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Mamata Banerjee Says Those Under Pressure Should Quit Before July 21 After Koel Mallick's Rajya Sabha Exit
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said individuals facing pressure should resign before July 21, following the resignation of Rajya Sabha member…
Kerala High Court Orders Scrutiny of Generic Substitute for Patented Cancer Drug, Reigniting Debate Over Access and Innovation
KOCHI — In a move that could reshape India’s approach to patented medicines, the Kerala High Court has demanded a scientific assessment of whether…
Karnataka Launches First Exports Under UK-India Free Trade Agreement, Signaling New Era for State’s Trade Growth
BENGALURU — In a ceremonial send-off at Kempegowda International Airport, the Karnataka government on Tuesday dispatched the first export consignments under the newly implemented…
Andhra Pradesh’s Power Grid Under Strain as Heatwave Drives Record Electricity Demand
VIJAYAWADA — Andhra Pradesh is facing an acute energy crisis as daily electricity consumption surges to an unprecedented 280 million units (MUs), driven by…
Kochi’s ‘Dead Drop’ Drug Trade Surges as Traffickers Evade Surveillance, Sparking Crackdown
KOCHI — Kerala’s Excise Department has launched a sweeping crackdown on drug traffickers in Kochi after detecting a sharp rise in "dead drop" transactions—a…
**India’s Security Posture Shifts as Global Powers Seek Deeper Defense Ties**
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**India’s Shifting Security Alliances Send Ripples Through Global Oil Markets**
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Modi Government’s Gold and Travel Crackdown Sparks Economic Debate as India Grapples with Trade Deficit
NEW DELHI — In an unprecedented push to shore up India’s faltering external finances, the Narendra Modi-led government has launched a multi-pronged campaign to…
India’s Egg Ban in School Meals Fuels National Debate Over Nutrition, Culture, and State Power
NEW DELHI — A growing number of Indian states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have removed eggs from school midday meal programs,…
Dhirendra Shastri Breaks Silence on Brother’s Arrest in Madhya Pradesh Firing Case, Sparks Debate Over Spiritual Leaders’ Accountability
CHHATARPUR, MADHYA PRADESH — Dhirendra Shastri, the controversial spiritual leader of Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, has publicly severed ties with his family after his brother,…
India Weighs Diplomatic and Legal Risks as Bangladesh Seeks Sheikh Hasina’s Return
NEW DELHI — India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed it has not received a formal extradition request for former Bangladeshi Prime Minister…
Mob Attacks Assam Rifles Camp in Manipur as Ceasefire Dispute Sparks Fresh Violence
IMPHAL — A coordinated mob attack on an Assam Rifles camp in Manipur’s Senapati district on Tuesday has exposed deepening ethnic and political fault…
India-UK Free Trade Agreement Enters Force: A Landmark Pact with Far-Reaching Economic and Strategic Implications
NEW DELHI — India and the United Kingdom officially activated their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on October 1, 2026, marking a pivotal moment…
India-UK Trade Pact Enters Force, Reshaping Economic Ties with Tariff Cuts and Services Liberalization
NEW DELHI — India and the United Kingdom formally activated their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Thursday, launching a sweeping overhaul of bilateral…
**Iran Conflict’s Hidden Toll: A Timeline of Humanitarian Collapse and Unanswered Questions**
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India’s Strategic Pivot: Deepening Ties with Taliban Amid Afghanistan-Pakistan Hostilities
NEW DELHI — In a significant recalibration of its Afghanistan policy, India has intensified diplomatic and economic engagement with the Taliban-led government, despite maintaining…
U.S. Overhauls India Strategy to Counter China, Risking Ideological Trade-Offs
NEW DELHI — The United States has fundamentally recast its approach to India, adopting a long-term strategic doctrine designed to avoid repeating what officials…
India-UK Trade Deal Takes Flight: Punjab’s Textile Exports Mark First Shipment Under CETA
LUDHIANA, Punjab — India’s ambitious trade pact with the United Kingdom reached a tangible milestone this week as the first consignment under the newly…
India’s Current Account Deficit Widens to $12.1 Billion in May as Foreign Investors Flee Markets
MUMBAI — India’s external economic position weakened further in May 2026 as the country’s current account deficit (CAD) ballooned to $12.1 billion, marking the…
Khadi India Pavilion at Bharat Tex 2026 Highlights Government’s Push to Globalize Handspun Textiles
NEW DELHI — The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has positioned itself at the forefront of India’s ambitious bid to redefine its textile…
India Launches Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to Reduce Import Dependence and Strengthen Supply Chains
NEW DELHI — The Indian government has approved a new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), a policy initiative designed to accelerate domestic production of…
Naga Splinter Group Suspected in Lethal Assam Rifles Ambushes as Northeast Security Crisis Deepens
New Delhi and Imphal — Indian security forces are probing whether a breakaway faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), or NSCN(IM),…
Supreme Court Challenges Two-Child Norm for Local Elections as India’s Fertility Rate Drops Below Replacement Level
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India has cast doubt on the continued relevance of the two-child norm for contesting local body elections,…
India’s Kargil Victory Remains a Defining Symbol of National Resolve, Defence Minister Asserts
NEW DELHI — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday framed India’s 1999 victory in the Kargil War as a lasting testament to the nation’s…