Rajya Sabha passes Bill to make insult to 'Vande Mataram' a criminal offenceThe Rajya Sabha has passed a Bill to amend the National Honour Act. This amendment brings Vande Mataram under its legal protection. Acts of...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Japan renews ₹14 crore scholarship programme for Indian government officials for third consecutive yearThe Japan International Cooperation Agency will finance nine Indian officials to pursue master's degrees in public policy and engineering a...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Kazakhstan eyes stronger trade ties with West BengalKazakhstan's ambassador expressed keen interest in expanding business engagement with West Bengal. The nation views West Bengal as a crucia...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Auto cybersecurity rules in works; framework to be ready in six monthsIndia is developing a stringent cybersecurity compliance framework for all new vehicles. This initiative follows recent e-rickshaw battery ...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
DC tunes into desi protest musicUS officials remain silent on Indian local issues, focusing on internal political challenges. In India, meanwhile, protesters demonstrated ...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
India's January to June rice exports climb 5% as non-basmati shipments rise, sources sayIndia's rice exports grew five percent in early 2026, driven by non-basmati shipments. Higher demand from African nations boosted non-basma...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Govt issues takedown notices for objectionable and anti-PM postsNEET protest content involving AI misinformation and unlawful content flagged for removal from social media platforms, says official; many ...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Diamond merchant from Gujarat's Amreli went to Mali after investing in gold mine, but was kidnapped; family paid Rs 44 crore ransom to secure his releaseDhiru Ramani, an Indian-origin diamond businessman, was reportedly released from Mali after a ransom was paid. His family negotiated direct...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
New Zealand refuses to reveal document allegedly showing preferential visa treatment for IndiansNew Zealand has refused to release a confidential government document that Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says contains proposals for...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Pirelli's calendar, India's soft powerThe new Pirelli calendar showcases an entirely Indian cast against vibrant Indian backdrops, highlighting the country's beauty and artistry...
26 Jul, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
114 Rafale jet deal: France expected to respond to India's Letter of Request by mid-AugustFrance will submit its official response to India's Rafale jet request by mid-August. Negotiations on price and other aspects will follow t...
26 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Nepal requests India to recognise National ID card as valid travel documentNepal has formally requested India's approval for its biometric National Identity card. This card is sought as an officially recognized tra...
26 Jul, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
All India Tennis Association cuts overseas travel allowance to $450 from $700The All India Tennis Association approved governance reforms, cutting official overseas travel allowances significantly. Officials will now...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
NEET row: PM Modi must apologise, Dharmendra Pradhan has to be sacked, says Rahul GandhiLeader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET ...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Vande Mataram bill introduced in Rajya Sabha: What the proposed law seeks to changeUnion Home Minister Amit Shah introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha seeking to criminalise insults to or obstruction of Vande Mataram. The l...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
25 nations including France and Singapore pilot India's DPI platform: OfficialIndia's digital public infrastructure is currently in pilot programs across twenty-five nations. This initiative follows India's successful...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
West Bengal to make Bengali mandatory for all government work from Sept 1West Bengal will mandate Bengali for all state government work starting September 1, 2026. This decision follows advice from Union Home Min...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST