India

‘Gold price spikes because...’: FM Sitharaman explains yellow metal's rally

Sitharaman was speaking during the press briefing after addressing the RBI Central Board on February 23

Yes Bank: Is it time to say yes after its long underperformance?

The bank’s recovery gathers pace, but 1% RoA remains the key trigger for rerating

Will “remove rot of cough‑syrup manufacturing” by next production season: Central drug controller

The regulator has already inspected around 1,150 facilities, or 90% of cough syrup making plants, physically visiting plants and taking enforcement action wherever serious lapses were found.

'You are the owner, not some rich man': Amit Shah meets Bharat Taxi drivers, outlines 3-year growth plan

Shah stated that, unlike private cab aggregators that focus on maximising profits for app owners, Bharat Taxi’s objective is to empower ‘saarthi’ drivers.

Army shares picture of 7 dreaded terrorists eliminated in J&K: 'Massive blow to terror network'

The terrorists were neutralised during the "Trashi-I" operation in the general area of Passerkut in the Chatroo belt and two AK-47 rifles, along with ammunition, seized.

Assam’s infra boost ahead of election: How the new airport terminal and bridge aim to transform connectivity

A new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati started commercial operations from February 22.

PM Modi writes to voters of West Bengal, promises citizenship to refugees under CAA: 'Change is inevitable...'

The Prime Minister criticised the state’s governance, saying West Bengal, once a leader in industrial growth, had suffered due to “misgovernance and divisive politics.”

'Rebel' Mani Shankar Aiyar sends message to Congress high command: 'Still in party but ...'

This followsdays after Aiyar publicly criticised Rahul Gandhi’s leadership of the Congress, remarking that while he remained a Gandhian, a Nehruvian and a Rajivian, he did not consider himself a 'Rahulian'.

'Bhaiya has been chased away, now Didi’s turn': Rekha Gupta's swipe at Mamata

The Delhi Chief Minister alleged that Banerjee was shielding “infiltrators” and failing to ensure women’s safety.

Bihar to ban sale of meat, fish near educational and religious institutions to 'prevent violent tendencies among children'

“This is a new initiative of the new government. The changing face of Bihar is clearly visible. We held a meeting under the Urban Development Department. We took seriously the issues raised in the meeting with intellectuals under the Jankalyan Samvad,” Sinha said.

IAF grounds entire fleet of Tejas after third major incident, to launch extensive scrutiny

It was the third accident involving the Tejas jets. The first one took place in March 2024, when a Tejas jet crashed near Jaisalmer.

Chart of the Day | India's luxury homes: Bigger, costlier, and selling fast

India’s premium housing story in 2025 was less about speculation and more about structural transformation

JNU casteist remarks controversy: Who is university's Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit?

Pandit was appointed Vice-Chancellor of JNU in February 2022, becoming the first woman to hold the post at the university. JNU, one of India’s premier central universities, functions under the Ministry of Education, with the President of India serving as its Visitor.

'Without Mamata, INDIA will ...': Mani Shankar Aiyar kicks up political storm, asks Rahul Gandhi to step aside

Aiyar’s remarks drew sharp reactions from the Congress’ West Bengal unit, which sought to distance the party from his comments.

'Topless' protest at AI Summit: Delhi police makes another arrest, Indian Youth Congress' Jitendra Yadav detained in Gwalior

According to investigators, T-shirts and posters used during the demonstration were recovered from a vehicle linked to Indian Youth Congress leader Krishna Hari.

India–France treaty revision raise concerns about P-Note trade

Although the government is yet to release the revised treaty, once passed, India will have the right to tax all equity sales by French investors, who invest in Indian stocks through participatory notes.

C Rajagopalachari’s statue to replace Lutyens' in Rashtrapati Bhavan: Know all about Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘conscience keeper’

PM Modi says that the statues of British administrators remain in Rashtrapati Bhavan even after India's independence, while those of India's great leaders 'are not duly honoured' with a place there.

Jodhpur sisters' death: Family started prepping for last rites without postmortem; police stopped cremation - new details surface as mystery deepens

ADCP (West) Roshan Meena said the sisters went to their room around midnight to sleep. Their condition suddenly worsened around 4am, after which family members rushed them to a private hospital in Jodhpur.

MQ-9B AEW: The drone that could transform India’s airborne early warning

The MQ-9B SeaGuardian and SkyGuardian are high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicles designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), as well as precision strike missions.

Congress leader Margaret Alva on party's 'topless' protest at AI Summit: 'There has to be dignity at international events'

The protest, which took place during the summit attended by delegates from India and abroad, had triggered political criticism from several leaders across party lines. Opposition leaders argued that such demonstrations at a global forum could harm India’s international image.

Clean Max IPO: Can it power Corporate India’s green transition?

Given that a solar project costs roughly Rs 3.2 crore per MW and wind around Rs 7.5 crore per MW, most corporates prefer the outsourcing model to avoid balance-sheet expansion and capital lock-in

India eyes Israeli laser, missile systems to build multi-layered air defence shield: Report

The push comes in the wake of last year’s Operation Sindoor, during which India deployed several Israeli-origin systems against terror infrastructure and military assets across the border.

US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs: What it means for the capital market

Tariff reset trims risk premium, revives export hopes, but policy uncertainty lingers

PM Modi questions media: ‘Why not name Congress instead of Opposition?’

Why are you protecting the Congress? By doing this, you neither save the Congress, nor force the Congress to improve, says PM Modi.