India, China work to boost trade, cultural ties, says diplomat

Indian Consul General Pratik Mathur highlighted efforts to strengthen India-China trade, cultural, and people-to-people ties, focusing on market access for Indian products. Direct flights between Shanghai and Indian cities have also resumed. India Seeks to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Consul General of India in Shanghai Pratik Mathur said India and China are working towards strengthening trade … Read more

Heavy rainfall triggers flood-like situation in Odisha’s Khordha

Heavy rainfall has led to a flood-like situation in Odisha’s Khordha and Malkangiri districts. In Puri, a ‘red zone’ has been declared due to a deep depression, with the administration banning tourists from bathing in the turbulent sea. Flooding Hits Khordha and Malkangiri Districts A flood-like situation has emerged in Banpur of Khordha district of … Read more

UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Delhi to meet PM Modi, Amit Shah, Nabin

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is in Delhi for high-level meetings with PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Nitin Nabin. The visit follows the UP International Trade Show and comes amid the BJP’s intensified preparations for the 2027 assembly polls. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in the national capital on Saturday and reached … Read more

Trump Says No To Iran’s 7-Day Ceasefire, Eyes Renewed Bombing After November Midterm Elections: Report

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Trump is skeptical that Iran will meet his demands amid ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington. The U.S. has told Iran and regional mediators that Trump does not currently intend to lift the maritime embargo, according to the report. This comes amid Iran’s proposal to temporarily pause the … Read more

Bengaluru Parks: Residents Demand Longer Hours, Raise Concerns Over Access

Bengaluru residents are demanding longer public park timings, saying restricted access is affecting senior citizens, walkers and employees who return home late. Residents have urged the GBA to keep parks open for longer hours. Restricted entry timings at public parks in Bengaluru have sparked frustration among citizens, particularly regular walkers, senior citizens and corporate employees … Read more

Dr Trehan: Tobacco, poor diet fuelling heart disease rise in India

Dr Naresh Trehan of Medanta highlighted that tobacco use, unhealthy diet, diabetes, and obesity are key factors for a rise in heart disease in India. He recommended regular exercise, a healthy diet, weight management, and stress relief for prevention. Medanta Group Chairman and Managing Director Dr Naresh Trehan on Saturday warned that tobacco consumption in … Read more

Assam, Gujarat CMs lay foundation for e-methanol project in Kandla

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation for a Rs 2,300 crore e-methanol project in Kandla, Gujarat. The joint venture aims to produce green fuel for the shipping sector. Strengthening Assam’s growing industrial presence at the national level, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma along with … Read more

India, Bangladesh hold Joint Working Group meeting on trade ties

The 15th India-Bangladesh Joint Working Group on Trade meeting was held in Dhaka, discussing key issues like CEPA, port restrictions, and infrastructure development to further strengthen bilateral commercial ties and regional cooperation. A Bangladesh delegation is expected to visit New Delhi in early October for a meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on trade, … Read more

Rescued tiger cub in Odisha under vet care, showing improvement

A tiger cub rescued from Kaparakhai Village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is under veterinary care at a Forest campus. Placed in isolation, the cub is receiving medication and a special diet, and is showing gradual signs of improvement. A tiger cub rescued from Kaparakhai Village under the Thakurmunda Range has been safely transported to the … Read more