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Indian Army to boost drone shield with new radars for sharper vigil on Pak-China challenge

Amid the simmering tensions between India and Pakistan, reports are emerging that the Indian Army is preparing to fill the gaps in the air surveillance network along the northern and western borders. Here's how

GST 2.0 reforms to boost India's clean energy match, with new push to solar and wind power

India’s GST 2.0 reforms slash taxes on solar and wind equipment lowering project costs and accelerating the country’s transition to clean energy

Modi skips, Jaishankar joins Brics virtual summit today under US tariff fire

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will join the Brics virtual summit today, as India and other emerging economies confront the impact of US tariffs

'From Assam, his voice flowed like a timeless river': PM Modi’s centenary tribute to Bhupen Hazarika

As the nation marks the centenary of Bhupen Hazarika, Prime Minister Modi hailed his music as a bridge across cultures and generations

PM Modi to visit flood-hit Punjab on Sept 9 as incessant rainfall causes devastation

As heavy rains cause devastating floods in Punjab, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Unit in the state announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the sites of catastrophe

7 things to know about the Blood Moon 2025 lunar eclipse over India

Skywatchers across India are set for a rare treat as the “Blood Moon” graces the skies on 7–8 September 2025. This total lunar eclipse, lasting nearly four and a half hours, will be the longest visible in India this year, turning the Moon into a glowing red-orange orb

'Continued for a long time': Army chief says Op Sindoor did not end on May 10

General Dwivedi said that during the operation, Indian armed forces "moved something like a rhythmic wave", highlighting the synergy between officials

India–Bhutan ‘time-tested’ partnership moving from strength to strength: Jaishankar

The "time tested" partnership between India and Bhutan continues to move from strength to strength, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday after meeting Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.

Video | 2 South Korean nationals evacuated after critical fall from Ladakh peak, one loses life

The Indian Army rescued two critically ill South Korean climbers from Ladakh’s remote Kongmarula peak during a trekking expedition. Despite efforts, one of the rescued mountaineers later succumbed to his condition during treatment.

Petrol, alcohol not to come under GST in near future: Sithraman on tax reforms

Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed petrol and diesel will not be included under GST soon, citing revenue concerns.

‘It’s only against dollar that rupee is volatile’: Sitharaman says Indian currency is ‘not weakening’

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed that the rupee remains stable against most global currencies, noting that its recent movements against the dollar reflect international trends rather than a sign of underlying weakness

India, China must have meaningful engagement on trade, market access, non-tariffs barriers: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India and China must hold meaningful discussions on trade, market access and non-tariff barriers, stressing that building a balanced relationship will take time and sincere engagement.

Lasers, nuclear-powered warships and more… What India’s Armed Forces will look like in next 15 years

The Indian Armed Forces continues to bolster its strength. And now, the Ministry of Defence has released its 15-year plan to modernise its Army, Air Force and Navy. The roadmap focuses on next-generation warfare, artificial intelligence and laser weapons

Sitharaman hits out at those justifying 'Brahmin profiteering' remarks

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has criticised those justifying the 'Brahmins profiteering' remark made by Peter Navarro.

What next after GST 2.0? Sitharaman says reforms will now trickle down to states, local bodies

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the next phase of reforms after GST 2.0 will target states, panchayats and urban local bodies, stressing that grassroots reforms are essential to empower citizens and sustain growth

How will Trump tariffs impact India? Sitharaman says GST 2.0 will offset much of the effect

Sitharaman said that the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking every step to ensure that those impacted by the 50 per cent tariffs are taken care of

Will India continue to buy Russian oil? Sitharaman says ‘yes, our decision where we buy oil from’

India will continue to buy Russian oil as the call for such purchases depends on what suits our interests best, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in an interview with Network 18.

GST 2.0 was in the works for about 8 months: Sitharaman says PM Modi wanted it simplified

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the new GST 2.0 regime, with simpler slabs and consumer-friendly measures, will reduce prices, leave more money in people’s hands and boost domestic demand during the festive season

'Citizens matter, revenue not consideration': Sitharaman on GST rate cuts

The cuts to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) have not considered foregone revenue but only factored in the welfare of citizens, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Network 18 in an interview.

GST 2.0 reforms will incentivise consumers to push domestic demands: Sitharaman

Talking about GST 2.0's impact on consumption in the economy, Sitharaman told Network18, "Citizen now has a choice to spend money. Now prices of everything have come down. This will definitely increase what people spend"

Mumbai: Police on alert as threat message claims terrorists planted explosives in city

The Mumbai Police is on alert after a threat message claimed that 14 'terrorists' had entered the city with around 400 kilograms of explosives and planted them in 34 vehicles in the city.

Why GST reforms have nothing to do with Trump’s tariffs

India has introduced sweeping changes to the GST structure, bringing much relief to the common man. Many have questioned if these changes, which come eight years after the tax was first introduced, are a result of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Indian goods

GST 2.0: Products made and MRP labelled, here's how you will get benefits from Sept 22

The current four-tier tax structure, comprising 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent, and 28 per cent, will be replaced by a simplified two-rate system

India engaged with 50 countries to support exporters hit by US tariffs, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the Indian government is actively engaging with at least 50 countries through its diplomatic missions to identify new markets for exporters affected by steep US tariffs

Could be personal opinion or misunderstanding: Piyush Goyal on comments by Navarro

Goyal dismissed Peter Navarro’s sharp criticism as a “misunderstanding or personal opinion” stressing that India remains committed to dialogue, diplomacy and strengthening its partnership with the United States

What went wrong with the US? Piyush Goyal calls US-India trade rift a ‘blip’, hopes for deal soon

The minister underlined that New Delhi continues to hope for progress on a trade deal with Washington, adding that both sides recognise the long-term importance of a strong economic partnership.

India will never compromise on interests of the nation and its farmers: Piyush on Trump tariff pressure

“India will never compromise on the interests of our farmers, fishermen, MSMEs or religious communities. Our goal is to work towards a long-term, mutually beneficial trade agreement,” said Goyal

Will India hit back at US with retaliatory tariffs? Piyush Goyal says India is a ‘patient’ nation

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has ruled out retaliatory tariffs against the US stressing that India is a ‘patient’ nation that believes in dialogue and diplomacy

How does India see new-found friend China? Piyush Goyal says a ‘good relationship strained by Galwan’

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India has always shared a good relationship with China, but admitted that the Galwan clash slightly strained ties. He expressed hope that Prime Minister Modi’s participation at the SCO summit would help restore better relations.

India aims to become a $30 trillion economy: Piyush Goyal says PM Modi has set new target

In an interview with News18, he said the vision has been laid out by PM Modi as part of a long-term roadmap to transform India into a fully developed nation by the centenary of its independence