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Remembering India's first general election: Challenges, triumphs, and more

A mere few years after gaining independence, India undertook its first general election, conducted between October 1951 and February 1952

Musk's India visit sparks expectations for Tesla investment and expansion

Reports suggest that Elon Musk is set to announce an investment in India of $2-$3 billion along with Tesla Inc's long-awaited entry into India

Not quite in orbit: Elon Musk's Starlink faces delays in India

Elon Musk is scheduled to visit India next week. However, his company Starlink's plans to launch services here might face a delay of over three months. But why the holdup? Watch the video to know.

India 'considering deal' with Nvidia to get GPUs for national AI mission

Powerful chips will be provided to local startups, researchers, academic institutions other users at a subsidised rate: Report

Observing world's biggest election with admiration: German envoy on polls

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann on Monday said his country is observing with admiration the world's biggest election that is starting in India on April 19, and that no matter who wins it, "more of India" will be seen on the international stage. Addressing a gathering at an event hosted by a leading private university here, he also said the Indian Presidency of the G20 "gave us a little taste of that". In his speech, he cited the Iran-Israel conflict, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and many other ongoing or unresolved conflicts around the world. "In the midst of this very, very difficult situation, I can't remember the world being in such a difficult times than now. We see from Europe, from European Union's perspective, clearly how much India is rising. We observe with admiration the world's biggest election that is starting on Friday. This is quite an exercise, this is a festival of democracy," Ackermann said. The envoy said "no matter what happens in these elections, no matter wh

Kartik Aaryan joins the Bundesliga Dream India Project as an ambassador

Actor Kartik Aaryan turns ambassador for Bundesliga Dream project. This initiative will select multiple squads for U-13 and U-15 players to travel to Germany for an immersive training camp experience

India calls for de-escalation in wake of hostilities between Israel, Iran

We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said

Happy Baisakhi 2024: Here are the 20 best wishes, messages and quotes

Happy Baisakhi 2024: Baisakhi is a very important festival celebrated majorly in Punjab. People greet each other on this occasion. Here are the 20 best wishes, messages and quotes to share

Baisakhi 2024: Date, significance, history, and how to celebrate the fest

Baisakhi 2024: Baisakhi is a significant spring festival celebrated in North India with great joy and enthusiasm. Here's the history, significance, date and more

“If you want to see the future, come to India...” US on India

Ambassador of the USA to India Eric Garcetti says, "... If you want to see the future, come to India. If you want to feel the future, come to India.

Eid bank holiday April 2024: Banks to remain shut in these states

Eid bank holiday April 2024: Banks will remain closed in several states due to Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 on April 10 and 11. Here's all you need to know

India elected to several UN bodies, wins significant re-election to INCB

India has been elected to several key bodies at the UN, including a significant victory by its nominee Jagjit Pavadia who was re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board after garnering the highest number of votes. Pavadia was re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) by secret ballot for the third term for five years from March 2025-2030, getting the highest number of votes in the highly competitive election. India was also elected by acclamation to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term 2025-2029; Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund for the term 2025-2027; Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services for 2025-2027. It was also elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women for the 2025-2027 term and the Executive Board of the World Food .

India, Kazakhstan assess security challenges, exchange views on terrorism

During the meeting that took place in Astana, both sides exchanged views on the terrorist threats in their respective regions, including State-sponsored, cross-border terrorism in South Asia

Happy Gudi Padwa 2024: 20 best wishes, messages and quotes to share

Happy Gudi Padwa 2024: This festival will be celebrated on April 9, marking the beginning of Marathi new year and Chaitra Navratri 2024. Here are the 20 best messages, wishes, quotes to share

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Here's the moon sighting date in India, UAE, US and more

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on the following day of the sighting of the crescent moon. Here's the moon sighting date in India, US, UAE and more

India abstains from UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Gaza ceasefire

India backs resolution affirming the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination

'Baseless': India rejects allegations of interference in Canada's elections

'We strongly reject all such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections,' External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said

India aims to attract $100 bn a year in FDI as it woos China hedgers

Boosting the share of manufacturing in India's economy has been one of the key promises made by Modi, who is seeking a third term in elections that start on April 19

Chaitra Navratri 2024: When will it begin and the impact of Kharmas?

Chaitra Navratri 2024: It is an auspicious Hindu festival that will be celebrated on April 9 and will conclude on April 17. There is also a Kharmas shadow during the first five days, know more here

India aims for 1st strategic petroleum reserve with pvt company by 2029-30

So far, India has allowed only partial commercialisation for its three existing SPRs in southern India, which have a combined capacity of 36.7 million barrels