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2 Assam Rifles soldiers killed in attack in Manipur

Two soldiers of Assam Rifles have been killed in an attack in Manipur, according to the Office of Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.

‘Keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities’: India’s response to Saudi-Pakistan defence pact

India on Friday reaffirmed its strong and growing strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia in response to the recent defence agreement between Riyadh and Islamabad, saying it expects the relationship to reflect "mutual interests and sensitivities"

India-US talks 'positive' for ‘early conclusion’ of BTA: MEA on Delhi-DC trade negotiations

India on Thursday described the ongoing India-US trade negotiations as “positive” and “forward-looking,” saying that both countries are working toward the early conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement

'We stopped attack on Pakistan because…’: Air Force chief on why India accepted ceasefire offer

“We were clear, our objective was to hit terrorist camps. We achieved that. Continuing the war could have affected us financially,” said Air Force chief Amar Preet Singh

How Shankar, the lonely African elephant in Delhi zoo, met a tragic end

Shankar, Delhi Zoo’s only African elephant, breathed his last on Wednesday. The 30-year-old tusker had been living in solitary confinement for the last 13 years. Multiple efforts, including one reaching the Supreme Court, were seen to free the giant of misery. Now, his death has raised questions

Apple's iPhone 17 series sale starts today: How much of it is ‘made in India’?

Apple's latest iPhone 17 series, with four new models, has officially gone on sale. Long queues were seen outside stores in India. This year, Indian Apple fans have a bigger reason to cheer, as all the latest iPhones, including the high-end Pro models, are assembled in the country

71-year-old US woman, who came to marry in India, burned to death: What we know

Rupinder Kaur Pandher, a 71-year-old American citizen, was brutally murdered in Punjab after being betrayed by Charanjit Singh Grewal, a UK-based NRI she met online and had hopes to marry. The 75-year-old man conspired with his old acquaintance to plot the heinous crime. What led to the killing?

PM Modi thanks EU chief for birthday wishes, hails launch of 'New Strategic EU-India Agenda'

“Always a pleasure to speak to President Ursula von der Leyen. Thank you for your warm birthday greetings. Delighted to know about the 'New Strategic EU-India Agenda' adopted today,” PM Modi said in a post on X

‘Not afraid of nuke threats, new India enters the house and kills’: PM Modi’s full speech on his birthday

On his 75th birthday, PM Modi delivered a powerful message from Madhya Pradesh's Dhar, declaring India’s unwavering resolve against terrorism and nuclear threats while launching major national welfare initiatives. Here's the text of PM Modi's full speech:

'Little intent to fix them': How potholes have led the Blackbuck CEO to shut office in Bengaluru

Rajesh Yabaji, CEO of logistics unicorn BlackBuck, has decided to shut his company’s office on the city’s Outer Ring Road (ORR), saying the long commute made it 'very hard to continue' there. He said the roads in the IT hub were full of potholes and dust, adding he doesn't see the situation improving any time soon

Maoists seek peace: Who is Abhay, the man behind the ceasefire offer?

In a letter signed by Abhay, the nom de guerre of top Maoist leader Mallojula Venugal Rao, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) has offered to give up armed insurgency and sought peace talks with the government. He is a member of the CPI (M) Politburo, the top body that runs the organisation.

‘Think Swadeshi whenever you shop’: On birthday, PM Modi’s pitch to boost Indian economy

On his 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to think of swadeshi (domestically made) goods whenever they would go shopping to boost the Indian economy.

‘No food, no toilet’: How a group of 56 Indian tourists faced ‘inhuman treatment’ at Georgia border

An Indian tourist, Dhruvee Patel, alleged that a group of 56 desis was subjected to humiliation and long hours of detention at Georgia's Sadakhlo border despite having valid e-visas and documents. She further said that the officials even took videos of them as if they were 'criminals'

The uglier side of traffic jams: Your dream job may become a burden, Mumbai’s BKC has a story to tell

Bandra-Kurla Complex may be Mumbai’s corporate crown jewel, but for thousands of professionals, the daily traffic nightmare makes even the most glamorous jobs feel like a burden

‘Transforming India into global superpower’: Mukesh Ambani wishes PM Modi on his 75th birthday

In a special video message addressed to PM Modi, Ambani said, "Today is a festive day for 1.45 billion Indians. It is the 75th birthday of our most respected and beloved Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Bhai Modi ji"

Maoists offer giving up armed insurgency, seek ceasefire & peace talks with Centre

In a statement, the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) has offered a ceasefire and sought peace talks with the government. The CPI (M) has said it has decided to give up armed insurgency and adopt mainstream politics.

Narendra Modi: India's only prime minister born in Independent India

PM Modi took oath for the first time as India’s 15th Prime Minister on 26 May 2014. As the country celebrates his birthday today, 17 September, he is the first Prime Minister born after Independence.

'Happy birthday, dear friend’: Trump to Albanese, world leaders wish PM Modi; BJP launches ‘Sewa Pakhwada’

Modi celebrated his 75th birthday on Wednesday, receiving warm wishes from leaders across India and around the world. The day was marked by greetings from global leaders.

Narendra Modi@75: The prime minister who has not lost a single election

From the 1987 Ahmedabad municipal elections that he managed for the Bharatiya Janata Part (BJP) to 2024 general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not lost a single election in his political career of more than five decades.

Meet Laxmanrao Inamdar, the father-figure who shaped PM Modi’s early life

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75 today. For years, PM Modi has been dedicated to serving India. But does he have any heroes? Who inspired him to commit his life to the country? It’s RSS leader — Laxmanrao Inamdar, whom the PM first met at the young age of eight

From welfare schemes to cheetahs, PM Modi gives India a birthday gift every year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17 will feature a massive nationwide celebration under Seva Pakhwada, including health camps, fitness events, and the launch of new welfare schemes. Over the past decade, the PM’s birthdays have seen developmental milestones, from releasing cheetahs to empowering women and artisans

Narendra Modi@75: 11 big policies that define 11 years as PM

India's blueprint for development is clearer than ever. The various schemes introduced in the country since 2014, under PM Modi's leadership, have reached the grassroots of India and turned a new leaf in the country's growth chapter

PM Modi to launch largest-ever women and child health outreach on his 75th birthday

PM Modi will mark his birthday on September 17 by launching 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar' and the '8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah' campaigns in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar, kicking off the country’s largest-ever health outreach for women and children

Beyond politics, how PM Narendra Modi worked out a way to connect with people

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75, his journey is marked by the unique ways he has connected with people, shaping his image as the nation’s Pradhan Sevak

Kejriwal Live: 'Delhi paying at least double of what it should for electricity'

Kejriwal's latest news conference, is aimed at exposing discrepancies in Delhi's power supply and tariff structure.

Doom in Dehradun: Uttarakhand city goes under water after cloudburst

A cloudburst on late Monday night triggered massive flash floods in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, leaving a trail of destruction. Several restaurants, shops and homes in Tapovan have been submerged, and key routes linking the city have been washed away. There is severe waterlogging in Sahastradhara and at the IT Park. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the disaster-struck areas, assuring support

Freed by unrest, caught by Delhi Police: Nepal prison escapee held for 2017 murder

Delhi Police have arrested Arjun alias Bhola, a fugitive wanted in a 2017 murder case, who escaped from a Nepal prison during recent unrest and had been on the run for eight years.

Who is Gaganpreet Makkad, BMW driver who hit finance ministry official, leading to his death?

Gaganpreet Makkad, the driver of the BMW that killed Navjot Singh, deputy secretary in the Ministry of Finance, has been arrested and sent to judicial custody in Tihar Jail. On Sunday, her speeding vehicle rammed into Singh's motorcycle, critically injuring his wife, Sandeep Kaur. She now alleges Makkad of deliberately delaying medical help

PM Mitra Park: On his 75th birthday, Modi to launch ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' in Dhar

The ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ is an initiative to provide women-centric preventive, promotive, and curative health services at the community level

News18 SheShakti 2025 celebrates the new face of leadership

SheShakti 2025 stood as proof that women are not merely breaking ceilings but building foundations for a more inclusive Bharat, demonstrating that leadership, in any form, thrives when women lead with grit, vision, and purpose