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Heavy Rains and Floods Ravage North Bengal Tea Estates

Continuous heavy rainfall and flooding have devastated several tea estates across North Bengal’s Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri districts, causing severe crop damage, infrastructure collapse, and disruptions to thousands of workers. According to the Tea Association of India (TAI), the region is facing one of its worst crises in years, with urgent government support needed to prevent long-term economic fallout. In the Dooars region, Mechpara Tea Estate...

Piyush Goyal in Doha to Boost India-Qatar Economic Partnership

India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, is on an official visit to Qatar from October 5 to 7, 2025, to co-chair the India-Qatar Joint Commission on Economic and Commercial Cooperation with Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani. The meeting aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations, following the decision made...

Pakistan PM Claims Downing of Indian Jets, Hails Trump as ‘Man of Peace’

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing the UN General Assembly, claimed that Pakistani forces shot down seven Indian aircraft in May during Operation Sindoor....

Trump Slaps 100% Tariff on Patented Drugs: India Faces Limited Direct Impact

US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, including a 100% tariff on...

PM Modi Pushes Self-Reliance at UP Trade Show, Highlights Defence and Small Business Growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India’s economic growth remains strong despite global challenges, as he addressed the inauguration of the Uttar Pradesh...

Jaishankar Urges Global South Unity, Pushes for UN Reform at High-Level Meeting in New York

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for stronger solidarity among Global South nations and a collective drive to reform the United Nations and...

Modi Unveils GST 2.0 as ‘Savings Festival’, Promises ₹2.5 Lakh Crore Boost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that Indians will collectively save around ₹2.5 lakh crore due to the rollout of GST 2.0...

EU Seeks Stronger Ties with India Despite Strains Over Russia

The European Union has outlined a new strategy to deepen ties with India, even as sharp differences persist over New Delhi’s relationship with Moscow. EU...

Russia Defends India’s Military Drills with Belarus, Rejects EU Criticism

Russia has strongly backed India’s participation in the ongoing Zapad military exercises with Belarus, dismissing Western criticism as politically motivated. Moscow’s foreign ministry spokesperson...

PM Modi Cites Operation Sindoor, Slams Pakistan on Birthday Address

On his birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message on national security while addressing a rally in Dhar, recalling India’s cross-border strikes...

New Zealand Tightens Police Certificate Rules for Indian Visa Applicants from December 2025

From 1 December 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will only accept police clearance certificates (PCC) issued by the Regional Passport Office (RPO) of India....

IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Pune, Mumbai and Nearby Districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rain and thunderstorm alerts for several parts of Maharashtra, including Pune, Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Satara and...

Uddhav Thackeray Announces Protest Against India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday announced state-wide protests in Maharashtra against the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan, scheduled...

Supreme Court Questions Delhi-Only Firecracker Ban, Calls for Pan-India Policy

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned why the ban on firecrackers applies only to Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), stressing that citizens...