News
News

The Congress-led opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar today. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, speaking for the Opposition alliance - Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) - said the motion was submitted due to Dhankhar's "extremely partisan" conduct of the
by Publisher
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plans to hold two rounds of auctions to select developers for its 1.2 GW greenfield renewable energy projects, according to The Economic Times. Each round will offer 600 MW, with the first auction set to take place in two months. ONGC aims to
by Publisher
The Indian pharmaceutical market (IPM) grew by 9.9% in value and 3.1% by volume in November, according to data from market research firm Pharmarack. After a weak performance over the past four months, the sector showed recovery, driven by demand across acute and chronic therapy areas, such as
by Publisher
Lok Sabha Lok Sabha (Lower House) proceedings were disrupted today as the Opposition continued protests following the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024. The Bill, aimed at consolidating laws on merchant shipping and ensuring compliance with international maritime obligations, was introduced by Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal.
by Publisher
The Union government has appointed Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Sanjay Malhotra , 56, as the next governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term, starting December 11. Malhotra, who is currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Revenue, succeeds Shaktikanta Das, whose tenure ends
by Publisher
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo in Jaipur. He highlighted India's progress as the world’s fifth largest economy, with exports and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) doubling in the last decade. PM Modi stressed the importance
by Publisher
In its second list of candidates for the February 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has made widespread changes, replacing nominees in 20 of the 70 constituencies. Thirteen sitting Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have been dropped, including Narela's Sharad Chauhan and Deoli's
by Publisher
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat, Haryana, aiming to empower women aged 18 to 70 across India. For women who have passed Class X, this scheme offers training, a stipend, and the opportunity to become LIC agents, promoting financial literacy and
by Publisher
The Congress-led opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar today. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, speaking for the Opposition alliance - Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) - said the motion was submitted due to Dhankhar's "extremely partisan" conduct of the
by Publisher

The Congress-led opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar today. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, speaking for the Opposition alliance - Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) - said the motion was submitted due to Dhankhar's "extremely partisan" conduct of the
by Publisher
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plans to hold two rounds of auctions to select developers for its 1.2 GW greenfield renewable energy projects, according to The Economic Times. Each round will offer 600 MW, with the first auction set to take place in two months. ONGC aims to
by Publisher
The Indian pharmaceutical market (IPM) grew by 9.9% in value and 3.1% by volume in November, according to data from market research firm Pharmarack. After a weak performance over the past four months, the sector showed recovery, driven by demand across acute and chronic therapy areas, such as
by Publisher
Lok Sabha Lok Sabha (Lower House) proceedings were disrupted today as the Opposition continued protests following the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024. The Bill, aimed at consolidating laws on merchant shipping and ensuring compliance with international maritime obligations, was introduced by Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal.
by Publisher
The Union government has appointed Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Sanjay Malhotra , 56, as the next governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term, starting December 11. Malhotra, who is currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Revenue, succeeds Shaktikanta Das, whose tenure ends
by Publisher
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo in Jaipur. He highlighted India's progress as the world’s fifth largest economy, with exports and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) doubling in the last decade. PM Modi stressed the importance
by Publisher
In its second list of candidates for the February 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has made widespread changes, replacing nominees in 20 of the 70 constituencies. Thirteen sitting Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have been dropped, including Narela's Sharad Chauhan and Deoli's
by Publisher
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat, Haryana, aiming to empower women aged 18 to 70 across India. For women who have passed Class X, this scheme offers training, a stipend, and the opportunity to become LIC agents, promoting financial literacy and
by Publisher
India’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 7.4% in the quarter ended in March, despite mounting global economic uncertainty. Gross domestic product of the fourth quarter of the government’s fiscal year 2025 came in sharply higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in
by Publisher
India, which was ranked tenth in the world in 2014, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of India’s state-run think tank Niti Aayog said, “we are the fourth-largest economy as I speak ... and this is not my data. This is IMF [international monetary
by Publisher
If PM Modi licenses SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, India will be risking national sovereignty and security in handing over the keys to its skies to Elon Musk.
by Publisher
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
by Publisher
Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
by Publisher
A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
by Publisher
The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
by Publisher
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
by Publisher
India’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 7.4% in the quarter ended in March, despite mounting global economic uncertainty. Gross domestic product of the fourth quarter of the government’s fiscal year 2025 came in sharply higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in

India, which was ranked tenth in the world in 2014, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of India’s state-run think tank Niti Aayog said, “we are the fourth-largest economy as I speak ... and this is not my data. This is IMF [international monetary

If PM Modi licenses SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, India will be risking national sovereignty and security in handing over the keys to its skies to Elon Musk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.

The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering