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Good neighbours, friends': Xi Jinping hails India ties on Republic Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted India on its 77th Republic Day, praised improving ties, and called for stronger cooperation as relations recover after years of border tensions

Veteran journalist Mark Tully dies at 90: Early career, key achievements

Mark Tully, also known as Sir William Mark Tully, was one of the most respected foreign journalists to cover India

Falls after 65 can be deadlier than heart attacks, doctors warn: Here's why

Doctors warn that falls after 65 can trigger fractures, immobility, and fear, accelerating long-term disability and dependence, and leaving older adults struggling to regain confidence and function

Japan set to trial India's UPI as Indian tourist numbers see sharp rise

Japan will trial India's UPI in 2026, allowing Indian tourists to make QR code payments directly from their Indian bank accounts while travelling

AI likely to contribute $550 billion to India by 2035 across sectors

The report noted that India could emerge as a global example of how developing economies can use AI in a way that is both transformative and fair

No H-1B visa slots for Indians in 2026 as US 'not in a hurry to give visas'

With no new interview dates showing up, Indian professionals are being warned against travelling home for visa stamping

China's top general under probe for sharing nuclear secrets with US

China's Defence Ministry on Saturday announced that two top military officers have been placed under investigation for serious violations of Communist Party discipline and national laws

PM Modi greets nation on 77th Republic Day, parade at 10:30 am: Details

India marks its 77th Republic Day on Monday; President Droupadi Murmu will lead celebrations with EU leaders as chief guests, parade highlights 150 years of Vande Mataram

Delhi's air quality improves on Republic Day, remains in 'poor' category

Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air quality stayed in the poor category on Republic Day with around 13 stations recording moderate levels while Anand Vihar remained worst hit at 300

Weather today: IMD forecasts rain, snow, biting cold across India

A fresh Western Disturbance is set to bring rain and snowfall to the western Himalayas, along with dense fog, hailstorms and biting cold conditions across several parts of India, said the IMD

India a messenger of peace in conflict-ridden world: President Murmu

Our Constitution is foundational document of the largest republic in world history: President Droupadi Murmu in her address to nation

After 3 months of hazardous air, Delhi AQI improves, remains 'moderate'

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Sunday after rainfall eased pollution, ending 103 days of hazardous AQI, though poor levels may return

North India on alert as biting cold returns, temperatures to dip further

A fresh spell of cold north-westerly winds is set to lower temperatures across north and central India, with dense fog, cold wave conditions, and fresh rain and snowfall forecast

Delhi court acquits Medha Patkar, cites lack of proof in defamation case

The court concluded that the complainant's evidence fell short of the legal threshold required for conviction and that Patkar was entitled to the benefit of doubt

EU's Von der Leyen, Kallas arrive in India ahead of Summit, FTA conclusion

In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared photographs and described the visit as a step forward in bilateral engagement

Delhi air quality stays 'poor' despite rainfall, many areas cross 300 mark

Delhi woke up to dense fog after rainfall on January 23 as the pollution levels remained high, with overall AQI at 256 and several hotspots recording 'very poor' air quality

Rain in Delhi, snow in hills end North India's dry spell; cold wave returns

A western disturbance has brought rain, snowfall and fog across North India, triggering cold wave conditions in several states, disrupting travel in the hills and lowering temperatures in Delhi-NCR

BPCL Q3FY26 profit jumps 89% to ₹7,188 crore, dividend declared

BPCL reported a sharp rise in profit in Q3FY26 as revenue grew 7.1 per cent year on year to ₹1.36 trillion, while the board approved an interim dividend of ₹10 per share

IndusInd Bank Q3FY26 profit plunges 90% to ₹128 crore, NII down 13%

IndusInd Bank reported a sharp fall in profit in Q3FY26 amid a decline in net interest income, while asset quality weakened with gross NPAs rising to 3.56 per cent

Budget 2026: Why old income tax regime still appeals to salaried taxpayers

As the Finance Minister readies Budget 2026, salaried taxpayers remain split on whether lower rates can truly replace deductions