India

Singapore issues air quality advisory for nationals in Delhi as AQI nears 500

This marks the first time any foreign embassy in Delhi has issued an air pollution-specific advisory.

Jaishankar speaks to Australian counterpart on Sydney terror attack: 'Conveyed our deepest condolences'

Just spoke to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Conveyed our deepest condolences about the Bondi Beach terrorist attack and offered our fullest support, says Jaishankar on X.

OPINION | Revisiting the Economic Roots of Swadeshi: Legacy and misconceptions

Sanghnomics: The Swadeshi movement, rooted in early critiques by thinkers like Lokhitwadi and Ghose, was an intellectual journey, not just a 20th-century nationalist reaction. Its economic legacy continues to shape modern self-reliance initiatives 

MGNREGA to be scrapped? New Bill proposes 125-day guarantee, but adds 60-day ‘pause’ during peak farm season

The draft Bill also says it seeks to promote eempowerment, growth, convergence and saturation'to build a 'prosperous and resilient rural Bharat.'

Delhi airport under CAT III due to dense fog, over 75 flights affected

The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a heavy fog alert for northern India, saying Delhi and other airports in the region were experiencing dense fog that has severely affected visibility.

300 products hold huge potential for Indian exporters in Russia: Official

At present, India's exports of these goods to Russia stood at $1.7 billion, as against Russia's $37.4 billion in imports

Former CJI Gavai speaks on impact of his ruling on 'bulldozer justice': 'If Executive does not conform to it...'

We laid down that if any officer violates the order, he/she would be personally held guilty of contempt and the government needed to reconstruct the demolished house and recover it from the salary of the officers, says Gavai.

 48 flights affected due to dense fog at Bengaluru airport

Bengaluru airport sources told Moneycontrol that 48 flights- 46 domestic and two international-were delayed between 4.14am and 10am on Monday due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.

FM Sitharaman seeks Lok Sabha nod for extra FY26 spending as government brings Appropriation Bill

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Appropriation (No. 4) Bill in Lok Sabha today to seek approval for additional FY26 expenditure.

UGC, AICTE may be folded into one higher-ed regulator: What the new bill changes for colleges

The Centre’s VBSA Bill, 2025 seeks to replace UGC and AICTE with an umbrella regulator and shift grants to the education ministry.

Big land unlock in Mumbai: Dahisar radar relocation plan targets 1,000 acres for housing

AAI will relocate its Dahisar high-frequency radar to Gorai, easing height curbs and unlocking land for affordable housing and redevelopment.

Prashant Kishor meets Priyanka after bitter parting with Congress years ago

Kishor has been critical of the Congress since he parted ways with it almost three years ago. During the recently held Bihar election, Kishor said leader Rahul Gandhi’s vote theft campaign was not an electoral issue in the state.

PM Modi embarks on diplomatic tour to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman

In Ethiopia, PM Modi will address a joint session of Parliament, highlighting India’s journey as the “Mother of Democracy” and the potential of India-Ethiopia cooperation in strengthening the Global South.

‘Not transient’: India invokes 1971 legacy after Dhaka summons envoy over Hasina

India says ties with Bangladesh are 'everlasting' after Dhaka summoned its envoy over Sheikh Hasina’s remarks and renewed demands for her extradition.

CJI Surya Kant advises virtual court appearances as Delhi air quality hits hazardous levels

Currently, the Supreme Court operates in a hybrid mode, allowing proceedings to take place both physically and virtually.

NIA to file charge sheet in Pahalgam terror attack case on Monday

Investigations by the NIA revealed the direct involvement of three terrorists in the April 22 attack. The agency will present the charge sheet before a NIA special court in Jammu.

Fog blanket grounds Delhi skies: Air India, IndiGo warn of flight delays

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport also warned that flight operations may be affected and advised passengers to check real-time updates with their respective airlines.

OPINION | Mirage of Critical Mineral Diversification: How re-export hubs quietly undermine India’s energy security

Minerals are now often sourced through re-export hubs like Hong Kong. India is therefore indirectly tethered not only to China’s dominance but also to the political and trade dynamics of the intermediary state

Mutual Funds keep cash buffers elevated in November amid market gains

Fresh data from ACE Equities show aggregate cash holdings in active equity schemes eased to 4.68 percent in November from 4.79 percent in October. In absolute terms, however, reserves held largely steady at about Rs 2.02 lakh crore, compared with Rs 2.03 lakh crore a month earlier.

Sound effect: Farmers play music on solar-powered speakers to keep tigers at bay in Pilibhit

The method is proving effective, enabling farmers to carry out agricultural activities in groups without fear, the villagers said

Ram temple trust to approach SC seeking records cited in Ayodhya verdict

Ayodhya (UP), Dec 14 The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will approach the Supreme Court seeking access to historical evidence and documents r..

12 BJP presidents since 1980. How many ruled Congress in same period? A comparison

While the BJP has cycled through multiple presidents in 45 years, Congress has largely concentrated power within one family

BJP’s new working president Nitin Nabin is 45. Here’s how old India’s other party chiefs are

BJP appoints 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as working president. Here’s how old the chiefs of Congress, AAP, TMC, RJD and other parties are.