Demographic panel set to begin visit to states, union territoriesA high-level committee on demographic changes will soon visit states and Union Territories to gather firsthand details on population shifts...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its controlIran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Digital India to power India's growth story with AI, chips and DPI: MeitYIndia is poised for a digital leap, with AI, semiconductors, and indigenous manufacturing set to drive economic growth. Building on a decad...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Iran says this. The US says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflictThe US and Iran face a tight deadline to finalize a peace deal, yet remain divided over an interim agreement. Disagreements persist regardi...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
Parliamentary panel to review NEET-UG re-exam learnings, NTA reforms on July 1Top officials from the Ministry of Higher Education and the National Testing Agency are set to brief a Parliamentary panel on lessons learn...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026 to enhance accountability, timely execution of R&D projectsThe DFP-2026, unveiled here by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, aims to significantly enhance functional empowerment at various levels withi...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Need to de-risk single-point failures in global AI supply chains: US officialAccording to a high-ranking official from the US, there is a strong partnership between India and the US in fortifying global AI supply cha...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
35 nations, including India, sign statement on AI opportunity at Pax Silica Summit in USAt the second Pax Silica Summit held in Washington on Thursday, 35 nations signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity, aligning behind a ...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
US says in talks with India on Anthropic Fable model rolloutIndia and the US are holding crucial talks on releasing advanced AI models, including those from Anthropic. Both nations are prioritizing a...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
World sends rescuers, aid as Venezuela reels from quakesOffers of rescue support, aid and condolences poured into Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes left at least 164 dead and h...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Systemic assault on civil society: Congress' Venugopal writes to PM on amendments to FCRA rulesCongress leader K.C. Venugopal has strongly criticized the government's new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules, calling them a "sy...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
IRGC Navy rejects new Strait of Hormuz route, warns of enforcement measures: Iranian MediaIran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on the use of only Iran-ap...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
FRAI urges govt to intensify crackdown on counterfeit products, illicit tradeRetailers are urging the government to intensify efforts against illegal trade and fake products, citing risks to consumer safety and the l...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Ladakh observes complete shutdown, accuses Centre of 'dilly dallying' over pending demandsLadakh observed a complete shutdown Tuesday as residents protested alleged broken promises by the Union home ministry. Hundreds gathered in...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval meets senior Iranian security officialIn a significant diplomatic engagement, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held discussions with Iran's Deputy Secretary for Defence Affa...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Bharat Forge bags Rs 425 crore Ministry of Defence contract for Navy generatorsThe Ministry of Defence has awarded Bharat Forge Ltd a Rs 425 crore contract for 12 Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy. This...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST