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Terrorism "Persistent Threat" To Development: S Jaishankar At G20 Meet
Terrorism "Persistent Threat" To Development: S Jaishankar At G20 Meet

Fri Sep 26 2025

EAM S Jaishankar criticised the double standards in imposing sanctions on countries supposedly to pressure Russia to end the Ukraine war, although again he did not name the US which hit India with punitive tariffs for buying Russian oil.
47-Year-Old Man Arrested On Charges Of Espionage In Rajasthan's Jaisalmer
47-Year-Old Man Arrested On Charges Of Espionage In Rajasthan's Jaisalmer

Fri Sep 26 2025

CID (Intelligence) unit of Rajasthan Police arrested Hanif Khan, a resident of Basanpeer Jooni in Jaisalmer.
Violence Outside House Of Zubeen Garg's Manager, Batons Used On Protesters
Violence Outside House Of Zubeen Garg's Manager, Batons Used On Protesters

Fri Sep 26 2025

Siddhartha Sharma -- who is on the run -- has been serving as Zubeen Garg's manager since 2014 and has allegedly acquired wealth and properties worth several crores.
In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja
In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja

Wed Sep 24 2025

Kolkata Rain live: Several areas in Kolkata remain waterlogged despite no fresh spell, even 24 hours after the city woke up to the deluge last morning.
Accused In 'Cash-For-Vote' Case Seeks Action Against Chandrababu Naidu, Revanth Reddy
Accused In 'Cash-For-Vote' Case Seeks Action Against Chandrababu Naidu, Revanth Reddy

Wed Sep 24 2025

Cash-for-Vote case of 2015 had centered on an alleged bribery attempt by then TDP MLA Revanth Reddy to secure a vote from nominated MLA in Telangana Legislative Council polls
Immigration Crackdown To Tariffs: How Americans Rated Trump Policies
Immigration Crackdown To Tariffs: How Americans Rated Trump Policies

Wed Sep 24 2025

Among his supporters, Trump's crackdown on immigration emerged as his most successful pursuit, with 55 per cent of Americans saying it was what they liked the most about his presidency.
Pakistan Should Focus On Restoring Economy If Done With Bombing Own People: India
Pakistan Should Focus On Restoring Economy If Done With Bombing Own People: India

Wed Sep 24 2025

India's rebuke came just a day after the Pakistani Air Force bombed its own people in Matre Dara village of Tirah Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Hindu Population Declined Due To Foreign Invasions, Colonial Rule: Yogi Adityanath
Hindu Population Declined Due To Foreign Invasions, Colonial Rule: Yogi Adityanath

Wed Sep 24 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that India had all the resources necessary for prosperity but still suffered due to the divisive policies of foreign rulers.
Vijay's TVK Out To Occupy AIADMK Space, 3-Corner Fight In 2026: Congress Leader
Vijay's TVK Out To Occupy AIADMK Space, 3-Corner Fight In 2026: Congress Leader

Wed Sep 24 2025

Right now, the presence of Vijay is more of a threat to the AIADMK, Manickam Tagore said, because the actor-politician is rapidly taking up the space of the Opposition party.
Delhi's Ramleela Committee Drops Actor Poonam Pandey From Playing Mandodari's Role
Delhi's Ramleela Committee Drops Actor Poonam Pandey From Playing Mandodari's Role

Wed Sep 24 2025

"Our objective is to spread the message of Lord Ram and harmony in society. We do not want any controversy to overshadow the event," the committee president said.
Indian-American Community's 'Silence' On US Policy Change 'Surprising': S Tharoor
Indian-American Community's 'Silence' On US Policy Change 'Surprising': S Tharoor

Wed Sep 24 2025

Some MPs said the US delegates noted the strength and resilience of the Indian economy and praised the contribution of the Indian community abroad.
PM Modi To Open Redeveloped 524-Year-Old Tripura Sundari Temple Today
PM Modi To Open Redeveloped 524-Year-Old Tripura Sundari Temple Today

Mon Sep 22 2025

PM Modi's Monday visit is the 11th visit to the state and the second visit to the Tripura Sundari temple since he became the Prime Minister in 2014.
Indian Tech Industry To Enhance Local Skilling, Hiring In US: Industry Body
Indian Tech Industry To Enhance Local Skilling, Hiring In US: Industry Body

Mon Sep 22 2025

As per available data, H-1B issued to the leading India and India centric companies has decreased from 14,792 in 2015 to 10,162 in 2024.
Markets Open Lower As Infosys, TCS Share Prices Slump After H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Markets Open Lower As Infosys, TCS Share Prices Slump After H-1B Visa Fee Hike

Mon Sep 22 2025

In a move that has sparked widespread panic among Indian professionals in the US, the Donald Trump administration announced a steep hike in the H-1B non-immigrant visa fee. The fee, which was earlier between $2000-$5000 was hiked to $100,000 -- about Rs 88 lakh in Indian currency.
"Trust-Based Tax System": Amit Shah To NDTV On New GST Structure
"Trust-Based Tax System": Amit Shah To NDTV On New GST Structure

Mon Sep 22 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the new GST structure, which came into effect today, is a "trust-based tax system" that would increase both production and consumption in the country.
May This Navratri Bring New Strength, Faith: PM Modi
May This Navratri Bring New Strength, Faith: PM Modi

Mon Sep 22 2025

PM Modi shared a bhajan by the legendary Pandit Jasraj, inviting people to share their own devotional music.
From Ice Cream To Air-Conditioners: What Gets Cheaper In GST 2.0
From Ice Cream To Air-Conditioners: What Gets Cheaper In GST 2.0

Mon Sep 22 2025

GST 2.0: Under the new GST framework, tax rates have been consolidated into three primary slabs: 5%, 18% and 40%
GST 2.0: How Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, TVs Will Get Cheaper From Today
GST 2.0: How Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, TVs Will Get Cheaper From Today

Mon Sep 22 2025

GST 2.0:The GST Council has simplified the tax structure into three main slabs: 5% for essentials, 18% for standard goods, and 40% for luxury or sin items.
GST 2.0 Tax Cuts Kick In, What You Need To Know: 10 Points
GST 2.0 Tax Cuts Kick In, What You Need To Know: 10 Points

Mon Sep 22 2025

In a 19-minute televised address yesterday, PM Modi described the new tax regime, effective from September 22, as "next generation GST reforms" that would mark a decisive step towards "aatmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India).
'Jaish' No More. Hit By Sanctions, Banned Terror Group Changes Name
'Jaish' No More. Hit By Sanctions, Banned Terror Group Changes Name

Sat Sep 20 2025

Routing funding via digital wallets means Pak can say it has 'cut off' funding - via formalised means like bank transfers - and comply with FATF rules, but the Jaish still gets money.