India

India and US Engage in Intense Trade Discussions: Jaishankar

27 Mar 2025 00:48 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India and the US are actively discussing a bilateral trade agreement

Cancer, Diabetes, and Heart Drugs to Get 1.7% Costlier

26 Mar 2025 22:37 PM IST

The prices of government-controlled medicines, including cancer, diabetes, and heart-related drugs, will increase by 1.7%, as per government sources.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Agra Due to Mid-Air Glitch

26 Mar 2025 19:08 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s chartered plane made an emergency landing in Agra due to a technical issue. The incident occurred around 3:40 PM, 20 minutes after takeoff. Pilots returned to Agra as a safety precaution.

Who Is Sarada Muraleedharan? Kerala Chief Secretary’s Post on Skin Colour Sparks Discussion

26 Mar 2025 17:25 PM IST

Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan's Facebook post questioning the stigma against dark skin has sparked a massive debate. She recalled childhood insecurities and credited her children for helping her embrace black as "gorgeousness." Her words resonated with many, drawing widespread support.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Will Eid Fall on March 30 or 31? Moon Sighting Details Inside

26 Mar 2025 16:20 PM IST

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 will be observed based on moon sighting, expected on March 30 or 31 in India and Saudi Arabia. The Islamic calendar follows lunar cycles, determining the start of Shawwal. Eid marks the end of Ramadan and is a time for celebration, gratitude, and community gatherings.

Rahul Gandhi alleges Lok Sabha Speaker Did Not Let Him Speak

26 Mar 2025 16:12 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi accused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of preventing him from speaking in Parliament, calling the proceedings 'undemocratic'. He claimed his repeated requests to raise key issues were ignored. Meanwhile, the Speaker urged members, including Gandhi, to follow parliamentary rules.

New UPI Rule on Mobile Numbers Effective from April 1

26 Mar 2025 15:46 PM IST

NPCI's new UPI rules, effective April 1, mandate deactivating inactive mobile-linked UPI IDs to prevent transaction errors. Banks and PSPs must update databases regularly using the Mobile Number Revocation List. The 'Collect Payments' feature will be restricted to verified merchants to curb fraud.

SC Halts Allahabad HC’s ‘Grabbing Breasts Not Rape’ Ruling, Calls it Insensitive

26 Mar 2025 14:59 PM IST

The Supreme Court stayed the Allahabad High Court's ruling, calling it insensitive. It took suo motu cognizance after a women's organization challenged the decision. The court sought responses from the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government.

Kunal Kamra Mocks Nirmala Sitharaman, Calls Her ‘Saree Wali Didi’ in New Video

26 Mar 2025 14:32 PM IST

Comedian Kunal Kamra intensifies controversy with a new video mocking Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as he faces backlash from Shiv Sena and Mumbai Police issues him a second summons.

India, China Discuss Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra, Border Ties

26 Mar 2025 04:29 AM IST

India and China discussed resuming the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra and cross-border cooperation during the 33rd Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) meeting in Beijing.

India’s GDP Doubles to $4.3 Trillion in 10 Years

26 Mar 2025 01:20 AM IST

India's GDP has doubled to $4.3 trillion in the last decade, outpacing global economies with 105% growth. The nation is poised to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027.