India news
- India
After weeks, Maktoob Media’s X account finally restored in India
Maktoob Media, the online news website whose X account was withheld by the Union government due to a “legal demand”, was restored on Saturday, May 17. The development comes after the organisation…
- India
IUML creates history, inducts two women in national leadership
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) created history by inducting two women to its national leadership. One of the women represents the Dalit community. The decision is termed historic as it marks the first…
- World
India willing to remove 100 pc tariffs on US goods: Donald Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that India offered to remove all tariffs on American goods, but added that he was in no rush to finalise a trade deal despite the…
- Hyderabad
MANUU cancels academic MoU with Turkish institute
Hyderabad: The Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) on Thursday, May 15, announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute, Turkey, with immediate effect. The decision…
- India
Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar is new UPSC chairman
New Delhi: Former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on Thursday took oath as the chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lt Gen Raj…
- India
BJP launches 10-day nationwide ‘Tiranga Yatra’
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, May 13, launched a 10-day ‘Tiranga Yatra’ across the country to pay tribute to the bravery of the Indian armed forces and highlight…
- India
Operation Sindoor: World leaders urge India, Pakistan to show restraint
Washington: World leaders, including UN chief Antonio Guterres and US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, May 7, called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and hoped that the hostilities would end…
- India
CUET-UG likely to be postponed, fresh dates to be announced soon
New Delhi: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG, which was slated to begin on May 8, is likely to be postponed, sources said on Tuesday. An official announcement on fresh dates is…
- India
Tamil Nadu: Dalit teen attacked with sticks, rods for questioning upper caste man
A 17-year-old Dalit boy was brutally beaten and tied to a tree overnight by upper caste men near Thenkaraikottai village in Tamil Nadu’s Dharmapuri district. Tharun had worked at his attacker, Ramakrishnan’s,…
- India
Post Pahalgam terror attack, India sees 64 hate speeches in 10 days
India, after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, has reported 64 hate speeches against Muslims across the country between April 22 and May 2. According to a report by…
- India
India bans direct, indirect imports from Pakistan
New Delhi: India has banned direct or indirect import of all goods from Pakistan with immediate effect, according to a notification of the commerce ministry. A provision in this regard has been…
- India
Amid India-Pakistan tensions, ex-Bangladesh general stirs row with invasion call
The recent plea by a retired Bangladeshi army officer for combative action against India has ignited severe diplomatic interest at a time of already strained ties between the two countries. Major General…
- India
Govt revamps NSAB, Ex-RAW chief Alok Joshi appointed as chairman
New Delhi: The government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) — a move that came amid speculations about India’s possible retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack in view of its…
- World
US pauses student visa cancellations
Washington: The United States on Friday, April 25, abruptly paused the cancellation of student visas issued to international students, according to reports. Assistant US Attorney Joseph F. Carilli Jr. told a Washington…
- India
‘No Pakistani stays in India beyond deadline’: Shah to all CMs
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday, April 25, called up the chief ministers of all the states and asked them to ensure that no Pakistani stays in India beyond…
