Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house vandalised, set on fire by mob in Dhaka

New Delhi (IANS) A large group of protesters on Wednesday vandalised and set on fire Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka during a live online address of his daughter and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 

The…

PM Modi likely to meet Elon Musk during US visit

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slated to visit the United States this month to meet President Donald Trump, is also likely to see Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. 

The world’s richest man is reported to be part of a select group…

Controversy over DGP appointment in Jharkhand: BJP alleges violation of SC order

Ranchi (IANS) A controversy has erupted over the appointment of Jharkhand's Director General of Police (DGP). State BJP President Babulal Marandi has accused the Hemant Soren government of violating Supreme Court directives and bypassing UPSC…

India is a very important market for AI, can be a leading force in world: Sam Altman

New Delhi (IANS) As India embarks on an exciting artificial intelligence (AI) journey, OpenAI Co-founder and CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday said India is a very important market for AI and the company's second biggest market globally. 

The…

Trump offers deal to Iran — threatens obliteration, imposes maximum sanctions

New York (IANS) President Donald Trump offered to make a deal with Iran, threatened to obliterate it if it killed him, and ordered "maximum" pressure to shut its oil lifeline -- all in a matter of head-spinning hours. 

"I say this to Iran,…

Irresponsible politics: Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over claims on Indian Army

New Delhi (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit back at Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Indian Army and alleged Chinese incursions, accusing him of misleading the country and indulging in "irresponsible…

Tax cuts to spur discretionary consumption especially among salaried people: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Fiscal consolidation glide path is maintained with the Union Budget and tax cuts should spur discretionary consumption especially among the salaried class, a report showed on Tuesday. 

While reaffirming its commitment to fiscal…

Govt creating new Income Tax Act for tech-driven taxpayers, scrapping convoluted older law

New Delhi (IANS) After providing a big relief to the Indian middle class in the Union Budget 2025-26, the government is all set to present a new Income Tax Bill this week which would further simplify the entire tax system, bringing sweeping reforms. 

Trump tariffs: India can insulate itself by allowing US goods to enter freely, says Mark Mobius

New Delhi (IANS) As the Donald Trump administration in the US announced hefty trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, ace global investor Mark Mobius said on Monday that these strong measures can impact the world economic order in the long term,…

Oppn walks out of Rajya Sabha over Maha Kumbh stampede; notices under Rule 267 rejected

New Delhi (IANS) The Rajya Sabha witnessed high drama on Monday as Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected all nine notices filed under Rule 267, amid intense sloganeering by the Opposition over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj.  

The Opposition,…