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Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), failed to appear before the KC Venugopal-led Public Accounts Committee (PAC) citing personal reasons. The committee was adjourned following her absence. The BJP members who had earlier questioned Venugopal’s decision to summon her, met Lok
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German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann announced that Germany has granted India a special status to expedite quick approvals for military purchases. He added the German seller, TKMS (Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems), is waiting for the Indian government to complete its decision-making processes regarding the P-75I submarine deal. The submarine deal will be
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India just launched the fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) into the water at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam last week, The Hindu's sources confirmed. The submarine is said to be bigger and more capable than the INS Arihant, a technology demonstrator submarine developed under the Advanced
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will conduct bilateral talks on October 23 on the sidelines of the BRICS conference in Russia, their first organised encounter since the eastern Ladakh border dispute erupted in May 2020. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced, “I can confirm that there will
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In a letter to the Rajya Sabha Secretary, senior Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament, Ramjilal Suman stated that he wants to propose the AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) (Restoration of Minority Character) Bill 2024 in the House's next session. The bill would look to uphold Article 30 of
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Speaking verbally at a hearing on a number of petitions contesting the 42nd Amendment's addition of the terms "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble of the Constitution, the Supreme Court stated that secularism has always been seen as a fundamental component of the document.
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India's coal minister, G Kishan Reddy, announced plans to create a coal exchange on October 21 at an industry event. The exchange's goals are to stabilise fuel costs and increase supply. The Minister added, "Last week we took a briefing on setting up coal exchange,
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International investors have taken out ₹81,000 crore ($962 million) from the Indian equity market so far in October, which is the most in a month. The recent risk-off mentality among international fund managers has been heightened by concerns about market valuations following a downturn in earnings and a resurgence
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Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), failed to appear before the KC Venugopal-led Public Accounts Committee (PAC) citing personal reasons. The committee was adjourned following her absence. The BJP members who had earlier questioned Venugopal’s decision to summon her, met Lok
by Publisher

Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), failed to appear before the KC Venugopal-led Public Accounts Committee (PAC) citing personal reasons. The committee was adjourned following her absence. The BJP members who had earlier questioned Venugopal’s decision to summon her, met Lok
by Publisher
German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann announced that Germany has granted India a special status to expedite quick approvals for military purchases. He added the German seller, TKMS (Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems), is waiting for the Indian government to complete its decision-making processes regarding the P-75I submarine deal. The submarine deal will be
by Publisher
India just launched the fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) into the water at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam last week, The Hindu's sources confirmed. The submarine is said to be bigger and more capable than the INS Arihant, a technology demonstrator submarine developed under the Advanced
by Publisher
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will conduct bilateral talks on October 23 on the sidelines of the BRICS conference in Russia, their first organised encounter since the eastern Ladakh border dispute erupted in May 2020. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced, “I can confirm that there will
by Publisher
In a letter to the Rajya Sabha Secretary, senior Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament, Ramjilal Suman stated that he wants to propose the AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) (Restoration of Minority Character) Bill 2024 in the House's next session. The bill would look to uphold Article 30 of
by Publisher
Speaking verbally at a hearing on a number of petitions contesting the 42nd Amendment's addition of the terms "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble of the Constitution, the Supreme Court stated that secularism has always been seen as a fundamental component of the document.
by Publisher
India's coal minister, G Kishan Reddy, announced plans to create a coal exchange on October 21 at an industry event. The exchange's goals are to stabilise fuel costs and increase supply. The Minister added, "Last week we took a briefing on setting up coal exchange,
by Publisher
International investors have taken out ₹81,000 crore ($962 million) from the Indian equity market so far in October, which is the most in a month. The recent risk-off mentality among international fund managers has been heightened by concerns about market valuations following a downturn in earnings and a resurgence
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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