New Delhi: The red metal, copper, is rapidly emerging as a major competitor to traditional precious metals such as gold and silver. Copper prices have surged to a historic high, crossing $13,000 per tonne, raising questions about whether it could outperform gold and silver in terms of returns in 2026. Copper Prices Hit Record High … Read more
New Delhi / Washington:H-1B and H-4 visa holders planning to travel to India for emergencies, family events, or weddings have been urged to exercise extreme caution, as US visa appointment delays in India have stretched well into mid-2026. Immigration experts warn that what was once routine travel could now turn into a prolonged and risky … Read more
New Delhi:Recent violence near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi’s Turkman Gate area has once again brought a painful chapter of India’s history back into public memory. While the latest incident involved rumours of a mosque being targeted during an anti-encroachment drive—leading to unrest and the arrest of 12 people—the name Turkman Gate itself carries a … Read more
New Delhi: After years of strained ties following the 2020 border clash, India appears to be taking cautious steps toward restoring its economic relationship with China. The Union Ministry of Finance is reportedly considering rolling back key restrictions that have kept Chinese companies out of Indian government projects for nearly five years, a move that … Read more
New Delhi: Ahead of Union Budget 2026, India’s semiconductor and electronics industry has urged the government to continue and strengthen key incentive schemes to sustain momentum in domestic manufacturing and design capabilities. The Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) has called for the continuation of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 and the Design Linked … Read more
New Delhi:After discussions around the 8th Pay Commission for government employees, the Central Government is now preparing a major step to benefit private sector employees. In a move aimed at expanding social security coverage, the government is considering a significant increase in the monthly salary ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). According to … Read more
New Delhi: The debate over cryptocurrencies and other Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) continues to intensify worldwide, and India remains among the countries that have not granted them official approval. After the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Income Tax Department has now also raised strong concerns, highlighting the serious risks associated with cryptocurrencies. According to … Read more
New Delhi:The Government of India has officially announced the schedule for the first phase of Census 2027, which will be conducted between April 1 and September 30, 2026, across all states and Union Territories. The information was shared through a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday. According to the notification, … Read more
New Delhi | Defence Desk The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has embarked on a long-range training deployment to Southeast Asia, with scheduled port visits to Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. The deployment aims to enhance operational training, maritime cooperation, and regional security engagement in line with India’s Act East Policy. The naval flotilla comprises … Read more
New Delhi | Education Desk Private schools in the national capital have received a major setback from the Delhi High Court, which has refused to stay the Delhi government’s order aimed at regulating school fees. The issue, which has sparked intense debate among parents, school managements, and authorities, has now reached the judiciary. A division … Read more
New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) officers have received a major boost as the Ministry of Coal has approved the long-pending demand for revision of their pay scales in line with Maharatna public sector companies. With this approval, Coal India officers will now be entitled to revised salaries and allowances as per Maharatna norms. Following … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan has claimed that last year’s brief military confrontation with India has unexpectedly benefited its defence industry. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that following the four-day conflict, Pakistan has seen a rise in orders for its fighter aircraft, particularly the JF-17 Thunder, and asserted that successful execution of these deals could reduce … Read more
New Delhi । Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday sparked a major political controversy after he drew parallels between recent US actions in Venezuela and India, wondering aloud whether US President Donald Trump could carry out a similar operation against India and “kidnap” Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chavan made … Read more
New Delhi । The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration has vowed to take the strictest possible action against students involved in raising controversial slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting that universities cannot be allowed to become “laboratories of hate.” In an official statement shared on social media platform … Read more
New Delhi The initial public offering (IPO) of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, is generating significant investor excitement as it prepares to open next week. The IPO is set to launch for subscription on January 9, 2026, and will remain open until January 13, marking it as the … Read more
New Delhi: What if you could enjoy YouTube Premium features without spending a single rupee? Reliance Jio has made this possible in a simple way—without requiring a Jio SIM card or any special recharge. Users can now access key YouTube Premium–like features through JioSphere, a web browser developed by Jio. The biggest attraction is that … Read more
New Delhi: At a time when most young professionals dream of high-paying IT jobs and corporate careers, Amit Godse chose a path few dare to take. A mechanical engineer by education and a former software professional by profession, Godse left behind a comfortable, well-paid job to protect one of nature’s most vital creatures — honeybees. … Read more
New Delhi : The investigation into the blast that took place near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on November 10 last year has revealed shocking details. Security agencies have found that the terrorist module involved in the attack was in direct contact with handlers based in Pakistan through the use of so-called ‘ghost SIM’ cards and … Read more
New Delhi / Caracas The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela amid a rapidly deteriorating security situation in the South American nation. The advisory also cautions Indian citizens currently in Venezuela to restrict their movements, exercise extreme vigilance, and … Read more
New Delhi : India’s largest private airport operator, the Adani Group, has sought the government’s approval to allow foreign airlines to operate more international flights to and from India. The move is linked to the group’s massive investment in airport infrastructure, but it has triggered resistance from major Indian carriers such as Air India and … Read more
New Delhi: Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves—more than even Saudi Arabia and nearly five times that of the United States. Yet despite sitting on an estimated 303 billion barrels of oil, the South American nation continues to face deep economic hardship, high inflation, and declining living standards. Experts say the paradox lies … Read more
New Delhi: In a major New Year relief for Delhi residents, the Delhi government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced free distribution of packed sugar for 15 months. The decision was approved in a recent Delhi Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. Under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), all eligible cardholders will … Read more
New Delhi:The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday strongly objected to a handwritten note written by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to jailed activist Umar Khalid, accusing the US leader of interfering in India’s internal affairs. The ruling party also alleged the existence of an “anti-India narrative” being promoted from foreign soil, claiming that … Read more
New Delhi: The Indian government has issued a strong notice to social media platform X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, directing it to immediately remove AI-generated obscene and illegal content from its platform. The warning comes amid growing concerns over the misuse of X’s AI application, Grok, to create and circulate explicit material. The Ministry … Read more
