India and the United States have made “very significant progress” in their ongoing trade deal negotiations and are “very close” to a positive outcome, government sources told NDTV, even as New Delhi concluded the political phase of its free trade agreement with the European Union.
An emotional Sharad Pawar on Wednesday ruled out any conspiracy in the plane crash that killed his nephew and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, calling it a “pure accident” and urging people not to politicise the tragedy.
Indian and US officials have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation to dismantle the illegal production and trafficking of illicit drugs and their precursor chemicals that threaten communities in both countries. The resolve was underscored during the inaugural Drug Policy Executive Working Group meeting held in Washington, DC, on January 20–21.
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid a massive stir over the Centre’s newly introduced and controversial UGC regulations aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination in educational institutions, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday assured that the rules would not be misused and that no individual would be treated unfairly.
New Delhi/IBNS: Students across several universities—particularly in Uttar Pradesh—have launched widespread protests against the Modi government over the Centre’s newly announced and controversial UGC regulations aimed at addressing discrimination faced by students from reserved categories, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mourned the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was killed in a plane crash at Baramati earlier in the day, media reports said.
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Maharashtra’s Baramati on Wednesday, media reports said. He was 66.
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others died in a plane crash that occurred in Baramati on Wednesday, media reports said.
A food vendor allegedly kidnapped a 23-year-old woman by forcing her into a borrowed Scorpio SUV in Gurugram on Sunday. The woman was abducted from Leopard Trail, a popular picnic spot in the Aravalli hills.
A 32-year-old woman working as an HR manager with a private firm in Agra was allegedly murdered and dismembered by her office colleague and romantic partner, media reports said on Friday.
The standoff between Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has escalated after a senior Ayodhya-based bureaucrat resigned from service, citing support for the chief minister, the Prime Minister and the Constitution.
On Tuesday (January 27), India and the European Union (EU) formally concluded negotiations on what leaders have dubbed the “mother of all deals”—a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) paired with a mobility framework and a new security-defence partnership.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said that a “successful India” contributes to a more “stable, prosperous and secure” world, as New Delhi and the European Union prepare to finalise a landmark free trade agreement.
Leaders of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, attended the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path on Sunday. However, their seating arrangement has sparked a fresh political controversy.
A village in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district has openly declared to boycott families whose children marry by choice, media reports said.
A detailed study by a prominent Swiss military history and strategy think tank has concluded that India achieved decisive air superiority over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in May last year, forcing Islamabad to seek a ceasefire after just four days of intense aerial combat.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday greeted his “dear Indian friends” on the occasion of India’s Republic Day, sharing a throwback image from his 2024 visit to the country with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday greeted India on the occasion of Republic Day, describing the two countries as “good-neighbourly friends” and partners.
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar has made headlines after unfurling the national flag alongside President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of the country’s 77th Republic Day.
Kolkata/IBNS: A massive fire broke out in the early hours of Monday at a food storage and manufacturing unit in Kolkata’s Anandapur area, leaving three workers killed and at least three others feared trapped or missing.
Dehradun/IBNS: Non-Hindus may soon be barred from entering the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples in Uttarakhand, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced, NDTV reported.
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Nadeem Khan, who was last seen in the blockbuster Hindi film Dhurandhar, has been arrested for allegedly raping his housemaid over several years on the pretext of marriage, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the growing trend of “bhajan clubbing” in India, describing the atmosphere at such events as “no less than a concert” while retaining the spiritual essence of devotional music.
EU Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic on Sunday said India and the European Union are moving closer to concluding negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA).
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Republic Day, expressing hope that the celebration would renew collective energy and enthusiasm towards building a Viksit Bharat.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met senior European Union leaders in New Delhi, a day ahead of India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations.
Boosting maritime engagement with Indonesia, a member nation of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), and advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan on January 23.
The Government of India on Sunday announced the Padma Awards 2026, honouring distinguished individuals across fields for their exceptional contributions to the nation.
Veteran journalist Mark Tully, one of the most celebrated authors, died at a private hospital in Delhi.
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Amid speculation over his relationship with the Congress, party MP Shashi Tharoor has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi views the Indian Constitution as “sacrosanct,” underscoring the strength of a document that has “stood the test of time.”
