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AgustaWestland chopper case: Key accused Michel says 'corruption happened in Italy, not India'

Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the AugustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal case, has said that the corruption related to the deal took place in Italy and not in India

'We're procuring more BrahMos, can't stay out if Taiwan war breaks out...': Watch Philippine President Marcos interview

Bongbong Marcos, the president of The Philippines, in an exclusive interview with Firstpost, mentioned that the Southeast Asian nation is procuring more BrahMos missiles from India

Vantara offers special rehab centre for elephant Madhuri in Kolhapur, Fadnavis hails move

The specialised facility, to be developed in collaboration with the Jain Math and the Maharashtra government, will adhere to international best practices in elephant care

Dharali landslide: Why India needs flood insurance now more than ever

In a nation where floods are frequent and insurance rare, the cost of unpreparedness is too high to ignore

How Trump tariffs are hurting the rupee: Clue lies in $9 bn drop in India’s forex reserve

Reserve Bank of India's efforts to prop up the currency come as India braces for new economic pressures, including a looming 25 per cent tariff on its exports to the United States

Solar-powered, open floor work halls and more… Inside Kartavya Bhavan, India’s new seat of power

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan, the first of 10 planned Central Secretariat buildings at Kartavya Path. The building is part of a larger plan that aims to bring all the central government ministries into one place, which are scattered across old, colonial-era buildings in Lutyens’ Delhi

Beyond Dharali landslide: When nature becomes Indian Army’s deadliest enemy

While the Indian Army stands guard against enemies at the border, it is the fury of nature that often claims a high toll

RBI guv counters Trump’s ‘dead economy’ taunt: India holds bright prospects in changing world order

Days after Trump called India and Russia’s economies “dead,” RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra pushed back, saying India’s economy has “bright prospects” in the changing global order. His remarks came as the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent, despite pressure on the rupee following Trump’s fresh tariff threats.

Repo rate to remain unchanged at 5.5%, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, according to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

MoD nod for Rs 67,000 cr arm deals: Heavy-duty drones, BrahMos cruise missiles IAF used in Op Sindoor

From BrahMos fire control systems for Navy to SAKSHAM/SPYDER weapon system for the Indian Air Force and Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for all services, several procurements have been green lit post Operation Sindoor

Uttarakhand: 4 killed, dozens feared missing as Uttarkashi cloudburst washes away 20-30 hotels, bridge — latest updates

A cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi triggered a deluge in Dharali, killing at least four people and washing away around 40-50 buildings and a bridge. Dozens of people are feared missing as several people were seen getting washed away in videos captured from higher grounds. Follow latest updates here.

India-Philippines elevate relations with focus on Indo-Pacific security, maritime ties

India and the Philippines elevated ties to a strategic partnership during President Marcos Jr's visit to Delhi. The nations agreed to deepen trade, defence and maritime cooperation, including joint naval drills and submarine infrastructure talks

Definition to frequency: 4 things to know about Uttarakhand cloudbursts

A cloudburst in Uttarkashi has triggered flash floods, damaging villages in Dharali. Here's what causes such events and why the region is so vulnerable.

‘India not a good trading partner… They do a lot of business with us’: Trump says more tariff coming in 24 hrs

Washington has already imposed a tariff rate of 25 per cent on India. This is expected to come into effect on August 7. Trump has said that more are coming in the next 24 hours

RBI steps in as rupee nears record low as Trump’s tariff threats roil markets

The Indian rupee fell to 87.80/USD as US-India trade tensions escalated after President Trump threatened more tariffs. RBI intervention helped limit the slide, but fears over oil prices and foreign outflows persist ahead of the RBI rate decision

'Actively involved' in India-US BTA talks: Govt tells Parliament amid spat with Trump over tariff

Regarding the efforts being taken by the government to protect critical industries such as agriculture, Prasada stated that international trade agreements allow for the inclusion of sensitive, negative, or exclusion lists - groupings of commodities that get restricted or no tariff concessions

Watch | Cloudburst triggers deluge in Uttarakhand's Kheer Ganga, 4 feared dead

A cloudburst triggered a deluge in Uttarakhand's Kheer Ganga that is believed to have killed four people and damaged several properties. The Indian Army personnel have been deployed to the area for rescue and relief operations.

When US armed Pakistan: Indian Army’s throwback post after Trump’s 'India funding Russia’s war' charge

At a time when US President Donald Trump has accused India of funding the Russian war on Ukraine, the Indian Army has shared newspaper clippings from 1971 with reports of US assistance to Pakistan ahead of the war in India. The United States sided with Pakistan in the India-Pakistan War of 1971.

Former J&K governor Satyapal Malik passes away after prolonged illness

Former J&K governor Satyapal Malik died on Tuesday at 78 after a prolonged illness. He passed away at Delhi’s RML Hospital, where he was under treatment. Malik was the last governor of the erstwhile state before its 2019 bifurcation.

Reagan warned against tariffs, Trump weaponises them: The high cost of short-sighted trade wars

Both Republicans, while Reagan embraced global trade with wisdom, Trump wields tariffs with reckless emotion

Trump pledges to raise tariffs on India over Russian oil. Why this may not deter New Delhi

Donald Trump has doubled down on India purchasing oil from Russia. The US president has threatened to raise tariffs ‘substantially’ on goods over its continued purchase of crude. But New Delhi, it seems, will continue to source oil from Moscow

Despite chatter, PM Modi unlikely to attend China’s World War II victory parade, 5 reasons

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend China’s World War II Victory Day parade as gaps outweigh recent signs of a thaw in India-China relations

'Unjustified, unreasonable': India slams Trump's fresh tariff threat, says US 'actively encouraged' import of Russian oil

India strongly defended its Russian oil imports after Donald Trump threatened new tariffs, calling the criticism "unjustified and unreasonable." The MEA cited Western nations' continued trade with Russia and stressed India’s right to safeguard its energy security.

Modi, Marcos Jr discussions to strengthen regional cooperation, says EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar welcomed Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Delhi ahead of his August 5 talks with PM Modi, which are expected to significantly strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.

India-Philippines relations in focus as President Marcos Jr. visits New Delhi

Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. kicked off his fiveday visit to India starting Monday, during which he will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and take part in several engagements to bolster ties between the two countries.

What will life be like on Mars? Isro’s Hope mission in Ladakh offers a clue

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has formally kicked off its first high-altitude analogue mission, Human Outer Planetary Exploration (HOPE), in the cold, high-altitude Mars-like terrain of Tso Kar valley in Ladakh, which mimics the Red Planet in climate and terrain. 'This is a rehearsal for the future,' Isro Chairman Narayanan said during its inauguration. Here's how it will help India's human space programme

'How do you know...': SC's sharp poser to Rahul Gandhi's ‘Army thrashed by China’ remark

The Supreme Court on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks claiming that China had occupied 2,000 sq km of Indian territory, saying a “true Indian” wouldn’t make such statements. However, the court stayed defamation proceedings

Who is Mathura Sridharan, Ohio’s top lawyer, being trolled for wearing a bindi?

Mathura Sridharan, an Indian-origin lawyer, was appointed Ohio’s 12th Solicitor General, making her the state’s top appellate attorney. Despite being described by Attorney General Dave Yost as ‘brilliant’ at her work, Sridharan was subjected to brutal online trolling, with users picking on her race, religion, and even questioning her ‘Americaness’

Handler in Lahore, shooters from Pakistan: Indian probe unmasks Pahalgam terror plot with nailing evidence

Following the 'Operation Mahadev' last week, Indian security agencies have identified the handler of three terrorists as Pakistan-based Sajid Saifullah Jatt of Lashkar-e-Taiba. The agencies have assessed that those killed in the encounter were part of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April.

Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren passes away at 81

Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Shibu Soren passed away on Monday at age 81. He was receiving treatment at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and was suffering from Kidney-related issues.