India and the United Arab Emirates have significantly expanded their strategic partnership by finalising a series of agreements spanning defence cooperation, energy security, and maritime and shipping collaboration, alongside investment commitments worth approximately $5 billion. The deals were concluded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief but high-impact visit to Abu Dhabi, where both sides reaffirmed...
India must accelerate its journey towards complete self-reliance in defence production to safeguard its national security interests in an increasingly uncertain global environment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. Speaking at a public engagement linked to major defence manufacturing initiatives, Singh underscored that depending on foreign nations for critical military requirements leaves any country vulnerable...
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has shared a clear and introspective view on his future in international cricket, especially regarding his possible involvement in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. Speaking about his long career and evolving mindset, Kohli stressed that his motivation is no longer driven by the need to repeatedly prove his value...
Ride-hailing and urban mobility platform Rapido has secured $240 million in a fresh funding round, marking a significant milestone in its rapid growth journey and pushing its valuation to $3 billion. The latest investment underscores strong investor confidence in the company’s expanding role in India’s increasingly competitive mobility and logistics sector. The funding round was...
A major public health scare unfolded in a village in Jammu and Kashmir after residents reportedly consumed meat suspected to have come from a rabies-infected animal, prompting authorities to launch an urgent medical response. More than 250 villagers were administered anti-rabies vaccinations as precautionary measures amid growing fear and uncertainty in the area. The incident...
India’s largest medical entrance examination, NEET, is set to undergo a major transformation as the Union government announced plans to conduct the exam entirely in a computer-based format from next year. The move comes amid growing concerns over examination integrity, paper leak allegations, and malpractice incidents that have triggered nationwide debate over the credibility of...
In a significant administrative move aimed at easing pressure on the city’s infrastructure and addressing public health concerns, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a two-day work-from-home arrangement for employees in government offices across the national capital. The decision comes amid growing concerns over extreme weather conditions, rising temperatures, traffic congestion, and deteriorating air quality...
India and the United Arab Emirates have strengthened their strategic partnership by signing crucial agreements focused on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies and strategic petroleum reserves during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi. The agreements come at a time of rising instability in global energy markets and increasing concerns over supply disruptions linked...
Actor Sonu Sood has come out in support of Alia Bhatt following intense social media chatter surrounding her appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. The controversy erupted after several viral clips appeared to show international paparazzi overlooking the actor during one of her red-carpet moments, leading to criticism and trolling online. As conversations around...
A fragile calm returned to parts of Manipur after several civilians from the Naga and Kuki communities, who had been held hostage amid escalating ethnic tensions, were released following intensive negotiations involving community leaders, civil society organisations, and government officials. The latest crisis unfolded against the backdrop of renewed violence in the hill districts of...