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India raises concerns with US over new visa rules likely to impact students, exchange visitors
India has said it is engaging with US authorities to minimise difficulties for Indian students and other genuine travellers after Washington introduced new visa rules limiting the stay of foreign students and exchange visitors.
India rejects Pakistan's protest over Japan joint statement, says cross-border terrorism reference 'self-explanatory'
India has rejected Pakistan’s protest over the India-Japan joint statement mentioning cross-border terrorism, saying the document reflects the two countries’ shared security concerns and needs no further clarification.
India-Japan bullet train project on track, govt sources dismiss reports of Tokyo-Delhi rift
India said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is advancing as planned, with the first section expected to open in 2027 and next-generation E10 Shinkansen trains set to join the corridor in the early 2030s.
Had West Asia conflict erupted before 2014, Indian Railways would have come to a halt: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said nearly 99% of India's railway network has been electrified over the past 12 years, insulating rail operations from global fuel supply disruptions amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Gujarat ATS expands Jaish-e-Mohammed crackdown, arrests 5 more over terror module links
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested five more people in connection with an alleged terror module linked to the Pakistan-based banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), taking the total number of arrests in the case to 13.
Tata Electronics may start India’s first chip fab with older 90nm technology: Report
Tata Electronics is preparing to begin India’s first large-scale semiconductor wafer manufacturing using a much older 90-nanometre process technology than originally projected, highlighting the challenges of building a domestic chip industry from the ground up, Bloomberg News reported.
Puri Rath Yatra: Odisha govt confirms two deaths, says no stampede occurred
Lakhs of devotees gathered for the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri as heavy rain and overcrowding led to two deaths and over 100 medical cases. The state government has denied allegations of a stampede
How the Northeast could be the next frontier for India’s rare earth ambitions
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has revealed that Northeast India has promising rare earth element deposits. But success doesn’t depend only on mineral discovery. India can emerge as a critical player by leveraging the Act East Policy, and investing in human capital and technology in the region
PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen train: What makes it so special?
PM Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen train, travelling from Haryana’s Jind to Sonipat. With this, the country joins an elite club of nations who possess this technology. The Indian train, with 10 cars, boasts of being one of the longest and also most powerful in the world
School students among three dead after train collides with pool car at open level crossing in West Bengal
Railway authorities have launched an investigation, with a 10-member team sent to the site to determine the cause of the accident. Speaking to PTI, an official said the level-crossing gate was open when the collision occurred
India joins select group of countries with hydrogen-powered train as PM Modi flags off first service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train from Haryana's Jind, placing the country among a select group of nations adopting hydrogen rail technology as Indian Railways accelerates its transition towards cleaner, low-emission transport
Nitish Kaushal arrested in US after FBI puts Indian-origin gangster on Most Wanted list
Kaushal, accused by US authorities of being linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime network, has been arrested in Vermont days after being placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list
India’s Serum Institute joins global race for first new TB vaccine in a century
Serum Institute of India has partnered with Gates Medical Research Institute to manufacture M72/AS01E, a tuberculosis vaccine candidate that could become the first new TB vaccine in over a century if approved
India to take equity in chip startups under Semicon 2.0, exit after scale-up
India will take equity stakes in semiconductor startups under the Rs 1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 programme, co-investing with venture capital firms before exiting as companies mature to spur growth in the domestic chip ecosystem
13 suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals detained in Gurugram, deportation underway
The 13 alleged Bangladeshi nationals were identified during a special verification drive, and an escort team has taken them to Malda in West Bengal for handover to authorities as deportation proceedings begin.
Jagannath Rath Yatra: Over 200 devotees hospitalised after crowd surge in Puri
Over 500 lifeguards and fire service personnel have been stationed along the beachfront to ensure visitor safety and prevent any possible incidents of drowning, the officials added.
Is Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike legal? Can the Indian activist be force-fed to break fast?
Sonam Wangchuk is on Day 19 of his hunger strike, with his weight rapidly declining and doctors claiming that he’s entered a critical phase. A public interest litigation was filed, seeking urgent medical intervention, including force-feeding. But what does the law say on this?
Israel looks to India’s airport expertise after Guwahati, Navi Mumbai terminals win global praise
Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar praised India’s airport transformation after Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports featured among the World’s Most Beautiful Airports 2026, saying he hoped Indian companies would contribute to airport projects in Israel
India orders shipping firms to stop deploying seafarers through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-US conflict
The emergency directive follows escalating US-Iran hostilities and a series of attacks on merchant vessels that have killed and injured Indian crew members in one of the world's busiest shipping corridors
India tightens Isro scientist exit rules amid reported exodus from key space missions
India has introduced stricter approval norms for Isro scientists seeking to resign or take voluntary retirement, citing the need to protect strategic space programmes
E20 fuel lands in court: Vehicle owner wins compensation over alleged engine damage
A Chhattisgarh consumer court has ordered a vehicle manufacturer and dealer to compensate a car owner who alleged E20 petrol caused engine problems. The ruling comes amid ongoing debate over ethanol-blended fuel safety
Are India’s monsoon breaks becoming longer or more frequent?
India’s southwest monsoon has swung from a June rainfall deficit to heavy downpours in July and back to a break phase. This stop-start pattern is not unprecedented. Experts say this intraseasonal variability is fairly common, particularly during El Niño years
US Senate bill targets India with 100% tariffs over Russian oil, exempts 15 European nations
The proposed Sanctioning Russia Act aims to hit Moscow’s oil revenues but risks straining US-India ties as New Delhi defends its energy strategy
Karnataka murder mystery: Did woman murder doctor husband and stab 8-year-old son?
The authorities in Karnataka’s Dharwad have taken Priyanka Kattanahalli into custody after they found her 45-year-old husband, Dr Kiran Honannavar, killed at their residence, while their son was stabbed multiple times. The police note that there was no indication of another person in the house. Additionally, the woman was incoherent, giving inconsistent, unusual statements
India wants its SpaceX moment: Why reusable rockets are the biggest test for private space startups
India’s private space sector is racing to develop reusable rockets that can lower launch costs, increase launch frequency and strengthen the country’s position in the global space economy. Startups are now focusing on advanced propulsion, manufacturing and testing capabilities to build the next generation of launch systems
India’s ancient Jagannath Rath Yatra begins with giant chariots, millions of devotees and tight security at Puri
Millions of devotees have gathered in Odisha’s coastal city of Puri for the nine-day festival, with authorities deploying 13,000 personnel and advanced surveillance systems
Russia asks India for more gasoline supplies after Ukraine attacks hit refinery capacity: Report
Russia has approached Indian refiners for more gasoline supplies after Ukrainian strikes disrupted a major share of its refining capacity, Reuters reported. Moscow is facing one of its worst fuel shortages, with nearly 40 per cent of refining capacity potentially offline
Swiggy, HPCL launch doorstep LPG cylinder delivery via Instamart, first for India's quick-commerce sector
Swiggy and HPCL have launched India's first quick-commerce LPG cylinder delivery service through Instamart. The pilot begins in Bengaluru, allowing customers to order 5-kg and 10-kg cooking gas cylinders without an existing HP Gas connection
India raises export tax on diesel, jet fuel by Rs 7/litre as crude prices spike; cuts petrol levy
India has raised windfall taxes on diesel and jet fuel exports by Rs 7 per litre each while cutting the levy on petrol exports, as surging crude oil prices amid the escalating US-Iran conflict boost refining margins
India exports $140 million worth of goods duty-free to UK on Day 1 of trade pact
More than 50 export consignments worth $140 million were dispatched from ports, airports and factories across India on the first day of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which became operational on Wednesday.