Jharkhand HC Maintains Ban on Sand and Minor Mineral Allocations Until PESA Rules Notified

Ranchi — The Jharkhand High Court has refused to lift its ban on sand ghat and minor mineral allocations, insisting that the state government must first issue the PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas) rules.

The division bench…

India-UK Partnership 'Trustworthy' and Key to Global Stability, Says PM Modi

Mumbai – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the India-UK partnership as trustworthy and forward-looking, highlighting that the combination of India’s dynamism and the UK’s expertise creates a unique synergy.

Speaking…

Historic Breakthrough: Israel and Hamas Agree on First Phase of Peace Deal, Hostages to Be Released

New York – In a historic development two years after the deadly conflict erupted, Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a peace deal under a plan proposed by former US President Donald Trump. The agreement includes the release of…

CM Vijayan Breaks Silence on Sabarimala Gold Row, Vows No Protection for Guilty, Slams Opposition

Thiruvananthapuram — Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday spoke out for the first time on the Sabarimala gold plating controversy, criticising the Opposition’s protests in the Legislative Assembly as “excessive”…

Massive LPG Cylinder Truck Explosion on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway Kills One, Triggers Chaos

Jaipur — A catastrophic collision between a truck carrying LPG cylinders and a chemical tanker on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway on Tuesday night triggered a massive fire and a series of explosions, leaving one person dead and causing widespread chaos.

UK PM Keir Starmer Arrives in Mumbai for First Official Visit to India

New Delhi — United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai early Wednesday, marking his first official visit to India since taking office. He landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, where he was received by…

Hamas Ties Hostage Release to Full Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza in Ceasefire Negotiations

Gaza — Hamas has insisted that any deal for the release of Israeli hostages must be directly linked to a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, according to a source familiar with the ongoing indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel in…

Make in India Boost: iPhone Exports Soar to Record $10 Billion in April–September

New Delhi — In a major boost to the government’s ‘Make in India’ and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) initiatives, tech giant Apple has recorded iPhone exports worth around $10 billion (over ?88,500 crore) from India during…

World Bank Raises India’s FY26 Growth Forecast; Country to Remain World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy

New Delhi — India is expected to continue as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, supported by strong consumption, improved agricultural output, and rising rural wages, according to a World Bank report released on Tuesday.

The…

By-elections for Eight Assembly Seats Across Seven States and UTs Scheduled for November 11; Results on November 14

New Delhi – The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that by-elections for eight Assembly constituencies across seven states and Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram,…