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Indian Navy's 1st indigenously designed warships to be built
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore (approximately $6.4 billion) with two state-owned shipyards to construct eight Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy.
Vande Bharat sleeper service launched between New Delhi and Varanasi
Indian Railways has launched a new Vande Bharat Sleeper service between New Delhi and Varanasi.
'Indians lick cow urine from...floors': Israeli rabbi's remarks spark outrage
Rabbi Yosef (Yossi) Mizrachi, an Israeli-American rabbi, has sparked outrage after a video of him mocking Hindu cow worship went viral.
PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with Polish counterpart today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday.
'No double standards on terrorism': Rajnath Singh at SCO meeting
Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday stressed that there can be no justification for terrorism and no double standards on tackling it at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Why Ferrari is ramping up car supplies in India
Ferrari, the renowned Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, is planning to ramp up its vehicle supplies in India.
Laal HIT Janta Party formed to counter Cockroach Janata Party
A new political outfit, the Laal HIT Janta Party (LHJP), has been formed in response to the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Magistrate alleges threats received over CJP leaders' detention; FIR filed
The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) hearing the case of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das has alleged that anonymous people were threatening him to release them.
India's biggest-ever banking M&A deal involved no investment bankers
Fairfax Financial Holdings's $5.6 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank is the largest foreign investment in India's banking sector.
BigBasket, Flipkart among 6 firms penalized by Indian food regulator
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken action against six food businesses, including BigBasket and Flipkart.
'Dafa ho jaao': AISA, CJP joint presser turns chaotic
A press conference held by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA chief Neha Bora turned chaotic in New Delhi on Thursday.
Ankita Bhandari's parents detained in Delhi; mother threatens hunger strike
The parents of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022, were detained on Wednesday night and later released after protesting near India Gate in New Delhi.
Guru Randhawa is back! Star announces solo stadium concert
After a three-year hiatus from live touring, popular Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa has announced his return with a solo stadium concert.
Why did Diljit Dosanjh reschedule his Delhi concert?
Singer Diljit Dosanjh will kick off his much-anticipated India tour with a concert in New Delhi.
CJP gives Delhi Police 24-hour ultimatum for Jantar Mantar protest
Members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) approached the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi on Monday.
Cockroach Janta Party appoints new protest leader after Dipke's detention
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has named its organization in-charge, Ajinkya Shinde, to lead a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
CJP protest: Railways cancels Delhi-bound trains on October 10
The Indian Railways has canceled all Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4:00am and 2:00pm on October 10.
Why is Honey Singh in trouble with Maharashtra Cyber Police?
Renowned rapper and singer Hirdesh Singh, popularly known as Honey Singh, sought more time to appear before the Maharashtra Cyber Police on Monday.
INDIA bloc's 'save democracy' protest march to ECI begins
Several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have begun their march to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in New Delhi.
Nestle's low-fat dairy whitener is 'unsafe' and 'substandard': FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has flagged a sample of Nestle's low-fat dairy whitener as "unsafe" and "substandard."
India seeks alternate route via China amid Pakistan airspace ban
India is reportedly in talks with China to allow Indian airlines to use airspace over Xinjiang as an alternative route.
Resign in 48hrs or face nationwide protests: CJP to CEC
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has given Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar 48 hours to resign. If he doesn't, the party has threatened to launch nationwide protests.
9 killed after sleeper bus catches fire in Greater Noida
Nine people, including one woman and eight men, were killed after an AC sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida late Wednesday night.
Xi fainted, others sick after BRICS? MEA fact-checks
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed social media claims that several world leaders fell ill after the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
China Southern Airlines to resume India flights after 6 years
China Southern Airlines will resume its Guangzhou-New Delhi flights from September 21, ending a six-year hiatus.
Tibetan activists climb pole, unfurl banners near BRICS venue
Several activists of Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) were arrested on Thursday after they allegedly unfurled the Tibetan flag near Bharat Mandapam.
Russia eyes major aircraft push in India with 105-plane deal
Russia is set to advance multiple aircraft deals with Indian companies, including plans for 105 regional passenger planes.
3 Russian planes make 1st foreign landing at Noida airport
In a historic first, three Russian military aircraft landed at the newly operational Noida Airport on Tuesday morning.
NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon base program
The US has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to join its Moon base program.
National Awards to be held in Gujarat instead of Delhi
In a historic move, the 72nd National Film Awards will reportedly be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, this year. This marks the first time that the prestigious awards ceremony will not take place in New Delhi.
iBRICS summit in Delhi next week: What's on the agenda
The first-ever iBRICS Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13.
Krafton to invest another $250M in India, diversifying beyond gaming
Krafton, the South Korean gaming giant behind popular titles like PUBG and Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has announced plans to invest an additional $250 million in India over the next three to four years.
India offers to send NDRF teams to Nepal for rescue
The Indian government has offered to send National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel to Nepal for rescue operations, following devastating floods that have killed around 600 people.
53.242 acres near Race Course taken over
Authorities have taken over the 53.242 acres of land near the Race Course area, close to the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi.
Two 5-star hotels that'll host BRICS guests get FSSAI notice
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to two five-star hotels in Aerocity, New Delhi, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
BPSC row: Police use water cannons as students break barricades
The Bihar Police and students came face to face as the latter attempted to march toward Raj Bhavan from Gandhi Maidan, demanding cancellation of the 70th BPSC examination.
Jaishankar meets Putin, discusses expanding India-Russia ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday.
Heavy rain hits Delhi-NCR; IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning
Heavy rainfall hit parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning, resulting in traffic snarls and fears of waterlogging.
GMR plans $2B expansion at Delhi and Hyderabad airports
GMR Airports, a leading player in India's aviation sector, has announced plans to invest nearly $2 billion (approximately ₹19,400 crore) in the expansion of its New Delhi and Hyderabad airports.
Commerce Secretary to visit Latin America, focus on trade ties
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will be visiting Latin America from August 24 to 28.
Poland backs India's right to pursue terrorists across borders
Poland has expressed its support for India's right to pursue terrorists across borders.
How did fire break out at Delhi's Salman Khan Gym?
A minor fire broke out at Salman Khan Gym, located on the first floor of M Block Market in Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi, on Thursday night.
SC forms 5-member high-powered inquiry committee to probe police excesses
The Supreme Court has formed a five-member High-Powered Inquiry Committee (HPIC) to probe the recent violence during student protests in New Delhi and other parts of India.
India dismantles barricades, bollards outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi
Indian authorities have removed unauthorized structures and queue-management barriers outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.
Siwan SP, 16 IPS officers transferred amid AK-47 use row
The Superintendent of Police (SP) of Siwan, Puran Kumar Jha, has been removed from his post by the Bihar government over an incident where a police constable fired an AK-47 during student protests on July 25.
E. coli found in 8 railway station water-coolers, including Mumbai
A recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed alarming levels of E. coli bacteria, an indicator of fecal contamination, in water coolers at eight Indian railway stations, including major hubs like Mumbai and Hyderabad.
CID raids underway at JSSC office over recruitment exam irregularities
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a raid at the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) office in Ranchi. The action is part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment exams.
Taliban to host 1st public reception in India next week
The Taliban is set to host its first public reception in New Delhi, India, next week. The event will mark the anniversary of the group's "Victory Day."
Al-Qaeda offshoot behind Red Fort blast that killed 15: UNSC
A new report from a UN Security Council body monitoring counter-terrorism sanctions officially attributed the November 2025 Red Fort attack in New Delhi to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS).
Union minister Gadkari sounds alarm over India's road safety situation
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has sounded alarm bells over India's worsening road safety situation.
Hasina's virtual address from New Delhi sparks fury in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government has said that India permitting deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to openly interact with the media in Delhi was highly upsetting to Bangladeshis and detrimental to the development of harmonious ties between the neighbors.
Foodies, take note! These Indian cities rank among world's best
Three Indian cities, Mumbai, Jaipur, and New Delhi, have made it to Time Out's 2026 list of the world's best street food cities.
Pappu Yadav attacked after Parliament skit controversy; alleges assassination attempt
Independent MP Pappu Yadav was attacked at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday during a press conference.
Bangladesh's Hasina to speak in India after 2 years' exile
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make her first public appearance in India on August 5, 2026, India Today reported.
India-Rwanda trade talks: Critical minerals, pharmaceuticals identified as priority sectors
India has expressed its interest in collaborating with Rwanda on critical minerals.
Teen girl, booked for abusing PM Modi, apologizes
A girl, who was booked for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at Jantar Mantar, has now apologized.
Rahul Gandhi's anecdote about student who defined 'andhbhakt' causes uproar
The Lok Sabha witnessed a ruckus on Wednesday after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used the words "idiots" and "andhbhakts" in his speech.
8th Pay Commission to hold meetings with stakeholders in September
The 8th Pay Commission has announced its plan to hold meetings with employee and pensioner bodies, as well as other stakeholders in Chennai and Puducherry.
Nepal urges India to accept biometric ID for cross-border travel
Nepal has formally requested India to accept its biometric National Identity (NID) card as a valid travel document for cross-border trips.
UAE to adopt India's DigiLocker for academic document verification
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are working together to integrate India's DigiLocker with UAE's digital platforms.
Centre reaches out to CJP again for talks
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has invited student protesters to hold talks with the government, saying it is "ready for discussions on all issues at your convenience, at any time."
Preity Zinta extends support to Sonam Wangchuk, NEET protesters
Actor Preity Zinta has extended her support to the students protesting in New Delhi over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
CJP protest violence: Delhi Police probe larger conspiracy angle
The Delhi Police have launched a probe into the violence that erupted during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s protest march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament.
'Ramayana: Part 1' trailer leaks following 'Pratham Sankalp' event
The highly-anticipated trailer of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 has been leaked online, leading to a major piracy scare.
CJP claims government has reached out for 1st time
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has claimed that the government has reached out to them for the first time since their protest began.
'Chalo Sansad' protest: Delhi Police deploys 5,000 personnel
The Delhi Police have deployed over 5,000 personnel and set up a massive security operation ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Chalo Sansad" march.
'Not in good shape but...': Wangchuk refuses to end hunger-strike
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
Jagannath Temple, ISKCON Rath Yatra date row explained
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri has rejected the International Society for Krishna Consciousness's (ISKCON) claims that holding Rath Yatra on random days was as per Hindu scriptures.
PIL filed in Delhi HC to force-feed Sonam Wangchuk
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court, seeking urgent medical aid for activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike.
'Vessels carried 30 Indian sailors': MEA condemns Iran's Hormuz strikes
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly condemned the attack on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abhijeet Dipke clarifies after seen eating kachori near fasting Wangchuk
As activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar entered its 10th day on Tuesday, the focus shifted to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, who was seen snacking near the fasting activist.
Lululemon to open its 1st Indian store in New Delhi
Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon has announced its plan to open its first store in India.
MP's Waqf Board has 2 Hindu members for first time
The Madhya Pradesh government has reconstituted its Waqf Board under the newly amended Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Priyanka, Kejriwal should be interrogated over Ram Mandir claims: VHP
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has requested the Ayodhya Police to interrogate Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over their allegations in the Ram Janmabhoomi temple donation embezzlement case.
Fire breaks out at Parikrama Restaurant in Delhi's Connaught Place
A fire broke out at the Parikrama Restaurant in Connaught Place, New Delhi, on Tuesday afternoon.
'India only country that rivals China's talent-pool': Top US official
United States Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jacob Helberg has praised India's engineering talent.