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NTA terminates 47 officials in major crackdown, move part of overhaul of agency that conducts NEET-UG test

New Delhi, July 24 -- The National Testing Agency (NTA) has terminated 47 officials from service in a major crackdown by the agency, sources said on Friday, noting that legal and criminal actions will... Read More


"Given written assurances": Sonam Wangchuk calls off hunger strike, says "Pradhan should have resigned"

New Delhi, July 24 -- Social activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26-day-long hunger strike after receiving a written assurance from the Union Government regarding the NEET examination issue an... Read More


Adani Enterprises denies plans to enter airline business, calls reports 'baseless and factually incorrect'

New Delhi, July 24 -- Adani Enterprises has denied media reports that it is planning to launch an airline, as per a statement by the company. In the release, Adani noted, it is not evaluating any pro... Read More


President Murmu extends best wishes to Indian contingent for CWG 2026

New Delhi, July 24 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended her best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the 23rd Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, expressing confidence... Read More


US forces 'conclude' strikes on Iran for 13th consecutive night; injures 2 in Bandar Abbas

Washington DC, July 24 -- The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (local time) said that its forces "successfully completed" another round of strikes against Iran targeting its militar... Read More


India concludes WTO Trade Policy Review; members seek clarifications on PLI, QCOs, trade policy measures

New Delhi, July 24 -- India concluded its eighth Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organization (WTO), with member countries seeking clarifications on issues ranging from production-linked ... Read More


Sikkim: NHPC concludes rescue operation at Teesta Stage-VI tunnel after recovering bodies of all 25 trapped personnel

Namchi, July 24 -- The rescue operation at the under-construction Head Race Tunnel (HRT) of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited's (NHPC) Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim ha... Read More


Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court Judges Amendment Bill

New Delhi, July 24 -- The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are scheduled to take up key legislative business on Friday during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with several important Bills listed fo... Read More


"Game changer for trade": MEA highlights Romania's key role in India-EU partnership during President Murmu's visit

Bucharest, July 24 -- President Droupadi Murmu's official visit to Romania from July 23-25 has significantly bolstered bilateral commercial ties, with both nations identifying key sectors for expansio... Read More


CBDT Chairman reports sharp drop in tax appeals, near-complete return processing at 167th Income Tax Day

New Delhi, July 24 -- Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Ravi Agrawal on Friday said that during FY26, the CBDT had disposed of over 2.24 lakh appeals, which far exceeds the 1.7 lakh... Read More