New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited citizens to share their ideas, themes, and suggestions for his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2025, as India prepares to mark its 79th Independence Day. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister said, “As we approach this year’s Independence Day, Read More…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced September 9, 2025, as the date for electing India’s next Vice President, following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21. Citing health concerns, Dhankhar became the first Vice President in Indian history to resign mid-term, stepping down nearly two years before his tenure was due Read More…
Washington: In a sweeping move likely to shake global trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing steep additional tariffs on imports from 70 countries, including a 25% duty on goods from India. The new tariffs, effective from August 7, come amid stalled trade negotiations and rising geopolitical friction. The hardest-hit Read More…
New Delhi: Oil companies have reduced the price of commercial LPG cylinders across the country. The cost of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been slashed by ₹33.50, with the new rates coming into effect from today. In the national capital, Delhi, the revised price now stands at ₹1,631.50. However, there has been no Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic exchange, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephonic conversation reaffirming their commitment to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates. The two leaders reviewed the impressive strides made across diverse sectors including economy, defence, technology, Read More…
New Delhi: The arrest of Malayali nuns in Chhattisgarh on charges of religious conversion and human trafficking has escalated into a major political controversy, prompting Union Home Minister Amit Shah to seek a detailed report from the state’s Chief Minister. Shah has also reportedly discussed the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is closely Read More…
New Delhi- In a constitutional face-off with sweeping implications for Centre–State relations, the Supreme Court will soon take up President Droupadi Murmu’s reference challenging its landmark ruling that set time limits for Governors to act on state bills. The hearings, led by a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, will begin on Read More…
New Delhi– In a historic moment for Indian sports, 20-year-old chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh has clinched the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship title in Reykjavik, earning accolades from across the nation — including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hailed her as a shining symbol of India’s rising global prowess. “Divya’s brilliance, grit, and mastery Read More…
Divya Deshmukh, just 18 years old, has claimed the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup title, defeating veteran Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a thrilling all-Indian final. The victory marks India’s first-ever Women’s World Cup crown, setting a new milestone in the nation’s chess legacy. The championship match was closely contested, with both classical games ending in Read More…
New Delhi — Parliament is set for a high-voltage debate today as both Houses take up discussions on two critical national security developments — the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the strategic Operation Sindoor. With 16 hours allocated for deliberations in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the debate is expected to be intense Read More…