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New Delhi, February 12 India will host the IDF World Dairy Summit from November 16-19 next year in Mumbai, where more than 1,500 delegates, including policymakers and farmers, are expected to participate from many countries.National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Chairman Meenesh Shah and...

New Delhi, February 12 The outstanding debt in the power sector has been reduced from ₹1.40 lakh crore in June 2022 to just ₹4,109 crore in February, thanks to government initiatives, Parliament was informed on Thursday.The government notified the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and...

In New Delhi, on February 12, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted that India is experiencing robust growth with low unemployment, dismissing concerns about "jobless growth" as a relic of the previous government.In response to the debate on the 2026-27 Union Budget, she stated that the...

New Delhi, February 12 Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday urged the dairy industry to adhere to quality regulations, warning that non-compliance undermines market access and allows fraudulent players to thrive at the expense of honest businesses seeking...

New Delhi, Feb 12 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asserted that the government can file cases or a privilege motion against him, but he will stand firmly with farmers, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being "anti-farmer" and "selling" the country through the India-US interim...

On Thursday, trade unions called a nationwide strike to protest alleged anti-worker policies of the central government. The strike had a limited impact, with most services largely unaffected.Public transport, banks, and government offices continued to operate normally in most regions...

India's retail inflation stood at 2.75 per cent in January on an annual basis, according to the newly released Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, compared to 1.33 per cent under the old series in December last year. This marks the first major revision of India's retail inflation series in over a...

New Delhi, February 12 A nationwide strike called by trade unions to protest against alleged anti-worker policies of the central government on Thursday evoked a mixed response, and normal life remained largely unaffected throughout the country.The trade unions primarily held gate meetings and...

New Delhi, February 12 – In India's largest-ever defense acquisition deal, the government has approved the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France under a government-to-government agreement, nearly two decades after the plan was first proposed to bolster the Indian Air Force.The...

New Delhi, February 12 Sarla Maheshwari, a former Doordarshan news anchor who was one of the most recognizable faces on TV in the 1980s and 90s, died in New Delhi on Thursday. She was 71.Maheshwari was a familiar face on TV news from 1976 until 2005, alongside Salma Sultan, Minu Talwar, Shammi...

New Delhi, February 12 Bharat Forge announced on Thursday a 28 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 273 crore for the third quarter ended December 2025.The company reported a net profit of Rs 213 crore for the October-December quarter of the previous fiscal year.Revenue...

New Delhi, February 12 Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus won the toss and chose to field against India in their T20 World Cup match here on Thursday.Sanju Samson replaced Abhishek Sharma, who is still recovering from a stomach infection, while Jasprit Bumrah replaced Mohammed Siraj in the Indian...

Itanagar, February 12 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted India's ongoing labor reforms, growing technological strength, and expanding global presence on Thursday, stating that these developments are strengthening the foundation of a skilled, secure, and globally...

February 12, New Delhi – India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to the discussion on the Union Budget in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, a day after her address in the Lok Sabha.Minister Sitharaman stated that the Budget reflects the achievements of the people, highlighting that...

February 12, New Delhi – British universities are expanding their presence in India, with the University of Southampton opening a campus in Delhi. This move follows India's 2023 policy, which allows top foreign universities to establish campuses to meet the growing demand for higher education...

February 12, New Delhi – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be undertaking a state visit to India from February 18th to 22nd. Announcing the visit, India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that President Lula will be participating in the 2nd AI Summit.Commenting on the...

New Delhi, February 12 The median age for marriage among Indian singles has risen from 27 to 29 over the past decade, while the number of people seeking a second marriage has increased by "43 per cent", reflecting shifting attitudes towards partner search and commitment, according to a report...

New Delhi, February 12 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Thursday that India's Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be inclusive by design, interoperable by architecture, and sovereign by capability.The minister made the remarks at the inaugural session of the Bharat Bodhan AI...

New Delhi, February 12 High personal income tax collection does not necessarily mean that the middle class is being suppressed or crushed in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.There is no evidence of any suppression of the middle class in the...

Chennai, February 12 Senior BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan on Thursday urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to avoid politicizing the issue of national security and instead focus on constructive politics.Strongly objecting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for causing chaos in the Lok Sabha...