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For 2026, Indian Railways to roll out '52 reforms in 52 weeks' agenda

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Indian Railways is set to undertake a series of wide-ranging reforms in 2026 aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, governance and passenger services. As part of an ambiti... Read More


Fresh guidelines issued on SIR hearings

New delhi, Jan. 8 -- After Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien moved the Supreme Court over what he has termed questionable procedural practices by the Election Commission of India (ECI) during ... Read More


Netanyahu calls Modi, shares Gaza Peace Plan status

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who shared an update on the Gaza Peace Plan and reaffirmed their s... Read More


India urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- India on Monday issued a fresh travel advisory urging its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran amid a widening wave of protests driven by economic distress and a rapidl... Read More


India has every right to defend against 'bad neighbours': Jaishankar

CHENNAI, Jan. 2 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has every right to defend its people when it comes to "bad neighbours" and asserted that a neighbouring country cannot as... Read More


From Chips to Reactors: India aligns AI growth with nuclear energy push

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- India's artificial intelligence ecosystem is expected to significantly impact the country's energy demand. This substantial increase necessitates a focus on clean, reliable, and c... Read More


Extra excise duty on tobacco products, cess on pan masala to take effect February 1

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Union government has overhauled the taxation framework for cigarettes, pan masala and other tobacco products, introducing higher excise duties and a new cess regime from Febru... Read More


No third-party role: Sources on China's India-Pak truce claim

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- New Delhi has firmly rejected claims by China that it played a mediating role in securing a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during the military confrontation in May, reitera... Read More


How 2025 redefined Indian Army

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Technical modernisation and increased collaboration with foreign partners are leading to significant changes in the Indian Army. In 2025, the Army utilised lessons from real-wor... Read More


Parliament in 2025: A year of law-making, a shortfall in debate

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The Parliament in 2025 has operated in a mixed manner regarding efficiency and constraints, given the overfilled political calendar. Data suggests that, over the sessions, the L... Read More