Cigarette, Beedi, Pan Masala To Be Costlier From Feb 1 With New Tax, Cess
The government on Wednesday notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty will be levied on tobacco…
India Surpasses Japan. When It May Overtake Germany As 3rd Largest Economy
India’s GDP per capita was $2,694 in 2024, according to the latest World Bank figures, 12 times smaller than Japan’s…
‘Ex-Gratia, Free Treatment’: Vijayvargiya Assures Aid After Indore Water Contamination Kills 13
MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has overseen relief efforts, ensured free treatment, and ordered a probe into official lapses after deaths…
New Year 2026 Begins With Rain As Showers Drench Mumbai, Lowers Temperatue And AQI
Mumbai welcomed New Year 2026 with rain, cooling temperatures to 21°C. IMD forecasts light showers and partly cloudy skies, while…
‘Impossible targets’: Riders flag unsafe roads, shrinking earnings — what triggered gig workers’ protest
Delivery workers across India observed a New Year’s Eve strike protesting low pay and lack of social security, despite app-based…
New Year Celebrations Sweep Across India Amid Tight Security
India welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings, as state governments across the country stepped…
Delhi AQI Remains ‘Very Poor’ On New Year’s Day; IMD Predicts Fog, Rain In Capital
Delhi’s AQI hit 372 on New Year’s Day, with Anand Vihar, Mundka and Jahangirpuri crossing 400. IMD forecasts rain and…
‘Praying For Peace And Happiness’: PM Modi Wishes Everyone A ‘Wonderful 2026’ On New Year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished everyone a wonderful 2026, hoping for good health, prosperity, success, peace, and happiness in society.
Disney worker hurt stopping 400-lb fake boulder from hitting audience
The worker is “recovering” after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (181kg) rubber…
SC handled 75k cases in 2025; unmatched by any top court
Chief Justice Surya Kant has introduced a new system to prioritize cases for the disadvantaged. Petitions from disabled individuals, acid…
‘I’m in Dubai,’ says Hadi killing suspect Dhaka accused India of sheltering
A key suspect in the murder of Bangladeshi Islamist radical Sharif Osman Hadi has denied involvement and refuted claims he…
What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg
The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year. The…
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt. Chinese people pay…
‘Want 22 of 28 seats from Kolkata, nearby areas’: Amit Shah sets target for BJP cadres
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged BJP workers in Bengal to aim for victory in the 2026 assembly elections, setting…
Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency
The move is dividing the nation – some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will…
Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest continues
Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor’s office in Fasa. Video verified by…
‘New normal’: India’s 2025 ‘zero-tolerance’ doctrine pushed terror outfits & Pak to sidelines
India’s national security adopted a harder stance in 2025 following the brutal Pahalgam massacre. Prime Minister Modi declared a ‘Yuddha’…
S Jaishankar Meets Tarique Rahman, Pak Speaker At Khaleda Zia’s Funeral
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who represented India at the funeral of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, met her…
Hello, 2026! India Rings In The New Year, Celebrations Across Major Cities Amid Tight Security
As the clock struck midnight, the skies lit up with fireworks as people gathered at key landmarks to celebrate the…
Joy, festivity, fireworks: India welcomes New Year 2026; President Murmu extends greetings
India welcomed the New Year 2026 with vibrant celebrations across major cities, featuring fireworks, cultural performances, and large public gatherings.…
2012 Pune Serial Blasts Accused Shot Dead In Maharashtra
Bunty Jahagirdar, one of the accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts case, was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants…
At PRAGATI Meet, PM’s ‘Reform, Perform And Transform’ Mantra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the mantra of reform, perform and transform at the 50th meeting of…
Helped Boost Ties: PM In Letter To Tarique Rahman After Khaleda Zia’s Death
PM Modi’s letter was delivered today by foreign minister S Jaishankar, who represented India at the funeral of Khaleda Zia.
Party-Hopping Sprint: Man Switches 3 Parties In 8 Days For Thane Civic Polls Ticket
The candidate, Mayur Shinde, filed his nomination papers on December 30, the last day for submissions, as a candidate of…
Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable
Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from the St Petersburg to the Israeli port of Haifa. Police…
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Spent Less Than 30% Of Time On Legislation In 2025
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha spent less than 30 per cent of their time this year on legislative…
Russia Releases Video Of Drone It Claims Was Used To Attack Putin’s Home
Russia had alleged that Ukraine carried out a drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region,…
Amit Shah To Kickstart New Year With Key Meeting On Manipur As President’s Rule Nears End
Sources said the discussions will mainly focus on law and order, security arrangements, and development-related matters.
From memes to movements: How 2025 became the year of political awakening for Gen Z
What began as side-eyeing governments for being “pompous in power” escalated into calling them out, loudly and publicly. From campus…
Piped Cooking Gas Prices Cut By Rs 0.7 A Unit In Delhi-NCR
Indraprastha Gas Ltd, India’s largest city gas retailer, on Wednesday announced a Rs 0.70 cut in prices of natural gas…
“Rectify Mistake”: BJP Slams Muslim Group’s Objections To Vande Mataram
A Muslim group’s objections to a music competition themed on the national song, Vande Mataram, have been sharply criticised by…
Blog: In Manipur, The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
Thousands of people in Manipur will spend a third New Year in relief camps. A few of them have returned…