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August 8, 2026

The digital transformation of India's judiciary: How the e-Courts Mission is reshaping access to justice

India's judicial system is undergoing one of the most significant technological transformations in its history. Once characterised by paper files, manual processes and time-consuming physical visits t...

August 8, 2026

USBRL transforms Kashmir connectivity, opens new markets for farmers and businesses: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The commissioning of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) has provided all-weather rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India, significantly improving access to markets for farmers, artisans and small businesses whil...

August 8, 2026

Sowa-Rigpa should emerge as a globally recognised evidence-based healthcare system: Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Friday called for positioning Sowa-Rigpa, the ancient Himalayan system of medicine, as a globally recognised evidence-based healthcar...

August 7, 2026

India, Sri Lanka review power sector cooperation, discuss cross-border energy projects

India and Sri Lanka on Friday reviewed progress on key bilateral energy projects and explored ways to deepen cooperation in the power sector, with a focus on cross-border electricity trade, renewable ...

August 7, 2026

India, Bhutan deepen cooperation in power and water resources sectors

India and Bhutan on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the power and water resources sectors, with senior ministers from both countries reviewing the progress of ongoing projects and exploring new avenues for collabora...

August 7, 2026

India, Egypt discuss boosting investment flows, trade in digital services: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India and Egypt discussed measures to enhance two-way investment flows, strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and facilitate smoother trade in digitally delivered services during a meeting with Egy...

August 6, 2026

PM Modi, Netanyahu review India-Israel strategic partnership, discuss West Asia situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the two leaders reviewed sustained p...

August 6, 2026

Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say

A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters on Wednesday, in one of the biggest concessions yet to Iran. Despite the...

August 6, 2026

Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran ministry says

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esm...

August 7, 2026

The Danube Crisis: How A Shrinking River Is Disrupting Europe

Europe's second-longest river has long been a symbol of trade, connectivity and prosperity. Today, the Danube is becoming a symbol of something else: how extreme weather can ripple through transport, ...

July 26, 2026

President Murmu hails Indian Diaspora's role in strengthening India-Romania ties during State Visit

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday lauded the Indian community in Romania for serving as a vital bridge between the two countries, describing the close bond between their peoples as the strongest pillar of India-Romania relations. Addressing members of the ...

July 24, 2026

President Murmu invites Romanian firms to join India's growth story, highlights vast scope for strategic partnership

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday invited Romanian companies to participate actively in India's growth story, saying the country's journey towards becoming a developed nation under the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision presents immense opportunities for internation...

August 8, 2026

What is the Patriot missile system and why are supplies depleted worldwide?

First used in the 1991 Gulf War, the U.S. Patriot air defense system has seen demand spike sharply this year, with supplies of interceptor missiles depleted by Ukraine's war against the Russian invasi...

August 8, 2026

Trump loses 21 straight court battles for state voter rolls as midterms near

The Trump administration's streak of courtroom defeats in its effort to obtain state voter rolls reached 21 this year when a judge ruled this week that states are not required to share the records with the federal government. With President Donald Trump's Rep...

August 7, 2026

Trump's Iran dilemma: He's stuck in war with no exit in sight

With President Donald Trump’s war against Iran now in its sixth month, this week's flurry of threats and diplomacy has underscored the ever-tighter bind he finds himself in as he tries to extricate the U.S. from an unpopular conflict he originally claimed wo...

August 6, 2026

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms Africa as a strategic priority, backs greater African role in global governance

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday reaffirmed that Africa remains one of India's foremost foreign policy priorities, underscoring New Delhi's commitment to deepening its strategic pa...

June 17, 2026

PM Modi highlights India's solar-powered agriculture model as blueprint for food security in Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted India's success in using solar energy to transform agriculture, describing the country's clean-energy-driven farming model as a scalable solution for improving food security, farmer incomes, and sustainable...

May 27, 2026

Russian scientists develop vaccine for new Ebola strain: Moscow

Russia has announced that its scientists have developed a vaccine against a new strain of the Ebola virus linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Russian Embassy in South Africa, in a post on social media platform X on Tu...

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17 minutes ago | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

PM Modi to address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation ceremony today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Te...

40 minutes ago | IMD forecasts heavy rain

IMD forecasts heavy rain across several states today

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at several places across India on Saturday, with the India Me...

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Assam: Floods inundate Golaghat, Numaligarh as Dhansiri flows above danger mark; families shifted to relief camps

August 7, 2026 | families shifted to relief camps

Assam: Floods inundate Golaghat, Numaligarh as Dhansiri flows above danger mark; families shifted to relief camps

Large parts of Assam's Golaghat district remained inundated on Friday as the Dhansiri and Doyang rivers continued to swell, forcing several ...

10 hours ago | NISR

Sowa-Rigpa should emerge as a globally recognised evidence-ba...

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of...

August 7, 2026 | Digital OPD registrations

National Health Authority Achieves Milestone with 25 Crore OP...

In a significant step towards advancing digital healthcare delivery in...

August 7, 2026

Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases

Democratic Republic of Congo's confirmed Ebola cases have risen above ...

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17 minutes ago | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

PM Modi to address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation ceremony today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 57th Convocation Ceremony...

40 minutes ago | IMD forecasts heavy rain

IMD forecasts heavy rain across several states today

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at several places across India ...

9 hours ago | E Courts Mission Mode Project

The digital transformation of India’s judiciary: How the e-Co...

India's judicial system is undergoing one of the most significant tech...

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August 7, 2026 | BRICS WAVES Bazaar 2026

BRICS WAVES Bazaar 2026 concludes with major global partnersh...

The two-day BRICS WAVES Bazaar 2026 concluded in Mumbai on Friday with...

August 6, 2026

BRICS WAVES Bazaar Opens in Mumbai, brings together 500+ dele...

The two-day BRICS WAVES Bazaar, a premier international marketplace fo...

August 6, 2026 | Netflix India Storytelling Initiative

PM Modi meets Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, discusses making I...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Netflix Co-CEO Ted Saran...

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August 7, 2026 | I4C

Govt warns of WhatsApp ‘boss scam’ targeting corporates, fina...

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry o...

August 7, 2026

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen menta...

A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million ...

August 6, 2026 | uncrewed Gaganyaan Mission

India targets first uncrewed Gaganyaan Mission with Vyommitra...

India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, has achieved signi...

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