India’s 30-year wait for a seat has a new twist and an old problemEuropean nations now support India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. Prime Minister Modi stresses the urgent need for Securit...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats in UP, Uttarakhand, Bengal on October 16; MLC polls for 28 seats on October 23The Election Commission of India announced election schedules for Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils. Biennial elections will fill 12 Raj...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Delhi govt launches PM Surya Ghar portal; NDMC clears EVs, Ayush hospital, civic projectsDelhi launched a solar registration portal for rooftop installations and subsidies. The New Delhi Municipal Council approved electric vehic...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
India, EU discuss implementation of priorities under strategic partnershipIndia and the European Union held discussions on inter-parliamentary cooperation. High-level exchanges and shared priorities under their st...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Maharashtra educationist's daughter Nila Vikhe Patil elected to Swedish ParliamentNila, 41, was elected a Member of Parliament from Stockholm City constituency. Polling was held on September 13. Nila has been an active me...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Mahua Moitra moves UN rights body over 'exclusion of Muslim officers' from Amit Shah's Bengal eventsMahua Moitra has written to the UN Special Rapporteur alleging discrimination against Muslim officers. Senior Muslim IAS and IPS officers w...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Goods exports up 26% in August, trade deficit eases: Engineering, petroleum products, chemicals and textiles lead shipments; US remains top marketIndia’s goods exports surged in August, driven by robust global demand, while the trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low as imports dec...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
JD(U) won't oppose UCC if provisions are okay: Bihar Deputy Chief MinisterBihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary stated the JD(U) will study the Uniform Civil Code Bill. The party will not oppose the le...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Tripura ready to implement Uniform Civil Code if Centre gives direction, says CM Manik SahaTripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha has expressed his commitment to enforcing the Uniform Civil Code, aligning with Union Home Minister Ami...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Trump announces end to 10% tariff on Irish whiskey; says 'everybody's been bugging me'US President Donald Trump announced plans to remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, responding to calls from Irish Prime Minister Micheal ...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
Cows, crypto, crores: A peek into what Union ministers ownRecent asset declarations from ministers reveal a diverse range of portfolios including cryptocurrency investments and foreign assets. Whil...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Kazakhstan President proposes establishing a BRICS Plus Partnership on Artificial IntelligenceKazakhstan's President Tokayev urged greater trust and dialogue among major powers. He advocated for United Nations Security Council reform...
13 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
EU-India FTA: European Commission sends landmark trade deal to council for signature, paving way for ratificationThe European Commission has asked EU member states for approval to sign and conclude its landmark Free Trade Agreement with India, a deal t...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Delhi gears up to host 18th BRICS Summit as global leaders begin arrivingAs Delhi gears up for the high-profile BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, anticipation builds for the arrival of key world leaders and th...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Visitor footfall in Ladakh sees an increase of 50 percentage in 8 monthsLadakh has seen a significant tourism boom this year. Visitor arrivals in the first eight months of 2026 exceeded all of 2025. Internationa...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
India's coastal security to see serious action in next two years: Amit Shah says MHA will move forward 'very seriously'Amit Shah emphasised the need to strengthen coastal security over the next two years. He called on Western states to take the lead in imple...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
GST Council meeting likely to be postponed, say sourcesThe 57th GST Council meeting, scheduled for September 12, is likely to be postponed, with a final decision expected after consultations wit...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.50 AM IST