INDIA
New Vande Mataram guidelines: Why Centre has made all 6 stanzas mandatory
According to the Centre, the move is intended to standardise respect for the national song and remove what they describe as an artificial distinction between "acceptable" and "excluded" verses.
INDIA
Sudden U-turn? US removes map depicting PoK and Aksai Chin as part of India
The map, posted last week on the USTR’s official X account alongside the announcement of an interim trade agreement framework between India and the US, has now been taken down in full without any accompanying explanation.
INDIA
Mobile apps, GIS maps and self-enumeration: Inside India’s digital Census 2027
India’s 16th Census will be fully digital, include self-enumeration and caste data, and run in two phases.
INDIA
'US would’ve won if only tariffs were ...': Piyush Goyal's hilarious cricket dig at Sergio Gor | Watch
India, on February 7, opened their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 29-run win over the U.S. at Wankhede, restricting them to 132 for eight while chasing 162.
INDIA
Zero-duty access for Indian farm products, farmers fully protected: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on India-US trade deal
The agriculture minister said the agreement would create new opportunities for farmers, women and youth, particularly through growth in textiles, gems and jewellery, auto components, engineering goods and MSMEs.
WORLD
Why Epstein’s 'wife hunt' emails are haunting Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit
Among the most widely cited exchanges is a 2012 email in which Epstein wrote to the crown princess that he was on a “wife hunt”, adding that “Paris is proving interesting, but I prefer Scandinavians.”
BUSINESS
India-US trade deal: Tariffs to drop to 18%, zero duty for key exports | Key highlights from Piyush Goyal's address
The US has already issued an executive order removing the additional 25% levy on Indian goods, clearing the first hurdle under the interim India-US trade framework, the Union Minister noted.
BUSINESS
India-US trade deal: Which sectors will benefit the most from tariff cuts and market access
With reciprocal US tariffs on Indian exports cut to 18% from 50%, and zero duties on select products, the agreement effectively opens access to a $30 trillion US market, with export-oriented sectors and MSMEs among the biggest beneficiaries.
WORLD
What is the Venus Project? Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s genetic testing and life-extension plans
Epstein sought to use his own genetic material for regenerative medicine, following his conviction for soliciting prostitution, including that of a minor, as per the newly-released emails.
BUSINESS
Congress, AAP slam Centre over India-US trade deal: 'Direct attack on Indian farmers'
Sources in the government have, however, reportedly stated that New Delhi now has "many options" on trade and exports, pushing back against the Opposition criticism.
BUSINESS
India‑US trade deal will send more US farm products to India’s market, says US agriculture secretary
The rollback comes after months of pressure from steep tariff hikes, some as high as 50%, imposed from August 27, 2025, which had raised landed costs, hurt competitiveness, and dampened demand for Indian goods in the US, India’s largest export market.
BUSINESS
Who gains most from India-US tariff rollback? Textiles, chemicals, seafood sectors in spotlight
As per market participants, the tariff cut is a meaningful positive for several export-heavy sectors, including textiles and apparel, seafood, auto ancillaries, engineering goods, chemicals, gems and jewellery, and select consumer exporters.
INDIA
'Parents to blame, giving kids car keys unacceptable': SC grants bail in Pune Porsche crash case
While granting bail in the Pune Porsche crash case, the Supreme Court flagged a wider social failure, saying parenting is being replaced by “money, ATM cards and mobile phones,” with deadly consequences.
BUDGET
Union Budget 2026 Highlights: Key announcements of FM Nirmala Sitharaman's speech
Opening her speech, FM Sitharaman said the government has consistently chosen “reforms over rhetoric,” underlining its focus on inclusive growth and structural transformation.
BUSINESS
Union Budget 2026: Which states could be in the Centre’s focus as polls loom
With the assembly elections scheduled later this year in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and Assam, these states are expected to be closely watched for sectoral allocations and development-focused announcements.
POLITICS
Ajit Pawar’s last post hours before death: Maharashtra deputy CM shared key cabinet decisions
He announced the implementation of the PM Setu scheme in Industrial Training Institutes across Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Pune districts, aimed at boosting employability for youth, with plans to expand to other districts in subsequent phases.
BUSINESS
The 'mother of all deals': India-EU FTA blueprint for inclusive economic growth
The pact links India to a 27-nation European bloc worth nearly $20 trillion, creating a combined free trade zone spanning close to a quarter of global GDP and a consumer base of about two billion people.
INDIA
This Republic Day, PM Modi’s maroon turban honours Operation Sindoor
PM Modi’s deep maroon 'safa', this Republic Day, pays tribute to Operation Sindoor, continuing his decade-long tradition of showcasing India’s textile heritage.
INDIA
India's LR-AShM missile debuts on Republic Day: Hypersonic glide, low radar visibility, a naval game-changer
The LR-AShM is a hypersonic glide missile developed indigenously to meet the Indian Navy’s coastal defence and blue-water warfare requirements.
POLITICS
'PM Modi's record of public service an inspiration for me': Nitin Nabin's first remarks as BJP president
Nabin, who had been serving as the BJP’s national working president, was elected as the party’s 12th national president after the nomination process concluded on Monday afternoon.
INDIA
Deepam row: Temple Devasthanam must light lamp at deepathoon, rules Madras High Court
The HC ordered that no members of the general public shall accompany the temple Devasthanam during the lighting of the lamp, making it clear that the ritual must be carried out in a controlled manner without public congregation.
INDIA
Delhi riots case: Why Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
Addressing arguments that the accused had been in custody for over five years, the bench held that a delay in trial serves as a “trigger for heightened judicial scrutiny,” but cannot by itself justify bail.
WORLD
From California wildfires to deadly Asian floods: Natural disasters that ravaged the globe in 2025
From record-breaking wildfires and earthquakes to cyclones and monsoon floods, millions of people were displaced, communities devastated, and economies strained.
INDIA
NDA wins Munambam: How a Waqf land dispute reshaped politics in Kerala’s coastal ward
Munambam has been in the spotlight since 2019, when the Kerala Waqf Board notified nearly 404 acres of land in Munambam and nearby Cherai as a Waqf property.
