Japanese Population Sees Record Drop In 2024, Down By 9 Lakh
The population of Japanese nationals fell by a record amount — more than 900,000 people — in 2024, official data showed, as the country battles to reverse its perennially low…
Trump Administration Froze $584 Million In Federal Funding: California University
President Donald Trump’s administration has frozen $584 million in federal funding for the University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA said on Wednesday after the government reprimanded the university over pro-Palestinian…
Apple CEO Tim Cook Presents 24-Karat Gold “Unique” Gift To Donald Trump
Apple CEO Tim Cook presented a gift to Donald Trump before announcing an additional 100 billion USD in company investments in US manufacturing.
“I Feel Useless”: Sam Altman Reacts To The Power Of ChatGPT-5
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that he feels “useless” witnessing the capabilities of ChatGPT-5, the company’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) model.
WHO Advises Against The Use Of Antibiotics For COVID-19 Patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against the use of antibiotics even in patients with severe COVID when a concurrent bacterial infection is not suspected.
Ghana Defence Minister Among Eight Killed In Helicopter Crash
Ghana’s Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah died in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, along with four other officials and three air force crew, the government said.
Pak Army Chief Set For US Trip, 2nd In 2 Months, Amid Trump’s Tariff War
Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is set to visit the US for the second time in two months, according to reports in the Pakistani media
Trump Was Asked Why He’s Singling Out India Over Russia Trade. His Reply
US President Donald Trump warned of new “secondary sanctions” for Moscow’s trading partners when he was asked why India was being “singled out” for its business ties with Russia, leaving…
Tariff Storm In Parliament Today? Rahul Gandhi Flags “Economic Blackmail”
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff on India is likely to echo in Parliament on Thursday, with the Congress moving an adjournment motion for a discussion on the “unfair”…
Apple To Expand US Manufacturing Base, To Use Only US-Made Rare Earth Magnets
Technology giant Apple has announced a major push to expand its manufacturing base in the United States, including a decision to exclusively use rare-earth magnets made in the country.
Who Is Edward Coristine? 19-Year-Old Being Praised By Trump And Musk
A former staff member of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is being widely praised for stopping a violent carjacking attempt in Washington, DC.
Adani Power To Build $3 Billion Greenfield Thermal Plant In Bihar
Adani Power on Thursday said it has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) to develop and operate 2,400 MW greenfield thermal power plant in Bihar at an investment of $3…
Tata Consultancy Services Announces Wage Hikes Amid 12,000 Layoffs
India’s largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) informed employees that it will roll-out wage hikes for about 80 per cent of workforce, covering mid to junior levels.
2025 Had Earth’s Third-Hottest July On Earth: Scientists
Last month was Earth’s third warmest July since records began and included a record national temperature in Turkey of 50.5 degrees Celsius (122.9 Fahrenheit), scientists said on Thursday.
Sensex, Nifty Decline In Early Trade As US Tariffs On Indian Goods Doubled
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday as US President Donald Trump slapped an additional 25 per cent duty — doubling it to 50 per…
“Get Fighter Plane From Modi Baba”: A Special Ask By Eknath Shinde’s Grandson
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his family on Wednesday, coming to Delhi especially for this meeting. The headliner, though, was his absent,…
In Assam, Women’s Body NCW Introduces ‘Yashoda AI’ To Tackle Cybercrime
The National Commission for Women (NCW), in partnership with Future Shift Labs (FSL), launched the YASHODA AI initiative, aiming to build a digitally secure and AI-aware society.
“Once In A Generation Opportunity”: Amitabh Kant On 50% US Tariff On India
India’s former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant is looking at the hefty Trump tariffs as “once in a generation opportunity”.
Tamil Nadu Touches Double-Digit GDP, MK Stalin Praises “Dravidian Model”
Tamil Nadu has recorded a double-digit economic growth, the highest among all the states, in 2024-25, according to new estimates released by the Government of India.
After Trump’s “Unjustified” Tariffs, India Assures “Necessary Actions”
India has made it clear that it stands firm on its national interests after US President Donald Trump’s move to impose another 25 per cent tariff over the import of…
“India Bows To None”: Harsh Goenka’s Sharp Response To Trump’s 50% Tariff
India will find better alternatives and build self-reliance, said Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, in response to increased Trump tariffs.
Trump Doubles India Tariffs, Shashi Tharoor’s Advice On Next Steps
Slamming the United States for “double standard” for imposing an additional 25% tariff on India for buying Russian oil, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said US President Trump’s move will make…
“Punched, Hair Pulled”: Racist Attack On Indian-Origin Girl, 6, In Ireland
A six-year-old Indian-origin girl is the latest victim of racist attacks in Ireland. Nia Naveen, whose family hails from Kottayam in Kerala, was playing outside her house in Waterford City…
US In Race With China To Claim “Best” Part Of Moon: NASA Chief
The United States is in a new space race with China to claim the most resource-rich part of the moon, NASA’s interim administrator Sean Duffy said while announcing plans to…
80% Of Tata Consultancy Services Employees To Gets Raise From September 1
India’s largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) informed employees that it will roll-out wage hikes for about 80 per cent of workforce, covering mid to junior levels.
Air India Launches App For Emotional, Mental Well-Being Of Pilots, Cabin Crew
Tata Group-owned Air India has rolled out a dedicated emotional and mental well-being app for its pilots and cabin crew members and their families, offering over 600 expert-designed self-care techniques
“Sexual Violence By Parent Tears Through Foundational Fabric Of Familial Trust”: Top Court
Observing incestuous sexual violence by a parent “tears through” the foundational fabric of familial trust, the Supreme Court has upheld a man’s punishment for raping his minor daughter.
Thadou Tribe, Meiteis, Other Communities Share Stage In Imphal For Peace
Delegations of the Thadou tribe and civil society organisations including from the Meitei community met in Manipur’s capital Imphal on Wednesday in a significant step at demonstrating the resilience of…
All 4 Accused In Kolkata Rape Case Remanded To Police Custody
In what is being claimed as a first-of-its-kind order by a court in Kolkata, all four accused in the South Calcutta Law College rape case were remanded to police custody…
Did New Tariff On India Influence US-Russia Talks On Ukraine? What Trump Said
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington and Moscow have made a “lot of progress” towards his goal of ending the Ukraine War and speculated America’s hefty tariffs on…
Poll Body Sends Reminder To Tejashwi Yadav Amid Dual EPIC Card Row
The Election Commission has issued a reminder notice to Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, urging him to respond by August 8 regarding the alleged dual EPIC (Electors…
YouTubers Attacked In Dharmasthala, 4 Hospitalised
Four men, representing three YouTube channels were attacked by a large mob near Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district, when they were interviewing a person, amid an ongoing probe by SIT…
Minor Gang-Raped In UP, Juvenile Among 2 Arrested: Cops
Two people, including a 15-year-old, were on Wednesday arrested in connection with the gang-rape of a minor girl in Maharajpur area of Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, police said.
NDTV Exclusive: Sunjay Kapur’s Death Not Suspicious Says Surrey Police
Businessman Sunjay Kapur – who died last month while playing polo in London – died of natural causes, Surrey Police told NDTV.
3 Family Members Beaten To Death By Relative Over Land Dispute
Three elderly members of a family were beaten to death by a 35-year-old neighbour in Jharkhand’s Sahibganj district on Wednesday over a land dispute, police said.
“Female, Male Army Officers Can’t Be Evaluated For Permanent Commission On Same Criteria”: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday informed that female and male officers of the Indian Army, comprise two unequal and distinct classes, and can’t be considered together for grant of permanent…
2 Ghana Ministers Among 8 Killed In Helicopter Crash
Ghana’s defence and environment ministers were killed in a military helicopter crash Wednesday, the presidency said, after the air force chopper carrying three crew and five passengers came down in…
Ukraine’s Zelensky Says Russia Seems More Inclined Now To A Ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Russia seemed “more inclined” to a ceasefire, but details of a potential deal are of great significance and neither Ukraine nor the…
Kerala Headmistress Booked For “Casteist Slur” Against Students
A case has been registered against the headmistress of an aided school for allegedly using casteist remarks against two fourth grade students and their parents in Haripad in the coastal…
Trump Announces Apple Investing Another $100 Billion In US Manufacturing
Apple CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to announce a commitment by the tech company to increase its investment in U.S. manufacturing by…
US To Impose 100% Tariff On Semiconductor Imports, Says Trump
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for…
Mamata Banerjee Condemns Alleged Attack On Bengali Migrants In Protest Rally
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday led a massive protest rally in Jhargram, condemning the alleged attacks on Bengali-speaking migrants outside the state.
Trump Plans To Meet With Putin, Zelensky Next Week: Report
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar…
24-Year-Old Chain Snatcher Arrested In Delhi: Cops
The Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested a 24-year-old habitual offender for allegedly snatching a 30 gm gold chain from Tamil Nadu MP R Sudha near Tamil Nadu Bhavan in Chanakyapuri.
WhatsApp Launches New Safety Tool, 6.8 Million Scam Centre Accounts Banned
WhatsApp has launched a new ‘safety overview’, which will alert a user when someone not in their contact list adds them to a new WhatsApp group that they may not…
US Hypocrisy? 50% Tariff On India, Zero On EU That Bought Russian Oil
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25 per cent additional tariffs on Indian goods triggered immediate diplomatic pushback from New Delhi and raised questions about Western consistency on Russian energy…
Natural Disasters Caused $135 Billion In Economic Losses: Reinsurance Giant Swiss Re
Natural disasters caused $135 billion in economic losses globally in the first half of 2025, fuelled by the Los Angeles wildfires, reinsurer Swiss Re said Wednesday.
Ghana Ministers Among 8 Killed In Helicopter Crash
Ghana’s defence and environment ministers were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday, the presidency said, hours after the armed forces reported a chopper carrying three crew and five passengers dropped…
Stanford Plans To Axe 363 Jobs Amid Trump’s Funding Cuts
Stanford University plans to axe hundreds of staff due to funding cuts for higher education under President Donald Trump, the latest mass layoff at an elite US college.
Pro-Trump Nationalist President Nawrocki Becomes Poland’s New President
Poland’s new nationalist president, Karol Nawrocki, called for a “sovereign Poland” and promised to “fight those who are pushing the nation towards decline” as he was sworn in on Wednesday.
“Not Going To Humiliate Myself”: Brazil’s Lula Rejects Talks With Trump
As US tariffs on Brazilian goods jumped to 50% on Wednesday, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told Reuters that he saw no room for direct talks with US…
Is India Facing Highest Trump Tariff? Breaking Down The Latest US Order
US President Donald Trump today signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil — a revenue…
Actor Vijay Deverakonda Questioned, Says Even ED Officials Did Not Why
After four hours of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad, Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda has said that even those who had questioned him did not know why his name…
Suicide Or Murder? Assam Woman Dies Of Burn Injuries, Husband Arrested
A woman died of severe burn injuries in Assam’s Tezpur today. Her family claimed the 42-year-old woman was set on fire by her husband. The 45-year-old man was arrested from…
Hyderabad’s ‘RRR’ To Be Upgraded To 6-Lane To Meet Traffic Demands
Telangana’s Minister for Roads and Buildings, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, announced that the state has proposed to upgrade the planned Regional Ring Road (RRR) around Hyderabad from four lanes to six…
“India Doing Very Well”: RBI Governor On Trump’s “Dead Economy” Jibe
The Indian economy is “doing very well” and contributing more to global growth than the US, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday, days after US President Donald Trump’s…
Aviation Safety Body Directs Increased Security At Airports Due To Potential Terror Threat
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all stakeholders to enhance security at airports due to a potential threat from a terror group during the period from September…
Melting Glaciers, Fragile Slopes, Human Hubris: What Led To Uttarakhand’s Tragedy
Five dead, dozens missing. Was it a cloudburst or a glacial lake outburst? Experts say the Uttarakhand flash floods reflect the escalating impact of climate change on the Himalayas.
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Highlights: 190 People Rescued From Uttarkashi’s Dharali Village, Says Chief Minister
Uttarkashi Cloudburst: A cloudburst struck Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday afternoon which triggered a mudslide and flash floods in Dharali village.
Leather, Gems, Jewellery Among Key Sectors Hit Hard By 50% US Tariff
Domestic export sectors such as leather, chemicals, footwear, gems and jewellery, textiles and shrimp will be severely impacted by the imposition of the 50 per cent tariff by the US,…
US Tariffs To Have Minimal Effect On India’s GDP, Exports: Study
The 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods announced by US President Donald Trump will have “negligible” impact on the country’s GDP as only USD 8.1 billion of exports to…
“Active Shooter” At US Army Base In Georgia, Casualties Reported
After an active shooter was reported on Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia, parts of the army post were locked down on Wednesday.
Bengal Protests To Mark RG Kar Case Anniversary From August 8
From this weekend, West Bengal is all set to be rocked again over protest movements by various groups on the first anniversary of the rape and murder of a woman…
Trump Cracks Down On Foreign Students, College Applications Rise Outside US
In China, wait times for US visa interviews are so long that some students have given up. Universities in Hong Kong are fielding transfer inquiries from foreign students in the…
Akasa Air Examiner Suspended For Lapse In Checking Pilot Skills
Akasa Air’s examiner has been suspended by the civil aviation regulator DGCA over procedural lapses during pilot skill test.
100-Metre Iron Bridge Destroyed By Floods, 12 Villages Cut Off In Uttarkashi
The impact of the flash floods in Uttarkashi is being felt across the region and there are spots were rescue teams have not been able to reach yet.
Trump Raises Tariffs To 50%: What It Means For India
US President Donald Trump today announced an additional 25 per cent tariff on goods coming from India as penalty for what he called New Delhi’s continued buying of Russian oil.
M Kharge’s Jagdeep Dhankhar Reference To Push For Debate On Bihar Voter List
Quoting former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar that “anything can be discussed in the House”, the INDIA bloc, led by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, on Wednesday demanded an urgent debate in…
2 Appointments For Same Post In A Day Sparks Devendra Fadnavis-Eknath Shinde Rift Buzz
A fresh flashpoint has emerged between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde, this time over the appointment of the General Manager of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply…
Hyderabad Psychologist Marries Patient, Dies By Suicide Over Alleged Harassment
A 33-year-old psychologist died by suicide on Tuesday allegedly after she was harassed by her husband and his family in Hyderabad, police said.
Top Court Asks Poll Body To Come Clean On Data Of Voters Deleted From Bihar List
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission (EC) to file a reply within three days (by August 9) to a petition seeking disclosure of details of 65 lakh…
Violence Erupts After Tribal Woman Allegedly Sexually Assaulted In Bus In Tripura
A mob vandalised multiple vehicles and several people were injured after a tribal woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a government bus in Bishramganj in Sepahijala district of Tripura on…
Preacher Arrested For Raping 5-Year-Old Girl Inside Karnataka Mosque In 2023
A preacher has been arrested for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl inside a mosque in Karnataka’s Belagavi district in October 2023.
Rain Data Doesn’t Support Claim Cloudburst Caused Uttarkashi Disaster: Experts
A cloudburst in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga river is widely believed to have triggered the flash flood in Uttarkashi’s Dharali, but experts feel the amount of rain…
Opinion: Opinion | A Year Later: Did Bangladesh Trade One Crisis For Another?
A year into the regime change, Bangladesh stands at a crossroads between reawakening and regression.
Class 12 Student Runs His Car Over 2-Year-Old Boy In Madhya Pradesh
A tragic incident in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam has sparked both sorrow and outrage, as CCTV footage surfaced showing a two-year-old boy, Rishik Tiwari, being crushed to death by a car…
Fields of Gold: How One Scientist Changed India’s Destiny
India, once a nation dependent on food imports and described as a “basket case,” today stands tall as a food surplus country.
Trump Doubles Tariff On India To 50%: Full Text Of Order
US President Donald Trump today issued an executive order imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on goods from India, days after he issued a threat to New Delhi over its…
Trump India Tariffs 2025 Live Updates: Trump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff On India, Total Goes Up To 50%
US President Donald Trump today announced 25 per more tariffs on India as “punishment” for buying oil from Russia, taking the total tariffs to 50 per cent.
Pakistan Misses 3 Out Of 5 IMF Targets Before 2nd Review Of $7 Billion Loan
Pakistan has missed three out of the five targets set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the second review of the USD 7 billion bailout package, a media report…
Trump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff On India, Total Goes Up To 50%
US President Donald Trump today announced 25 per more tariffs on India as “punishment” for buying oil from Russia, taking the total tariffs to 50 per cent.
Railways Install Cameras In Over 11,000 Coaches For Passenger Safety: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Indian Railways has so far fitted 11,535 coaches across zones with CCTV cameras to improve the safety and security of passengers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
Old vs New Development: Expert Explains What Led To Uttarkashi Destruction
The mudslide in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district, which razed a village and buried scores of people, may not have been triggered by a cloudburst caused by heavy rain.
On Camera, Narrow Escape For 3 On Bike In Haridwar Landslide Scare
A sudden landslide sent debris crashing down a hillside, narrowly missing three young men riding a motorcycle in Haridwar on Tuesday.
Another Odisha Woman Dies By Suicide, Father Alleges Boyfriend’s Blackmail
A 20-year-old final-year undergraduate student was found dead after sustaining severe burn injuries inside her home in Odisha’s Kendrapara district on Wednesday morning.
Kinnaur Kailash Yatra Suspended Due To Heavy Rains, 617 Roads Closed
The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra was suspended and 413 stranded devotees were rescued after heavy rain damaged the pilgrimage route in Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Wednesday.
After Trump’s 35% Tariff Slap, Canada PM Says “We’ll Speak When It Makes Sense”
Days after the United States slapped Canada with 35 per cent tariffs, raising it from the previous 25 per cent, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said that he…
Trump Suggests Vance ‘Most Likely’ Republican Pick For 2028
US President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance is “most likely” to secure the Republican party nomination for president in 2028.
28 Kerala Tourists Missing After Flash Flood Horror In Uttarakhand
A 28-member group of tourists, who are natives of Kerala, has gone missing after a cloudburst triggered massive mudslides in Uttarakhand, family members said on Wednesday.
Heavy Rain Forces Kerala School To Declare Holiday, Roof Collapses Hours Later
A major tragedy was narrowly averted on Wednesday after the ceiling of an auditorium at Kodaly Government Upper Primary School in Thrissur collapsed — fortunately, on a day when the…
On Camera, Man Steals Brass Elephant From Ex Chhattisgarh Minister’s Home
A brass elephant statue weighing over 15 kg was stolen from the residence of former Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister TS Singhdeo.
5th Body Retrieved After Uttarakhand Cloudburst, Weather Warning For Himachal
Disaster swept through Dharali village in Uttarakhand on Tuesday after a massive cloudburst triggered flash floods that barrelled through homes, trees and vehicles, trapping dozens of people and leaving at…
9 Years After Slapping A Cop, Maharashtra Man Gets 1-Day Jail Sentence
After nine years, the sessions court here convicted a 52-year-old man for assaulting a traffic police constable in a road rage incident and handed him a token one-day simple imprisonment…
How Labubu Dolls Are Blowing Up Hopes Of A Plastic Ban Amid Global Talks
The world’s governments are meeting this week to hammer out a treaty to reverse the rising tide of plastics. Oil companies have other ideas.
PM Modi To Visit China, His First Since Galwan Clash, For SCO Summit
PM Modi to visit China, his first since Galwan clash, for key regional summit SCO
US Envoy Steve Witkoff Meets Putin In Moscow As Trump’s Ukraine Ceasefire Deadline Looms
Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, two days ahead of a deadline imposed by US President Donald Trump on Moscow…
In Pics: France Fights Biggest Wildfire Of The Year, Burns Through 27,000 Acres
A wildfire in southern France which started on Tuesday injured nine people and burned through 12,000 hectares (27,000 acres) of vegetation after slowing down into Wednesday, according to local officials.
BJP Plans Contempt Plea Against Priyanka Gandhi Over Top Court’s Criticism
The BJP on Wednesday decided to move a contempt of court petition against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her criticisms of the Supreme Court’s observations against her brother Rahul…
Multiple Landslides Block Mandi-Manali Route, Tourists Spend Night On Highway
People travelling to Kullu and Manali have been stranded for over 12 hours now and have had to spend the night in their vehicles.
Staff Crunch At AIIMS: 40% Faculty Posts Vacant Across India, Says Centre
Government data tabled in the Rajya Sabha has revealed a persistent staffing shortfall across the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), with over 2,800 faculty positions vacant across 20…