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PM Modi hits historic 100mn Instagram followers, leaves global leaders like Trump behind

PM Modi becomes the first world leader to cross 100 million Instagram followers. This speaks volumes about his unmatched global digital reach

PM Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Netanyahu hosts PM Modi for dinner, greets him in Indian attire

PM Modi in Israel: At the Israeli Parliament, PM Modi expressed India’s backing for the Gaza peace initiative, describing it as a step toward lasting and fair peace in the region. He also denounced Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel

IDFC First Bank Fraud Case: Lender refunds '100%' to govt departments as probe continues

IDFC First Bank has repaid Rs 583 crore to Haryana government departments in a Rs 590-crore fraud case at its Chandigarh branch as a criminal probe continues

Shots fired at lawyer linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s legal team in Delhi

Three assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on a car carrying a lawyer linked to Bishnoi’s legal team and four other passengers, injuring one of them who is now in stable condition

Centre approves Kerala govt’s proposal to change state’s name to ‘Keralam’

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal of Kerala government to change the name of the state to Keralam, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

Swastha Nari vision: Govt set to launch HPV vaccination for adolescent girls

India is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls to prevent cervical cancer. Backed by Gavi, over one crore Gardasil doses will be supplied, marking a major step under the government’s Swastha Nari preventive healthcare initiative.

'Full emergency' declared at Delhi airport as SpiceJet flight to Leh turns back mid-air after engine malfunction

A SpiceJet flight to Leh returned to Delhi after an engine issue. Around 150 passengers safely disembarked, the airline said

Air India technical issues like fuel leaks hit 14-month high: Report

Technical incidents such as engine oil and fuel leaks affecting Air India flights reached the highest rate in at least 14 months in January, a company document shows, underscoring growing strain on the carrier's revamp ambitions.

Why India removed Edwin Lutyens’ bust from Rashtrapati Bhavan, a building he designed

A bronze statue of Edwin Lutyens stood tall in the central courtyard of Rashtrapati Bhavan for years. However, the British architect’s bust has been replaced with that of India’s first and only Governor-General, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari. The move, according to President Droupadi Murmu, is a step towards shedding India’s colonial mindset

Berkshire Hathaway's Ajit Jain buys home worth Rs 85 cr at India’s hottest address—The Camellias

Ajit Jain, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has purchased a Rs 85 crore ultra-luxury apartment in Gurugram’s elite DLF Camellias. He joins the elite club which already has some big names like Ashneer Grover, Peyush Bansal, and Vikram Chopra to name a few

Lawyer Neal Katyal's win against Trump tariffs traces back to his Punjabi roots

Neal Katyal delivered a landmark Supreme Court win, striking down Donald Trump’s tariffs and reaffirming constitutional limits on presidential authority

Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance crash kills all 7 onboard; plane went off radar after weather deviation request

A Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance carrying a critically injured burn patient crashed in Jharkhand’s Chatra district after losing radar contact. The aircraft had requested a weather-related route deviation before going down

Air ambulance with seven on board crashes in Jharkhand, rescue operations underway

An air ambulance carrying seven people, including two crew members, crashed near Simariya in Chatra district shortly after taking off from Ranchi Airport, according to a report, citing the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday

HAL clarifies no Tejas crash took place, terms runway episode minor ground incident

The clarification comes after reports on Sunday claimed that a Tejas fighter jet suffered substantial airframe damage after reportedly overshooting the runway at a frontline airbase, allegedly due to a suspected brake failure

AI could erode India’s IT arbitrage model, pressure rupee: Research

A scenario analysis by Citrini Research flags long-term structural risks to India’s services surplus even as official data show strong export growth and macro stability

Indian Air Force grounds Tejas single-seat fleet after jet crashed due to brake failure on Feb 7

The Indian Air Force (IAF) lost another Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in an accident earlier this month, triggering the grounding of the entire fleet and extensive technical checks. 

India plans to purchase drones, missiles, and laser-based defence systems as part of PM Modi's upcoming visit to Israel

India plans to acquire Israeli drones, missiles and laser defence systems as PM Modi’s visit nears, aiming to build an impregnable air defence shield against missile and drone threats

Top Jaish commander among 3 terrorists Killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Kishtwar

Two terrorists linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad were killed during an intelligence-led encounter with security forces in the Chatroo belt of Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The operation, launched under Operation Trashi-1, followed specific inputs about militant presence in the area.

PM Modi flags off Namo Bharat RRTS, Meerut Metro in major push for regional connectivity

PM Modi flagged off the Namo Bharat RRTS and the Meerut Metro in Meerut, marking a major boost to high-speed regional connectivity between Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of CM Yogi.

‘World leaders amazed by AI preserving ancient knowledge’: PM Modi on AI Impact Summit

In his 131st Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted AI’s role in dairy farming and preserving ancient manuscripts, while urging citizens to stay alert against digital fraud, financial scams and so-called digital arrest threats.

Major terror plot foiled in India: 6 arrested, investigators trace Isis, Bangladesh connections

Security agencies have busted a suspected terror module with cross-border links, arresting six operatives as investigators probe connections to handlers in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Officials say the group was allegedly planning attacks in India under foreign direction

PM Modi heads to Israel this week after 8 years: Defence, not diplomacy, the real focus

Modi’s return to Israel after eight years marks a decisive shift from political caution to a high-stakes military alliance. As India seeks to "de-hyphenate" its Middle East policy, the focus has pivoted to a strategic security summit centered on "Make-in-India" defense production, hypersonic-ready surveillance, and AI warfare

PM Modi, Lula ink rare earths agreement as India moves to diversify critical mineral supply chains beyond China

India and Brazil sign a rare earth agreement to diversify mineral supply chains, reduce China dependence, boost trade to $30 billion, and deepen technology, defence, and Global South cooperation

Pak's Lashkar plans attacks in Red Fort, security alert issued in Delhi: Report

Sources have told the news outlet that security agencies have issued an alert at the Red Fort and nearby areas about a possible explosion threat. They have also suggested that Chandni Chowk may also be targeted by LeT

This Week in Explainers: Will Pakistan suffer if India cuts access to Ravi waters?

India is turning up the heat on Pakistan this summer. Once the Shahpur Kandi dam on the Punjab-J&K border nears completion, the flow of surplus water from the Ravi to the neighbouring nation will be halted. We explain how this will add to Pakistan’s water woes and more in our weekly roundup

Neal Katyal: The Indian-origin lawyer who got Trump tariffs cancelled in US Supreme Court

Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal played a central role in the Supreme Court decision that struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs

‘Trump is talking the talk. India and EU are walking the walk’

While others rely on pressure and public posturing, India and Europe have chosen structure and long-term planning.

Delhi to Meerut in 50 minutes on Namo Bharat: Inside India’s first fully operational RRTS

Firstpost got a first-hand experience on a media preview run of the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat line, ahead of its official launch on February 22.

India's trade deals with UK & Oman to be operational in April, says Piyush Goyal

India's free trade agreements (FTAs) with the UK and Oman are likely to be implemented in April, while the pact with New Zealand may come into force in September, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

'AI can't solve Delhi traffic': Ex-UK PM Rishi Sunak jokes after getting late to AI Impact Summit

During the high profile India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak captured the audience's attention with a blend of sharp wit and strategic insight. After arriving slightly late due to the city’s dense traffic, Sunak joked that even the most powerful artificial intelligence is currently no match for a Delhi gridlock.