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Trump wants EU to hit India and China with 100% tariffs in Russia push
Trump urged the EU to impose steep tariffs on India and China to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine
PM Modi chairs CCS meet on Nepal crisis, appeals for peace amid ‘heart-rending’ violence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence in Nepal, describing the situation as "heart-rending" and appealing for peace and stability in the neighbouring country
NDA's CP Radhakrishnan wins vice presidential election
CP Radhakrishnan, the candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has won the vice presidential election.
Nepal Gen Z protesters oust Oli govt: India asks citizens to 'defer travel', issues helpline numbers
In light of the ongoing unrest in Nepal, India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory urging Indian citizens to defer non-essential travel to the neighboring country until the situation stabilises
South Korea’s experience shows why India has been right about Trump
Unlike South Korea, India has consistently taken a approach to uphold its strategic autonomy instead of making concessions by correctly calculating that giving in to Trump would only invite further demands
Who will be India's next vice-president? 781 MPs vote today
India's vice-president’s post will be decided today as CP Radhakrishnan faces B Sudershan Reddy
CP Radhakrishnan vs B Sudershan Reddy: How is India’s vice president elected?
The stage is set for a high-stakes battle between NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan and the opposition’s B Sudershan Reddy in the vice-presidential elections. But how does the voting process work?
Road crash report: 77,539 die in vehicular accidents in India; 45% bikers
In 2023, one in four pedestrian and cyclist deaths resulted from collisions involving two-wheelers, pointing to an escalating risk for those not using motorised transport
Why was Malayali actress Navya Nair fined Rs 1.14 lakh at Australia airport over a jasmine gajra?
Malayali actress Navya Nair unexpectedly found herself in trouble after she landed in Australia possessing a jasmine gajra. She flew to Melbourne to be a part of Onam celebrations, but her festive mood was ruined when she was fined her AUD 1,980 (Rs 1.14 lakh). Flowers are among a long list of items that could invite a penalty at Australian aiports
Made-in-India chips to power country’s next job engine: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that semiconductors will play a pivotal role in driving India’s next wave of job creation and industrial expansion just as steel did in the 20th century
Women diplomats at News18 SheShakti 2025 call for equal spaces, stronger voices
The platform celebrated and honoured leading women of New Bharat who are exploring the unchartered territories and advancing the nation
Powerful, visionary, unstoppable: News18 SheShakti 2025 celebrates women leading India forward
News18 SheShakti 2025 Delhi edition began with empowering words from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, setting the tone for the celebration
India’s unemployment rate 2%, lowest among G-20 nations: Govt cites World Economic Forum report
Mandaviya said government schemes and digital platforms have driven job creation helping India record the lowest unemployment rate in the G-20
Why does Taliban minister need UN approval to visit India?
Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was set to make a landmark trip to India — the first since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover. But his visit was postponed due to a UN travel ban. Here’s why the waiver was denied, Pakistan’s role, and what it means for India-Afghanistan relations going forward
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