Amid allegations, counter allegations over “prolonged” power cuts in the national capital after Assembly election results, the Delhi BJP on Friday said the L-G should instruct government officials not to follow “improper directives” issued by acting Chief Minister Atishi. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has written a letter to Delhi L-G VK Saxena, condemning the...
The talks during Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump’s meeting on Friday (IST) focused on enhancing economic ties, defence cooperation, counter-terrorism efforts, space exploration, and broader international issues. The most important outcome from the talks was the ambitious target set by India and the US to double bilateral trade, aiming for $500 billion by...
India’s retail inflation slowed to a five-month low in January as food price inflation eased, boosting the odds of another rate cut in the South Asian economy where growth is slowing amid the escalating threat of a global trade war. Annual retail inflation (INCPIY=ECI), opens new tab in January was at 4.31%, lower than economists’ estimate of 4.6% and...
The World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 opened on Tuesday under the theme Shaping Future Governments, attracting record international participation. Running until February 14, the 12th edition of the summit brings together heads of state, government officials, global institutions, and leading experts to explore emerging trends in governance and critical sectors. The event features multiple forums, including...
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has inaugurated its new office complex, Keshav Kunj, in New Delhi on a 5 lakh square feet space featuring towers, auditoriums, a library, a hospital, and a Hanuman temple. Built with a focus on sustainability, the state-of-the-art facility was fully funded through public donations totalling ₹150 crore. The complex is designed...
Deepika Padukone, the global brand ambassador for the French jewellery brand Cartier since 2022, made a gorgeous appearance at the brand’s silver jubilee celebrations in Dubai. This outing marks Deepika Padukone’s first overseas appearance after embracing motherhood.For the occasion, Deepika Padukone wore a flowy black custom-made gown by Deepika Padukone recently shared a teaser from...
Ben Duckett did well to work around his groin injury by dealing in boundaries and getting England off to a big start as they chase a mammoth target of 357. Duckett was hobbling throughout his short stay in the crease but he creamed 34 runs in 22 balls before falling to Arshdeep Singh. England’s opening...
Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said around 65-70% of weapons and defence platforms are currently being made in India unlike ten years ago when most of the items would have to be imported. “While 65-70% of defence equipment was imported a decade ago, today almost the same percentage of weapons/platforms are being manufactured...
A new Income Tax Bill is likely to be tabled in the parliament today, according to what sources have told NDTV. The bill seeks to replace the Income Tax Act of 1961 and simplify the language of the existing act. Once introduced in the Lok Sabha, likely on Thursday, the Bill will be sent to the...
After AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan was booked for threatening and mishandling Police, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said that the latter is a man with “criminal nature” who has repeatedly tried to manipulate the law. Speaking to ANI, Sachdeva called for strict legal action against such individuals. “MLA Amanatullah Khan is a man with a...