Google has announced a massive $15 billion (₹1.25 lakh crore) investment to establish a world-class Artificial Intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The announcement came during “Bharat AI Shakti,” an event organized by Google ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026. The project, developed in partnership with the Adani Group, will feature India’s largest data Read More…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a Medical Product Alert (No. 5/2025) after detecting serious contamination in three India-made oral liquid medicines — COLDRIF, Respifresh TR, and ReLife. The alert follows reports of child fatalities and severe illnesses linked to the use of these syrups in parts of India. According to WHO, laboratory analysis Read More…
New Delhi: In a decisive move to ensure accountability and transparency, the Supreme Court of India has ordered a CBI investigation into the Karur stampede tragedy, which claimed several lives earlier this year. The apex court also announced the formation of a three-member supervisory committee to closely monitor the progress of the probe. A Bench Read More…
New Delhi: Giving a massive thrust to India’s agricultural transformation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday rolled out two flagship initiatives worth ₹35,440 crore, aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s farm sector and empowering millions of cultivators. At the ‘Krishi’ programme, the Prime Minister personally interacted with farmers from across the country, listening to their experiences, Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two landmark agricultural schemes worth ₹35,440 crore, marking a major step toward transforming India’s farm economy and ensuring self-reliance in key crops. Announced at a special “Krishi programme” held at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, the initiatives — PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a massive ₹42,000 crore agricultural development initiative during a special “Krishi Programme” at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi on October 11. The event marked a significant step toward transforming India’s agriculture sector, enhancing farmer incomes, and promoting self-reliance in food production. The programme began Read More…
The Supreme Court of India on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a CBI probe and sweeping drug safety reforms following the deaths of several children allegedly caused by contaminated cough syrups. The PIL, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, also demanded stronger recall mechanisms and stricter oversight of pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. A bench Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated former U.S. President Donald Trump on the successful implementation of the Gaza peace plan, which aims to bring lasting stability and harmony to the conflict-torn region. In his message, Prime Minister Modi praised the initiative as a “significant diplomatic achievement” and said that peaceful resolution through dialogue Read More…
The Indian government has banned three cough syrup brands — Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and Relief — after tests revealed the presence of highly toxic diethylene glycol, a chemical known to cause kidney failure and fatal poisoning, especially in children. The move follows a tragic series of reports linking the syrups to 22 child deaths across Read More…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Wednesday, setting the stage for a new era in India–UK strategic relations. The meeting underscored the two nations’ shared vision to deepen cooperation across trade, defence, technology, education, and regional stability, marking a strong start to Starmer’s diplomatic engagement with India. The Read More…