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PM Modi, Meloni in Rome: Car ride, dinner and Colosseum visit ahead of talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni for dinner and a walk through the Colosseum upon his arrival in Rome. The leaders exchanged perspectives on boosting India-Italy friendship, with their discussions taking on a relaxed tone against the historic backdrop. Modi also received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Italy.
Petrol, diesel price hike: Congress targets Centre, takes 'inflation man' swipe at PM Modi
Fuel prices have seen their second hike in less than a week, with petrol and diesel increasing by approximately 90 paise per litre. This follows a nearly four-year freeze by state-run oil companies, with prices now reaching their highest levels since May 2022. Opposition parties allege the freeze was timed to end after state elections.
India confirms continued Russian oil imports despite end of US waiver, dismisses shortage concerns
India has said it will continue buying crude oil from Russia, even after the expiry of a key US sanctions waiver related to Russian oil. A senior government official on Monday said that the country’s energy policy will remain focused on affordability and supply security, regardless of changes in Western restrictions.
Bullet train image at Rail Bhawan only representational, clarifies Railway Board
An image of India’s proposed bullet train displayed at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi recently created confusion after many believed it was the first official look of the country’s upcoming high-speed train project. The picture, installed at Gate Number 4 of the Ministry of Railways, showed a sleek white-and-orange bullet train linked to the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor. Several media reports described the image as the first glimpse of India’s future bullet train, expected to begin operations in the coming years. However, Railway Board officials have now clarified that t
Gains of past decades will be lost if crisis continues: PM Modi in The Netherlands
Prime Minister Modi warned that global challenges like pandemics, wars, and energy crises could push a large population back into poverty, potentially undoing decades of progress. He highlighted India's "unprecedented" transformation under his leadership, urging the diaspora to join the nation's journey towards becoming a developed country.
J&K: Elderly dead, 7 in hospital after consuming wild vegetable in Rajouri
Tragedy struck Rajouri's Mohra village as a 60-year-old man succumbed to suspected food poisoning after consuming a wild vegetable. Seven others, including two young children, were hospitalized following the incident affecting two families. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the severe illness that led to the fatality and hospitalizations.
Anti-terror search operation launched across J&K’s Poonch district
Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district is under a massive security sweep following a foiled infiltration bid. Forces are conducting extensive searches across multiple locations after an intruder was neutralized near the Line of Control. Heightened security measures, including stringent vehicle checks, are in place amid unconfirmed reports of a high-profile foreign terrorist presence.
'Illegally constituted': MEA rejects Pakistan-backed Court of Arbitration ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
India has once again rejected the Court of Arbitration formed under the Indus Waters Treaty. The External Affairs Ministry stated that India never recognized the court's establishment. Any proceedings or awards from this court are considered null and void. India's decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains unchanged.
Centre approves key NTA appointments as uproar over NEET paper leak intensifies
Amidst the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, the government has appointed four new officials to key positions within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CBI continues its investigation, recently arresting a senior teacher from Pune identified as a key source of leaked Biology questions. Protests and legal challenges are escalating, with demands for accountability and the NTA's dissolution.
India's first Captagon bust: Everything you need to know about the 'Jihadi drug' seized by NCB
In a major anti-drug operation, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized Captagon tablets worth nearly Rs 182 crore, marking the first-ever recovery of the drug in India. The operation, named ‘Operation RAGEPILL’, also led to the arrest of a foreign national allegedly linked to the consignment. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the drugs were meant to be smuggled to the Middle East and described the seizure as a major success in India’s fight against narcotics trafficking.
