VP to inaugurate 9th India International Water Week 2026 in Delhi

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the 9th India International Water Week 2026 on September 22 in New Delhi. The five-day event aims to address water challenges and promote a climate-resilient future with international collaboration. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the 9th India International Water Week 2026 on September 22 in the national capital. … Read more

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for ‘humiliating’ PM Modi’s mother at event

Telangana BJP President Ramchander Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme, alleging the Congress party is bankrupt of issues and is resorting to personal attacks by humiliating PM Narendra Modi and his late mother. BJP condemns Rahul Gandhi’s remarks Telangana BJP President Ramchander Rao on Sunday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his ‘Chhatron … Read more

Asian Games: Deepika’s record 8 goals in India’s 19-0 rout of Uzbeks

Indian women’s hockey player Deepika Sehrawat set a world record with a spectacular eight-goal performance in India’s 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in their Asian Games 2026 opener, bringing immense pride to her family in Rohtak. India Women’s hockey player Deepika Sehrawat’s spectacular eight-goal performance in India’s 19-0 demolition of Uzbekistan in their Asian Games 2026 … Read more

Fugitive in 24-yr-old Rajasthan murder case nabbed in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested 54-year-old Dineshbhai Desai, a fugitive on the run for 24 years. He was involved in a 2002 murder in Rajasthan, which was disguised as a road accident, over a property and business dispute. Ending a two-decade-long manhunt, the Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has apprehended a high-reward fugitive involved in a … Read more

NGT Chairman calls for stronger laws to tackle climate change woes

NGT Chairman Justice Prakash Shrivastava called for strengthening environmental laws, institutions, and partnerships to respond to climate change, highlighting the need for inclusive, equitable action for vulnerable communities and future generations. National Green Tribunal (NGT) Chairman Justice Prakash Shrivastava on Sunday called for strengthening environmental laws, institutions and partnerships to effectively respond to the growing … Read more

Asian Games: Suchika Tariyal assures India of first-ever MMA medal

India’s Suchika Tariyal made history by assuring an MMA medal at the sport’s Asian Games debut. The 36-year-old defeated Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the women’s traditional 60kg quarterfinal to enter the semifinals. Mixed Martial Arts made its Asian Games debut on Sunday, and India’s Suchika Tariyal made the most of this opportunity by assuring … Read more

Asian Games 2026: Prez Murmu, PM Modi laud shooter Elavenil Valarivan

President Murmu and PM Modi lauded shooter Elavenil Valarivan for winning silver in the 10m air rifle individual and team events at the Asian Games 2026. Elavenil, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa K Vinod opened India’s medal account in Aichi-Nagoya. President, PM Laud Elavenil Valarivan’s Silver Medal Haul President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi … Read more

UPI Payment Rules: Will petrol pumps and grocery stores charge you extra?

The Finance Ministry statement lists several merchant and sector-specific transactions above Rs 2,000 that will attract MDR. These include regular merchant payments, railway tickets, telecom or mobile recharges, insurance premiums, and petrol or diesel payments. The rule also covers agricultural products like seeds and fertilizers above Rs 2,000. Mutual fund payments, securities, stock broker fees, … Read more

Jefferies: India’s GDP to hit 7%, corporate earnings to accelerate

India is on track to record real GDP growth of 6.5-7% in the current fiscal, with corporate earnings growth expected to accelerate to 17% next fiscal from 14%, according to a Jefferies report which notes the country’s structural growth story. India is on track to record real GDP growth of 6.5-7 per cent in the … Read more