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Is India’s first made-in-India C-295 aircraft finally ready for rollout?

India’s first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 transport aircraft appears close to rollout from the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara. The project marks a major milestone for India’s defence manufacturing ambitions, military aviation modernisation, and the 'Make in India' initiative, with the aircraft set to replace ageing IAF transport fleets

Nepal PM Balen Shah’s mid-speech Parliament exit: Protest, protocol breach or political message?

Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah has come under criticism after he briefly exited the Parliament hall while President Ramchandra Paudel was addressing a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Monday.

‘Bring 5 foreign families on India trip’: Amid austerity push, PM Modi urges diaspora to promote tourism | Watch

Amid growing concerns over the economic fallout of the escalating West Asia conflict, PM Modi, earlier this week, urged citizens to adopt measures including reviving work-from-home practices, reducing unnecessary foreign travel and avoiding non-essential gold purchases to help protect India’s economy and foreign exchange reserves

Abu Dhabi-bound Etihad flight grounded In Chennai after wing fire scare

An Etihad Airways flight bound for Abu Dhabi was grounded at Chennai airport on Tuesday after a suspected fire or smoke alert was reported from one of the aircraft’s wings.

What happens if Indians give up buying gold for 1 year, as PM Modi advised?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to avoid buying gold for the next year, citing the West Asia crisis. If Indians heeded the PM’s advice, it would help reduce the country’s import bill by millions and bring down the current account deficit. However, jewellers note that such a move in the long term would hurt the employment of millions of people in the sector

US envoy Sergio Gor arrives in Guwahati for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s swearing-in | Watch

The ambassador's visit coincides with a landmark political moment for the state, as Sarma becomes the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Assam to be sworn in for a second consecutive term. It also marks a diplomatic first for a US Ambassador to attend the swearing-in of an Indian chief minister

Bangladesh says ‘not afraid of barbed wire’ as Bengal govt begins BSF land transfer

The new BJP government in West Bengal has begun the process of transferring land to the BSF for India-Bangladesh border fencing, drawing a sharp response from Bangladesh

India rejects sanctioned Russian LNG amid West Asia energy crunch, China keeps buying: Report

India has declined Russia’s offer to supply sanctioned LNG cargoes despite growing energy pressures from West Asia tensions, while China continues to buy both sanctioned and non-sanctioned Russian LNG

Rupee crashes to record low as fragile US-Iran ceasefire fuels oil price surge

The Indian rupee crashed to a fresh record low of 95.55 against the US dollar as fears over a fragile US-Iran ceasefire pushed oil prices above $105 per barrel, intensifying concerns over inflation and India’s import bill

India slashes royalty rates for oil and gas producers to boost domestic output amid West Asia crisis

India has cut royalty rates for crude oil and natural gas producers, including deepwater projects, to boost domestic output as rising crude prices and the West Asia conflict intensify pressure on the economy and rupee

Is it mandatory for offices to implement PM Modi’s work-from-home appeal?

Amid the West Asia crisis, PM Narendra Modi has been making fervent appeals to adopt work from home to reduce fuel consumption. While several companies have expressed willingness to switch to remote or hybrid work, the PM’s request isn’t enforceable, note experts. That’s because the country doesn’t have a dedicated work-from-home law

India steps up Iran evacuation, activates 24/7 'war room' amid West Asia turmoil

As the Gulf crisis deepens, India is scaling up evacuations from Iran while operating a nonstop emergency response network for nearly nine million Indians across West Asia

After work-from-home push, PM Modi calls for 'remote digital classrooms' to tackle fuel crisis

The Prime Minister has framed online learning and working from home as national duties to protect foreign exchange reserves amid rising West Asian tensions

Turn ‘Vocal for Local’ into people’s movement, reduce foreign dependence: PM Modi

PM Modi on Monday called for collective action amid global instability, asking citizens to prioritise local products, avoid unnecessary overseas expenditure and conserve fuel and foreign exchange reserves

Gelatin sticks found near PM Modi’s Bengaluru route, one detained

A major security scare unfolded on the outskirts of Bengaluru after gelatin sticks were recovered near the route scheduled to be taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the city.

India plans to cut nuclear plant exclusion zones to free up land, attract private investment: Report

Currently, India mandates a minimum exclusion zone of around 1 kilometre around nuclear reactors, where no residential or commercial activity is allowed to minimise radiation risks.

'No need for panic buying': Govt reassures after PM Modi's austerity appeal over West Asia crisis

The government on Monday clarified that PM Modi’s recent appeal for restrained consumption amid the ongoing Iran war was aimed at promoting judicious usage and collective responsibility, and not intended to trigger panic buying.

India eyes comprehensive database of students abroad amid global conflicts

MEA has started awareness campaigns to encourage Indian students studying abroad to register with Indian embassies and high commissions, as the government looks to build a comprehensive database.

'No power in the world can suppress or force India': PM Modi recalls 1998 Pokhran test

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that 'no power in the world can force India to bow down', ahead of the anniversary of the country’s 1998 nuclear tests in Pokhran.

India’s forex reserves: What numbers show and why PM Modi is sounding alarm

India’s forex reserves stand at $690.69 billion, but recent declines in gold and foreign currency assets highlight rising external pressure as PM Narendra Modi calls for restraint on gold purchases, fuel use and foreign travel amid global volatility

PM Modi’s 7 appeals: What he wants every Indian to do for the nation

PM Narendra Modi has made seven key appeals to citizens, urging them to adopt more responsible and self-reliant habits amid growing global economic uncertainty caused by the ongoing Iran war.

Can Indians really cut gold buying? PM Modi takes aim at the country’s biggest import obsession

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to avoid non-essential gold purchases underscores a growing dilemma for India’s economy, where policymakers want to curb imports and save foreign exchange even as households increasingly turn to gold as a financial safe haven amid global uncertainty

Who is Q Manivannan, Indian-origin candidate elected to Scotland’s Parliament on a student visa?

Manivannan, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, won a Scottish Greens seat in Edinburgh and Lothians East under 2025 legislation introduced by the SNP government. The law expanded eligibility to allow non-UK citizens with valid leave, including short-term visas, to contest Scottish Parliament elections

How dependent is India on imported gold? Here’s why PM Modi wants buying to slow

India imports more than 90 per cent of the gold it consumes every year, making the precious metal one of the country’s biggest import expenses after crude oil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest appeal to slow non-essential gold buying highlights growing concern over rising import bills, forex pressures and India’s dependence on overseas bullion

Work from home, don’t buy gold: Why PM Modi has urged for a return to Covid-era measures

Will the work-from-home mandate return to India? On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an appeal to all Indians to reduce fuel consumption as well as delay foreign travel and gold purchases for one year. Is this a sign of bigger measures as the US-Iran war drags on?

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