The India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement ~ that took effect on Thursday ~ is being hailed as a landmark achievement, but its true significance lies less in the tariff schedules than in what it signals about India’s evolving place in global commerce.
The temptation to settle on a convenient explanation after a major aviation disaster is understandable.
The flashing neon signs of coaching institutes lining the avenues of every major Indian city present an undeniable truth: India runs a parallel education system.
A sense of hope was earlier raised among the minority Hindus in Bangladesh that their interests and well-being would be protected by the new regime in Dhaka under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman which took office about five months ago.
The maiden mission carried multiple commercial and symbolic payloads, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handwritten "Vande Mataram" postcard, before completing payload deployment into a 450-km Low Earth Orbit.
India's private space ecosystem has expanded from just one startup in 2014 to more than 400 in 2026. Vikram-1's successful mission comes as the government highlights reforms aimed at opening the entire space value chain to private participation.
Police sources said only a handful of senior officers knew the full operational strategy, which involved plainclothes personnel, CRPF, RAF and traffic police. The move drew objections from Wangchuk's supporters, while police cited medical advice and High Court directions.
The weather department has warned that gusty winds of up to 70 kmph, lightning and heavy rainfall could disrupt transport, damage power infrastructure and affect standing crops in several parts of the country.
The 15-year-old, recently selected for national team trials, was traced near Ramkrishnapur Ferry Jetty after police tracked multiple sightings during an intensive search operation.
The Police Commissioner will provide detailed information regarding the nature of crimes that are committed in the city, as well as the current status of their associated judicial proceedings.
All district administrations have been instructed to arrange necessary infrastructure and security apparatus for these screenings, the notification read.
The Security Control Wing is currently looking into 69 such residents who might be staying on in the city or in various pockets of Bengal without a valid visa.
West Bengal’s new BJP government has started its innings with promise, generating huge expectations.
A police-officer-turned politician, Asim Arun is currently the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare and SC/ST Welfare in the Yogi Adityanath ministry.
Uttarakhand Education Minister and the state's well-known organisational strategist, Dhan Singh Rawat, has consistently earned the confidence of the BJP's central leadership to manage parts of its election campaigns in poll-bound states across the country.
Days after her government launched a new EV (Electric Vehicle policy, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed confidence that the ambitious move will play a crucial role in contributing towards realising the vision of a clean, healthy and pollution-free National Capital.
Jordan reported no casualties after intercepting 10 Iranian missiles, while Kuwait confirmed fresh missile and drone interceptions and urged residents to follow civil defence advisories as the regional conflict spread further.
The reported deployment request has also sparked a debate inside Israel, with Transport Minister Miri Regev favouring a reduction in US aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport while the Defence Ministry and the IDF oppose any relocation.
Iran claimed missile and drone attacks on American facilities in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain and other regional states, while CENTCOM denied that any US troops had been captured or killed in Syria.
In viral videos, bulldozer can be seen demolishing an old structure, with the local Hindu community claiming that action was taken against the historic temple in Noakhali.
Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (ABCL) officially informed the stock exchanges here on Friday that it has invested Rs 484.5 crore in Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Ltd (ABSLI) through a rights issue of equity shares.
The Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Friday, supported by robust buying in auto, information technology (IT), and banking stocks.
Indian stock markets on Thursday failed to hold on to their early gains and ended flat in a volatile session, weighed down by weak global cues and profit booking.
India heavily depends on imports of pulses and oilseeds, making higher domestic productivity a necessity.
Somehow of late, Bollywood had given up on romances that once instilled greater confidence among dating couples. So, the latest film from the stable, Do Deewane Seher Mein, came as surprise to me in a country that had for some years now relished murders and kidnappings and mysteries – some styled on Agatha Christie novels.
Twelve state attorneys general want to stop Paramount's $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Paramount says blocking it does not protect anyone, it just hands Netflix an easy win.
It's a truth universally acknowledged that a star’s person eventually subsumes every character that they play on screen. With Sunny Deol, it’s never about whether he is good or bad in a film.
As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike continues, Omi Vaidya has made an emotional appeal to the public. The actor says it's time to pay attention before it's too late.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed speculation over Rohit Sharma's ODI future, saying there has been no discussion about the veteran opener playing his final one-day international.
Lionel Messi looked back at his viral 2007 photo with baby Lamine Yamal ahead of their first-ever meeting on the pitch in the FIFA World Cup final.
PV Sindhu advanced to the Japan Open 2026 women's singles final after China's Chen Yufei retired injured during their semifinal. The Indian star will now chase her first title of the season.
Check the live streaming, TV telecast, kick-off time, venue, preview and full squads for the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off between France and England.
The son of two doctors, Aryan Gupta stayed focused through the cancelled exam and nationwide re-test before securing the highest rank in NEET-UG 2026. He says the real journey begins with becoming a good doctor.
Jaydeep Saranagi is an academic and a creative writer based in Kolkata. Notes on the Rock of Job Charnock is his latest collection of poetry.
Rajeev Kejriwal’s Antheen occupies a special niche in the contemporary Hindi poetry precisely because of its quiet subtleness and deep contemplations.
This text comprises three sections, the first of about 100 pages mainly about Islam and governance, the second and third of slightly over 20 pages each on regions and culture and literature and comparisons with India.
The investigation began during Operation Hardball, a joint anti-gang crackdown by the FBI and Canadian authorities, which uncovered alleged links between a serving Punjab Police officer and overseas gang networks.
Delhi Police sources said the Cockroach Janta Party has not sought permission for its proposed July 20 Parliament march, while party leaders insisted the agitation over the NEET paper leak would continue despite Wangchuk's hospitalisation.
The new directions also require law colleges and Bar Associations to set up Digital Ethics Committees, while allowing advocates to continue sharing legal awareness content that is accurate, non-promotional and compliant with professional standards.
Check the live streaming, TV telecast, kick-off time, venue, preview and full squads for the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off between France and England.
The government projects India's space economy to grow from about USD 8.4 billion today to USD 40-45 billion by 2030 and USD 100 billion by 2040. Vikram-1 arrives as private companies take on a larger role in launch services and space technology.
India's private space ecosystem has expanded from just one startup in 2014 to more than 400 in 2026. Vikram-1's successful mission comes as the government highlights reforms aimed at opening the entire space value chain to private participation.
Lionel Messi looked back at his viral 2007 photo with baby Lamine Yamal ahead of their first-ever meeting on the pitch in the FIFA World Cup final.
The maiden mission carried multiple commercial and symbolic payloads, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handwritten "Vande Mataram" postcard, before completing payload deployment into a 450-km Low Earth Orbit.
PV Sindhu advanced to the Japan Open 2026 women's singles final after China's Chen Yufei retired injured during their semifinal. The Indian star will now chase her first title of the season.
Police sources said only a handful of senior officers knew the full operational strategy, which involved plainclothes personnel, CRPF, RAF and traffic police. The move drew objections from Wangchuk's supporters, while police cited medical advice and High Court directions.
