RG Kar Case: CBI Investigates Suspended Junior Doctor’s Movements on August 8-9
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is examining the whereabouts of a recently suspended junior doctor, Avik Dey, during the night of August 8, when the horrific rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital occurred. The
EAM Jaishankar Meets Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor in New York Amid Tensions
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. This marks the first high-level engagement between India and Bangladesh’s interim
Atishi takes charge as Delhi CM, Drawing on Ramayan’s Symbolism
Atishi has officially taken charge as the Chief Minister of Delhi, invoking the rich symbolism of the Ramayan to emphasize her vision for leadership. In her inaugural address, she highlighted themes of duty, righteousness, and service, aligning her governance approach with the values
Sensex Hits Record High, Bharti Airtel and SBI Lead Gains
Indian stock indices hit an all-time high on Monday, buoyed by strong performances from major players like Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India (SBI), and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). In early trading, the Sensex and Nifty marked new records, reaching 84,862 and 25,911,
PM Modi Inspiring Us to Utilize AI for the Benefit of People: Google’s Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the tech giant to focus on using AI to tackle pressing societal issues. He highlighted that Google is not only investing heavily in
Delhi Congress Chief Slams Kejriwal for “Betrayal” and “Drama”
Devender Yadav, President of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, criticized AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for “betraying” the people of Delhi and for his recent ‘Janata ki Adalat’ initiative, stating that the public is no longer fooled by his theatrics. In an interview with
NCPCR Meets with Google and Social Media Platforms to Discuss Child Safety Measures
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) recently convened a meeting with Google and major social media platforms, including Meta, X, Snapchat, and others, to address child protection and safety concerns. In its statement, the NCPCR outlined that the discussions covered
Rahul Gandhi to Hold Two Election Rallies in J&K on Monday
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to address two election rallies ahead of the second phase of the Assembly polls. Gandhi will begin his visit by arriving in Srinagar on
Biden to Host PM Modi in Wilmington as Quad Leaders Strengthen Partnership
US President Joe Biden will welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, and Japanese PM Kishida Fumio for the sixth in-person Quad Leaders Summit at Archmere Academy in Wilmington, Delaware, Biden’s hometown. This marks the first time Biden is hosting foreign
Insights from PM Modi’s US Travel Diaries: Tales of Simplicity and Long-Term Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a three-day visit to the US for the Quad Leaders’ Summit and the United Nations’ ‘Summit of the Future,’ aiming to strengthen India’s ties with the US and other Indo-Pacific allies. While this visit is one
Oyo Acquires US Hospitality Chain with 1,500 Motels for $525 Million
In a move to enhance its international footprint, Oyo’s parent company, Oravel Stays, is acquiring the Motel 6 and Studio 6 chain, which comprises approximately 1,500 properties across the US and Canada, from investment firm Blackstone for $525 million in cash. This acquisition
US Heat-Related Deaths Expected to Surge by Mid-Century
A new study projects a significant rise in deaths linked to extreme temperatures across the United States by the mid-21st century, with certain populations facing a disproportionate impact. Published on Friday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the study reveals that
Graham Arnold Resigns as Coach of Australia’s National Football Team
Graham Arnold has stepped down as the head coach of the Australian national football team, concluding his second six-year term following a disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The team faced a troubling 1-0 home defeat to Bahrain, followed by
Sensex surpasses 84,000 for the first time, while Nifty reaches a new record high.
India’s leading stock indices hit all-time highs on Friday during mid-session trading, buoyed by positive market sentiment following the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut. The Sensex and Nifty achieved new peaks of 84,213 and 25,716, respectively, marking the first time the Bombay Stock
HM Shah Promises to End Naxal Violence in India by 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with victims of Naxal violence from Chhattisgarh at his residence, assuring them that their demands would be addressed and that Naxalism would be eradicated from India by 2026. During the meeting, Shah emphasized the government’s commitment to
Modi Government Approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal
The Modi administration has officially approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, a significant move aimed at synchronizing elections across India. This decision comes after recommendations from a high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The proposal seeks to hold simultaneous
Cabinet Approves Chandrayaan-4, First Module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station Set for 2028
The Union Cabinet has approved the fourth mission in the Chandrayaan series, along with plans for the first module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), set to be completed by 2028. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet greenlit Chandrayaan-4 to develop
Trump Set to Meet PM Modi Next Week
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced at a campaign event that he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, according to media reports. Trump made the announcement during a speech in Flint, Michigan, where he discussed U.S.-India trade, although he
Egypt and Jordan Warn of Dangers from Gaza Conflict and West Bank Violations
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah II have expressed concern over the dangers posed by the ongoing Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip and increasing violations in the West Bank. In a phone conversation on Tuesday, the leaders emphasized that recent
Iranian President to Attend UNGA Session in New York
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will depart for New York on Sunday to attend and deliver a speech at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), as reported by the official news agency. His speech is set for September 24,