A Hindi teacher at Bhavans Rajaji Vidyashram School in Chennai was suspended for hitting and threatening a student who failed to recite a Hindi poem. The incident prompted the school administration to take action following a complaint...
Atishi, former CM and MLA of Kalkaji, was elected as the leader of opposition in Delhi assembly by consensus. This marks the first time in any Indian state that both the CM and LoP are women. Atishi emphasized AAP's commitment to...
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta assured that despite the empty state coffers left by the previous AAP government, the BJP is committed to implementing the Rs 2,500-per month honorarium scheme for eligible women. Approximately 38 lakh women could...
Business secretary says negotiations – now in their 15th round – are a ‘top priority’ for Labour government Ministers are relaunching negotiations with India this week in an attempt to clinch a multibillion-pound free trade agreement...
American private equity fund KKR will acquire a 51% stake in HealthCare Global Enterprises for Rs 3,203 crore, making an open offer for an additional 26% stake. Founder B S Ajaikumar will become non-executive chairman. The transaction is...
Chief Minister M K Stalin has criticized the Union government for the Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, claiming it threatens the legal profession's autonomy. Although withdrawn due to protests, Stalin urges its total withdrawal and accuses...
The Trump administration has cut 2,000 positions at USAID and placed remaining staff on administrative leave after a federal court allowed the move. This decision is part of a larger effort to scale back USAID operations, which has...
The law ministry has withdrawn the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 from public consultation after facing threats of protests from lawyers' bodies. The bill proposed disciplinary actions, including revoking licenses for disrupting...
Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Congress MP, has shown signs of growing dissatisfaction with the party, citing a leadership gap in Kerala Congress and seeking clarity on his role. Despite this, Kerala Congress leaders believe Tharoor will...
Apple and auto component makers face potentially significant losses if the Trump administration imposes reciprocal tariffs on electronics and smartphones imported from India. This move could disrupt Apple's manufacturing investments,...
Rescue efforts are underway to save eight workers, including two engineers, trapped in a collapsed section of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Telangana. Silt and water are hindering progress, and additional equipment and...
PM Narendra Modi will hand over his social media accounts to women achievers on International Women's Day, March 8, to share their stories of overcoming challenges. Modi invited participation through NamoApp, highlighting notable...
A TISS assistant professor resigned after a student filed a sexual harassment complaint, accusing him of toxic behavior, intimidation, and inappropriate remarks. TISS has barred him from campus while the internal complaints committee...
Negotiations for the UK-India free trade agreement restart under the new UK government, focusing on duty cuts for Scotch and cars, and easier visas for Indian professionals. Concessions are being discussed, with India seeking better...
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold Rs 1.1 lakh crore in Indian equities in 2025, causing a 4% decline in Nifty year-to-date. High valuations and weak corporate earnings led to profit booking, with China's market gains drawing...
External affairs minister S Jaishankar urged Bangladesh to decide on the nature of their relationship with India, highlighting issues of blame and minority attacks. He emphasized the importance of clear intentions for the future while...
US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative alliance's victory in Germany's election, criticizing the Scholz regime's policy on energy and immigration. Friedrich Merz, set to become the next chancellor, plans a strict stance on...
Congress has accused BJP of spreading fake news by claiming that USAID funds intended for India were used for voter turnout. They also criticized BJP for remaining silent on US President Trump and Elon Musk's insults towards India to...
Around 70 Indians, including five women, were rescued from a cybercrime hub in Myanmar and moved to Thailand by Myanmar’s armed forces. The victims, hailing from various Indian states, had been coerced into cybercriminal activities, and...