Argentina football icon Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata for the highly-anticipated 'GOAT Tour' of India on Saturday at 2:30 AM. The 2022 FIFA World Cup-winner is all set to participate in different activities in Kolkata and will leave for Hyderabad on the same day, in the first leg of the three-day tour. A giant 70ft statue of Messi is set to be unveiled at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata, in an outstanding tribute to the 38-year-old. Kolkata Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, legendary Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and superstar actor Shah Rukh Khan are also set to be present at the event in Kolkata.


Messi in India: Kolkata event organiser Satadru Dutta arrested after 2 hours of questioning 

Messi in India: Fans throw bottles, chairs after blink and miss Messi event

India has opened its insurance sector fully to global investors. The cabinet has approved 100% FDI  in insurance. With India now among the fastest-growing insurance markets, the move is expected to boost competition, lower costs, speed up claim settlements and deliver higher-quality products to millions of consumers.


India Pushes ‘Insurance for All’ With 100% FDI 

Former Union Minister Shivraj Patil has passed away at the age of 90, marking the end of a long and distinguished political career.

India: Former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Dies at 90 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-nation tour, beginning with a visit to Jordan from December 15-16. During his trip, Modi will meet King Abdullah II to review bilateral relations and discuss key regional and global issues.


Indian PM Narendra Modi to Visit Jordan From December 15-16

Lionel Messi is set to arrive in Kolkata on Saturday, sparking excitement among Indian football fans as the city prepares to welcome the global icon. His visit is expected to draw massive crowds, with special security and arrangements underway.

India: Lionel Messi Set to Arrive in Kolkata on Saturday

India’s evolving relationships with Russia and China are drawing heightened attention in Washington as U.S. policymakers assess New Delhi’s strategic balancing in a shifting geopolitical landscape. While India maintains strong defense and energy ties with Russia and navigates a tense border relationship with China, it is also deepening security and economic cooperation with the United States. Washington is closely monitoring how India manages these competing pressures, especially amid global conflicts, sanctions, and Indo-Pacific power dynamics.

India's Ties with Russia and China Closely Watched in Washington

India’s pension regulator has rolled out a big update for national pension system investments a move aimed at widening choices and boosting long-term returns for millions of savers. The new rules open up a larger universe of stocks, allow commodity investments for the first time, and ease credit conditions for debt markets. These changes take effect immediately.

India’s Pension Regulator Widens NPS Investment Choices

India-U.S.: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump held a phone call a week after Modi hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing trade, energy, and defence cooperation.


India-U.S.: India-US: Modi, Trump Hold Talks a Week After Putin Visit

India-U.S.: India and the United States have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump holding a phone call just days after Modi hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin. The leaders discussed progress in bilateral relations, focusing on trade, energy, and defence cooperation amid ongoing tariff tensions and US concerns over India's energy ties with Russia.


India-U.S. : Trump, PM Modi Speak a Week After Putin's Visit, Discuss Trade & Defence

First, it was contaminated ghee in sacred ladoos. Now, a massive silk-dupatta racket surfaces inside the Tirumala temple. The question writes itself: are even our gods and the devotees safe from vile corruption?  

Tirumala Temple Fraud: Unholy Crooks Cheat Pilgrims in Tirupati Dupatta, Ladoo Scandal

A remarkable story from India has captured national attention after a man who leased a small plot of land for survival discovered a rare diamond, instantly transforming his life. What began as a struggle to make ends meet has turned into an extraordinary rise to fortune. The discovery highlights the unpredictable nature of fate and the enduring hope found in India’s diamond-rich regions.


India: From Lease to Luxury: The Diamond Discovery | From Financial Struggles to Fortune 

A Delhi court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of the Luthra brothers, key accused in the Goa nightclub fire that killed multiple people and sparked nationwide outrage. The court ruled that the allegations were serious and the investigation still ongoing. The brothers, who were detained in Thailand and later brought to India, will remain in judicial custody as authorities continue probing the cause of the deadly blaze.


Goa Nightclub Fire: Delhi Court Rejected Luthra Brothers' Bail Plea on Wednesday 

Major Fire Engulfs Sohum Emporia Building in Guwahati Overnight

A sharp political confrontation has erupted in India as an opposition leader and the Home Minister exchange heated accusations. The dispute, sparked by recent policy decisions and national security remarks, has intensified tensions in Parliament and dominated public debate. 


India: War of Words Between Opposition Leader & Home Minister 

U.S.-India: A high-level U.S. Trade team is in India this week to push for a long-pending trade deal. The talks come after months of tension and a 50 percent tariff hit that has hurt Indian exports and investment. Both sides say the window for a breakthrough is open, and India believes it is 'only a matter of time'.


U.S.-India: U.S. Negotiators in India for Two Day Talks

India at UN: India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrike on Afghanistan, calling for international condemnation of the attack that resulted in the deaths of women and children. Speaking at the United Nations, India urged the global community to hold Pakistan accountable and emphasized the need to protect Afghan civilians from such violence. 


India at UN: Condemn Killing of Women, Children in Afghanistan

IndiGo has submitted a revised winter flight schedule to the DGCA amid ongoing operational disruptions and staffing challenges. The airline is adjusting routes and frequencies to stabilize operations and minimize passenger inconvenience. The DGCA is currently reviewing the updated schedule as concerns grow over large-scale delays and cancellations affecting thousands of travellers across India.


Indigo Crisis: Indigo Files Revised Winter Flight Schedule with DGCA

India’s development model continues to focus on job-led growth, not automation-led productivity. Meanwhile, global economic power is shifting toward countries that master AI, robotics, semiconductor design and digital infrastructure. 

'India vs AI': PM Modi is busy creating jobs but ignoring AI takeover of China & US

#Gravitas Delhi may soon receive a powerful new shield in the sky. India is reportedly preparing to deploy its home-grown version of an Iron Dome–style air-defence system, designed to protect the National Capital Region from missiles, drones and fast-moving hostile aircraft. The system is expected to significantly strengthen the defensive ring around the capital.

Delhi's Own Iron Dome: India To Deploy Home-Grown Integrated Air-Defence System

India’s Unified Payments Interface, or UPI, continues to earn global recognition. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially listed India’s UPI as the world’s largest real-time payment system by transaction volume. This video breaks down what the IMF report highlights, why UPI is leading globally, and how India’s digital payments revolution is reshaping financial systems worldwide.


IMF Recognises India's UPI System as World's Largest 

PM Modi Speaks to Israel PM Netanyahu Over Phone Call On Strategic Ties and Peace

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level talks with European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Tuesday, focusing on advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and deepening bilateral trade ties. The discussions were aimed at guiding negotiating teams and expediting efforts to conclude the agreement at the earliest.


India-EU trade: Piyush Goyal, EU trade chief hold talks in New Delhi

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Messi in India: Kolkata event organiser Satadru Dutta arrested after 2 hours of questioning

Messi in India: Fans throw bottles, chairs after blink and miss Messi event

India Pushes ‘Insurance for All’ With 100% FDI

India: Former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Dies at 90

Indian PM Narendra Modi to Visit Jordan From December 15-16

India: Lionel Messi Set to Arrive in Kolkata on Saturday

India's Ties with Russia and China Closely Watched in Washington

India’s Pension Regulator Widens NPS Investment Choices

India-U.S.: India-US: Modi, Trump Hold Talks a Week After Putin Visit

India-U.S. : Trump, PM Modi Speak a Week After Putin's Visit, Discuss Trade & Defence

Tirumala Temple Fraud: Unholy Crooks Cheat Pilgrims in Tirupati Dupatta, Ladoo Scandal

Tirumala Temple Fraud: Unholy Crooks Cheat Pilgrims in Tirupati Dupatta, Ladoo Scandal

India: From Lease to Luxury: The Diamond Discovery | From Financial Struggles to Fortune

Goa Nightclub Fire: Delhi Court Rejected Luthra Brothers' Bail Plea on Wednesday

Major Fire Engulfs Sohum Emporia Building in Guwahati Overnight

India: War of Words Between Opposition Leader & Home Minister

U.S.-India: U.S. Negotiators in India for Two Day Talks

India at UN: Condemn Killing of Women, Children in Afghanistan

Indigo Crisis: Indigo Files Revised Winter Flight Schedule with DGCA

'India vs AI': PM Modi is busy creating jobs but ignoring AI takeover

Delhi's Own Iron Dome: India To Deploy Home-Grown Integrated Air-Defence System

IMF Recognises India's UPI System as World's Largest

PM Modi Speaks to Israel PM Netanyahu On Strategic Ties and Peace

India-EU trade: Piyush Goyal, EU trade chief hold talks in New Delhi