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VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister with 20-member cabinet
Congress leader VD Satheesan took an oath as Kerala Chief Minister along with a 20-member cabinet after days of political discussions over the leadership of the new Congress-led government
Rupee hits fresh record low as Iran war, oil shock deepen pressure on Indian economy
The Indian rupee fell to a fresh record low of 96.18 against the US dollar on Monday as soaring crude oil prices, rising global bond yields and escalating Iran war tensions intensified pressure on India’s economy and financial markets
India condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear plant, warns of ‘dangerous escalation’
India condemned the drone attack near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, calling it a “dangerous escalation” and urging all sides to return to dialogue amid rising regional tensions
‘Mother of all deals’: EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen vows to sign India-EU trade pact by year-end
Trade pact set to slash 90 per cent of tariffs and reshape global supply chains as EU-India strategic and defence ties reach unprecedented levels
PM Modi receives Sweden’s prestigious Royal Order of the Polar Star, his 31st global honour so far
Modi, who arrived earlier today for a two-day visit, was also awarded the ’Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ in recognition of his exceptional contribution to India-Sweden relationship and his visionary leadership.
PM Modi lands in Sweden for trade, tech and defence talks; Indian diaspora gives warm welcome in Gothenburg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Sweden visit underscores India’s push to deepen strategic and economic engagement with Nordic nations through partnerships in technology, green transition, defence, innovation and resilient supply chains amid evolving global competition.
'Numbers alone won’t solve crisis': Expert says Supreme Court needs structural reform
The Centre has increased the Supreme Court’s sanctioned judge strength to 38 amid a growing backlog of nearly 95,000 pending cases. However, legal experts say deeper structural reforms are needed to fix India’s judicial crisis.
‘I’m not jealous’: Actor Rajinikanth shuts down talk over Vijay’s political rise as CM
Addressing a packed press conference at his Poes Garden residence, the megastar slammed rumours of jealousy, praised Vijay's historic win, and stated that his bond with the DMK chief transcends politics
Bangladesh ruling BNP links future ties with India to new Ganges water treaty
Bangladesh’s ruling BNP on Saturday said that the future of the country’s relations with India would depend on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty and called for immediate discussions with New Delhi.
‘Lack of understanding about India’: MEA Secretary Sibi George hits back at Dutch PM’s remarks on minorities | Watch
India firmly rejected Dutch concerns over minority rights during PM Modi’s Hague visit, even as both sides elevated ties to a strategic partnership and signed 17 agreements spanning semiconductors, trade and green energy
LPG tanker 'Symi' reaches Kandla port safely, bringing major energy relief for India
A Marshall Islands-flagged vessel carrying 20,000 tonnes of cooking gas from Qatar safely crossed the volatile maritime zone under multi-agency protection
Netherlands foreign minister: India is a logical partner; PM Modi’s visit a milestone | Exclusive
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit marks a milestone in India-Netherlands ties as both countries elevate relations to a strategic partnership spanning technology, security, trade and innovation
PM Modi to land in Sweden for first visit since 2018, deep tech and defence high on agenda
Arriving in Gothenburg for the third leg of his five-nation tour, PM Modi will join Swedish PM Kristersson and EU President von der Leyen to pitch India’s fast-evolving market
‘Significant progress in ties’: PM Modi meets Dutch PM Rob Jetten, heads to Sweden next
India and the Netherlands officially elevated bilateral relations to a 'strategic partnership' during high-level talks in The Hague. Prime Minister Modi will now leave for Gothenburg, Sweden, the third pit stop on his five-nation tour
Andhra’s new population policy offers Rs 30k for third child, Rs 40k for fourth
Reversing decades of family planning advocacy, Andhra Pradesh shifts to a "population care" policy to counter ageing demographics and a falling fertility rate
Neet row: CBI arrests Pune botany professor on NTA panel for ‘dictating’ leaked questions in secret classes
Manisha Mandhare is a faculty member at Pune’s Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce and is learnt to have been involved in the NTA’s Neet paper-setting process for the past five to six years. Sources said she was responsible for framing Botany and Zoology questions for the May 3 exam and had full access to the question papers
'AI is getting better at cheating — and it doesn't look like cheating': Meet the Indian genius who got into ICML 2026
A 26-year-old Indian researcher from Chandigarh, with no lab and no university backing, has landed a solo-authored paper at ICML 2026 — one of the world's most competitive AI conferences. Kunvar Thaman tells Firstpost's Shiksha Dev why 'reward hacking' is the AI failure mode that poses greater risks as the technology grows stronger
PM Modi congratulates Iraq’s new PM Ali al-Zaidi, says India committed to stronger ties
PM Modi said India deeply values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains committed to further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
India’s aspirations 'no longer limited to its borders': PM Modi addresses diaspora in Netherlands
The Prime Minister also highlighted the journey of the Indian diaspora, describing their migration stories as narratives of resilience and progress and noted that Indian cultural identity has remained strong across generations despite changing times and geographies.
'Part of geography or history': Army chief warns Pakistan to stop supporting terror or face consequences
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying Islamabad must decide “whether they want to be part of geography or history” if it continues to support terrorism against India.
Maharashtra moves to remove Uber, Ola, Rapido apps over illegal bike taxi operations
The Maharashtra government has intensified its crackdown on app-based bike taxi services by asking Apple and Google to remove ride-hailing applications such as Uber, Ola and Rapido from their app stores.
Bhopal dowry death case: Noida woman’s hanging sparks outrage; rtd judge gets anticipatory bail
The deceased, 31-year-old Twisha Sharma from Noida, was found hanging at her marital home in the Katara Hills area on the night of May 12
Explained: Why has the India-UK FTA rollout been delayed?
The India-UK free trade deal, expected to take effect in May, has been delayed after Britain introduced stricter safeguards on steel imports. The dispute over tariff-free quotas and higher duties has created fresh hurdles for Indian exporters, even as both countries continue negotiations to operationalise the landmark trade pact
Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy: What India expects to gain from Modi’s Europe visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s four-nation Europe visit to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy is aimed at boosting India’s semiconductor ambitions, defence manufacturing, green energy partnerships and trade ties. The trip also highlights New Delhi’s push to attract investment, secure critical technologies and strengthen strategic cooperation with Europe
PM Modi calls for free Hormuz passage, offers full support for peace in West Asia
PM Modi also conveyed India’s clear position in favour of ensuring safe transit passage and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for enduring regional peace and stability, as well as energy and food security.
India, UAE sign major energy and defence deals; Abu Dhabi pledges $5 billion investment
PM Modi described the agreements inked between the two sides as ”pivotal” in vital sectors such as energy, defence, infrastructure, shipping and advanced technologies. He said they will provide a fresh boost to India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership.
India’s trade with West Asia falls over 28 per cent in April amid Hormuz shipping disruptions
The conflict is posing challenges for exporters to ship goods to the Gulf region, with which India had a bilateral trade of USD 178 billion in 2024-25 (USD 56.87 billion exports and USD 121.67 billion imports).
Monsoon to arrive in Kerala early on May 26: IMD forecast
The India Meteorological Department has projected an early start to the rainy season, with the southwest monsoon expected to reach the Kerala coast on 26th May.
'Site of Sanskrit learning': Bhojshala declared temple, court moots different site for mosque
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday declared the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex in Dhar a temple, ruling in favour of the Hindu petitioners and observing that Hindu worship at the site had continued over the years.
'Not a secret': Lavrov says Russia's oil supplies to India has increased
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after the BRICS summit that Russia’s oil supplies to India have increased, calling the data “not a secret” and reaffirming growing energy ties between the two countries