India’s export performance has delivered an encouraging signal for the country’s manufacturing and trade ambitions. Merchandise exports reached $43.81 billion in August 2026, compared with $34.74 billion in August 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of…
The Kishau Multipurpose Project is one of the most important planned water-storage and hydropower projects in the Upper Yamuna basin. The project has been discussed for decades, but progress was repeatedly delayed because of disagreements…
For decades, Maoist violence was one of India’s most persistent internal-security challenges. What began as the Naxalbari uprising in West Bengal in 1967 eventually developed into a far larger insurgency, particularly across remote and forested…
When Amit Shah is discussed in Indian politics, the conversation usually revolves around elections, internal security, terrorism, the BJP’s organisational machinery or major political decisions. Far less attention is paid to another role that has…
India’s Unified Payments Interface, popularly known as UPI, is set to undergo an important change from October 15, 2026. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a revised Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework…
The relationship between Air India and Singapore Airlines has come under renewed scrutiny in Singapore after Air India sought about US$1.5 billion in fresh equity funding from its owners. The development has put the spotlight…
The iPhone 17 Pro is currently available with a major promotional offer at Croma, where the effective price starts at ₹69,990 after applicable exchange and cashback benefits. However, this is not the phone’s standard retail…
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the deity associated with wisdom, prosperity and auspicious beginnings. Every year, devotees welcome Ganpati Bappa into…
Rajasthan Municipal Election Result 2026: The results of Rajasthan’s urban local body elections have delivered a significant political message, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the strongest party across much of the state.…
Gujarat is witnessing a fresh spell of intense monsoon activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of the state. The warning comes as multiple weather…