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Jaipur girl suicide: Was 9-year-old bullied before she jumped to her death from school building?
A nine-year-old girl died after she reportedly jumped from the fourth floor of her school building in Jaipur last November. The police registered a case of suicide. However, the victim’s parents allege that she was bullied at school. Now, they have released a video that shows the events leading to her death
PM Modi begins final leg of 3-nation tour, heads to New Zealand after sealing key deals in Australia
The Prime Minister concluded his Australia visit after signing key agreements on defence, nuclear cooperation and critical minerals before heading to New Zealand for the first visit by an Indian PM in four decades
After Hormuz disruption, India ramps up strategic crude storage; ONGC clears 1.75 MT Mangaluru project
ONGC has approved a 1.75 million metric tonne strategic petroleum reserve at Mangaluru as India accelerates efforts to strengthen energy security after the Strait of Hormuz disruption exposed the risks of global oil supply shocks
Tihar Jail's food 'too spicy and oily': US mercenary in Delhi prison seeks court's nod to cook own 'American-style' meals
Matthew Aaron VanDyke, arrested by the NIA in a terror recruitment case, has told a Delhi court that he has been unable to eat prison food for over 50 days and wants permission to prepare simple 'American-style' meals
'57% of exports tariff-free': NZ PM Luxon pitches India trade deal ahead of Modi visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said 57 per cent of the country's exports to India will become tariff-free from day one under the India-New Zealand FTA, highlighting the deal's benefits for businesses and economic growth
Raghuram Rajan, Raj Chetty, Asha Sharma: Meet the brains behind US Fed's high-powered task forces
The US Federal Reserve has assembled some of the world's most influential economists, business leaders and technology executives to help reshape the central bank. The line-up includes three Indian-origin leaders — Raghuram Rajan, Raj Chetty and Asha Sharma — who will play key roles in reviewing everything from inflation and AI to the Fed's balance sheet.
'Mr India' and 18 big deals: Australian media puts PM Modi front and centre after landmark summit
From being dubbed 'Mr India' by a leading columnist to signing 18 major agreements with Australia, here's why his visit has dominated the country's headlines
India questions WTO's e-commerce deal, says 66-country pact cannot bypass consensus
India has challenged an interim arrangement for implementing a WTO e-commerce agreement backed by 66 countries, saying the deal cannot bypass the organisation's consensus-based decision-making process
E20 petrol safe for vehicles, rumours on engine damage and warranty issues unfounded: Hardeep Singh Puri
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also said that E85 fuel, expected to be priced Rs 20 per litre cheaper than E20 petrol, will be introduced for flex-fuel vehicles
5-star heist: How a 69-year-old lived at over 300 luxury hotels but never paid the bill
For over 30 years, 69-year-old Bingson John checked into luxury hotels across India and racked up lakhs in bills. However, when it came time to pay, the Tamil Nadu resident would flee. Now arrested, he claims to draw inspiration from French serial killer Charles Sobhraj
Why India's bigger challenge isn't just higher oil prices — it's the stronger US dollar
India has long worried about rising oil prices during conflicts in West Asia. But the latest US-Iran tensions are exposing a bigger risk: a stronger US dollar. Here's why the greenback could pose a greater challenge to India's economy than expensive crude
Monsoon mayhem: Flash floods, road cave-ins, and red alerts paralyse cities from Delhi to Kerala
The IMD issued a 'red' alert for Delhi, warning of moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning during the day
IMF keeps India on top of global growth table — but clouds gather ahead
India is projected to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy with 7 per cent growth in 2026, according to the IMF. But a slowdown to 6.4 per cent next year highlights rising global risks from geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and higher energy prices
'A glimpse of global confidence': PM Modi welcomes AustralianSuper's A$500 million India investment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed AustralianSuper's A$500 million investment in India's NIIF as a sign of global confidence in the country's growth and reform trajectory, as Australia's largest pension fund expanded its India exposure to A$3.3 billion
Delhi-NCR battered by heavy rain: Red alert issued as roads flood, traffic paralysed
The IMD has issued a Red Nowcast Alert for Delhi-NCR, warning of intense rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning as waterlogging disrupts daily life across the region
'Explain why before how': Haryana's Judo kid goes from Hisar to Harvard, now advising White House on UAPs
From gazing at star-filled skies in rural Haryana to joining a Harvard-led advisory council connected with the White House, Dr Devesh Nandal says curiosity—not conspiracy—drives his search for answers.
'Natural, trusted partners': PM Modi charts future of India-Australia ties with focus on AI, semiconductors & uranium
At a business summit in Melbourne, PM Narendra Modi called India and Australia "natural and trusted partners", urging closer cooperation in clean energy, civil nuclear power, AI, critical minerals, infrastructure, education and long-term investment
PM Modi receives rousing welcome from Indian diaspora on arrival in Australia
Members of the Indian community greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi with cultural performances and patriotic chants as he begins his three-day visit to Australia.
India expresses concern over West Asia tensions, urges restraint and return to diplomacy
India says recent attacks on commercial shipping threaten regional peace and calls for uninterrupted energy supplies and maritime trade.
Iran claims Indian oil tanker turned back from Omani corridor in Strait of Hormuz
An Indian oil tanker was reportedly turned back from the Omani maritime corridor in Hormuz and directed to use a shipping lane designated by Iran. However, there has been no official confirmation of the reported incident from Indian government
E10 vs E20 petrol: Is India's ethanol-blended fuel safe for your vehicle?
India's nationwide rollout of E20 petrol has sparked questions about mileage, engine health and compatibility with older vehicles. Here's everything you need to know about ethanol blends — from E10 to E100 — their impact on fuel efficiency, vehicle components and why the government and automakers continue to back the transition
Isro cryogenic engine ground test: 5 reasons why this matters
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has successfully conducted the Flight Acceptance Test of the CE20 Cryogenic Engine for the next LVM3 mission. Here are five reasons why this matters.
Pune building collapse: At least 15 feared trapped in Pimpri Chinchwad, rescue underway
At least 15 people are feared trapped after a building collapsed in Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad area of Pune district on Wednesday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by emergency services
India central bank renews push for crypto ban, tax department flags evasion risks: Report
India's central bank has renewed its push for a cryptocurrency ban, while the Income Tax Department has flagged tax evasion risks linked to offshore crypto trading, according to a Reuters report
In major diplomatic reshuffle, Bangladesh likely to appoint current foreign secretary as envoy to India
Bangladesh government is set to carry out a major reshuffle in its diplomatic establishment, with current foreign secretary Asad Alam Siam likely to be appointed as the country's next High Commissioner to India
India's next source of critical minerals may be a waste dump. Here's why
As India races to secure supplies of lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements needed for electric vehicles, clean energy and defence, policymakers are increasingly looking beyond new mines. Instead, the country's next strategic source of critical minerals could come from fly ash, mine tailings, steel slag and even discarded electronics
Top LeT commander Zakir Ganai killed in Shopian encounter; hunt on for second terrorist
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Zakir Ganai was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday, marking a major breakthrough in a multi-day anti-terror operation
'I looked again and realised I had won': Indian expat in Abu Dhabi wins UAE Lottery's Dh30 million jackpot
An Indian expatriate living in Abu Dhabi has become the second winner of the UAE Lottery's Dh30 million jackpot after matching all seven numbers in the Lucky Day draw, saying he had to check his ticket twice before believing he had won
India's next global advantage may lie beyond cheap labour — in AI-led investment
India's rising foreign direct investment could signal a deeper shift in global capital flows. As investors increasingly prioritise AI, semiconductors, data centres and digital infrastructure over low-cost manufacturing, India is positioning itself to emerge as a leading destination for the next wave of technology-led investment
FBI names Punjab police officer in crackdown on Jaggu Bhagwanpuria crime syndicate
After months of investigation, US authorities have accused a serving Punjab police officer of helping the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime syndicate extort money by threatening families with false murder cases