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thehindu.com | 45 min. ago NEW

Japan air force chief’s Tejas sortie ‘clear example’ of trust in aircraft: Air Chief Marshal

Chiefs of IAF and JASDF fly together in a Tejas formation, underscoring the growing operational cooperation between the two air forces amid the expanding India-Japan defence partnership

livemint.com | 1 hrs. 17 min. ago

Property sale in India: NRI sellers face different TDS rules from residents—here's what to know

Selling property in India can trigger very different TDS rules for NRI and resident sellers. While buyers generally deduct 1% TDS on qualifying purchases from residents, NRI property sales are taxed differently, with the deduction linked to applicable capital gains tax rates.

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 8 min. ago

India's semiconductor push targets chips for cars, TVs, power infra: Vaishnaw

India is stepping up efforts to establish a larger presence in the global semiconductor value chain, with the government seeking to move beyond chip assembly and testing, and build capabilities spanning design, fabrication, equipment and materials

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 8 min. ago

India, Sri Lanka hold 13th edition of bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX

Five-day exercise in Visakhapatnam focuses on operational interoperability and maritime cooperation

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 38 min. ago

Peak demand crisis: Kerala State Electricity Board to procure 300 MW for 25 years via Solar Energy Corporation of India

While supply is expected to begin only in 2028 and will not help to alleviate the present power crisis, it is expressly meant to address peak demand. Keralam also stands to get the electricity at a tariff of ₹6.07 per unit

thehindu.com | 5 hrs. 5 min. ago

Congress says Form-7 being misused for targeted voter deletion in several States

Party leader K.C. Venugopal writes to the Election Commission of India alleging a coordinated effort across States to remove eligible electors, especially from marginalised groups

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 2 min. ago

Brazil, India are building strategic ties for a changing world, says Brazil’s Foreign Minister

On whether BRICS seeks to replace the U.S. dollar, the Brazilian envoy says the possible use of local currencies for settling part of bilateral trade is something many countries already do, and that governments do not tell companies which currency they must use

livemint.com | 6 hrs. 7 min. ago

Bank FD rates for Senior citizens: How much will they earn from different banks? Check Bank of India, SBI and more

Senior citizens can earn up to 7.45% yearly interest. Earnings vary by bank and deposit period. Check the details.

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 27 min. ago

India's exports to core BRICS markets surge 34% in April-August; China leads

The share of the core BRICS countries in India's total exports increased from 9.2% during the first five months of this fiscal from 8.1%

thehindu.com | 8 hrs. 32 min. ago

Shalini Adnani’s ‘Our Share of Sand’: Inside the Indian sand-mining story heading to Venice

Ahead of the world premiere of ‘Our Share of Sand’ at Venice Critics’ Week, the Chilean-Indian filmmaker discusses growing up between two cultures, the human cost of India’s development boom and the moral compromises that come with privilege CAN U ADD SUBHEADS TO THE COPY PL

thehindu.com | 9 hrs. 19 min. ago

India’s academic freedom ‘severely restricted’ under BJP government: report

Academic freedom has declined significantly in 50 of 179 countries over the past decade, says report

thehindu.com | 9 hrs. 44 min. ago

Vaishnaw cautions industry about cyberattacks, disruption that may target India's growing chip might

India's chip push marks a bold attempt to move beyond packaging and build a broader domestic supply chain, while attracting global companies to manufacture and develop semiconductor technologies in India

dw.com | 9 hrs. 51 min. ago

India news: PM Modi says developing nations unfairly blamed for emissions

PM Narendra Modi has told a climate conference that developed countries emit six times more CO2 than India. Meanwhile, an IIT Bombay professor has been accused of caste abuse. DW has more.

thehindu.com | 10 hrs. 27 min. ago

Keralam minister K.M. Shaji faces controversy over use of ‘loaned’ luxury car as official vehicle

Photographs of K.M. Shaji posing alongside the car, which flew the national flag from a staff mounted on the vehicle’s bonnet, recently went viral on social and conventional media, drawing applause from his supporters and criticism from Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] leaders.

livemint.com | 12 hrs. 39 min. ago

NRIs can transfer money from NRO to NRE account, but what is the annual limit? Check details here

NRIs transferring money in India must choose between NRO and NRE accounts. NRO accounts manage local income, while NRE accounts are for foreign earnings. Check fund transfer rules and limit between the two accounts.

thehindu.com | 16 hrs. 21 min. ago

In India’s capital, Delhiites reduced to documents

Across SIR hearing centres in the national capital, people are making repeated trips, producing documents, and waiting for hours to prove their eligibility, often despite having voted for years. Ishita Mishra and Suruchi Kumari spoke to people appealing to retain their right to vote and officials who share the reality of a process marked by confusion. As always, the burden to prove their identity is falling hardest on society’s poorer, less-documented voter

bbc.co.uk | 17 hrs. 14 min. ago

Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

Unprepared and in flip-flops, the 47-year-old widow ran 3km to try secure her daughter's future.

thehindu.com | 17 hrs. 48 min. ago

How will the U.S.’s Sanctioning Act affect India?

Explained | Why did the U.S. introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, 2026? What does this new law say about tariffs? What particular condition impacts India’s imports of Russian oil? How could this impact India’s economy? Is there any provision for a waiver of tariffs?

thehindu.com | 18 hrs. 59 min. ago

What is the India-Pakistan conflict at sea about?

Explained | What happened on September 15 in the North Arabian Sea? What kind of vessels were involved? Was there any damage to the vessels? How did India react to the incident? What is Pakistan’s version? What is Article 10 of the 1991 Agreement that India alleged Pakistan violated?

thehindu.com | 20 hrs. 12 min. ago

The digital recruiter

Shahzad Bhatti | The Pakistani social media influencer’s campaign to establish fear and clout in India has spread to 14 States, leading the Home Ministry to designate his network as a terror group

thehindu.com | 21 hrs. 23 min. ago

‘India is entering a period of economic growth that could be unparalleled in our history’

livemint.com | 21 hrs. 51 min. ago

Trump tariffs ‘unfair’: India will buy energy from commercially viable sources, says MoS amid Russia-Iran sanctions law

Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh criticised new US tariffs on countries like India, stating they are unfair. He emphasised India's commitment to independent energy decisions and the welfare of its 140 crore citizens under its own foreign policy, unaffected by external pressures.

livemint.com | 21 hrs. 52 min. ago

Price range, ready-to-move or under construction, 1, 2, or 3BHK — Check here for what homebuyers prefer

The residential sector in India is supported by strong demand and lifestyle aspirations. A Colliers report indicates resilient housing sales, driven by long-term homeownership and selective purchasing amid affordability concerns.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Study attempts to find out how India made expensive diabetes medicines affordable

India’s low medication prices are tied to its role as a major pharmaceutical exporter, supported by legislation that prevents ‘patent evergreening’ and enables generic drug manufacturing, says a study by diabetologists

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Developing nations wrongly blamed for emissions, says Modi; claims India met all Paris pledges

PM Modi said India’s per capita carbon emissions are less than the global average; flags hurdles to nuclear energy

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Bengaluru firm ropes in Israel’s P-Cure to launch network of compact proton therapy centres in India

The first centre, a 660-bed quaternary campus built around integrated artificial intelligence and augmented care solutions, will come up at Sentient Health City, in Jakkur. The partners will invest ₹1,900 crore to build dedicated proton therapy infrastructure across India

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Ecologists urge scientists and policymakers to study imminent ‘Super’ El Niño to prepare for the future

Scientists and ecologists say that India’s natural systems are likely to experience a range of potentially devastating impacts as a result of El Niño

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Elections or lopsided ballot?

India’s electoral paradox and the urgent need for reform to ensure proportional representation and meaningful governance

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Raghavulu condemns Modi’s ‘U.S.-friendly’ foreign policy

The Prime Minister should be pragmatic in his approach to the looming crisis and ensure that India meets its requirement without much dependence on the U.S., says the CPI(M) Polit Bureau member

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Fraternity must be India’s foremost goal, says former Supreme Court judge

Justice Lavu Nageswara Rao says caste and religion continue to divide society and stresses the need for social independence alongside political independence

livemint.com | 1 days ago

FASTag OneTag launched: Change your bank without replacing the tag—here’s how it works

Vehicle owners can initiate and complete the bank switching process through the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) official Rajmargyatra smartphone application

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Talks held with more than 20 companies at SEMICON India for investments in State, says M.B. Patil

‘While Lam Research announced an investment of ₹9,298 crore in the State, Applied Materials shared plans for an investment of ₹3,600 crore over the next 10 years’

iol.co.za | 1 days ago

Mumbai links slum rehabilitation to climate-resilience plans

Inside the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in Mumbai, India. As Mumbai navigates the delicate balance between urban growth and socio-economic equity, BMC's multifaceted approach might just be the key to transforming its slums into sustainable, resilient communities.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Tulu as additional official language of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts in Karnataka | Explained

The Registrar General and Census Commissioner has recognised Tulu as an independent language of India ever since the department was established, and the Census Report gives statistics about Tulu speakers as a separate linguistic community

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

India's FTAs opening new career opportunities for youth: PM Modi

PM Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters virtually to newly selected youth, who will join various government departments and organisations

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

India's GDP will rise to $38 trillion in 20 years: Ajit Doval

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said the students are fortunate to be living in a transformative era where their future holds great promise

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

India sends fresh tranche of relief material to Nepal

A senior official said the fresh tranche of relief material, sent as part of India's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) measures, was dispatched aboard the IAF's C-130 aircraft

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Government can bear cost of maintaining UPI network: BJD MP Santrupt Misra

Santrupt Misra said the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates UPI, has large financial banks and platforms as its shareholders and promoters

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Watch: India’s COP21 commitments achieved ahead of schedule, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is the only G20 country to have fulfilled all its COP21 commitments ahead of schedule. He highlighted India’s progress in non-fossil fuel energy, solar capacity and efforts to curb carbon emissions.

iol.co.za | 1 days ago

BSE marks 150 years at the heart of India’s capital markets

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) stands as one of Asia's oldest stock exchanges but also holds the distinction of being the world's largest by the number of listed companies, while a bronze bull sculpture outside its premises has become a beacon of resilience and strength. building in Mumbai April 1, 2014.