WORLD
Move quickly on peace deal or all bets off: Donald Trump to Hamas
'Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off. I will not tolerate delay, which many think will happen, or any outcome where Gaza poses a threat again,' Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social account
INDIA
UIDAI makes Aadhaar biometric updates free for children for one year
Aadhaar news: According to the ministry, updated biometrics in Aadhaar ensure ease of living and seamless access to services such as school admissions, entrance examinations, scholarships, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes.
WORLD
Why China’s H-1B-like K visa has sparked backlash amid job woes at home
China's K Visa: Critics have questioned the value of a STEM bachelor’s degree as a criterion for top talent, with some viewing the policy as unfairly favouring foreign graduates over those who finish their studies in Chin
BUSINESS
Nirmala Sitharaman flags Rs 1.84 lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets with banks, regulators
Nirmala Sitharaman also explained that unclaimed funds are transferred between institutions depending on the nature of the asset, from banks to the RBI for deposits, and from SEBI to the IEPF for shares and other investments.
WORLD
Russian strike targets passenger train in Ukraine, killing one injuring dozens | Video
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack, calling it “a brutal Russian drone strike on the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region
WORLD
Donald Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made films
In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump accused other countries of 'stealing' the US movie industry, saying California had been 'particularly hard hit'
INDIA
Paschim Express coaches uncouple twice in an hour, raising safety concerns | Video
Indian Railways News: Railway officials confirmed that no passengers were injured and no damage was caused to the Paschim Express, though the onward journey was delayed
WORLD
Pakistan's Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif, present rare earth minerals to Donald Trump at White House meeting
The Oval Office talks, described by Pakistani officials as 'highly significant and security-focused,' lasted about ninety minutes and also included US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio
INDIA
Bomb threats to Delhi airport, schools and institutions; probe launched
Security agencies have been alerted and necessary precautionary measures have been put in place. Police urged citizens to remain calm as checks and searches continue.
INDIA
UNGA Highlights: Jaishankar tears into Pak, says 'major terror attacks traced back to that country, Pahalgam most recent example'
S Jaishankar UNGA Speech 2025 Live Updates: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday
INDIA
TVK Vijay rally stampede: Over 35 dead, several injured in stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur
TVK Vijay rally stampede: 36 persons, including 8 children, 16 women, died at stampede in TVK chief Vijay''s rally held at Karur, says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
INDIA
India pursuing independent, sovereign policy under PM Modi: Vladimir Putin
During a meeting with members of the Russian Government, Putin disclosed details of the exchange and underlined the stability of Russian-Indian relation
WORLD
Pak's defence minister Khawaja Asif defends ‘hybrid model’, says governance runs by consensus with Pakistan Army
Khawaja Asif placed the blame on previous regimes for strengthening the role of the “deep state,” echoing rhetoric similar to US President Donald Trump, though he did not name anyone directly.
INDIA
From drones to fighter jets: India’s Rs 30,000 crore Anant Shastra missile defence system takes shape
Indian Army News: The Army Air Defence (AAD) currently operates the MR-SAM, Akash and other smaller systems, and works in an integrated manner with the Indian Air Force to guard against aerial threats
AUTOMOBILE
After SUV surge, will GST cuts drive a hatchback comeback?
Maruti Suzuki has reported a sharp rise in daily bookings, with demand for small cars showing significant momentum
BUSINESS
Titagarh Rail Systems ramps up capacity to deliver Vande Bharat sleeper trains, eyes FY26 growth targets
Vande Bharat sleeper trains: The design phase of the prototype is already in advanced stages, and the first car body is under production at the Uttarpara plant in Q1 FY26.
AUTOMOBILE
Kia announces festive offers on Seltos, Sonet, Syros and Carens with savings upto Rs 2.25 lakh
According to the company, the savings include Pre-GST benefits of up to Rs 58,000 and festive offers of up to Rs 1.67 lakh, with region-wise benefits available across popular Kia models such as the Seltos, Carens, and Clavis.
INDIA
Indian Railways extends network: Sairang in Mizoram to be connected with Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati
Indian Railways has announced three new train services from Sairang station in Aizawl, connecting Mizoram’s capital with New Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata
AUTOMOBILE
Minor variation in acceleration, fuel efficiency: Mahindra shares take on E20 fuel and impact on its SUVs
According to a company statement, all Mahindra engines are fully compliant with existing gasoline standards and can be operated safely with E20 fuel.
AUTOMOBILE
Automakers rush to pass on GST benefits: Thar, Scorpio, Creta, Nexon, Fortuner, Safari get major price cuts
Following the government’s GST rate rationalisation for automobiles, major carmakers including Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, and Toyota have announced substantial price cuts across their model line-ups
AUTOMOBILE
Toyota slashes prices on Fortuner, Innova Crysta, Hycross, Vellfire after GST rate cut
After the GST rate rationalisation customers can expect price drops across various cars and SUVs in Toyota’s portfolio.
BUSINESS
Mahindra cuts SUV prices with revised GST rates; Thar, Scorpio, XUV700 cheaper by up to Rs 1.56 lakh
As a reduction in GST, M&M's popular models like the Thar, Scorpio, Bolero, XUV700, and Scorpio-N will now be available with substantial savings ranging from Rs 1.01 lakh to Rs 1.56 lakh, depending on the model and variant.
BUSINESS
Tata Motors to cut car, SUV prices sharply after GST reduction; popular model to get cheaper by Rs 1.55 lakh
Tata Motors SUVs such as the Harrier and Safari will see price cuts of up to Rs 1.40 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh, respectively, while the Curvv will become cheaper by up to Rs 65,000.
INDIA
Bairabi-Sairang line: A 51-km-long engineering wonder of Indian Railways in Mizoram
Indian Railways: The railway slashes travel time between Aizawl and Silchar in Assam from seven hours by road to just three hours by train.
