MP to host 10-day ‘Angan Milan’ for women, children empowerment

MP CM Mohan Yadav announced a 10-day ‘Angan Milan’ programme for women and children from Sept 26. The event is part of the month-long ‘Seva Sankalp’ campaign, launched on PM Modi’s birthday, to strengthen women’s empowerment and development. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said a 10-day ‘Angan Milan’ programme focusing on the … Read more

India Raps Meta Over Algorithms: Social Media Giant Pushed to Take Full Content Responsibility

The Indian government has questioned Meta’s safe-harbour protection, arguing its content-amplifying algorithms make it a ‘service provider’ rather than a passive intermediary. Amid heightened scrutiny over child safety, deepfakes, and harmful content, Meta agreed to report child exploitation directly to India’s I4C cybercrime portal. Meta can no longer be viewed as a ‘simple intermediary’ when … Read more

Jaishankar in Bhutan, unveils major infra, energy, healthcare projects

EAM S Jaishankar met Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel and unveiled key infrastructure, energy, and healthcare projects, including a hydropower plant, a hospital, and a bridge, strengthening the India-Bhutan partnership. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met with his counterpart in Bhutan, Foreign Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel, in Bumthang and unveiled major bilateral … Read more

A Fed Rate Hold Would Be ‘Unprecedented’ With Rate Hike Odds Above 90%, Says BofA’s Mark Cabana

In an interview with CNBC, Cabana said he sees a 25-basis-point increase as the most likely outcome. According to Cabana, a hawkish decision could trigger a twist-flattening of the Treasury curve, with two-year yields rising while longer-term yields decline. The BofA analyst added that a 50-basis-point hike would be a major surprise because he does … Read more

Ramadoss urges Centre to scrap MDR on UPI, recalls ‘free’ promise

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the central government to withdraw its decision to implement Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions, reminding them of the promise to keep digital payments free of cost. PMK Chief Opposes UPI MDR Charges Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss urged the central government to withdraw its … Read more

Anant Nag honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award; PM Modi congratulates

Veteran actor Anant Nag will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his extensive contributions to Indian cinema. PM Narendra Modi congratulated the actor, calling it a ‘richly deserved honour’. The award will be presented on Sept 22, 2026. Veteran actor Anant Nag has been chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution … Read more

Businesses should bear modest UPI costs: NITI Aayog’s A K Lahiri

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri shared his personal view that businesses should bear modest UPI transaction costs. Citing the ‘user pays’ principle, he said the government can’t subsidise everything and charges should not curb growth. Lahiri’s Personal View on UPI Costs NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri on Wednesday said businesses should … Read more

Drone attack near Makkah: India condemns action, expresses concern

India expressed deep concern over a drone attack near Makkah, condemning attacks on Saudi Arabia’s sovereign territory. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a drone launched by Houthi rebels, while the group denied targeting the holy city. India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the drone attack near Makkah and reiterated its condemnation of attacks … Read more

Indian envoy Srivastava holds farewell meets with Nepal’s leadership

Outgoing Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, held farewell meetings with Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, reflecting on the significant progress achieved in strengthening bilateral ties. Envoy’s Farewell Call on Foreign Minister Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava on Wednesday reflected on his diplomatic assignment after paying back-to-back farewell visits to Nepal’s … Read more