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3 reasons why GDP growth overshot expectations, and why India's 'resilience' comes amid lingering risks

New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- India's real GDP grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter of 2026-27, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India's estimate of 7%. The stronger-than-expected performance came despite the unc... Read More


At SCO, Sharif says water must never be weaponised

Islamabad, Sept. 1 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that water was the "lifeblood" of the region and it must never be weaponised. Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisa... Read More


'Countries that use terror...': Modi's message to SCO members, Pakistan among them

Bishkek, Sept. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said there is no solution on the battlefield and that all wars and conflicts should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. Addressing t... Read More


No solution on battlefield, wars must be resolved through dialogue: PM Modi at SCO

Bishkek, Sept. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said there is no solution on the battlefield and that all wars and conflicts should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. Addressing t... Read More


IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight makes emergency landing after mid-air engine failure

New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- An IndiGo flight from Goa to Delhi made an emergency landing at Goa airport on Tuesday after reporting an engine failure shortly after take-off. Flight 6E 2102 departed from Goa... Read More


No chance of accountability: Rahul slams Centre, UP govt after gang-rape on moving bus

New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday lashed out at the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government over the alleged gang-rape of a minor in a moving bus in Noida, and said there w... Read More


Indian Embassy issues procedure for repatriation of mortal remains of Nepal flood victims

Kathmandu, Sept. 1 -- The Indian Embassy in Nepal on Tuesday issued a detailed procedure for the identification and repatriation of mortal remains of foreign nationals, including Indians, killed in th... Read More


ITR filing for AY27 touches record 7.8 crore till August 31

New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- A record over 7.8 crore ITRs have been filed for assessment year (AY) 2026-27 till August 31, the income tax department said on Tuesday. Last year, over 7.3 crore income tax retu... Read More


Babita Singh Reporting: Beyond murder and mystery

New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Since its premiere, 'Babita Singh Reporting' has received a strong response, with audiences and critics praising its layered narrative, nuanced storytelling and standout performa... Read More


India's US LPG imports jump 254% to $2.6 billion in Q1 FY27 as crude purchases fall

New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- India's imports of petroleum products from the US, led largely by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), rose 254% year-on-year to $2.60 billion during the April-June quarter of 2026-27,... Read More