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Hyundai Motor India to raise vehicle prices by up to Rs 12,800 from June 1, second time in a year
Hyundai Motor India will raise vehicle prices by up to Rs 12,800 from June 1, marking its second price hike in a year amid rising input costs, commodity inflation and higher operational expenses
Fiji sees Quad port initiative as boost for billion-dollar Suva redevelopment plan
Fiji has welcomed a new infrastructure initiative announced by the Quad nations, with officials expressing hope that the partnership could support a billion-dollar redevelopment and relocation of the country’s main port in Suva.
Air India to slash nearly a quarter of domestic flights amid sharp rise in jet fuel prices: Report
Air India is set to cut around 22 per cent of its domestic flights as soaring aviation fuel prices raise operating costs and pressure airline profitability
Penpa Tsering sworn in as president of Tibetan government-in-exile; Dalai Lama attends ceremony
Backed by a global democratic vote across 27 nations, the Sikyong pledges adherence to the 'middle way' autonomy policy, drawing sharp, immediate condemnation from Beijing
The rise and fall of Byju Raveendran: How a $22-billion edtech empire collapsed
From becoming India’s biggest edtech success story to facing insolvency battles and a Singapore jail sentence, the dramatic fall of BYJU’S founder Byju Raveendran has shocked the startup world. Here’s a look at the rise, expansion, controversies, legal troubles, and collapse of the once-$22 billion company
'Take precautions': PM Modi urges citizens to stay hydrated as heatwave grips India
Large parts of central and northwest India are likely to remain under heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for the next three to four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said
India pitches Vande Bharat as affordable rail model for developing world: Report
India is preparing to export Vande Bharat trains to Africa, Latin America and neighbouring countries as RITES and Indian Railways develop a standard-gauge version aimed at offering developing economies a cheaper alternative to costly bullet train systems
Supreme Court upholds Election Commission’s right to conduct SIR in Bihar
The Supreme Court has upheld the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission.
'It’s very sweet, like a donut': Japanese FM Motegi enjoys gulab jamun, filter coffee during India visit | Watch
After wrapping up crucial Quad meetings in New Delhi, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi won over social media by sharing a candid video enjoying gulab jamun and South Indian-style filter coffee
India frees 10 sailors detained in Iran since 2025
India has secured the release of 10 sailors detained in Iran since July 2025 as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt regional shipping and energy supplies
Piyush Goyal meets Canada’s top CEOs to deepen India investment push
Union Minister Piyush Goyal wrapped up a major investment push in Toronto, meeting Canada’s top CEOs across banking, insurance, food processing and critical minerals to deepen India-Canada economic ties
Is Siddaramaiah set to resign as Karnataka CM, making way for Shivakumar? The power tussle, explained
After a day of marathon meetings with the Congress high command, rumours are buzzing that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will step down, paving the way for DK Shivakumar to take the reins. This highlights the power struggle since 2023, when the party stormed to power and promised that leadership would be shared between the two
Two injured as over 230 evacuated from IndiGo flight in Bengaluru after smoke detected onboard
According to Directorate General of Civil Aviation, smoke was observed in the cockpit and cabin after the aircraft had pushed back and begun taxiing toward the runway
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah likely to step down Friday, DK Shivakumar tipped to take over: Report
The reported leadership change comes after months of speculation over a power-sharing arrangement within the Congress government in Karnataka.
‘Quad not aimed at any geography’: India counters China narrative on Fiji port projects
India on Tuesday pushed back against suggestions that the Quad was directed against any specific country, asserting that its primary focus remained on delivering practical and development-oriented projects across the Indo-Pacific region.
Quad foreign ministers' meeting Live Updates: Quad unveils major Indo-Pacific push on maritime security, critical minerals and energy resilience
Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting Live Updates: The Quad, comprising India, the United States, Australia and Japan, has emerged as a key strategic grouping focused on promoting peace, security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Govt forms high-level panel on demographic change linked to ‘illegal immigration, unnatural causes’
Shah said the panel will conduct a comprehensive study of population shifts across the country and recommend a time-bound response, calling demographic change a serious issue related to national security, law and order, and social structure.
Indian-origin woman from Gujarat killed in shooting at Virginia store, CCTV captures attack
A 45-year-old Indian-origin woman from Gujarat was shot dead during a suspected robbery attempt at a supermarket in the United States.
‘Dragon is in every room’: Expert says Quad backs free Indo-Pacific despite China assertion
The Quad nations on Tuesday strongly backed a free and open Indo-Pacific. Without naming China directly, the grouping unveiled new maritime surveillance initiatives while warning against attempts to alter the regional status quo by force.
5 big takeaways from Marco Rubio’s 4-day India visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Armenia from Delhi after concluding his four-day visit to India that focused heavily on strengthening strategic ties, expanding defence cooperation, and advancing the Indo-Pacific agenda through the Quad.
Monsoon delayed? Kerala sees hold-up despite early IMD prediction
The Indian Meteorological Department had said in its forecast that monsoons would arrive in the southern state of Kerala on May 26, but the state is still awaiting raindrops to hit its grounds
India steps up Ebola vigil: DGCA mandates passenger screening, in-flight health alerts
India’s aviation regulator, the DGCA, has issued fresh SOP for airlines to strengthen surveillance against the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, making passenger screening and health declarations mandatory.
CBI takes over Twisha Sharma case; Rs 2 lakh demand right after wedding from mother-in-law mentioned in fresh FIR
Following a Supreme Court directive, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has re-registered the FIR in the Twisha Sharma death case and taken over the probe from Bhopal Police, seizing case diaries, forensic material and digital evidence amid allegations of dowry harassment and domestic abuse
Quad discusses maritime commerce, energy and fertiliser availability amid West Asia crisis
The Quad nations on Tuesday projected a united front on safeguarding maritime security, strengthening energy resilience, securing critical supply chains and preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific amid growing concerns over the Iran conflict.
Gulmarg Gondola rescue: 320 tourists rescued after Asia’s highest ropeway malfunctions mid-air | Video
Indian Army’s Chinar Corps carried out a seven-hour high-altitude rescue operation to evacuate 320 tourists stranded in 65 gondola cabins after a technical malfunction shut down the Gulmarg ropeway amid heavy rain and strong winds
From UK to Europe, Indian firms go global with wave of overseas acquisitions
Indian companies are accelerating overseas acquisitions across the UK, Europe and the US, with deals by Sun Pharma, Tata Motors and Coforge highlighting a new strategy focused on technology, IP, global markets and supply-chain resilience
‘It’s 40°C...very, very hot’: After Rubio, Japan FM Motegi feels the Delhi heat | Video
Standing beside New Delhi’s nonstop traffic and street-side bustle, Japan’s foreign minister used the city’s chaos as the backdrop for a clear message on why the Quad matters now more than ever
Did Rubio call Trump stupid? Why did US State Dept delete the racism remarks about India?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on racist comments against Indians in the US, during his visit to India, have come under the lens, after critics linked them to Donald Trump’s 'hellhole' post on India. The US State Department later deleted the clip
SEBI proposes new rules to keep options trading smooth during sharp market swings
SEBI has proposed new rules to ensure smoother options trading during sharp market swings by improving the availability of strike prices across equity, currency and commodity derivatives markets, while also seeking to standardise practices across Indian exchanges
Jaipur enchants Washington’s top diplomats as US Ambassador Sergio Gor celebrates the ‘Pink City’ with Marco Rubio
Ahead of high-stakes Quad talks in Delhi, US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Marco Rubio took in Jaipur’s iconic heritage, with Gor hailing the Pink City as the “Heart of Rajasthan”