New Delhi: India’s Olympic hero and javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra has added yet another remarkable honour to his name — the Indian Army has conferred upon him the title of Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, recognizing his extraordinary achievements in sports and his inspirational service to the nation. The prestigious honour was presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Read More…
New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s medical education sector, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 10,650 new MBBS seats and the establishment of 41 new medical colleges across the country for the 2024–25 academic year. With this expansion, the total number of MBBS seats will rise to 1,37,600, including those available in Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly thanked US President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings, highlighting the strong friendship and shared democratic values between India and the United States. PM Modi said such exchanges reinforce the commitment of both nations to democracy, tolerance, and global peace, while also celebrating the enduring people-to-people and cultural Read More…
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold a total of $7.7 billion (₹64,000 crore) in August to contain the sharp depreciation of the Indian rupee, which has been under intense pressure following the U.S. decision to impose heavy tariffs on Indian imports. According to the RBI’s latest monthly bulletin, the central bank intervened aggressively Read More…
Bengaluru: Fresh off their historic first-ever IPL title win, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise has become the center of major buzz once again — this time for being put up for sale. According to reports, Diageo Great Britain, the UK-based parent company of RCB, is preparing to sell its stake in the team. The Read More…
Delhi woke up today to a dense, suffocating blanket of smog as air pollution levels shot up to hazardous levels. According to live data from Swiss air-quality tracker IQAir, the national capital recorded the worst air quality in the world among major cities on Tuesday morning. In several parts of Delhi, the concentration of ultra-fine Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali aboard INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, honoring the Indian Navy personnel who safeguard the nation’s seas. Addressing the sailors and officers, PM Modi praised the Navy’s courage and unity, especially during ‘Operation Sindoor’, calling it a shining example of India’s defense strength and operational excellence. “INS Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the joyous occasion of Diwali, extending his warm wishes for happiness, prosperity, and good health to people across India and around the world. Sharing his message on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister said that Diwali — the festival of lights — celebrates the triumph Read More…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that India’s revamped Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure is already delivering visible benefits to consumers, with prices of key goods dropping across the country. Since the revised GST rates took effect on September 22, 2025, the government has been closely monitoring prices of 54 essential and consumer Read More…
New Delhi: At the NDTV World Summit 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful address themed “Unstoppable India”, outlining his vision of a nation that “will neither stop nor pause” as it marches ahead with full determination. Speaking amid festive Diwali vibes, the Prime Minister extended greetings to citizens and highlighted how India has Read More…