AI-based highway management to be rolled out nationwide by 2026-end: Gadkari
New Delhi : The nationwide rollout of the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling system and AI-powered highway management is likely to be completed by the end of 2026, a move that will virtually eliminate waiting time at toll plazas for…
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Ali takes to Hindi, thanks PM Modi for bolstering India–Ethiopia ties
Addis Ababa : Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday thanked PM Modi for his two-day visit to Addis Ababa - his first to the African nation - hoping that both countries will remain connected through their historical, cultural,…
Cutting debt-to-GDP ratio will be govt’s core focus in coming fiscal: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that reducing the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio will be the "core focus" for the government in the next financial year (2026-27).
Speaking at a media event here, Sitharaman…
India and Ethiopia share warmth in climate and spirit: PM Modi
Addis Ababa : Hailing ties between India and Ethiopia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the two nations share warmth in climate and spirit and recalled how people started writing a new chapter in bilateral ties even…
Cong welcomes court order on National Herald case, calls ED probe ‘politically…
New Delhi : Congress leaders on Wednesday welcomed a Delhi court’s dismissal of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) money laundering complaint against Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case, calling the probe politically…
Both Vande Mataram, Ethiopian national anthem refer to our land as Mother: PM Modi
Addis Ababa : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday drew parallels with 'Vande Mataram' and Ethiopia's national anthem (March Forward, Dear Mother Ethiopia) and said that both countries refer to their land as "Mother", which reflects…
‘Matter of great pride’: BJP, JD(U) hail PM Modi on receiving Ethiopia’s highest honour
New Delhi : As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’, leaders from the BJP and JD(U) on Wednesday described the recognition as a matter of immense pride for the…
India reiterates commitment to enhance maritime cooperation with Maldives
Male : Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti called on Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Khaleel and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ibrahim Latheef on Wednesday, reiterating India's commitment to enhance maritime…
India summons Bangladesh envoy over deteriorating security environment in Dhaka
New Delhi : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday to convey New Delhi's strong concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh.
According to…
After Bondi Beach, Indian agencies flag Hamas-fuelled radicalisation at home
New Delhi : It has now been established that one of the Bondi Beach shooters was from Hyderabad. The older suspect, Sajid Akram (50), was shot dead by the police while his 24-year-old son, Naveed Akram, was wounded and remains in hospital.…
‘Huge disagreement’ on tariff war in Trump administration, but he went ahead: Chief of staff…
New York : “A huge disagreement” in his administration overshadowed US President Donald Trump’s tariffs war, according to his Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and neither she nor Vice President JD Vance could slow him down.
The tariffs war…
SEBI board likely to discuss asset disclosure norms, mutual fund and broker rule overhaul
Mumbai : India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is expected to discuss major reform proposals at its upcoming board meeting on Wednesday, including a recommendation to make asset disclosures mandatory…
India has added 2,361 MW biomass capacity in last 10 years: Minister
New Delhi : India has added 2,361 MW biomass capacity, 228 MWe waste-to-energy capacity, and 2.88 lakh biogas plants in the last 10 years, propelled by various incentives provided by the government in the push for green energy, the…
RBI chief sees key interest rates staying low for a long period
New Delhi : Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra expects the key policy rates to remain low for a “long period” based on the RBI’s projections as the Indian economy is recording robust growth while inflation is well under…
Sensex, Nifty slip for 3rd straight session
Mumbai : Indian equity benchmark indices ended lower for the third straight session on Wednesday as selling pressure in media, realty and consumer durables stocks weighed on market sentiment.
At the close of trade, the Sensex settled at…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas flags off new season of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’
Mumbai : Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to flag off the season 4 of the streaming sketch comedy show, ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’. The first episode of the season is set to stream on December 20.
The new season opens with the…
Shahid Kapoor feels ‘so much pride’ as brother Ishaan Khatter’s ‘Homebound’ gets…
Mumbai : Actor Shahid Kapoor seems to be elated, as his brother Ishaan Khatter’s movie ‘Homebound’ has been officially shortlisted for the upcoming Oscars.
Taking to his social media account, Shahid congratulated the entire team of the…
‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’ teaser showcases Emraan Hashmi cracking down on airport smuggling
Mumbai : The teaser of the upcoming streaming series ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’ was unveiled on Wednesday. The series stars Emraan Hashmi in the role of Arjun Meena, a customs officer, and opens the gates to a world where every suitcase…
Ashes: It was obviously a really good feeling to score a hundred on home soil, says Alex Carey
Adelaide : Australia batter Alex Carey dedicated his century to his late father and family as he steered the hosts to a dominant position of 326/8 against England at the end of the opening day of the third Test at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide…
Team India has benefited immensely from Hardik’s ability: Bangar
New Delhi : Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar highlighted Hardik Pandya’s impact with bat and ball, stating that the Men in Blue have benefited massively because of the all-rounder’s abilities.
Pandya returned to competitive…
