boat was on its way to Elephanta Island after it departed from…
VP Han Zheng urges steps toward normalising India-China relations in meeting with Doval
China’s Vice President Han Zheng called for continued high-level exchanges and the cultivation of mutual political trust during a meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Beijing…
‘Anomaly detected’: Isro defers Proba-3 launch to Thursday minutes before PSLV-C59 lift
The ISRO has rescheduled the launch of PSLV-C59 to Thursday due to an ”anomaly” detected in the PROBA-3 spacecraft, the agency announced on Wednesday, minutes before the scheduled launch.
The…
Eknath Shinde accepts post of Maharashtra Dy CM, to take oath with Fadnavis tomorrow
Caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde accepted the post of Deputy Chief Minister on Wednesday ending days of speculation and will take oath on Thursday.
Earlier today, BJP’s
Devendra…
Guyana’s President Irfan Ali hails PM Modi, calls him ‘champion among leaders’
Guyanese President Irfan Ali on Wednesday (November 20) praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his impactful leadership and contributions in the developing world, calling him a “champion…
Jharkhand Assembly election: EC replaces presiding officer in Deoghar after BJP MP’s complaint
Jharkhand BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday said he had filed a complaint with the Election Commission against a presiding officer for allegedly “favouring a ruling party candidate” in Madhupur…
As India begins Sea Vigil-24 to secure maritime borders, 5 things about coastal defence exercise
The Indian Navy on Wednesday launched the first phase of the fourth edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise “Sea Vigil-24”. The two-day exercise will conclude on Thursday. The exercise is…
BSNL launches India’s first Direct-to-Device satellite connectivity in collaboration with Viasat
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom service provider, has officially launched India’s first Direct-to-Device satellite connectivity service, marking a significant milestone in…
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live: 13% voting recorded till 9 am in first phase, highest 15% in Simdega
The first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections have come to an end with the state recording a voter turnout of 64.86 per cent till 5 pm. The highest turnout was registered in the district of…
Jaishankar says Trump victory will disrupt world order, expects trade boost, stronger ties
External affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections will “disrupt the world order”.
Speaking to reporters in Australia’s Sydney,…
‘Whole world loves Modi’: Trump tells Indian PM in post-victory call
Donald Trump, during his telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his win in the 2024 US Presidential election, described the Indian leader as a magnificent man and said that…
PM Modi dials Trump, congratulates US President-elect on ‘spectacular victory’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called President-elect Donald Trump after the Republican’s spectacular victory in the US presidential elections and congratulated him and his party for the…
Indian rupee hit new all-time low as Trump takes early lead in US polls
The Indian rupee hit an all-time low of 84.23 against the US dollar on Wednesday after the early trends from the 2024 US Presidential election results signaled a lead for Republican candidate Donald…
IN PHOTOS | 25 lakh diyas & mega aarti: Ayodhya’s Guinness Records-wali Diwali
It was a glorious moment; a moment unforgettable.
We are talking about Diwali festivities at Ayodhya on Wednesday (October 30), which saw over over 25 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) being lit and over…