VMPLNew Delhi [India], August 26: The Practice of Immortality, by Ishan Shivanand, was launched to a packed audience at Yashobhoomi, Delhi, on August 24, 2025, marking a watershed moment for corporate wellness. Published by Penguin Random House and Hachette Book Group across 15 countries in 4 languages (English, Italian, German, Portuguese), the book became a USA Today National Bestseller. It claimed the #1 position on Amazon India within its first week. Among the most pre-ordered and most revie...Read More
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, delivering a serious blow to ties between two powerful democracies that had in recent decades become strategic partners. A punitive 25% tariff, imposed due to India's purchases of Russian oil, was added to Trump's prior 25% tariff on many imports from the South Asian nation. It takes total duties as high as 50% for goods as var...Read More
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Dr TRB Rajaa on Thursday called for urgent intervention from the Union government to support exporters hit by the US tariff hike. He criticised New Delhi for remaining "mute" without consulting key states such as Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra during what he described as "extremely tumultuous times." In a social media post, Rajaa said Tamil Nadu had consistently supported the Centre when Washington imposed tariffs in the name of national interest. "While we i...Read More
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, delivering a serious blow to ties between two powerful democracies that had in recent decades become strategic partners. A punitive 25% tariff, imposed due to India's purchases of Russian oil, was added to Trump's prior 25% tariff on many imports from the South Asian nation. It takes total duties as high as 50% for goods as var...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja on Thursday called the US's 50 per cent tariff on India a tariff war against a sovereign nation and urged the Centre to pursue its own independent economic and foreign policies. "Our party, the Communist Party of India, strongly condemns what the Trump administration is doing as far as the tariff is concerned. It is nothing but a tariff war on sovereign independent nations in the world," Raja told ANI. ...Read More
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including...Read More
Tiruppur: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday reiterated his demands to the Centre for immediate relief and structural reforms to safeguard industries and workers as US tariff hike to 50% has hit Tamil Nadu's exports hard, especially Tiruppur's textile hub. "The USTariff hike to 50% has hit Tamil Nadu's exports hard, especially Tiruppur's textile hub, causing a trade impact of nearly Rs. 3,000 crore and putting thousands of jobs at risk," Stalin said in a post on X. "I reiterate my...Read More
Lucknow, Aug 28 (PTI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday hit out at the BJP-led Union government over the US tarrifs on Indian goods, saying its "failed" foreign and economic policies were hurting exporters, workers and artisans. In a post on X, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said the Centre must extend timely support and relief to small, medium and micro-scale industries to prevent the already severe unemployment situation from worsening....Read More
New Delhi: To give relief to the textile sector from the US tariffs, the Central Government on Thursday announced to extend the exemption of import duty on cotton till December 31, 2025. The move is aimed at ensuring adequate availability of cotton for the domestic textile industry, according to a Ministry of Finance press release. It also stated that further notifications will follow. The release noted, "To augment availability of cotton for the Indian textile sector, the Central Government ha...Read More
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India] August 28 (ANI): Punjab Minister Aman Arora acknowledged the seriousness of the situation caused by heavy rainfall in Punjab and other northern states, and assured that the state government is working with utmost caution to mitigate the impact of the recent heavy rain and flooding.While speaking to ANI on Thursday, Arora said, "The heavy rainfall in the entire Punjab and other northern states has made the situation serious, but the Punjab CM, the entire cabinet, admin...Read More
Chennai, Aug 28 (UNI) Strongly rebutting the charges levelled aginst the ruling DMK's Dravidian Model governance roight from union Home Minister Amit Shah to Opposition AIADMK Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, Chief Minister M K Stalin today said Tamil Nadu is the powerhouse of India's industrial workforce, not just the fastest growing economy. Citing the data of the union Government and tagging a social media post of Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Raaja, the Chief Minister said "here is ...Read More
Jaipur, Aug 28 (PTI) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the contentious police sub-inspector recruitment exam-2021 owing to paper leak. Justice Sameer Jain in a detailed judgment cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both BJP and Congress governments in the state. "Illegality and fraud on the system was so conspicuous. It is strange that the state government did not take action any decision on the subject. The court's decision hopefully will act as a deterren...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted a four-week protection to journalist and YouTuber Abhisar Sharma in connection with an FIR lodged against him by the Assam police. The top court, however, refused to quash the FIR lodged against Sharma and asked him to approach the High Court seeking the same. Also Read | JeM Terrorists in Bihar: Police Issue High Alert As 3 Jaish-E-Mohammed Operatives Enter State via Nepal Border, Release Their Sketches. The case perta...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted a four-week protection to journalist and YouTuber Abhisar Sharma in connection with an FIR lodged against him by the Assam police. The top court, however, refused to quash the FIR lodged against Sharma and asked him to approach the High Court seeking the same. The case pertains to a YouTube video in which Sharma criticised the Assam government for allegedly allotting 3,000 bighas of land belonging to the tribal community...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over ...Read More
India is bracing for potential trade turmoil with the US as proposed 50% tariffs loom. Economist Swaminathan Aiyar suggests the dispute transcends trade, implicating geopolitics due to India's stance on Russian crude oil. Aiyar cautions about the impact on India's defense ties with the US, questioning future arms purchases if treated unfavorably. With just one day to go before the proposed 50% tariffs come into effect, India is bracing for a stormy phase in its trade relations with the United S...Read More
Water Crisis to Water Security: The Art of Living's Scalable Model for a Water Positive India Water Crisis to Water Security: The Art of Living's Scalable Model for a Water Positive India 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 26 2025 | 12:00 PM IST PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 26: Water is India's lifeline - and its looming crisis. With 80% of the country's water needs met through fast-depleting groundwater, and erratic monsoons failing to replenish rivers and reservoirs, the thr...Read More
MANN, India, Aug 26 2025 (IPS) - Generally thought to be diseases of the wealthier classes, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension and diabetes are on the rise among India's underprivileged working classes in semi-urban and rural sprawls. Take the case of Mohan Ahire. A middle-aged gardener in Pune, Mohan never realized that the heaviness in his head was a symptom of hypertension. Last summer, a mid-morning visit to the market saw him fall unconscious on return. Upon regaining consc...Read More
NEW DELHI: Amid growing criticism of Narendra Modi's qualification to head the Indian government -- particularly after his May debacle and the imposition of US tariffs -- the Delhi High Court has blocked public access to his educational records, quashing a 2016 order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) that had permitted inspection of his B.A. degree details from Delhi University. According to Kashmir Media Service, Justice Sachin Dutta of the Delhi High Court ruled that "something of i...Read More
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hopes the Supreme Court will set a deadline for restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir when it hears the case in October. He highlighted his government's efforts to push for restoration, including a cabinet resolution and direct appeals to the Prime Minister. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that the Supreme Court will set a deadline on the restoration of statehood to the Union territory after it hears the case in October. T...Read More
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) saw a significant reduction in LPG under-recoveries during Q1 FY26, decreasing by approximately 35% due to price hikes and moderated sourcing costs. Despite this improvement, under-recoveries remained substantial, leading to a cumulative burden. The LPG under-recovery for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) witnessed a sharp decline in the first quarter of FY26, narrowing by nearly 35 per cent quarter-on-quarter, according to a report by Care Edge Ratings. The report ...Read More
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of insulting the state by calling its people "thieves". At a Bardhaman event, she alleged that the Centre withheld funds despite the state answering queries, and criticised Modi for ignoring corruption in BJP-ruled states while targeting West Bengal. Launching a fresh salvo at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while referring to the BJP leader's re...Read More
China has begun construction of a massive hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, sparking concerns in India that Beijing could control water flows to Arunachal Pradesh. China's plans to create a mega dam in Tibet have sparked concerns in India over reduced water flows on the Brahmaputra river by up to 85% during the dry season, according to four sources familiar with the matter and a government analysis seen by Reuters. According to Xinhua news agency, China has officially begun construc...Read More
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More
Ahmedabad: A storm has erupted in Gujarat's legal circles after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer of 14 High Court judges, including Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt and Justice C.M. Roy from the Gujarat High Court. The move has triggered strong opposition from the Gujarat High Court Advocates Association (GHCAA), which has announced an indefinite strike to protest against the decision. According to sources, Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt has been proposed to be transferred to the Madhya P...Read More
Visakhapatnam: In a major boost to the naval power, two multi-mission stealth frigates - INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri - have been commissioned into the Indian Navy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the commissioning ceremony held at the Eastern Naval Command in Vishakhapatnam. Both warships belonged to the Nilgiri class frigates. INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri are part of the Indian Navy's state-of-the-art Project 17 A. Notably, it is for the first time that the two frontline warships...Read More
Former Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Anish Dayal Singh was appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser (Deputy NSA) on Sunday. In his new role, 60-year-old Singh will report directly to National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval. His appointment comes alongside other senior officials in the National Security Council Secretariat, including former RAW chief Rajinder Khanna, who serves as Additional NSA, and Deputy NSAs TV Ravichandran and Pawan Kapoor. A 1988-bat...Read More
The trade was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shimla: China has agreed in principle to the proposal of resuming trade through Shipki-La in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh during the recent visit of its Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India, a statement by the state government said on Sunday. The trade was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has informed the state government that the Government of India had initiated discussi...Read More
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday questioned the recently introduced bills on the removal of PM, CM and ministers, asking if the President can actually make the Prime Minister resign. The Hyderabad MP said that the Constitution states that the President would be guided by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. He reasoned that the proposed legislation empowers the President to remove the PM, which is in opposition to the existing law. "We ...Read More