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Delhi plans AI-powered fire response, drones and 196 fire stations under 25-year roadmap
Delhi Fire Services has proposed a 25-year modernisation plan featuring AI, drones and smart fire alerts to cut emergency response times and strengthen the Capital's firefighting network
HDFC Bank likely to back Sashidhar Jagdishan for a third term as CEO. RBI now holds the key
HDFC Bank is expected to recommend CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan for a third term after independent legal reviews cleared governance concerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty. The final decision now rests with the RBI
Who is S Muralidhar, former Indian judge behind the UN's explosive Gaza children report?
Retired Indian judge Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar is at the centre of a landmark UN inquiry accusing Israel of systematically targeting Palestinian children in Gaza. Who is the former Delhi High Court judge, and why has his report resulted in reactions across the globe?
India has seen the future of warfare. Now it's rewriting its military shopping list
From Ukraine to Operation Sindoor, recent conflicts have turned drones into one of the defining weapons of modern combat. India is now beginning to reshape its defence spending around that new reality
50 kg of rat poison, 30,000 capsules… How Pune man planned mass killings during Muharram procession in Mumbai
The authorities in Mumbai have arrested a 39-year-old man, identified as Fayyaz Premji, for allegedly distributing capsules mixed with zinc phosphide — rat poison — during a Muharram procession on Friday. Investigations reveal that the resident of Pune wanted to ‘kill at least 15,000 people’ and take ‘revenge against the world’ after his wife left him
Ketan Agarwal murder case: Siya dialled alleged lover 34 minutes before fiancee was pushed off cliff
Police say call records show the woman accused in the Pune fort murder case spoke to her alleged lover just 34 minutes before her fiancee was pushed off a cliff
PM Modi calls for equitable climate action, says island nations bear brunt of climate change
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Global South, especially island nations, was bearing the brunt of climate change, as he underlined the need for equitable climate action in his address to the National Assembly of Seychelles.
OpenAI names ex-Uber India chief Prabhjeet Singh to lead India operations
OpenAI on Sunday formally appointed former Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh as its Managing Director for India
India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes to deepen cooperation in defence, digital payments, space, health
New Delhi’s latest outreach to the Indian Ocean neighbour combines strategic security support with development assistance and technology-driven partnerships.
Telangana student found dead in UK; family seeks clarity, early return of mortal remains
A 25-year-old student from Telangana's Kamareddy district was found dead in the United Kingdom under circumstances that remain unclear. The deceased has been identified as S Srinath Reddy.
'I don't fear death': Sheikh Hasina confident of returning to Bangladesh this year
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that she will return to Bangladesh this year despite the death sentence against her, asserting that her political struggle is aimed at restoring democracy
PM Modi conferred Seychelles' highest environmental honour: 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon', Seychelles' highest honour for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Seychelles President Herminie, focus on deepening ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral talks with Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie at the State House in Victoria as part of his three-day official visit to the East African island nation
India handled global crisis with great responsibility: PM Modi lauds nation for following his wartime appeal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Indian nationals for taking on the responsibility during a recent global crisis.
Anant Ambani visits Tirumala temple, offers his hair at Lord's feet
From the long road to Dwarka to the tonsure at Tirumala, Anant Ambani has repeatedly chosen humility over privilege and faith over spectacle.
Mumbai Police avert major tragedy, man held for distributing poisonous pills during religious procession
Mumbai Police on Friday averted a major tragedy after detaining a man for allegedly distributing poisonous capsules during a Muharram procession in the city
MEA advises Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against travelling without all required travel documents
The Ministry of External Affairs has urged Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims not to begin their journey without securing all mandatory travel documents after 52 Indian devotees were stranded in Nepal due to the absence of valid Chinese visas and entry permits.
Operation Sindoor row: Defence Ministry denies hiding deaths of six military personnel
The Defence Ministry has rejected claims that it concealed the deaths of six military personnel during Operation Sindoor, saying the casualties were publicly acknowledged and honoured
Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Ashok Vaswani to step down at end of term
The bank said the succession process is underway and will be completed within the applicable regulatory timelines.
India hands over Made-in-India patrol vessel to Seychelles to boost maritime security ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi transfers Fast Patrol Vessel PS LESPWAR to Seychelles Coast Guard, along with other equipment, as both nations deepen defence cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.
One step closer to a bigger, stronger LVM3: Isro tests new engine at near-full thrust
India's space agency, Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), has taken another important step toward building a more powerful version of its heaviest rocket, the LVM3
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays tribute to filmmaker K Bhagyaraj, consoles family
Vijay visited Bhagyaraj's residence in Chennai, consoled the bereaved family, and earlier announced that the late filmmaker would be accorded state honours in recognition of his contributions to Tamil cinema.
Khalistani terror threat puts Delhi, Uttarakhand on high alert; temples, railway stations under watch
Security has been tightened across Delhi and Uttarakhand after threat emails warning of a possible major terrorist attack prompted police and intelligence agencies to go on high alert
'Valued maritime partner': PM Modi kicks off Seychelles visit with Botanical Garden stop
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in the Indian Ocean region
Modi in Seychelles: Why is this tiny island country in Africa a strategic giant for India?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Seychelles visit marks 50 years of diplomatic ties and highlights the island nation's growing importance in India's Indian Ocean strategy. From maritime security and MAHASAGAR to trade, digital infrastructure and climate cooperation, here's why Seychelles matters far beyond its size
US-India trade deal soon, H-1B curbs not India-specific: US envoy Sergio Gor
Highlighting the growing economic partnership, the US ambassador pointed to major American investments in India by companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Micron
'Address the elephant in the room': PoK PM asks Khawaja Asif to apologise
PoK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore strongly criticised Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his remarks questioning the Kashmiri identity of people from Rawalakot and Mirpur
From Jharkhand's village to Mt Everest: Vinita Soren becomes India's first tribal woman to conquer world's highest peak
From a small village in Jharkhand to the summit of Mount Everest, Vinita Soren created history by becoming the first Indian tribal woman to conquer the world's highest peak, inspiring countless young women with her determination, resilience and extraordinary journey against all odds.
'Totally wrong': BJP leader denies track-2 dialogue with Pakistan
Senior BJP leader and India Foundation President Ram Madhav has rejected reports claiming that he participated in a Track-2 dialogue with Pakistan during a regional security conference in Colombo
Pahalgam mastermind, LeT leaders attend Shoaib Akhtar's brother's funeral in Islamabad
The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, has come under the spotlight after several leaders linked to the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were seen attending the ceremony in Islamabad