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Excise collected from tobacco to be shared with States: Finance Minister

India, Dec. 4 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said tax revenues collected from excise duty on tobacco and related products will be part of the divisible pool, and 41 per cent of th... Read More


Exports record healthy growth in November: Goyal

India, Dec. 4 -- The country's exports, which fell by about 12 per cent in October, have registered healthy growth in November, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. However, ... Read More


Putin's India visit puts focus on Russian oil, US pressure and trade ties

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India this week for a summit aimed at strengthening economic, defense and energy cooperation, a trip that will also test New Delhi's balanc... Read More


IPU delegation inArusha for Parliamentary Conference

ARUSHA, Dec. 4 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to grace the major Parliamentary Conference expected to take place in Arusha. This was revealed today, December 4, 2025, in Arusha, where a... Read More


Modi Receives President Putin in Delhi as Key Summit Begins

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- President Vladimir Putin arrived in Delhi around 6:35 pm on Thursday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed him at Palam airport, underscoring the warmth of the I... Read More


NCR roads face 72hr war on pollution

India, Dec. 4 -- The Union Government on Wednesday directed cities in the National Capital Region to repair potholes within 72 hours, control dust, manage traffic hotspots and take action against thos... Read More


Sanchar Saathi mandate revoked

India, Dec. 4 -- The Union Government on Wednesday withdrew its mandate to manufacturers and importers on pre-installing the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones. The move comes after the order was w... Read More


Foundation Day of Assam and Nagaland celebrated in Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan

JAMMU, Dec. 4 -- The Foundation Day of Assam and Nagaland was celebrated in Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan in the presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Statehood was officially conferred to Nagaland ... Read More


Nelson Amenya Leaked U.S-Kenya Health Deal Sparks Concerns

Kenya, Dec. 4 -- The leaked U.S.-Kenya health deal has ignited intense privacy fears among Kenyan health experts and civil society groups, as it mandates rapid sharing of pathogen genetic sequences un... Read More


Between Washington and Moscow, India chooses itself

India, Dec. 4 -- In a world splintering into rival blocs, Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi today is far more than diplomatic theatre. In an era when sanctions, tariffs and coerciv... Read More