Category: India

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has deemed BSNL director Vivek Banzal’s lavish, now-canceled trip to Prayagraj “improper and absurd.” Appropriate action will be taken against the senior executive, with a show-cause notice already issued. The extravagant arrangements, including extensive personal kits and nearly 50 officials, sparked widespread concern over misuse of…

Addressing the Israeli Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly backed Israel on terrorism, condemning the Oct 7 attacks and naming Hamas. He asserted India’s unwavering support, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy against terror, drawing parallels to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Modi also endorsed the UNSC-backed Gaza peace initiative, highlighting the need…

Defence experts at DefSat2026 stressed India’s need for a robust space capability amidst global military space infrastructure growth. Discussions highlighted that persistent space power is now vital for national security, not just an ambition. The conference also saw significant B2B collaborations, with six MoUs signed, underscoring private sector confidence in…

Ladakh is set to launch high-end Changthang pashmina products in the global luxury market, aiming to boost local incomes through enhanced processing. The administration envisions transforming the prized fibre, sourced from high-altitude goats, into a globally recognized luxury brand. This initiative requires collaboration among herders, artisans, policymakers, and industry stakeholders….

Speaking on the occasion, the CM said, “These 365 days were the days that changed the course of Delhi, and the coming 4 years will change the condition of Delhi. Taking new decisions in the interest of the people of Delhi and carrying out development works in Delhi is our…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the prestigious “Speaker of the Knesset Medal,” Israel’s highest parliamentary honour, for bolstering strategic ties. He is the first Indian PM to be so recognized. This visit also saw him address the Israeli parliament for the first time, emphasizing friendship and partnership with the nation….

​Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Knesset, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu attended an official reception ceremony on Wednesday. With ‘Modi, Modi’ chants, PM Narendra Modi receives a standing ovation at the Knesset, Israeli parliament, upon his arrival. PM Modi extended condolences over…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Tel Aviv, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu noting the matching saffron colors of Modi’s pocket square and his wife’s outfit. Modi’s visit, the first by an Indian PM to the Knesset, aims to strengthen the “robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership” between…

NCERT has withdrawn its new Class 8 Social Science textbook. This action follows the inclusion of a section on corruption in the judiciary. The Supreme Court intervened after the matter was raised. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated the institution would not allow defamation. Senior lawyers highlighted the selective…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day state visit, personally received by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, over 200 passengers were stranded for five hours on an IndiGo flight in Chennai due to technical issues. Union Minister Piyush Goyal refuted Rahul Gandhi’s “compromised PM” remark, calling…

India’s recent steep cigarette tax hike has triggered immediate chaos, with prices soaring and supplies dwindling. Retailers are struggling, and consumers face inflated costs. This mirrors global trends where high taxes, without robust enforcement, fuel illicit trade and organized crime, potentially undermining public health goals and government revenue. …

Veteran CPI leader R. Nallakannu, aged 101, has passed away. He was admitted to the hospital on February 1 and was in the ICU due to multi-organ failure. His condition worsened on Monday and deteriorated further on Wednesday, leading to his passing. This marks the end of an era for…