India: News
11 Jan 2024
KhalistaniPannun assassination plot: US rejects Nikhil Gupta's request for evidence
The United States (US) has objected to giving defense materials to Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is accused of conspiring to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
10 Jan 2024
OdishaFrom red ant chutney to khaje, exploring the GI-tagged delicacies
Odisha's red ant chutney also known as kai chutney, made with red weaver ants, was recently awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
10 Jan 2024
MaldivesSend more tourists: Maldives president urges China amid India row
Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu has urged China to boost its tourism to his country amid a diplomatic row between India and the island nation, PTI reported.
10 Jan 2024
Indian NavyIndian Navy gets first locally-made medium altitude, long endurance drone
India's Navy Chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar, unveiled the Drishti 10 'Starliner,' the country's first homegrown unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) today.
10 Jan 2024
DelhiAll-women Delhi Police contingent to debut in Republic Day parade
In a first, the Delhi Police will feature an all-women contingent in the 75th Republic Day parade on January 26, officials said.
10 Jan 2024
Hafiz Muhammad Saeed26/11 mastermind Saeed serving 78-year jail term in Pakistan: UN
Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and Laskhar-e-Taiba (LeT) leader, is serving a 78-year prison sentence in Pakistan, the United Nations (UN) has said.
10 Jan 2024
United Nations General AssemblyUnacceptable: India strongly condemns Israel-Hamas war at UNGA
India strongly condemned the loss of lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting on Wednesday.
09 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiMaldives tourism body condemns anti-Modi comments amid India diplomatic row
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) on Tuesday condemned the derogatory remarks by some now-suspended Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India.
09 Jan 2024
BooksFive amazing literary gems from India coming out in 2024
As 2024 unfolds, book enthusiasts are gearing up for a fresh wave of literary wonders from acclaimed Indian authors.
09 Jan 2024
UNESCO World HeritageIndia to chair, host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in July
India is gearing up to host and chair the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time ever!
09 Jan 2024
OlaBluSmart introduces rush pricing for cabs, breaking its zero-surge promise
BluSmart, an electric vehicle ride-hailing service, has implemented a new pricing structure that includes surge pricing, despite earlier promises of zero cancellations and no surge pricing.
09 Jan 2024
FashionGlobal luxury trends: Emerging fashion markets to watch in 2024
As the world bids farewell to pandemic-induced restrictions, the luxury market is poised for an altering ride in 2024.
09 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiMaldives leader calls for President Muizzu's removal amid India row
Maldivian Parliamentary Minority leader Ali Azim has demanded the removal of President Mohamed Muizzu and called for a vote of no confidence against him.
08 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiStay open-minded: China on ties with Maldives amid India row
China's state-run media has urged India to adopt an "open-minded" approach to South Asian affairs as Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu began a five-day state visit on Monday.
08 Jan 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI allows ₹2,000 note exchange via post offices
Forgot those pink notes in the back of your wardrobe that you hid for savings, only to scare you now?
08 Jan 2024
Andhra PradeshChickens fed Viagra and shilajit ahead of cockfight season
Ahead of Sankranti celebrations in rural Andhra Pradesh, an unexpected controversy has taken flight.
08 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiModi's Lakshadweep visit triggers India-Maldives diplomatic row: Explained
A massive row has erupted after several Maldivian politicians passed controversial remarks mocking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep.
08 Jan 2024
BrazilRising sugar prices amid climate crisis impact cookies and chocolates
The world is experiencing a sweet upheaval as the climate crisis takes its toll on sugar production.
08 Jan 2024
MaldivesVir Das pokes fun at Indian celebrities/influencers amid Maldives controversy
Indian celebrities like Akshay Kumar and Kangana Ranaut have rallied behind a campaign to boycott Maldives tourism on Sunday.
08 Jan 2024
Kerala18% of 1.53 crore in Kerala prone to lifestyle diseases
A recent health screening in Kerala, found that nearly one in five people over the age of 30 are at high risk for developing lifestyle diseases.
06 Jan 2024
Sheikh HasinaWhy elections in Bangladesh are important to India
India is watching closely as Bangladesh gears up to hold general elections on Sunday.
05 Jan 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)India's forex reserves experience $2.75 billion surge to $623.2 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves have seen a substantial boost of $2.759 billion, reaching a total of $623.2 billion for the week ending December 29.
05 Jan 2024
Gross Domestic ProductGovernment estimates India's GDP growth at 7.3% for FY24
India is predicted to see a 7.3% growth in its gross domestic product (GDP) for the fiscal year 2023-24, as reported by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation today.
05 Jan 2024
Suez CanalCentre is considering subsidizing exporters amid Red Sea crisis
India is exploring various strategies to aid exporters in tiding over the Red Sea crisis, as per Moneycontrol.
05 Jan 2024
HyderabadHyderabad and Bengaluru airports among the world's 5 most punctual
It's a good day for the Indian aviation industry as Cirium, a leading global aviation analytics provider, has unveiled its 2023 list of the world's most punctual airports, with two Indian airports making the top five.
05 Jan 2024
BusinessServices sector growth jumps to three-month high in December
India's services sector experienced a notable recovery in December 2023, as the services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reached a three-month high of 59.0, up from November's one-year low of 56.9.
05 Jan 2024
United Nations (UN)India, world's fastest-growing economy, to grow at 6.2%: UN
India's economy is on track for a 6.2% growth in 2024, as per the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2024 report.
05 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi experiences colder day than Shimla, Dharamshala
On Thursday, Delhi experienced colder temperatures than the hill stations of Shimla and Dharamshala, with the maximum temperature dropping to a chilly 12.5°C, seven degrees below normal.
05 Jan 2024
BusinessAmerican Tower to sell India operations to Brookfield for $2.5bn
US-based telecom tower major American Tower Corporation (ATC) has decided to sell its loss-making Indian branch, ATC India, reports Bloomberg.
04 Jan 2024
BusinessCentre's plan to revive gas power plants put on hold
India's plan to revive gas-based power plants has been put on hold by the Ministry of Power due to high power tariffs.
04 Jan 2024
Books2024 Book Fair Guide: Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur and more
Here's to all the bibliophiles! Welcome to the vibrant world of literature as India eagerly anticipates the 47th Chennai Book Fair 2024, followed by the Jaipur Literature Festival and the New Delhi World Book Fair.
04 Jan 2024
IndiGoIndiGo withdraws fuel charge on flight tickets: What's next
IndiGo, India's leading airline, has revealed that it has eliminated the fuel charge from its ticket prices starting today (January 4).
03 Jan 2024
GujaratGujarat inks investment deals worth $86.07 billion with 58 companies
The Gujarat government has announced initial investment agreements totaling $86.07 billion with 58 companies.
03 Jan 2024
Piyush GoyalIndia to become $4tn economy before 2024 elections: Piyush Goyal
While speaking at the inauguration of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Utsav in New Delhi, Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal on Wednesday announced that India will become a $4 trillion economy before the upcoming general elections.
03 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismDiscovering India's most enchanting kayaking spots
Imagine yourself out on the river, surrounded by nature, and simply taking in all the positive energy — that's the essence of kayaking.
03 Jan 2024
VietnamTesla-rival VinFast plans EV battery plant in India
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is planning to set up its first Indian manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, specifically in the city of Thoothukudi.
03 Jan 2024
GoogleWho is Nikesh Arora, IIT-graduate who just became a billionaire
Nikesh Arora, the CEO of cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks, has entered the billionaires' club after a hefty paycheck he received from the firm.
03 Jan 2024
Indian Oil Corporation LimitedDoor-to-door fuel delivery now available in India: How to use
In light of the recent truck drivers' protest against the new hit-and-run laws in India, door-to-door fuel delivery services have emerged as a convenient alternative for consumers.
03 Jan 2024
CancerIndia recorded second-highest cancer deaths in Asia in 2019: Lancet
In 2019, India recorded nearly 12 lakh new cancer cases and 9.3 lakh deaths, making it the second largest contributor to the cancer burden in Asia.
03 Jan 2024
BusinessIndia's manufacturing PMI at 18-month low this December
India's manufacturing sector experienced growth in December, as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reached 54.9, although this was an 18-month low.
