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Chinese airfield plan in Bangladesh district close to Chicken's Neck area raises Indian concerns
India is scrutinizing reports of China's plan to build an airfield in Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat district, which could pose security threats to
Will India retaliate against Donald Trump tariffs? Government official breaks silence on strategy: Report
New Delhi sees early trade talks with US as an edge over peers like China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, which have been hit harder by higher US tariffs.
Jaishankar, Rubio pitch for early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement
In first call since U.S. imposed tariffs, the External Affairs Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State discuss trade and regional issues Amidst tu
Govt to probe fee irregularities in 1,600+ pvt schools: Minister
As part of the new initiative, the government will publish school-wise data on fee increases over the past few years on the Directorate of Education&r
Chinese airfield plan in Bangladesh district close to Chicken's Neck area raises Indian concerns
India is scrutinizing reports of China's plan to build an airfield in Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat district, which could pose security threats to
Will India retaliate against Donald Trump tariffs? Government official breaks silence on strategy: Report
New Delhi sees early trade talks with US as an edge over peers like China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, which have been hit harder by higher US tariffs.
Jaishankar, Rubio pitch for early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement
In first call since U.S. imposed tariffs, the External Affairs Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State discuss trade and regional issues Amidst tu
Govt to probe fee irregularities in 1,600+ pvt schools: Minister
As part of the new initiative, the government will publish school-wise data on fee increases over the past few years on the Directorate of Education&r
India News
Jaishankar, Rubio pitch for early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement
In first call since U.S. imposed tariffs, the External Affairs Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State discuss trade and regional issues Amidst turbulence across global markets including in India over the tariffs announced by the U.S. administration, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U
Chinese airfield plan in Bangladesh district close to Chicken's Neck area raises Indian concerns
India is scrutinizing reports of China's plan to build an airfield in Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat district, which could pose security threats to
Will India retaliate against Donald Trump tariffs? Government official breaks silence on strategy: Report
New Delhi sees early trade talks with US as an edge over peers like China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, which have been hit harder by higher US tariffs.
Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 as Rajya Sabha grants approval
Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it in the wee hours today. The Upper House cleared the Bill with
India weighs options ahead of Trump’s tariff action today
The preparations come ahead of Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” tariffs that are expected to be announced at 4pm local time on Wedne
World News
Trump tariffs: Gems & jewellery, electronics and garments will be worst-hit, says trade expert
10% tariff takes effect on April 5, while 27% applies from April 9, notes Biswajit Dhar, Professor & Head, Centre for WTO Studies, IIFT. The 37
Ukraine hits Russia's nuke-bomber airfield, massive explosion caught on camera
Russia's defence ministry claimed that air defenses shot down 132 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions. Ukraine on Thursday targeted Russia
Putin ‘humiliates’ Trump, keeps US president waiting for over an hour. Internet says ‘brutal’
Russian President Vladimir Putin left US President Donald Trump waiting for more than an hour before the two were supposed to connect over a call.
What Donald Trump said about his call with Putin tomorrow: ‘If we can bring war to end…’
The US President said that land and power plants are part of the conversation around bringing the war to a close. US President Donald Trump, who is
On Muhammad Yunus’ claim on India’s northeast, Jaishankar’s sharp comeback at Bimstec meet
Jaishankar’s remarks appeared to be a riposte to Muhammad Yunus’ effort to leverage the geographical isolation of the northeast to seek Chinese investments NEW DELHI: India’s northeast can become a regional connectivity hub with the completion of a highway that will link th
Business News
Gold at record high as Middle east tensions spark haven demand
Gold reached a record high as escalating Middle East conflicts saw investors flock to safety, even as mixed data on the US economy dashed hopes for large rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year. Bullion rose as much as 0.2% to $2,698.50, topping Thursday’s all-time high by about a dollar
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Meet man who was once richer than Mukesh Ambani, lost Rs 12000 crore net worth, is now homeless, know his tragic story
Raymonds and Singhania's family have been making headlines since the announcement of Chairman and Managing Director, Gautam Singhania's divorce with w
Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by over ₹100 from today. Check latest rates’
The Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on Wednesday hiked the prices of commercial LPG cylinders by ₹101.5 per cylinder in its monthly revision of price
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma launches fund to invest in AI, EV startups
Paytm founder and chief executive officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma launched a Category II Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) ‘VSS Investments Fund’ with
Akbar Al Baker, who helmed Qatar Airways for 27 years as CEO, to step down. Badr Al-Meer named his successor
Akbar Al Baker, the chief executive officer of Qatar Airways, will step down from his post after helming the state-run carrier for 25 years. “Qatar
Tech News
‘AI must be safe for society’: PM Modi on deepfakes at G20 meet
PM Narendra Modi highlights concerns over negative use of AI at G20 virtual summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reiterated his concern about deepf
Anti-pollution masks: Save yourself from poor air quality index with these top picks
It’s that time of the year again when air pollution levels rise. The festive season of Diwali and Dussehra, coupled with the winter onset, is like f
How to search for a song on YouTube by simply whistling or humming a tune
How many times have you woken up with a tune stuck in your head and you just can’t remember the lyrics but also can’t let go of the tune until you
New virus targets Android phone, steals call records, passwords and other sensitive data of users
A dangerous virus that has been targeting Android phones is hacking into call records of users, stealing passwords and other sensitive data. The gover
Drupal launches Drupal 11, the latest version of the Open Source CMS
Drupal 11 continues enhancing the strengths of the platform. It makes structured content, workflows and content governance more flexible and easier for ambitious builders. Drupal 11 is designed to empower ambitious site builders to build exceptional websites and to accelerate Drupal's innovation,”
Entertainment News
Nag Ashwin gives major update on Prabhas, Deepika, Amitabh Bachchan's Kalki 2898 AD sequel: ‘It will have more of…’
Filmmaker Nag Ashwin confirmed Kalki 2898 AD is set to go on floors in December 2025, shared exciting detail for Prabhas' fans. Filmmaker Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, created a stir at the box office upon its
Author Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations made by 8 women, admits he's ‘far from a perfect person’
Bestselling author Neil Gaiman has denied allegations of sexual misconduct, saying he has “never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with
Pushpa 3 is officially happening, confirms producer Ravi Shankar
The much-anticipated sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has once again captured the spotlight with the announcement of its new release date – December
Prabhas' The Raja Saab new poster unveiled ahead of his birthday: 'Royal retreat awaits'
Prabhas fans were treated with an update on The Raja Saab ahead of his birthday. The producers of the upcoming romantic horror-comedy shared a ne
Akhanda 2 launched with a pooja ceremony
The highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster Akhanda was officially announced today, titled Akhanda 2: Thaandavam. This much-awaited project marks
Sports News
Neeraj Chopra becomes World No.1 in men’s javelin rankings
Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has claimed number one ranking in men’s javelin for the first time. Neeraj Chopra has topped the charts w
The Curious Case Of Brad Pitt And A Formula 1 Car. Details Here
Get ready to witness actor Brad Pitt in the driver's seat of real Formula One car. Yes, you read it right. The Fight Club star will drive at British G
Sudirman Cup: Doubts linger over India's participation with visa issues
India's participation in the prestigious Sudirman Cup lingers in doubt with the visa applications of the entire 23-member contingent, including PV Sin
Iga Swiatek drags Madrid Open scheduling after runner-up finish
Speaking in her runner-up speech, Swiatek congratulated Sabalenka on her win and said that the Belarusian deserved the win. She also expressed her des
Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy exit
Steve Smith, the veteran Australia batter, announced his retirement from ODI cricket following his team's defeat to India in Tuesday's semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. Smith, who top-scored for Australia with 73, immediately informed his teammates that he'd pl
Science News
ISRO successfully conducts de-docking of SpaDeX satellites
The SpaDeX mission, which was launched on December 30 of the previous year, involved placing two satellites—SDX01 and SDX02—into orbit to demonstrate a docking experiment in space. On Thursday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that it had successfully completed
Breakthrough in Superconductivity and Ferroelectricity
Scientists have made a significant discovery linking ferroelectric domain walls to superconductivity in two-dimensional van der Waals materials. This
NASA warns of a massive 48-foot, house-sized asteroid moving towards Earth at high speed today
A house-sized asteroid is set to fly past Earth on 20 October. Known as 2024 SH1, the asteroid measures around 48 feet across. It will safely pass by
NASA warns of solar storm hitting Earth today amid increased activity, fiery eruptions on Sun
The Sun is experiencing a sudden surge in activity with a significant rise in the number of sunspots which are sending plumes of hot plasma out into s
Europe’s Ariane 6 launcher passes key engine firing test: European Space Agency
ESA officials earlier reported a “light anomaly” during the test in French Guiana, which involved igniting the core-stage Vulcain 2.1 engine. Euro
Health News
Ludhiana: 1,020 challans issued over dengue larvae
The health teams issued 1,020 challans till October 20 this month during door-to-door inspections to combat the spread of dengue, officials said. T
High AQI alert: How breathing polluted air could put your brain at serious risk for hemorrhagic stroke
Hemorrhagic stroke is a neurological emergency that happens when a blood vessel inside on the brain ruptures and bleeds. It is life-threatening and ca
Gurugram reports two malaria cases, Haryana logs 168 so far
Haryana has reported a significant rise in malaria cases this year, with 168 cases recorded so far—almost double the 85 cases reported in 2023.
Bird flu cases presumed in four Washington farm workers, state says
CHICAGO, - Bird flu is presumed to have infected four poultry workers in Washington state, making it the sixth U.S. state to identify human cases this
Man goes to doctor for toothache, leaves with a shocking prostate cancer diagnosis
A 78-year-old man was in for a shock when he went to his dentist with a tooth hoping for a quick way to get some pain relief but received news of something much worse. After the dentist decided to remove the tooth, the man was sent home but his jaw began to swell. Concerned about the swelling and
Politics News
BJP accuses MK Stalin of insulting PM Modi by skipping Tamil Nadu event
Stalin was in Udhagamandalam (Ooty) to unveil a government hospital, and said he informed the PM about his inability to attend the latter's event in Rameswaram. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday hit out at Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, who skipped Prime Minister Narendra
Andhra cabinet approves ArcelorMittal steel plant to be set up in Anakapalli
State information and public relations minister said that the cabinet also approved the company’s request to establish a captive port with a 2.9
Key BJP allies set to vote in favour of waqf bill
The BJP has issued a whip to its members to be present in the Lok Sabha when it is taken up for discussion on Wednesday, along with the BJP, JD(U) and
RSS ‘banyan tree’ of India’s culture and modernisation: Modi in Nagpur
Modi described the Sangh as the “banyan tree” of India’s immortal culture, emphasising that the principles and ideals give height to
Yogi Adityanath vs MK Stalin over 3-language debate in Tamil Nadu: ‘Political black comedy’
MK Stalin said Tamil Nadu’s call for a fair deal in language policy and delimitation is gaining nationwide attention, unsettling the BJP. Tam