14-year-old Shrey Parikh became the new Scripps National Spelling Bee champion after battling a tense tiebreaker round. In the last round, the Indian-origin teen spelt 32 words correctly in 90 seconds.

Indian-Origin Shrey Parikh Is New U.S. Spelling Bee Champion, Wins $52,500 Prize

The United States says only around one percent of trade negotiations remain with India, signalling that a major bilateral trade agreement could be finalized within weeks or months. Washington indicated that both sides are close to resolving pending issues as talks continue to strengthen economic ties between the world’s two largest democracies.

India-U.S. Trade Deal Only 'Weeks & Months' Away: Sergio Gor

Ajit Doval and Myanmar’s security chief Tin Aung San held important talks in Moscow focusing on defence cooperation, regional security and bilateral coordination. The meeting comes at a time of growing strategic challenges in the region, including border security and insurgency concerns. Both sides are understood to have reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation and maintain stability in shared areas of interest.

India-Myanmar Push Stronger Ties Despite Security Challenges

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is currently in Moscow, participating in the first International Security Forum and the 14th Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters. Hosted by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, the forum is deliberating on global security threats in an emerging multipolar world. NSA Doval delivered a strong message against terrorism, calling for an end to "double standards" and urging responsible nations to take decisive action against terror sponsors.


India's NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow for International Security Forum

India has approved a major submarine deal worth around ₹70,000 crore to strengthen the Indian Navy. The project aims to boost India’s underwater combat capability and maritime security presence. Watch the full video to know more on this!

India Approves Rs.70,000 Crore Submarine Deal To Boost Navy 

After days of intense heatwave conditions across large parts of India, the India Meteorological Department has forecast major relief with rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected in several states over the coming days.

India Braces for Rain, Dust Storms & Hail 

Unrelenting heatwave conditions across India have triggered devastating wildfires in the forests of Rajouri. As temperatures soar to extreme levels, tinder-dry conditions are fueling the rapid spread of flames, threatening local biodiversity and residential areas. Local authorities and emergency response teams are battling the inferno, but the intense heat is hampering containment efforts.


India Wildfires: Heatwave Conditions Spark Wildfires in Rajouri Forests

India’s brutal heatwave is turning into a booming season for companies selling everything cold. As temperatures SOAR above 45 degrees celsius across parts of northern India, consumers are flocking to ice creams, soft drinks, cold coffees, dairy beverages and even sunscreen products, giving a sharp seasonal boost to the country’s consumer goods sector.

Indian Economy: India’s Heatwave Changes Consumer Spending And Daily Life

India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 has revealed fresh and exciting clues about the presence of water on the Moon. New data suggests that frozen ice reservoirs may exist beneath the lunar surface, especially in permanently shadowed regions. This discovery strengthens the possibility of future lunar habitation and resource use. Scientists believe these findings could reshape how we understand the Moon and its potential for long-term exploration and space missions.


India’s Chandrayaan-2 Makes Major Moon Breakthrough

A shocking marriage scam has emerged from Madhya Pradesh, where 42 families were allegedly cheated in the name of a mass wedding ceremony in Dewas. Grooms arrived dressed for their big day, families gathered with hope and celebration, but the brides never showed up. Investigators believe the operation was carefully planned to collect money from families using fake promises of marriage.


42 Grooms, a Promise of Marriage & a Carefully Planned Fraud in India's Heartland

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly reached the residence of Giribala Singh as part of its ongoing probe into the Twisha Sharma death case.
Officials are intensifying their investigation to gather evidence and verify key leads in the case.

Twisha Sharma Death Case: CBI Reaches Giribala Singh's Residence

A severe heatwave sweeping across parts of India has reportedly led to 26 deaths in just three days, with police suspecting extreme temperatures as the primary cause. Authorities are investigating the fatalities while health officials warn of continued high heat conditions. Emergency measures and advisories have been issued as regions struggle under intense temperatures, raising concerns about public safety and climate-related health risks.


India Heatwave: Police Suspect Extreme Heat Behind 26 Deaths in Three Days

Here is no respite from the scorching heat across India, with day-time temperatures consistently above 45 to 46 degrees celsius in several parts of the country. In Maharashtra's Nagpur, at least 26 people have been reported dead over the last three days. Police suspect extreme heat as the likely cause.


India Heatwave: No Respite From Heat In India As Nagpur Heatwave Claims 26 Lives 

West Bengal authorities have intensified border security enforcement with a renewed focus on the “Detect, Delete, Deport” policy aimed at identifying and removing illegal migrants. The move comes amid political pressure from opposition parties and growing debate over border management and demographic concerns.


Bengal Border Crackdown: West Bengal's BJP Govt Pushes, 'Detect', Delete, Deport Process

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is reportedly likely to announce his resignation during an upcoming Cabinet meeting, according to political sources. The development has triggered intense speculation within the state’s political circles, with discussions underway about leadership transition and its impact on the ruling government.

CM Siddaramaiah Likely to Announce Resignation in Cabinet Meet

Severe forest fires are raging across Northern India, exacerbated by prolonged dry weather, extreme heatwaves, and human negligence. Extensive blazes have swept through fragile belts in Jammu & Kashmir (Udhampur, Rajouri), Himachal Pradesh (Shimla, Solan, Kasauli), and Uttarakhand, triggering emergency containment operations across the Himalayan region.

India: Wildfires RIP Through Himachal, Uttarakhand and J&K Forest Belts

India: Wildfires rips Through Himachal, Uttarakhand and J&K Forest Belts

Severe heatwave conditions have triggered widespread wildfires across forest belts in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Rising temperatures, dry weather, and strong winds have intensified the blaze, making firefighting efforts increasingly difficult. Authorities have deployed emergency response teams to contain the fires, while warnings remain in place as the situation continues to evolve in northern India.


India Heatwave: Wildfires Rip Through Himachal and Uttarakhand Forest Belts

India’s road transport sector is facing mounting stress as a sharp rise in diesel prices collides with weak cargo demand.

India Fuel Price Hike: India's Road Transport Sector Struggles 

India is set to get a sharper picture of its industrial health starting next month. The government is overhauling the Index of Industrial Production, commonly known as the IIP. This will be the biggest update in 13 years, with a new series set to be launched on June 1st.


India Revamps Key Industrial Output Data

India's fuel subsidies had cushioned inflation to a certain extent, and diversified energy sourcing had eased supply pressures. But with prices rising at the pump and volatility in global crude at elevated levels, the rupee strain remains.

India's Oil Buffer Strains as Rupee Slides 

A day after a Delhi Class XII student claimed that the Physics answer sheet uploaded under his roll number was not his, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday night admitted the mistake and provided the correct answer script after the complaint was raised.


CBSE Re-Checking Error: Vedant Srivastava Flagged Handwriting Mismatch in Answer Sheet 

S. Jaishankar described the recent QUAD foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi as “substantive,” highlighting the depth of discussions among member nations. The talks involved representatives from India, the United States, Japan, and Australia focusing on Indo-Pacific security and regional cooperation.


Indo-Pacific Stability Dominates QUAD Discussions

India and Canada are moving quickly to revive and finalize a long-pending free trade agreement as both countries look to strengthen economic ties. India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to accelerate negotiations aimed at boosting investment, trade, and market access. With bilateral trade reaching $23 billion in 2024, Canada is increasingly looking at India’s 1.4 billion-strong consumer market as a major growth opportunity.


India, Canada Race Towards Free Trade Deal

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay officially amended the state's theatre rules to allow cinemas to screen five shows per day for new film releases, removing the previous restriction of four daily screenings. 


Tamil Nadu Eases Theatre Rules For New Film Releases

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