India Growing at Over 8%, Says PM Modi in Muscat; India–Oman Trade Pact Set to Open New Chapter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the resilience and momentum of the Indian economy, stating that India has sustained growth of over 8% despite global uncertainties, as he addressed the India–Oman Business Forum in Muscat ahead of the signing of a landmark trade agreement between the two countries. Speaking to business leaders and policymakers, […]
‘Age-Old Civilisational Ties’: PM Modi Begins Three-Nation Tour of Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, aimed at deepening India’s diplomatic, economic and people-to-people ties across West Asia and Africa. Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed from New Delhi on Monday on a significant diplomatic tour covering Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, a visit the government has […]
Centre Set to Introduce New Rural Employment Bill to Replace MGNREGA
The proposed ‘Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)’ seeks to expand guaranteed workdays but significantly alters funding responsibilities and the demand-driven nature of rural employment support. The Union government is preparing to introduce a new rural employment legislation the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) during the ongoing Winter […]
US Lawmakers Move to Scrap Trump-Era Tariffs on India, Call Country a ‘Key Strategic Partner’
A group of US lawmakers has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to overturn former President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration that led to steep tariffs on Indian imports, describing the measures as unlawful and damaging to both economies. The resolution, introduced by Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey and Raja Krishnamoorthi, aims […]
New US Visa Rule Triggers Panic Among Indians as Mandatory Social Media Checks Begin
A sweeping new US State Department rule requiring all H-1B workers, applicants, and their H-4 dependents to make their social media profiles public for visa vetting has sparked widespread anxiety among Indian immigrants — the group most heavily reliant on these visa categories. The policy, set to take effect on December 15, will allow consular […]
Goa Fire Tragedy: Nightclub Co-owner Ajay Gupta Detained in Delhi; Key Accused Still Absconding
The Goa Police on Tuesday (December 9, 2025) detained Ajay Gupta, one of the four owners of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub in Arpora, where a catastrophic fire killed 25 people over the weekend. Gupta was picked up from Delhi after a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him. A police spokesperson confirmed […]
Skyroot Unveils Vikram-1: India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Ready for Launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s new Infinity campus in Hyderabad, where the startup showcased Vikram-1, India’s first privately built orbital rocket. Designed to launch satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Vikram-1 marks a historic milestone in the country’s commercial space journey and the rise of India’s private space ecosystem. Designed […]
Putin to Visit India on December 4–5 for Annual Summit Amid Deepening Strategic Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4–5 for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. The state visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a time when the two countries have drawn closer despite mounting US pressure and punitive tariffs over […]
Fiery Pune Crash: 8 Dead, 13 Injured After Car Gets Sandwiched Between Two Trucks and Explodes on Highway
At least eight people were killed and 13 others injured in a horrific multi-vehicle crash on the Pune–Bengaluru highway on Thursday evening after a Mumbai-bound trailer truck lost control and rammed into a line of vehicles near the Bhumkar Bridge–Navale Bridge stretch. Police said the truck, loaded with iron beads, was travelling towards Mumbai when […]
‘Conspirators Will Not Be Spared’: PM Modi’s Stern Warning After Delhi Blast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday vowed that those behind the deadly car blast in Delhi will face strict action, asserting that no conspirator will be spared. Speaking from Bhutan, where he is on a two-day official visit, Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and assured that all investigative agencies have been directed to […]