Karnataka Clears ₹29,679 Crore Investment Push
Karnataka has approved investment proposals worth ₹29,679.20 crore across manufacturing, renewable energy, automobiles, aerospace and other sectors, with the projects expected to generate 66,360 jobs.
Abhinandan Varthaman Joins FLY91 After IAF Exit
Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, who became nationally known after the 2019 aerial confrontation with Pakistan, has taken premature retirement from the
PM Modi Pushes AI-Based Water Data Governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the use of Artificial Intelligence to strengthen India’s water data governance, arguing that better collection, integration and analysis
UN Warns Mumbai, Kolkata of Rising Sea Threat
A new United Nations report has warned that millions of people living in low-lying parts of Kolkata, Mumbai and Dhaka face an immediate risk of
India Joins Talks to Create SCO Development Bank
India is participating in negotiations to establish a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Development Bank, with member states moving towards finalising the proposed institution’s governance structure, capital
Nepal to Rebuild China Border Warning System
Nepal is moving to rebuild an early-warning system along its border with China after catastrophic flooding killed more than 1,100 people across Nepal and Tibet
Trump Becomes First Living President on US Coin
Donald Trump has become the first living US president in around a century to appear on American currency after the US Mint released a special
Marco Rubio Warns Against Helping Iran Evade US Sanctions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he does not believe India and Iran are negotiating a formal trade deal following Prime Minister Narendra
NRIs Pour $127 Billion Into RBI Dollar Scheme
India’s special dollar-rupee swap facility has attracted about $136 billion in foreign currency inflows, with non-resident Indian deposits contributing $127 billion, according to provisional figures.
Extreme Storms Flood Toronto, Cut Power to Thousands
Severe thunderstorms swept across Toronto and large parts of southern Ontario on Wednesday, bringing torrential rain, large hail and destructive winds that flooded major roads,
Nepal’s Gen Z Government Risks Turning Crisis Into Isolation
Nepal is living through a catastrophe of almost unimaginable proportions. More than 1,100 people have been confirmed dead following the Himalayan disaster of August 26,
Tarique Rahman India Visit Still Under Discussion
Bangladesh has said discussions are continuing over a possible visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India, signalling that diplomatic engagement between Dhaka and New
FSSAI Chief Backs Tukaram Mundhe’s FDA Crackdown
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India CEO Rajit Punhani has publicly backed Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s aggressive drive against food safety violations, saying
Vijay Orders Withdrawal of Farmer, Teacher Cases
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced the withdrawal of criminal cases registered against farmers and teachers who participated in peaceful protests between
US Arrests 2,197 in New York Immigration Sweep
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested 2,197 people across New York during a month-long immigration enforcement operation dubbed “Operation Rotten Apple”. The Department of
Gyirong’s Missing: What If No Bodies Are Found?
Before discussing anything else, we extend our deepest condolences to every family that has lost someone in the catastrophe at Gyirong Port, and our support
Zelenskyy Warns Russian Skies No Longer Safe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned international airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is becoming increasingly dangerous as Ukraine expands long-range drone operations against targets
Sun Pharma Signs US Drug Pricing Deal
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has signed an agreement with the US government to provide lower-priced medicines under America’s Most-Favoured-Nation drug pricing programme. The deal will give
Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Drone Attack
Germany has formally accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, describing the incident as part of a broader campaign
PM Modi Warns SCO Against Terror as Strategic Asset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members to reject the use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy, warning that no
Antonio Guterres to Attend BRICS Summit in India
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will participate in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi later this month, adding further diplomatic weight to India’s 2026
Iran Says 11 Killed in Fresh US Strikes
Iran says 11 people have been killed in a new wave of US strikes on its territory, including seven deaths in the southwestern province of
Taliban Invites US Investment in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has signalled that it would welcome US investment in mining, infrastructure, agriculture and trade as Kabul seeks to rebuild economic ties with
IndiGo Goa-Delhi Flight Returns After Engine Snag
An IndiGo flight from Goa to Delhi made an emergency return to Manohar International Airport on Tuesday morning after a technical issue was detected shortly
Pakistan PMO Crops Modi From SCO Group Photo
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office has drawn attention after sharing a cropped version of the official Shanghai Cooperation Organisation group photograph that omitted Prime
Keir Starmer to Step Down as MP
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, ending an
John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple’s chief executive after 15 years at the helm, with longtime hardware chief John Ternus taking over as CEO
CJP Calls Off September 5 Protest After SC Order
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has withdrawn its proposed September 5 protest march in Delhi after the Supreme Court ordered the closure of FIRs linked
PM Modi Says Wars Cannot Be Solved on Battlefield At SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek that wars and conflicts cannot be resolved on the battlefield, calling instead
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Steps Down
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to the White House and is stepping down after around 18 months in the role. No
Israel, Greece Sign $3.5 Billion Air Defence Deal
Israel and Greece have signed a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) defence agreement under which Israeli companies will build a comprehensive multi-layered air defence system for
Vaiko Backs Rahul Gandhi for PM, Rules Out Vijay
MDMK general secretary Vaiko has said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is not in the race for Prime Minister and backed Congress leader
2.06 Crore Voters Left Out of Maharashtra Draft Roll
More than 2.06 crore voters have been left out of Maharashtra’s draft electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision, accounting for 21.14% of the state’s
Bomb Note Forces Air India Express Diversion
An Air India Express flight from Dammam in Saudi Arabia to New Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad on August 31 after a crew member discovered
PM Modi Hails India’s 7.8% GDP Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter of FY 2026-27, calling the performance a major achievement amid oil
India Rejects Indus Waters Arbitration Award
India has rejected a new arbitration award concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the tribunal “illegally constituted” and asserting that it has no jurisdiction over
Anna Hazare Hospitalised With Viral Infection
Social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after developing a severe viral infection and acute
Woman Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing
A woman was fatally shot by New York City police after allegedly carrying out two apparently random stabbings in Times Square, killing a 32-year-old woman
Putin, Xi Set for Key Talks at SCO Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold bilateral talks in Bishkek as leaders gather for the 26th Shanghai Cooperation
Sonam Wangchuk Says CJP Founders Have Political Ambitions
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he believes the founders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have political ambitions, while stressing that there is nothing inherently
Himachal Flags 67 Glacial Lakes as High Risk
Himachal Pradesh has identified 67 glacial lakes as vulnerable to potential outburst floods and plans to install early-warning systems at four of the highest-risk locations.
Kiren Rijiju Warns NY Protesters Over Indian Flag Insult
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly condemned protesters accused of desecrating the Indian national flag outside Madison Square Garden in New York, warning
Abhijeet Dipke Says BJP Should Listen to Mohan Bhagwat
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has accused the BJP of acting as though it has become “bigger than the RSS”, urging the ruling
Congress Minister Warns TVK Over Rahul PM Bid
Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar has warned that the Congress could withdraw from Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Cabinet if the TVK refuses
FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Kharge ‘Purification’ Row
An FIR has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani following a complaint alleging that his remarks on the Mallikarjun Kharge “purification”
PM Modi Lands in Bishkek After Key Uzbekistan Deals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit after concluding a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan
Nepal Races to Find 933 Missing Hydel Workers
Rescue teams in Nepal have intensified efforts to reach workers feared trapped inside flood-hit hydropower tunnels, with official estimates indicating that as many as 933
US Strikes Iran’s Larak Island Over Mine Threat
US forces have struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first publicly confirmed American military attack on
MMDR Amendment Bill: India’s Mineral Future Cannot Be Left to State Politics
The political argument surrounding the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 is being presented as another familiar Centre-versus-states confrontation. Biju Janata Dal
Pune’s DJ Debate Must Rise Above Religion and Politics
Pune is once again approaching Ganeshotsav with an argument that has become almost as predictable as the festival calendar itself. On one side are Ganesh
