India News | Police Detains BJP Workers in Hyderabad for Protesting Against Attack on Cow Vigilante

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Thursday were detained by the police in Telangana's Hyderabad for protesting against the attack on a cow vigilante (Gau Rakshak). The BJP members were...

India Fast-Tracks Military Modernisation Post Operation Sindoor: DAC Approves Proposals Worth Rs 79,000 Crore

In a major push towards defence modernisation following Operation Sindoor, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared procurement proposals valued at approximately Rs 79,000 crore. The approvals,...

India, Oman hold talks to deepen defence cooperation, training ties

New Delhi: The Indian Army and Royal Army of Oman held the third Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation through expanded joint exercises, expert exchanges in niche domains and deepening training...

India rises to 9th spot in forest cover ranking, third in net-gain: UN report

Forests cover 4.14 billion hectares of land globally, accounting for nearly one-third (32 per cent) of the global land area. This means that per person in this world coexists with 0.5 hectares of forest land India has moved up a spot in the forest...

India suicide crisis: More men die than women, mean age at death estimated at 36 years, PHFI survey shows

Critically, the study also showed that suicide is the leading cause of death among the economically productive 15-39 age group in India. The mean age at suicide death was estimated at 36 years—individuals who died by suicide were on average 28...

India to Cut Russian Oil Imports Following New US Sanctions

Due to the new U.S. sanctions against Russian oil companies – Rosneft, Lukoil and their subsidiaries – India plans to significantly reduce imports of Russian oil. The country’s leading oil companies report substantial restrictions on supplies from...

Mumbai: Indian classical musician Pandit Naviin Gandharv recalls recent performance before Indian and UK PMs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer were impressed by Pandit Naviin Gandharv's performance at Rajbhavan, featuring his father's invention, the Belabaharr. Gandharv's fusion of Indian classical music with various genres, including...

Political opinion: Yvette Cooper MP - Building partnerships across the world to make us stronger here at home

When Putin’s troops invaded Ukraine nearly four years ago, thousands of Ukrainian mums and children travelled here to Yorkshire to be welcomed by British families into their homes. Among them were two international prize-winning, young ballroom...

Government begins process to appoint new CJI; Justice Surya Kant next in line

Incumbent Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai is scheduled to retire on November 24, 2025. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The government has written to the incumbent Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai for the recommendation of his successor....

India board seeks to criminalise match-fixing 'to protect cricket'

Indian cricket authorities have petitioned the country's top court to make match-fixing a criminal offence in a bid to ramp up the pressure on illegal bookmakers and bent players. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the world's...

India News | First Ever in BSF's History: Constable Gets Out-of-turn Promotion in Only Five-month of Service

New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): In an unprecedented feat in the six-decade history of the Border Security Force (BSF), a young constable has earned an out-of-turn promotion within just five months of joining the force-- a milestone never seen...

India Must Boost Rare Earth Value Chains via PPP Amid China Controls

Following China’s rare earth export controls, an expert urges India to develop its domestic value chain through a public-private partnership (PPP). With China tightening export controls on rare earth elements, India must accelerate efforts to...

President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Mahasamadhi Centenary of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Kerala

SREE NARAYANA GURU’S MESSAGE OF UNITY REMINDS US THAT ALL HUMAN BEINGS SHARE THE SAME DIVINE ESSENCE: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU Varkala, October 23, 2025 – President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the observance of the Mahasamadhi Centenary...

India’s green shift push: Nation leads South, Southeast Asia, states S&P Global; personal financing, poli

India has actually become the frontrunner in renewable resource development throughout South and Southeast Asia, surpassing coal and setting an example for the area, according to a current report by S&P Global Ratings. According to news firm ANI,...

India partially exempts synthetic fabric import from MIP

The Indian government has partially exempted synthetic fabrics under ITC HS code 60053600 from the minimum import price (MIP) of $3.5 per kg. Fabrics falling within the 28 to 48 GSM (grams per square metre) range will now be exempt from this MIP...

India’s Top 10 Conglomerates See Mixed Fortunes As Samvat 2081 Ends - Check Who Leads

M&M’s net profit almost doubled from Rs 7,253 crore in FY22 to Rs 14,073 crore in FY25, and further climbed to Rs 14,904 crore in the twelve months to June 2025. (AI Generated Image) As Samvat 2081 draws to a close, India’s largest business houses...

India may sharply curtail Russian imports to avoid massive US tariffs: Report

Indian refiners are now reportedly recalibrating their sourcing strategies and sharply curtailing imports of Russian oil to ensure compliance with US sanctions, a move expected to reshape the flow of Russian oil into India, which has emerged as...

India Restores Embassy in Kabul, Reaffirms Commitment To Deepen Bilateral Ties With Afghanistan

The Ministry of External Affairs stated the choice’highlights India’s willpower to deepen its bilateral engagement with the Afghan side in all spheres of shared interest’.|Image: Republic Program Quick Read Summary is AI-generated,...

India’s refiners prepare sharp cut to Russian oil imports after new US sanctions

75India’s refiners are preparing to reduce sharply their purchases of Russian crude after the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, in measures announced on 22–23 October. The steps, aimed at...

India-born Paul Kapur takes charge as top US diplomat for South and Central Asia

Indian-American author and security expert Paul Kapur has been officially sworn in as the new Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the US Department of State. Paul Kapur's swearing-in was announced by the Bureau...