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MEA says it has "no role" in filmmaking ventures like 'Battle of Galwan'; matter handled by relevant authorities

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday responded to queries on the movie 'Battle of Galwan' and clarified that the MEA has no role in such ventures. ... Read More


28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth concludes with commitment to make democratic institutions more people-centric

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded today with a renew... Read More


NSE to conduct live trading session on February 1 on account of Budget presentation

Mumbai, Jan. 16 -- The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Friday announced that it will conduct a live trading session on February 1, 2026 (Sunday) on account of the presentation of the Union B... Read More


PM Modi's priority has always been to evacuate students first: J-K Waqf Board Chairperson on safety of Indians in Iran

Pulwama, Jan. 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Friday expressed confidence in the Centre's efforts to evacuate students from Iran, citing Prime Minister Narendra... Read More


Japan sees India as a "natural partner", values ties with "like-minded countries": Foreign Ministry spokesperson Toshihiro Kitamura

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Japan on Friday said it sees India as a "natural partner" and attaches strong importance to ties with "like-minded countries like India" during Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimits... Read More


WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants elects to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Navi Mumbai, Jan. 16 -- Gujarat Giants have won the toss and decided to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday. In ... Read More


India wants "inclusive, fair" elections in Myanmar with participation of all stakeholders: MEA

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- India on Friday reiterated that it supports an inclusive and fair electoral process in Myanmar with the participation of all stakeholders. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesper... Read More


Maharashtra: BJP-Sena Yuti takes huge lead in BMC, distributes 'rasmalai' to mock Raj Thackeray over his comment against Annamalai

Mumbai, Jan. 16 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti have gone well past the halfway mark in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, leading on 122 of 227, as per... Read More


Mandhira Kapur Smith questions bid to access divorce records as SC seeks Karisma Kapoor's response

Mumbai/New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Mandhira Kapur Smith, sister of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, publicly objected to Priya Kapur's attempt to access old divorce records between Sunjay and actor Karisma ... Read More


Centre blocks 242 illegal betting and gambling website links

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The Centre today blocked 242 illegal betting and gambling website links as part of increased enforcement actions following the passage of the Online Gaming Act, government source... Read More