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The country holds the world’s third-largest reserves of rare earth elements, estimated at around 6.9 million tonnes of rare earth oxides, but its production remains far below its…
The defence ministry on Monday cleared planned capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 79,000 crore, including the procurement of Astra Mk-2 air-to-air missiles with a range…
Ishita Sengar, daughter of former BJP MLA and Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar , has said she is “exhausted, frightened and slowly losing faith” after the Supreme…
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case, directing that he…
The Narendra Modi government, alleged to be on good terms with Mukesh Ambani, has sought more than $30 billion in compensation from his Reliance Industries and its partner BP in a…
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order issued last month accepting a revised definition of the Aravalli hills, amid concerns that the change could expose large parts of…
Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old final-year MBA student from Tripura, died on December 26 after being stabbed during a racially motivated attack in Dehradun, Uttarakhand , earlier this…
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said he was advised by his military secretary to take shelter in a bunker when India launched Operation Sindoor in May this year ,…
India has taken a significant step towards self-reliance in medical technology with the deployment of its first fully homegrown MRI scanner in Maharashtra. The 1.5 T system has…
India’s metro rail network has crossed a significant milestone, extending beyond 1,090 km of operational track across 26 cities. The expansion underscores the growing role of…
India’s economy is expected to retain its “Goldilocks” character in 2026, with growth staying above long-term averages while inflation remains broadly under control. However, the…
For the first time in India’s financial history, travel has emerged as the single biggest reason for taking a personal loan. In the first half of the year, 27% of all personal…
The union government has directed states to impose a complete ban on granting any new mining leases across the Aravallis, escalating its response to a growing controversy over…
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has completed user evaluation trials of the Akash-NG (Next Generation) surface-to-air missile system , marking a critical…
A report released by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has become the centre of an intense political and academic dispute, with social media users, politicians, and…
A recent United States Department of Defense report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China’s territorial claim over Arunachal Pradesh as part of Beijing’s expanded…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Wednesday morning successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite into low Earth orbit using its heavy-lift…
The launch of The Foundery , a new startup-building initiative backed by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and Future Group founder Kishore Biyani, has set off one of the sharpest…
Indian investors are steadily expanding their exposure to overseas markets, with US-listed technology giants emerging as the dominant choice. New data shows that Indians investing…
A controversy over alleged ideological bias has erupted at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) after the central university suspended a faculty member and launched a formal inquiry over an…
Bangladesh’s political and security crisis has spilt beyond its borders, dragging India into a sharp diplomatic confrontation and triggering street protests in Kolkata, West…
Dhurandhar , directed by Aditya Dhar and fronted by Ranveer Singh, has delivered one of the most emphatic box office statements in recent Hindi cinema, crossing ₹100 crore in its…
On 18 December, in the Dubalia Para area of Square Master Bari in Bhaluka Upazila, Mymensingh district, a Hindu garment factory worker, Dipu Chandra Das, was brutally lynched by a…
Widespread protests have erupted across Rajasthan and the Delhi-National Capital Region after a Supreme Court ruling in November redefined the Aravalli hills, triggering fears…
Bangladesh is once again gripped by widespread unrest, with violent protests breaking out across the country nearly 18 months after the dramatic ouster of former Prime Minister…
Delhi’s winter smog has returned with brute force, pushing air quality into the ‘Hazardous’ zone across large parts of the capital and triggering emergency restrictions, even as…
On 19 December, as the Winter Session of Parliament drew to a close, a scene unfolded in the hallowed halls of India's democracy that could have been lifted from a feel-good…
India’s flagship rural employment guarantee is facing its most significant overhaul since inception. The government wants to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, promising more…
India has taken a sharp diplomatic step against Bangladesh by temporarily shutting its primary Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka and summoning the Bangladeshi High…
Delhi tightened its anti- pollution net on Thursday as air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for a third consecutive day, triggering additional curbs by the city…
China is running a striking economic contradiction. Its factories are shipping goods abroad at record levels, delivering a trade surplus that has crossed the trillion-dollar mark.…
In a critical hearing today on the escalating air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court of India described the existing curbs and measures as a "total failure" in…
China’s proposal to build a vast hydropower system on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet has triggered fresh strategic unease in India. The project, widely described as the…
Brown University has come under intense scrutiny after being accused on social media of deleting the online profile of a first-year student, triggering a wave of speculation amid…
The winter session of Parliament descended into chaos after the government introduced legislation to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act with a new…
The Narendra Modi government introduced a landmark bill in parliament on Monday aimed at overhauling the country's civilian nuclear energy sector by allowing private companies to…
Music Television or MTV, the channel that redefined how the world consumed music when it launched in 1981 with Video Killed the Radio Star, is preparing to switch off its…
The national capital is choking under a thick blanket of toxic smog , with air quality deteriorating to hazardous levels, prompting urgent interventions from authorities and the…
In a brazen act of violence that has shaken Australia and the rest of the world, a father and son duo unleashed terror on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach during a joyful Hanukkah…
In a move that has been anticipated for months, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finally named its new national president, succeeding JP Nadda, whose term concludes amid the…
In a world that has nearly forgotten the scientific feats of the Soviet Union, Russia has developed an experimental, personalised mRNA-based cancer vaccine called EnteroMix, which…
Most major political parties in India reported steep rises in declared contributions in the last financial year, marking the first complete cycle after the Supreme Court struck…
A lethal combination of illegal fireworks, a highly combustible thatched roof, and glaring safety breaches in alcohol storage may have led to the devastating fire that claimed 25…
On Friday, December 12, the Union Cabinet sanctioned ₹11,718 crore for the Census 2027, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a press conference. Vaishnaw stated…
What occurs when the three largest superpowers and Asia's most populous democracy gather in one room? It could result in the formation of the most formidable bloc in history,…
On Thursday, the Election Commission released an updated Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and the…
Senior journalist and founder-editor of The Squirrels , Bhupendra Chaubey, introduced on 10 December a new paradigm in judging the loss to India's wealth by way of write-offs by…
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the proprietors of Birch by Romeo Lane, have approached a court in Delhi, requesting 4 weeks of anticipatory bail for transit, asserting their intention…
Asian stocks declined on Wednesday as caution grew regarding the upcoming interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve , with Chinese shares facing pressure from ongoing…
US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, reviving unsubstantiated claims that she married her brother as part of an…
Despite nearly 10 years of United States tariffs imposed during President Donald Trump 's administration, China's trade surplus has surged, reaching $1.08 trillion by November -…
The winter session debate on Vandemataram marked the song’s 150th anniversary but quickly became a partisan battle . Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha took up discussions meant to…
IndiGo has announced steep reductions in daily flights, slashing 400–500 services in an attempt to stabilise operations after weeks of nationwide disruption. India’s largest…
US President Donald Trump has opened a new front in his trade rhetoric, warning that he is ready to impose further tariffs on Indian rice if he believes India is “dumping” its…
Paramount Skydance Corp.’s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. has detonated one of the most aggressive corporate power plays in recent Hollywood history,…
A special Lok Sabha sitting to mark 150 years of Vandemataram dissolved into a sustained political confrontation, with the BJP mounting a full-scale attack on the Indian National…
New Delhi is quietly preparing for what could be its most diplomatically sensitive moment in the Russia -Ukraine war: a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in January.…
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spoke of “trust” as the central idea behind the new drive to return unclaimed financial assets, the political message was unmistakable.…
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, cancelled more than 550 flights across December 3–4, stranding passengers in major hubs such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune,…
Apple faces rising talent losses as senior designers and AI specialists leave for competitors offering higher salaries, bigger equity packages and faster innovation cycles New…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin used their summit in New Delhi to unveil a partnership that goes far beyond routine diplomacy. The joint…
The government on Thursday denied that India had signed a fresh submarine agreement with Russia , countering a Bloomberg report that said New Delhi had “clinched a $2 billion…
The Department of Telecommunications on Wednesday withdrew its directive requiring smartphone manufacturers to preload the Sanchar Saathi application from next year, ending a…
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued a directive on 28 November 2025, requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices sold…
The Winter Session of Parliament commenced on December 1, set to run until December 19 with 15 sittings in total. The government has lined up an ambitious legislative slate,…
In the volatile world of global finance, Japan's government bond yields are making headlines with a dramatic surge. As of December 2, the 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB)…
Padma Shri awardee and former Archaeological Survey of India director K K Muhammed has described the last 11 years as the “dark age” for the ASI, citing stalled restorations,…
Confusion surrounding the use of Aadhaar during electoral roll revisions has escalated in recent months, mainly due to the collision of legal rulings, administrative…
The International Monetary Fund formally downgraded India’s data-quality rating in its 2025 Article IV report, assigning a ‘C’ grade to the country’s national accounts. The…
Delhi’s battle with air pollution has intensified in recent weeks, with the Air Quality Index climbing to severe levels across the National Capital Region. On 27 November, some…
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is conceived by the Election Commission of India as a one-time, comprehensive verification of electoral rolls. It relies on Booth Level…
The Constitution Adoption Day is often observed with patriotic messages, ceremonial speeches , and reverential praise for the document that transformed an independent territory…
Every year, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks anniversary draws out memories that remain both raw and enduring. From CST to the Taj Mahal Palace, from the Trident to Nariman House, the…
Volcano Hayli Gubbi in Ethiopia erupted for the first known time in 10,000 years on Sunday, sending plumes of thick smoke and ash into the sky and affecting aviation routes…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted a sacred saffron flag atop the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya , Uttar Pradesh , on Tuesday in a dhwajarohan ceremony that marked the formal completion…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar expressing concern over two “disturbing yet urgent developments” linked to…
Dharmendra, the charismatic icon of Indian cinema known affectionately as Bollywood 's "He-Man", has left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions. Born Dharam Singh Deol on…
Jagdeep Dhankhar’s presence at an RSS -linked book launch in Bhopal has arrived at a moment when his own political arc appears suspended between purpose, speculation and…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has formally asked the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to halt the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed that a Tejas light combat aircraft crashed and the pilot was killed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show in the United Arab…
The Supreme Court clarifies in a presidential reference that governors or the President have no constitutional deadline to act on bills, refuses to recognise “deemed assent” and…
Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar chief minister for a record tenth time, with a 26-member cabinet that includes two deputy chief ministers, one Muslim minister, three women and…
Adani Enterprises of Gautam Adani has received formal approval from the lenders of Jaiprakash Associates for its proposed resolution plan. The development marks a significant…
Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, has undergone significant changes under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath since he assumed office in 2017. His administration's flagship…
NIA arrested Anmol Bishnoi after his deportation from the US. Bishnoi, a key accused in the Baba Siddique murder case, had used a fake passport to enter the US under another…
Nitish Kumar will be sworn in once again as chief minister of Bihar on 20 November, marking his tenth term in office . The swearing-in comes after the National Democratic Alliance…
Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui was arrested on 18 November by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after searches across…
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), formed as a bulwark against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), achieved a…
In the labyrinthine world of Indian politics, few figures embody resilience and adaptability quite like Nitish Kumar , the long-serving chief minister of Bihar . Often dubbed the…
Security forces in Andhra Pradesh, including the anti-terrorist unit Organisation for Counter Terrorist Operations or Octopus, have arrested 31 suspected Maoists and their…
Delhi’s winter air pollution crisis is intensifying, and the numbers reveal a far more toxic reality than official dashboards may suggest. The city’s 1–15 November average AQI…
Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh ’s deposed prime minister, has been convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka and handed a six-month jail sentence for contempt of…
At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many from Hyderabad, are feared dead after a bus collided with a tanker near Medina in Saudi Arabia. Rescue efforts, government helplines, and…
With the Election Commission’s figures now final, The Squirrels offers a composite explanation for the scale and shape of the Bihar verdict, as follows. The ruling National…
Early counting trends from the 2025 Bihar assembly elections indicate that the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has captured significant victories in several…
A striking poster of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with the caption *“Tiger abhi zinda hai”* (The tiger is still alive) appeared outside the Janata Dal (United) headquarters…
Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached the residential house and adjoining land of senior lawyer and former president of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Mian…
Political tension flared in Bihar ’s Rohtas district as Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidates and supporters from the Grand Alliance staged a protest outside a strong room in…
In a considerable climbdown following United States President Donald Trump's realisation that his country does not have enough natives to fill job vacancies, Washington has…
Investigators probing the Red Fort car explosion are examining possible links between one of the suspects and Al Falah University, a private institution based in Faridabad,…
Meta’s artificial intelligence chief, Alexandr Wang, has urged teenagers to immerse themselves in technology and coding, describing the current phase of innovation as a…
Few state elections capture national imagination the way Bihar ’s do. Once synonymous with poverty, caste conflicts and migration, Bihar today represents a contest of governance…
The investigation into the Red Fort car explosion in Delhi has taken a grim turn, with intelligence officials now probing whether the attack was part of a broader terror…
Exit polls published on 11 November pointed overwhelmingly to a comfortable lead for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Bihar Assembly elections , with most major firms…
At least eight people were killed and several others injured after a car exploded near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Tuesday evening, triggering panic in one of the city’s busiest…
The Election Commission of India (EC) is facing criticism for maintaining silence over the distribution of financial aid to women under Bihar ’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana…
India’s retail inflation rate is expected to have fallen sharply in October, reaching its lowest point in more than 10 years, according to several surveys of economists . A…
The Supreme Court has called for a fundamental overhaul of the land registration system, suggesting that modern technologies—such as blockchain—should be deployed to bring greater…
In the heart of rural Bihar , an unexpected spiritual movement is taking root, says a story published by ThePrint . Across northern and central districts, Dalit and backward-caste…
The aggregate of opinion polls by various agencies shows the BJP–JD(U) alliance is ahead in the race for forming the next Bihar government, while the opposition bloc is in…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that Muslims are welcome to join the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh if they accept India’s culture and work for national unity. His comments, made…
A major land-deal scandal has emerged in Maharashtra after a company in which Parth Pawar is a partner reportedly acquired 43 acres of Mahar Watan land in Pune’s Mundhwa area for…
A technical fault in the air-traffic-control (ATC) system at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi caused significant disruptions to flight operations starting…
Voting across 121 constituencies in Bihar counts towards the busiest ever first phase with 64.66% turnout, amid fresh scrutiny of roll revisions, with experts speculating over the…
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) has entered the spotlight after the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the National Skill Development…
Zohran Mamdani’s ascent signals a shift in U.S. urban and progressive politics as he blends identity, grassroots style and social-justice messaging New Update Listen to this…
Rahul Gandhi held a packed press conference in Delhi on Wednesday to set out what he called the “H files”, a dossier alleging large-scale manipulation of the Haryana assembly…
Rahul Gandhi alleges 10% of the population controls the Army and other institutions, prompting a sharp rebuttal from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh New Update Photograph: (Staff)…
Bihar’s 2025 assembly polls have descended into a ferocious online skirmish, where artificial intelligence, short-form videos, and fabricated clips are erasing the boundary…
China’s recent move to tighten controls on rare-earth exports has triggered alarm across global markets over dependence on Beijing, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said today.…
Adani Power has initiated international arbitration against Bangladesh's BPDB over $800 million unpaid dues, as Bangladesh's top court orders review of the deal amid allegations…
Bihar police arrested JD(U) candidate Anant Singh and aides on 3 November in the murder of Jan Suraaj worker Dular Chand Yadav, with 80 detained amid Bihar elections New Update…
Bihar's assembly elections are shaping up as a battle of narratives, with the "clean image" Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his governance reforms outshining urban challenges like…
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping agreed to suspend retaliatory tariffs and establish a military hotline, with both sides saying Taiwan was not…
Bihar, heading into assembly elections on 6 and 11 November 2025, ranks last among Indian states in most social and economic indicators, according to a data analysis published by…
At least three individuals have died by suicide and one has attempted it in West Bengal since the Election Commission announced its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls…
Ashutosh asserts that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of Bihar has underperformed following his initial five years in office. Conversely, Awanish Vidyarthi observes that, as the…
An analysis of 494 candidates from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Mahagathbandhan (MGB) in Bihar's 2025 assembly elections highlights significant differences in their…
In Bihar’s volatile politics, the Jan Suraaj Party led by election manager-turned-politician Prashant Kishor embodies hope for change—but delivering on hype will define its legacy…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on 24 October issued a comprehensive advisory to all political parties contesting the Bihar assembly elections, mandating the labelling of…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on 24 October emphasised that India will not rush into any trade agreements or succumb to pressure, stating: "India will not sign any…
Piyush Pandey, the legendary advertising executive who transformed Indian marketing with his innovative and culturally resonant campaigns, passed away on 23 October at the age of…
The Lokpal drew sharp criticism last week for issuing a tender to purchase seven BMW 3 Series 330Li M Sport sedans — each costing around ₹60–70 lakh on-road in Delhi — for its…
Bihar 's 2025 assembly elections, scheduled for 6 and 11 November with results on 14 November, are shaping up as a classic bipolar contest between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's…
US President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House on 20 October 2025, lighting diyas and extending greetings to Hindu Americans, but the event triggered a…
United States President Donald Trump escalated pressure on China on 19 October, threatening to impose 155% tariffs on Chinese imports starting 1 November if a fair trade deal is…
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and his wife, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty, have opted out of Karnataka 's ongoing caste survey, citing that they do not belong to a backward…
In a significant escalation of tensions between corporate America and the White House, the United States Chamber of Commerce has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Donald…
Diwali/Deepawali, accompanied by Lakshmi Puja, will be celebrated on Monday, 20 October (with related festivities spanning adjacent days). How this festival — and the end-of-year…
Mumbai-born American foreign policy expert Ashley Tellis, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, was arrested on 14 October for allegedly retaining and…
In a rare case of consideration for Hindus , the Supreme Court on 15 October permitted the sale and use of green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) for…
Fresh clashes erupted on 15 October along the Pakistan -Afghanistan border, killing at least 15 civilians and dozens of troops in Spin Boldak (Kandahar) and Kurram districts,…
A shocking twist emerged on 14 October 2025 in the suicide probe of Haryana -cadre IPS officer Y Puran Kumar when Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sandeep Kumar, tasked with…
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar has unveiled its seat-sharing formula for the upcoming state assembly elections, scheduled for 6 and 11 November. The Bharatiya…
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand arrived in New Delhi on 13 October 2025 for her first official bilateral visit to India, a clear sign of Ottawa's eagerness to normalise ties…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced fierce criticism on 13 October 2025 for her remarks on the gang-rape of a 23-year-old second-year MBBS student from Odisha at a…
Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group , delivered a stirring address at Whistling Woods International (WWI) in Mumbai on 10 October 2025, urging young filmmakers to reclaim…
United States President Donald Trump lamented on 9 October 2025 that Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize "for nothing," just days before the 2025 award announcement,…
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on 10 October 2025 finalised its seat-sharing formula for the Bihar assembly elections, allotting 160 seats to the Bharatiya Janata Party…
When a lawyer threw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai — the first Dalit to reach the highest position in Indian judiciary in decades — it briefly reignited a conversation long…
The United States has approved the sale of advanced AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to Pakistan , marking a significant thaw in defence relations after years of…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on 8 October 2025 that he has switched his official email service to Zoho Mail, a Chennai-based Indian platform, as part of the broader…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai on 8 October for his first official visit to India, leading the United Kingdom 's (UK) largest-ever trade delegation of 125…
The Supreme Court on 7 October directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide details of 3.66 lakh voters excluded from the final electoral roll prepared under Bihar's…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the Bihar Assembly election on Monday, setting the state ’s 243-seat contest in two phases — on 6 November and 7…
At about 11.35 AM on Monday, a 71-year-old lawyer, identified as a resident of Mayur Vihar in Delhi, removed his sports shoes and tried to throw them towards a Supreme Court bench…
For over a century, political discourse in the West has been shaped by the familiar categories of “left” and “right”. Conservatives are expected to champion markets, nationalism,…
This marks the continuation of a pause after a series of rate cuts earlier in the year, bringing the total reduction to 100 basis points from 6.5% at the start of 2025. New Update…
Zoho data sovereignty has emerged as a cornerstone of the Chennai-based tech giant's philosophy, emphasising local control and security in an age of global data flows. As India's…
The chief engineer of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) in Karur has made a significant disclosure concerning the stampede at the Karur TVK rally, which resulted in the…
A devastating stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's campaign rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu , on 27 September, has resulted in at least 31 deaths, including six children, and…
Protests in Ladakh demanding full statehood and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution turned violent this week, culminating in clashes that left four dead…
A new opinion poll on the Bihar Assembly elections shows a close contest between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance…
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, today stated that the Election Commission of India (EC) only addressed the issue of "vote theft" after he brought it…
Delhi’s Rohini Chief Judge declines transfer of appeals by Newslaundry and Paranjoy Guha Thakurta versus Adani gag order. Case stays with Judge Sunil Chaudhary New Update…
Record rainfall paralyses parts of Kolkata, causing fatalities, transport disruption and warnings from IMD as Durga Puja nears, threatening Bengali Hindus' autumnal celebrations…
Uttar Pradesh has notched up a remarkable fiscal achievement, recording a revenue surplus of Rs 37,263 crore in the financial year 2022-23, outstripping even economic powerhouses…
For India's IT powerhouse, the coming months will test resilience amid what could be the biggest disruption since the 2020 pandemic visa suspensions New Update Listen to this…
"There is no violation of listing agreement or SEBI (LODR) regulations as the impugned transactions do not qualify as 'related-party transactions'," SEBI whole-time member Kamlesh…
Atyachar, akraman, apradh, asamajhdari Bikalpa bihin, bideshi bank bhanchha bhikhari Shikari neta, abhineta banchha krantikari Bigari ketaketi, bhoko pet reti sipahi "Oppression,…
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to slap a 25% tax on American companies outsourcing work to foreign providers, a move that could deliver a body blow to India's…
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime underwent a sweeping overhaul on Thursday as the GST Council approved a simplified two-slab structure, eliminating the 12% and 28%…
India, China and Russia projected a united front against US trade and tariff pressures on Monday as they wrapped up a landmark Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in…
The Indian rupee plunged to a fresh all-time low of 88.1712 against the U.S. dollar on Friday, breaching its previous record of 87.9563 set in February, as escalating U.S. tariffs…
Under the formal title is a proposed law that will legalise the removal of elected representatives, including PMs and CMs, if they are held in jail for 30 days running on ‘serious…
We had at east five confirmed fighter jet kills and one large aircraft which could be either an elite aircraft or an Airborne Early Warning and Control (ABW&C) aircraft, at a…
India's Defence Production Soars to Record $17.25 Billion, Exports Surge Amid Self-Reliance Push NEW DELHI, Aug 11, 2025 (Reuters) - India's defence manufacturing reached an…
Cricket : The defining image of India’s first-ever Edgbaston win in many ways is Mohammad Siraj diving on the green to stop a boundary, only to slide face-first into a pile of…
Late on the night of July 29th, two days before the Trump tariff deadline of August 1 runs out, the US president said that India will likely face a levy of 20-25% on its exports…
CEO K Krithivasan emphasized that the layoffs were not solely AI-driven but part of a broader strategy to ensure long-term competitiveness. The layoffs will hurt jobs in middle…
Microsoft Corp announced on Wednesday it will lay off approximately 9,000 employees, representing less than 4% of its global workforce, as part of a strategic restructuring to…
US President Donald Trump’s statements criticizing "radical globalism" and targeting U.S. tech companies for outsourcing jobs to India and building factories in China, made during…
Anil Ambani, once India’s rising corporate star not just within the country but also globally, was raided by the Enforcement Directorate early on July 24th, in connection with…
India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned abruptly on Monday evening, citing health reasons, a move that has sparked widespread political speculation and raised questions…
The Battle for Bihar has kicked off officially, with the Prime Minister making his campaign start with a rally in Motihari. Amid the rising political heat of Bihar, centred around…
The WSJ report, published Thursday, based on unnamed sources familiar with the investigation, stating that the younger co-pilot asked the captain why he turned off the fuel supply…
In the world of cryptocurrency, July 14 was globally a very important date for contrasting reasons. Bitcoin has scaled $120,000 for the first time, a major milestone for the…
Tesla, the iconic and pioneering electric vehicle, finally makes an official entry into India today, on 15th of July. It has been a long wait, with lots of turns, speed-breakers…
Apart from the fact that the game itself has been elevated to an ethereal level by sublime batting performances from a young Indian side and some excellent bowling performances…
Fuel control switches of the AI 171 flight that crashed in Ahmedabad malfunctioned seconds after take-off, the preliminary report into the June 12 tragedy has revealed. Air India…
On June 24, 2025, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, addressed shareholders at the 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Adani Enterprises Ltd., Adani Ports, and NDTV Ltd.…
Rishab Pant is without doubt the biggest entertainer in world cricket today. With all kinds of inventive shots, including tumbling over deliberately to scoop the ball over the…
Iran ’s parliament has approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil trade, in retaliation for US President Donald Trump's airstrikes on its…
Its never easy to report on an air crash in your own backyard. But I had one of the most difficult experiences of my journalistic career on 12th June. At the precise time when Air…
The Israel-Iran conflict appears to be heading for the long haul, with both sides making escalatory moves and refusing to back off. This will not only add to the instability in…
The move aims to tap into WhatsApp’s global user base of over 2 billion monthly active users to diversify Meta’s revenue streams, which reported $164.5 billion in 2025, with…
The deadly crash of an Air India Dreamliner near Ahmedabad on Wednesday has reignited global concerns over the safety standards and manufacturing practices of American aerospace…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes targeted Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility, claiming new intelligence indicated Iran was nearing a “point of no…
Speaking to several experts, The Squirrels has put together a possible timeline of the the crash that has devastated not just India, but also the world. The Air India flight from…
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and civil aviation authorities have launched an investigation. The pilots had sent out a mayday (emergency) message just before…
Despite recent progress, Indian officials have indicated the deal may take at least six to eight months to conclude. The main block to the BTA is the US' demand to reduce tariffs…
The entire focus of the world is on what US President Donald Trump will wake up and do next. His tariff tantrums have already sent global trade into turmoil with no one daring to…
Justice Yashwant Verma, in whose Delhi home a fire set off an inferno of rumours, allegations and innuendo, has been sworn-in again as a judge in the Allahabad HC. But what that…
Here are some of the key changes that are kicking in from today: Income Tax Changes • The new tax regime slabs announced in Budget 2025 are now effective. Individuals earning up…
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs loom just days away, set to take effect on April 2, India braces for a potential jolt to its $87.4 bn export market in the…
The Donald Trump administration accidentally texted its war plans against Iran-backed Houthis to the editor of a newsmagazine. Hours before the United States military was to begin…
Are Trump and Putin unwittingly marching us toward WWIII while China and India are poised to lead? Our in-depth analysis reveals how war waste and poor policies on both sides…
In a surprising turn of events, two of India’s fiercest telecom rivals, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, announced partnerships with Elon Musk ’s SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite…
US president Donald Trump is continuing his blistering run with signing off executive orders. Early on Friday morning India Time, he declared the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin…
In less than a week’s time, a conflict ongoing for the last three years is being ‘settled’ with most of the major players involved in it being left without a seat on the…
In of the first few meetings that newly-elected president of the United States of America Donald Trump, India's prime minister Narendra Modi was right on top. Modi concluded…
The last time the rates were reduced were during Covid in 2020. The rates were gradually brought up over time. This was one of the first key decisions by the new RBI governor…
Politics | The former prime minister, who passed away at the age of 92 on December 26, was man of few words who believed that his actions speak louder than words. Here are a few…
Recent discussions around migration between India and Bangladesh have highlighted significant concerns. India Today has recently published articles and videos focusing on what it…
The Maharashtra election has produced a historic mandate for the BJP-led Mahayuti , putting Devendra Fadnavis back in the chief minister’s chair. While the winning alliance…
One week before polling starts in Maharashtra, what is the mahaul? What is it looking like? Everyone we spoke to, politicians, locals, journalists, campaign managers, election…
“I will make the United States the crypto capital of the planet, a bitcoin superpower.” As early as July this year, Donald Trump laid out his cryptocurrency plans at a Bitcoin…
The 2024 U.S. presidential election has underscored the evolving dynamics of American electoral politics, particularly highlighting the roles of the Indian American and Hispanic…
Politics, especially electoral politics, is more a matter of emotional appeal and heart over mind. It is only after the dust settles after the heat of speeches, rallies and…
There is a video going viral in Haryana, shot by The Squirrels ' Team Election. It shows Rahul Gandhi taking a gingerly bite of a pakora at a rally in Bahadurgarh, very close to…
Congress' Bhupinder Singh Hooda has the hookah of Haryana firmly in his hands. It will take a rash or brave decision to douse that or his political ambition today. New Update…
Indian leaders' visits to the United States have frequently raised questions about their tangible benefits, with many visits appearing to achieve little beyond diplomatic…
The debate between former President Trump and Vice-President Kamal Harris focused on key issues such as the economy, immigration, abortion, and leadership, with Vice President…
The Squirrels has learnt of another pending complaint against Buch, that alleges a non-responsive attitude to concerning information as well as a likely conflict of interest. New…
Did you know? According to some reports, when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, he found three Indians operating a food stall there! The problem was that there was no food since…
A day after the sharp decline following Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday, India’s equity markets recovered impressively with the NSE setting a world record by handling 1,971…
The India Ratings and Research prediction for the fourth quarter of FY24, or Q4FY24, marks a notable comeback from the $10.5 billion deficit recorded in the quarter before. New…
The slim win for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA alliance in the Lok Sabha 2024 polls could slow down reforms essential for fiscal consolidation and lead to higher…
Congratulations and best wishes have been pouring in from world leaders for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA alliance for winning a historic…
High-profile seats, winning which are matters of prestige for the respective star contestants, are showing a trend that is opposite of what the exit polls had suggested New Update…
At 2pm, six hours into counting, the Election Commission's data shows that all seats are showing leads. The BJP, which is the single largest party, is still well short of the…
Of the more than 71 lakh Indian accounts banned, 13,02,000 were shut down by WhatsApp even before these were reported by users for suspicious activity, as a pre-emptive measure to…
The turn of events followed a rise in stock prices of the Adani Group’s listed companies. In 2024 so far, Adani’s net worth has grown by $26.8 billion and Ambani’s net worth has…
Squirrels team travelled across several states in the run up to polling for the 2024 general elections. This 'exit poll' is based on nuances picked up over hundreds of kilometres…
The Squirrels team travelled across several states in the run up to polling for the 2024 general elections. This 'exit poll' is based on nuances picked up over hundreds of…
The Squirrels team travelled across several states in the run up to polling for the 2024 general elections. This 'exit poll' is based on nuances picked up over hundreds of…
The Squirrels team travelled across several states in the run up to polling for the 2024 general elections. This 'exit poll' is based on nuances picked up over hundreds of…
The Squirrels team travelled across several states in the run up to polling for the 2024 general elections. This 'exit poll' is based on nuances picked up over hundreds of…
These shares were Adani Enterprises, Adani Power, Adani Total Gas, Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Green Energy, Adani Wilmar, ACC, Ambuja Cements, NDTV, and Adani Ports and Special…
Reports said that gold at such a scale was added to the central bank treasury last in 1991. A similar quantity of the metal may be added to the RBI stock over the next few months…
The Nifty EV & New Age Automotive Index aims to track the performance of companies which form a part of the EV ecosystem or are involved in the development of new age automotive…
here is a proposal to offer incentives to electric cars that cost below Rs 15 lakh, as was the case in FAME-II. Sops might be extended to hybrid cars that stay below a price cap.…
The government has made changes to several rules that affect the lives of the common man's daily life. Some of the rules that come into effect are new and some modified from…
Meanwhile, One97 Communications, which runs PayTm has denied any talks of a strategic investment by Adani. OCL has sent a formal denial to the SEBI, as mandated by new rules. New…
“Sustained deficit reduction, particularly if underpinned by durable revenue-raising reforms, would be positive for India's sovereign rating fundamentals over the medium term,”…
Indians lost over Rs 1,750 crore to cyber fraud in the first four months of the year, with an average of 7,000 cybercrime complaints being registered on every day in May 2024 so…
The two financial technology firms decided to take back all complaints against each other in the matter at the Trade Marks Registry, which acts as a facilitator in matters…
News: Conversational commerce is the AI-driven process that uses automated interaction and technologies to set up an engaging and uncomplicated experience for the consumer during…
Ranked 350, Delhi is India’s highest-positioned city in the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index 2024, which rates the 1,000 largest cities of the world based on yardsticks that…
Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson has heavily criticised Sam Altman’s OpenAI for using an “eerily similar” voice to hers for their new ChatGPT 4o chatbot named Sky.…
While the division of stake is yet to be finalised between the two companies, Stripe has sought to be a major stakeholder. This will mean a significant global expansion for…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi should return to office for a record third term, the political buzz suggests, and investors in turn have expressed confidence that markets will regain…
Bank profits have this year notably beaten the IT sector, the segment that has been seeing the biggest profit margins in recent years. This includes listed and private sector…
The wealthiest 15 individuals in the world have a combined net worth of $2.2 trillion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, each with a net worth of more than $100…
India could become a victim of dumping of Chinese products including electric vehicles (EV), EV batteries and solar cells as a fallout of the ongoing tariff war between the United…
The Centre’s move to crude prices should have a positive impact on production companies Oil India Limited (OIL) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) New Update This is the…
The global cloud computing major Amazon Web Services has so far invested $3.7 billion in India’s local infrastructure and has plans to pump in another $12.7 billion by 2030, which…
Among risks that constantly challenge NBFCs is the threat to cybersecurity, which in turn has a negative impact on operations and the institution’s financial situation New Update…
Overall, passenger vehicles sold 3.36 lakh units, recording a slim year-on-year rise of 1.3 per cent in terms of monthly sales, the SIAM data for April 2024 said New Update Sales…
The move aims at boosting study, research and development of such technologies, specifically for the benefit of the defence sector and also work on the development of prototypes.…
The NSO data showed that inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index has now remained above the 8-per cent mark for six consecutive months. New Update Inflation fell due to…
India is currently the only other hub where iPhones are manufactured apart from China, and most of the gadgets that Apple makes in the country are exported. New Update Overall,…
Among other high export products of India are groundnut oil, smartphones and specific category of copper wire. India ranks at number 17 in the global list of countries that…
Managing Chabahar Port would also let India bypass Pakistan while creating a direct trade corridor with Afghanistan. It will also be a counter to China's BRI New Update Chabahar…
Electric buses are mostly used in the cities, and these vehicles operate under the FAME-II India subsidy scheme, which spells out as Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric…
India looks all set to witness an upsurge in real GDP growth, according to State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Dinesh Khara, and bolstering the trend will be demand for investment…
The report said as much as 75 per cent of PE-VC investments in 2023 revealed a slant towards traditional sectors, particularly across industries such as advanced manufacturing,…
The report is based on replies of more than two crore customers. Of these, 42 per cent customers afford a monthly rent of Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 and comprise the biggest segment.…
It is a classic case of persecution of a bureaucrat who refuses to toe a particular party’s – in power in the state – diktats. A plethora of criminal cases were lodged against…
"The omens are good for us to continue the steady growth rate that would enable India to sustain momentum over the next 10 years," the CEA said at an event. New Update The CEA did…
India received more than $111 billion as international remittances in 2022 and the figure is the highest for any country, according to the World Migration Report 2024 released by…
EMotorad will start off targeting an annual production volume of more than 5,00,000 e-cycles and the gigafactory will manufacture essential e-cycle parts such as batteries,…
The share of domestic mutual funds in companies listed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India set a new record on March 31 this year, rising to 8.92 per cent, according…
Ind-Ra’s revised data for GDP growth in FY25 is backed up by positive measures such as continued government capital expenditure, deleveraged corporate and banking sector balance…
The Adani group is in talks with several lenders to ink the deal of transaction. These include BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, DBS Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Mizuho…
In Rae Bareli, the family bastion of the Gandhis, a trip down the memory lane of India's political history and legacy as well as a revelation that has so far been a secret. New…
UPSIDA said,the “achievement marks a doubling of revenue compared to financial year 2018-19, indicating a robust trajectory towards industrial growth in the state”. New Update…
Rise in temperature has been cited as the primary reason for the immense consumption of power at a pan-India level besides growth in industrial activity, especially in the steel…
This is an improvement from the Rs 20 lakh crore figure that the previous fiscal recorded, and marks an 11.7 per cent increase with an average collection on a monthly basis in…
"Please be careful. You have to be alive to the situation. Your system is not working. Your system does not work. It has to work," the court told Meta New Update The court was…
The suspension in Uttarakhand comes in the wake of Patanjali facing Supreme Court wrath over advertisements that the apex court deems deceptive of some of the company’s ayurvedic…
The report's baseline scenario suggests that services exports could reach around 11 per cent of GDP by 2030 (versus 9.7 per cent of GDP in 2023. New Update India;s share in global…
On the other hand, the survey shows that Germany, Japan, Spain, Australia and New Zealand are among countries that have so far been guarded in adopting and innovating with AI. New…
Women in India are investing more actively and the average female trader has a portfolio worth Rs 55,454, reveals a new online report. The figure is actually higher than the…
Cheaper data, rise in UPI usage and popularity of the smartphone, is cited as the reason that will see nearly 500 million e-shoppers buying off the net New Update Cheaper data,…
In this conversation with Bhupendra Chaubey, the economist and former IMF executive director explains why he thinks so and also makes a prediction for the 2024 elections. Pratik…
The finance ministry’s prediction that a good harvest would curb inflation comes in the wake of the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) announcement last week that the country…
AI technology has the power to predict incoming calls and accordingly address a customer’s problems. So, chatbots being able to predict the pain points of a customer would reduce…
The index shows that the outlook of buyers in the country’s residential real estate sector is upbeat, boosted by better infrastructure and a glut in new real estate projects all…
The United States led the list of markets where the Indian pharma industry saw maximum sales in the last fiscal. The US buys more than 31 per cent of pharmaceuticals exported by…
The burgeoning figure, which precisely stands at 936.16 million, records a close to two per cent rise in subscription since the quarter before. New Update Mobile phone-driven…
A report published in the monthly bulletin of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says India’s economy must grow at 8 to 10 per cent annually over the next three decades for the…
The government's own estimates were exceeded by 7.4 per cent. There has been a nine per cent increase in the number of taxpayers as well. New Update A total number of 82 million…
The BrahMos joint venture between India and Russia. The missile is regarded as one of the quickest and most accurate guided weapons in the world. New Update BrahMos has a range of…
The world’s biggest general election has taken off in India, with the first and largest phase of the nation’s marathon seven-phase polls getting underway on Friday. The seven…
The American tech products giant, which hopes to hit the $14 billion mark with India production in 2024, has plans to initiate renewable solar energy projects in the country. New…
India is currently positioned as the fastest-growing economy in the world and the situation seems unlikely to change, the IMF predicted. China is predicted to grow at around 4 per…
Musk’s tweet followed an official announcement on X Daily News, the handle on the social media network that posts X-related news and updates for the Twitterati. New Update Elon…
The vulnerabilities reported in Microsoft Products, according to the CERT-In website, could actually enable a hacker to “perform spoofing attacks or cause denial of service…
The preparations for the very crucial 2024 Lok Sabha elections are on full swing in India. 96 crore registered voters across 543 constituencies will decide who forms the next…
CEO Arjun Mohan’s decision to quit comes a little over six months from the time he assumed office. The daily operations of the firm will now be handled by the founder of the…
The development comes in the wake of Musk’s recent confirmation that he would visit India on April 21 and 22, during which he is scheduled to have a meeting with Prime Minister…
Vijayawada-born entrepreneur and pilot Gopichand Thotakura is all set to create history as the first Indian to go to space as a tourist. He is an entrepreneur with a degree in…
The park has 45 GW capacity to generate electricity, mainly from energy of sunlight extracted by solar panels. Adani Green Energy is investing around Rs 1.5 lakh crore to generate…
Select users who have been granted access to the Meta AI chatbot would find its icon in the top right corner of the WhatsApp screen on mobile phones, next to the Camera and the…
The upward revision. the ADB’s April edition of the Asian Development Outlook said, was based on robust growth that would be an outcome of steady investments in the private and…
Google, Microsoft, IBM, Intel among tech giants who plan to train 95 mn in AI to avert job losses. The group, known as the Information and Communication Technology Workforce…
India’s superiority in terms of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) would gradually tilt the scales in the nation’s favour by 2028, according to a Bloomberg Economics analysis. New…
The current upswing follows last week’s rise in gold prices. The jump reflected a 0.9 per cent increase, though it seemed unlikely to affect gold import into India. New Update…
Indian origin Srinivas Pallia’s appointment as Wipro’s new MD and CEO is expected to have a positive impact on the multinational IT company’s stocks, industry watchers feel.…
The Congress Party on Friday released its Nyay Patra, or manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha 2024 elections. Sops that the party promises if voted to power include an annual…
This marks a 13-and-half year high and has happened primarily owing to bolstered demand conditions that are an outcome of rising sales and an overall improved show in business.…
The move by the tech and search giant will shake up the entire industry. Experts says the huge cost going into creating AI will justify the move. New Update Google Move Could…
Elon Musk had a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June last year, and Tesla has been engaged in talks with Indian government officials for some months now. New Update…
The price of gold rose to an all-time high of $2,301.21 an ounce after US Fed chair Powell says interest rate cuts will have to wait for lower inflation. New Update Gold Hits…
The earthquake was of 7.7 magnitude and struck Taiwan, setting of tsunami warnings which were called off later. There are about 5,000 Indians in Taiwan currently. New Update…
The airline said it had a significant number of flight cancellations and delays in the past few days due to various reasons including crew unavailability and was 'deeply concerned…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the transformation of the Indian banking sector as “a case study”, while addressing an event in Mumbai to commemorate the 90th…
Ahead of the general elections, oil marketing companies announced a cut in prices of commercial gas cylinders. This follows a reduction in fuel prices a couple of weeks ago. New…
The crew of ship that hit and damaged the bridge in US' Baltimore was entirely Indian. That is largely because India is now the third largest supplier of seamen in the world New…
As the financial year 2023-24 draws to a close, businesses worldwide are gearing up for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in FY 2024-25. With board meetings and…