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,…

By-Election for Jharkhand’s Ghatshila Seat on November 11; New Voting Measures Introduced

Ranchi – The Election Commission has scheduled the Ghatshila Assembly bypoll in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district for November 11, following the death of former minister Ramdas Soren. The ST-reserved seat will see voting in a single…

‘Swadeshi in Every Home’: Babulal Marandi Kicks Off Self-Reliance Campaign in Ranchi

Ranchi – Former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi launched the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat, Har Ghar Swadeshi’ campaign in Ranchi on Monday by inscribing patriotic slogans on a wall at Birsa Chowk to inspire citizens toward self-reliance.

Bihar Assembly Elections: ECI Expected to Announce Poll Dates Today at 4 PM

New Delhi — The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the schedule for the Bihar Assembly elections on Monday at 4 p.m., officially setting the stage for a high-stakes political battle in the state.

The announcement…

Committed to providing all possible assistance: PM Modi on torrential Darjeeling rain

New Delhi– Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the widespread devastation caused by **torrential rainfall in West Bengal’s Darjeeling** and assured that the **Centre is fully committed to extending all…

14 killed in landslides triggered by incessant rain in Nepal

Kathmandu – At least **14 people have been killed** after **landslides triggered by relentless rainfall** struck Nepal’s **Ilam district**, local authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Nepal has been experiencing **heavy rainfall…