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New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 100 per cent tariff on patented pharmaceutical imports--citing national security and supply chain risks following a Section 232 probe--is expected to have a mixed impact on India. Crucially for India, the proclamation clarifies that generic drugs--a segment in which Indian firms dominate globally--are exempt "at this time," adding that such products "shall not be subject to Section 232 tariffs." Also Read | Delh ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Indian Navy vessels are ensuring the safe passage of the country's oil tankers through the troubled waters of the Strait of Hormuz. He added that the government is keeping a close watch on developments in the region. Singh was speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala. He further said India is not facing any shortage of fuel or gas and is well equipped to handle any potential energy disruptions arising from the ongoing war in West ...Read More >
Eradication of Maoism needed only a strong will, which the Narendra Modi government has, and the Congress, in contrast, not only allowed Maoist violence to proliferate but the growth of urban Naxals also took place under their watch, Union Minister Amit Shah said today. Responding to the debate in the Lok Sabha on eradication of Left-wing terror -- the government's deadline for which ends tomorrow -- Shah said the Maoist violence has cost the lives of 20,000 young people and affected 120 millio ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that there is 'no dearth of fuel or gas in the country' and India was ready to deal with any energy crisis resulting out of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Singh, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, said that Indian Navy ships were safely escorting the country's tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for maritime trade and an Iranian territory. The defence minister further said that Prime Minister ...Read More >
The bill had evoked sharp reactions from Opposition leaders, particularly the Kerala lawmakers, as it was feared that Christian groups might be targeted under the new law. A controversial provision stated that the government can appoint a "designated authority" to take over, manage, or sell assets created from foreign funds by an non-governmental organisation whose licence under FCRA was cancelled, suspended, or simply not renewed. (check) The bill was listed for passage on Wednesday. Amid prot ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Just a day after Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi disclosed that India was on the verge of striking Pakistan from sea during Op Sindoor, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any "misadventure" from India's neighbour in the prevailing situation would invite "unprecedented and decisive" action.Rajnath, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in Kerala, said that following the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, India had destroyed terrorist hideouts and infrastructure in Pakistan th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory addressing confusion and misinformation surrounding QR codes printed on its question papers, following recent incidents that went viral on social media, including one involving internet personality Orry. The advisory, released on April 2, 2026, comes days after students appearing for the Class 12 History examination on March 30 reported that scanning a QR code on the question paper led to search results linked to ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday, April 2, said any "misadventure" from India's neighbour, Pakistan, in the prevailing situation would invite an "unprecedented and decisive" action. Singh, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, said that following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India had destroyed the terrorist hideouts and infrastructure in Pakistan. He contended that after the Pahalgam attack, Indian forces, duri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections ...Read More >
New Delhi: More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections of visas" ar ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 2 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that there is "no dearth of fuel or gas in the country" and India was ready to deal with any energy crisis resulting from the ongoing West Asia conflict. Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, Singh said the Indian Navy ships were safely escorting the country's tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for maritime trade and an Iranian territory. The defence minister further said th ...Read More >
Imphal: Following swift action directed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced that his government will submit a detailed proposal to raise a Mahila (all-women) India Reserve Battalion (IRB) to strengthen the state's security forces. In a post on X, the Chief Minister wrote, "I express my sincere gratitude to the Hon'ble Home Minister for his in-principle approval to raise a Mahila IRB Battalion, aimed at enhancing our capacity to maintain law ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) India is actively participating in international discussions on the security of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe and uninterrupted passage for its commercial vessels, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The UK side has invited several countries, which also include India, for talks on the Strait of Hormuz. From our side, the Foreign Secretary is attending the meeting this evening." He added that India has been in d ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 2 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any "misadventure" from India's neighbour, Pakistan, in the prevailing situation would invite an "unprecedented and decisive" action. Singh, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, said that following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India had destroyed the terrorist hideouts and infrastructure in Pakistan. He contended that after the Pahalgam attack, Indian forces, du ...Read More >
New Delhi: More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections of visas" ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government has marginally exceeded the indirect tax collection target for fiscal 2025-26, an official said on Thursday. The total indirect tax collection, which includes customs, excise and GST, as per Revised Estimates (RE), was pegged at over Rs 15.52 lakh crore for FY26. This includes Rs 2.58 lakh crore from customs duty, Rs 3.38 lakh crore from excise duty, and Rs 9.58 lakh crore from Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST). Without giving actual figures, the official said that ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote amid an Opposition walkout. The bill seeks to create a unified legal framework governing personnel across different CAPF forces, replacing the current patchwork of separate service rule regimes for the five Central Armed Police Forces. Replying to the debate on the bill, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the purpose of the bill is ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin calls on PM Modi to take prompt action; DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi joins the chorus as opposition grows ahead of Kerala elections.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin strongly denounced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Thursday, calling it a 'direct attack' on religious minorities and demanding its total withdrawal. The Opposition benches immediately reacted negatively to the introduction of the Foreign Contribution Regu ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Thursday said that the Karnataka Police have been successful in creating an atmosphere of peace and harmony in the state and have earned recognition as one of the best police systems in the country. He was speaking at the Police Flag Day celebrations and the Chief Minister's Medal award ceremony held at the KSRP Parade Ground in Koramangala in Bengaluru, where he addressed the medal recipients. He said that Police ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government has marginally exceeded its indirect tax collection target for 2025-26, buoyed by steady inflows from customs, excise and GST, even as collections from a key cess on pan masala fell short of expectations, an official said on Thursday. As per Revised Estimates (RE), total indirect tax collections -- comprising customs duty, excise duty and Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) -- were pegged at over Rs 15.52 lakh crore for FY26. This included Rs 2.58 lakh crore from cus ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that there is "no dearth of fuel or gas in the country" and India was ready to deal with any energy crisis resulting out of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Singh, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, said that Indian Navy ships were safely escorting the country's tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for maritime trade and an Iranian territory. Also Read: India's defence exports hit recor ...Read More >
New Delhi (IANS): Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, criticized the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 on Thursday. He cited the case of CRPF Assistant Commandant Ajay Malik of Jharkhand to highlight stalled career progression and the denial of leadership roles for non-IPS officers within the CAPF. Assistant Commandant Ajay Malik, an officer of the elite 209 CoBRA Battalion, lost a leg in a Maoist IED blast in Jharkhand after more than 15 yea ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday drew attention to the sacrifice of CRPF Assistant Commandant Ajay Malik, who lost a leg in a Maoist IED blast in Jharkhand after more than 15 years of service, using the case to highlight what he described as stalled career progression and denial of leadership roles for non-IPS officers in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Malik, an officer of the elite 209 CoBRA Battalion, lost his leg in an improvised explosiv ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 2 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that there is "no dearth of fuel or gas in the country" and India was ready to deal with any energy crisis resulting out of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Singh, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, said that Indian Navy ships were safely escorting the country's tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for maritime trade and an Iranian territory. The defence minister further sai ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA: Tibetan leadership and members of India's strategic community came together in Dharamshala for a closed-door roundtable on "India-Tibet-China & the Shifting World Order," focusing on the evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and their implications for regional security. The roundtable was part of a broader orientation programme held from March 30 to April 2, organised by the Tibet Action Institute in partnership with the Asia Strategic Forum and Closed Door Policy Cons ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Tibetan leadership and members of India's strategic community came together in Dharamshala for a closed-door roundtable on "India-Tibet-China & the Shifting World Order," focusing on the evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and their implications for regional security. The roundtable was part of a broader orientation programme held from March 30 to April 2, organised by the Tibet Action Institute in partnership with the Asia S ...Read More >
The Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to replace around 140,000 of the 270,000-odd CCTV cameras procured through Chinese firms, due to operational challenges and security concerns, officials aware of the developments said on Wednesday. Officials said the move is in line with recent directives issued by the Centre, and that the move will be executed in phases to ensure that surveillance in the city is not disrupted. PWD minister Parvesh Verma said, "We have taken a decision to phase out ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Wednesday, April 1, initiated the phased removal of 1.4 lakh Chinese-origin CCTV cameras installed across the city during the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) tenure. Under PWD, a total of 2,74,389 CCTV cameras were installed in two major phases -- 1,40,000 in Phase 1 (September 2020 to November 2022) and 1,34,389 in Phase 2 (June 2025 to March 2026). All cameras in Phase 1 were from the Chinese company Hikvi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Wednesday, April 1, initiated the phased removal of 1.4 lakh Chinese-origin CCTV cameras installed across the city during the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) tenure. Under PWD, a total of 2,74,389 CCTV cameras were installed in two major phases -- 1,40,000 in Phase 1 (September 2020 to November 2022) and 1,34,389 in Phase 2 (June 2025 to March 2026). All cameras in Phase 1 were from the Chinese company Hikvi ...Read More >
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