India-New Zealand FTA finalised, set to come into force in October

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon announced the finalisation of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, which will come into force in October. He highlighted the deal’s potential to boost exports, support businesses, and create jobs and higher incomes. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday said the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has … Read more

Chennai POCSO case: CM Vijay steps in after 9 more girls allege abuse

TN CM C Joseph Vijay has ordered police to intensify the probe in the POCSO case against an 84-year-old businessman. This comes after nine more minor girls reportedly gave statements alleging that the businessman sexually abused them. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed the police to intensify the investigation into the POCSO … Read more

Patient safety top priority; ‘Biovigilance Programme of India’ launched

Union Minister Anupriya Patel announced the launch of the ‘Biovigilance Programme of India’ (BvPI) to monitor adverse reactions in organ transplants, stating patient safety is the government’s top priority during National Pharmacovigilance Week. Union Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Monday said that patient safety is the top priority … Read more

BJP won’t win even 50 seats in 2027 UP polls: Ram Gopal Yadav

Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav claimed BJP won’t win even 50 seats in the 2027 UP polls if held fairly. He questioned the electoral process’s integrity and stated that people are ready to bring the SP back to power in the state. Samajwadi Party national general secretary Ram Gopal Yadav on Monday claimed that … Read more

MIB rejects allegations of denying permission to 31 films at IDSFFK

The MIB has refuted allegations it denied screening for 31 films at the 18th IDSFFK, stating some just need further review. The clarification followed criticism from Congress’ Shashi Tharoor, who called the move an ‘assault on freedom of expression’. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has rejected allegations that it denied screening permission to … Read more

Shimla: Blasting for tunnel work suspended after cracks in houses

Shimla admin suspends blasting for a tunnel project in the Sanjauli-Cemetery area after cracks appeared in houses. An expert team from IIT Roorkee will investigate the cause, and the construction company will repair the damaged structures. Blasting Suspended, IIT Roorkee to Investigate The Shimla district administration has suspended, with immediate effect, the blasting permission granted … Read more

Himachal Pradesh to sell power in open market, monetise water: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh is reworking its power-selling mechanism and monetising water resources to become financially self-reliant, said CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The state will now sell surplus hydropower directly in the open market for better returns. Himachal Pradesh is reworking its power-selling mechanism and exploring ways to monetise its water resources as part of a broader … Read more

Himachal CM Sukhu opens new secretariat, calls it an institutional space

HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the new secretariat extension, calling it an institutional space. The Rs 20 crore complex will ease space and parking issues and will be used by future governments, he said, rejecting opposition criticism. New Secretariat Building an ‘Institutional Space’ Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated the … Read more

SK hynix launches ‘SK hynix Ventures’ in Silicon Valley for AI tech

South Korean chipmaker SK hynix has launched ‘SK hynix Ventures’ in Silicon Valley, a new venture capital brand focused on AI technologies and next-generation AI infrastructure. The firm aims to foster collaboration across the AI ecosystem. South Korean memory chipmaker SK hynix has launched ‘SK hynix Ventures’, a corporate venture capital brand in Silicon Valley, … Read more

Asian Games final: Mandhana, Shafali, Harmanpreet eye gold for India

India’s batting trio—Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Harmanpreet Kaur—will be crucial in the Asian Games women’s cricket final against Sri Lanka. Shafali’s recent century highlights her strong form in knockout matches for the team. During the Asian Games cricket tournament final against Sri Lanka, the Indian batting trio of Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet … Read more