India is pioneering AI-driven digital commerce with the introduction of UPI payments within ChatGPT. In collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Razorpay, and OpenAI, this pilot program allows users to browse and purchase products—like groceries from BigBasket—directly within the ChatGPT interface, without switching apps.


ChatGPT Meets UPI: ChatGPT May Soon Handle Your UPI Payments

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar emphasised the need for India and Afghanistan to work together in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In his opening remarks during the meeting with the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in New Delhi, Dr Jaishankar said both nations have a common commitment towards growth and prosperity.


Breaking: Afghanistan FM says discussed terrorism emanating from neighboring nations with India

The Festival of Lights has officially begun, turning the entire city into a breathtaking spectacle of color, culture, and celebration. Streets, homes, and landmarks are glowing with vibrant lights as people come together to mark this joyous occasion.

Diwali 2025: Festival of Lights Begins | City Transforms Into a Dazzling Display of Light

India and the UK have signed a $468 million missile deal, marking a major defense and trade milestone during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to New Delhi. PM Modi called the emerging trade pact a "roadmap of shared progress," signaling deepening strategic and economic ties. What does this mean for global power dynamics, defense cooperation, and India’s push toward greater self-reliance?

UK PM Starmer Backs India’s 'Rightful Place' At The UN Security Council

India and the UK have signed a $468 million missile deal, marking a major defense and trade milestone during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to New Delhi. PM Modi called the emerging trade pact a "roadmap of shared progress," signaling deepening strategic and economic ties. What does this mean for global power dynamics, defence cooperation, and India’s push toward greater self-reliance?

India, UK Sign $468 Million Missile Deal | Starmer in India, Modi Hails Trade Pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reviewed progress on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, aiming to boost economic cooperation and strategic ties between the two nations.

Keir Starmer Meets Modi: India-UK Review 10-Year Strategic Roadmap

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets his Australian counterpart in Canberra to boost strategic and defence cooperation. The talks aim to strengthen bilateral ties amid evolving Indo-Pacific security dynamics.

India-Australia Sign Key Defence Agreements: What's Next On The Iternary? 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reviewed progress on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, aiming to boost economic cooperation and strategic ties between the two nations.


India-UK ties: India & UK to work together on defence and technology 

India-UK ties: UK PM Starmer backs permanent seat for India at UNSC 

PM Modi, UK PM Keir Starmer hold talks in Mumbai to deepen India-UK strategic ties 

India-Australia Ties: Rajnath Singh Meets Australian Defence Minister In Canberra 

This is Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first official visit to India, following the signing of a significant trade agreement in July. He is being accompanied by the largest-ever UK trade delegation to India.


India-UK ties: 64 Indian companies set to invest $1.75 billion in Britain 

Most Indians are familiar with stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs — but few actually invest. The regulator survey, which was released last week, covered over 90,000 households and the results show that India’s investment culture still prefers safety over risk. Here are key takeaways from it.


Explainer: Why most Indians still avoid securities markets?

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has arrived in India for an eight-day visit. The visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement between India and the Taliban, focusing on regional security, political dialogue, and bilateral relations.


India-Afghanistan ties: First Afghan Taliban minister to visit New Delhi since 2021 

PM Modi is set to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Mumbai at 10 AM IST at Maharashtra Raj Bhavan. The leaders will also participate in the India-UK CEO Forum at Jio World Centre, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and economic collaboration.


India-UK ties: PM Modi and Starmer to join CEO forum at Jio World Centre in Mumbai

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has arrived in India for an eight-day visit. The visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement between India and the Taliban, focusing on regional security, political dialogue, and bilateral relations.


Breaking: Amir Khan Muttaqi visiting India for eight days 

A secret Indian intelligence dossier has exposed a dangerous new alliance between Lashkar-e-Taiba and ISIS-Khorasan, brokered and supported by Pakistan’s spy agency ISI. The terror nexus is allegedly aimed at targeting Baloch nationalists and reigniting unrest in Kashmir. Exclusive details, including a damning photograph, suggest ISI’s direct role in unifying ideologically opposed groups under one deadly mission.


ISI Forms LeT-ISIS Alliance In Balochistan: Intel Dossier Reveals

Celebrating Narendra Modi’s 24 years in public service, this video highlights his journey and the transformative programs he launched like Swachh Bharat, Make in India, and Swadesh Darshan. Explore how these initiatives shaped India’s development and what his legacy means for the future of the nation.

Narendra Modi’s 24-Year Legacy: Expresses Gratitude To People Of India

India’s defence exports have hit a record high, surging 34 times in 11 years.
Four homegrown companies are leading this global push, exporting everything from missiles to radar and anti-drone systems.
How has "Made in India" made a mark on the world arms race stage?
Find out here.

Made in India, Armed for the World; The 4 Companies Powering India’s Defence Export Surge

India: Three states ban the cough syrup after children die, allegedly after consuming the product.

At Least 25 Children Dead; WHO Asks India if Cough Syrup Linked to Deaths Exported Abroad

PM Modi will inaugurate Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 today.

PM Modi Inaugurates Navi Mumbai Airport; First Airport in India to Be Connected by Water Taxi

India remains a top destination for global and domestic investors, but several factors shape investment decisions in the country. Key influences include economic policies, regulatory environment, market potential, infrastructure, and political stability. However, investors also face barriers such as bureaucratic delays, complex regulations, infrastructure gaps, and market unpredictability. This video explores what drives investment in India and the challenges that need addressing for sustained growth.

Money Matters: What Is Influencing Investors In India?

India: Three states ban the cough syrup after children die, allegedly after consuming the product.
What began with a few strange deaths linked to cough syrups rapidly snowballed into a multi-state public health and regulatory crisis.

At Least 20 Children Dead Due to Alleged Consumption of Contaminated Cough Syrup 

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday arrived in Mumbai for a two-day visit to India.
Starmer landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, and attend the CEO Forum and Global Fintech Fest 2025 at the Jio World Centre.


UK PM Starmer Arrives in India, Interacts With Business Leaders

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Tuesday. The encounter began after terrorists opened fire at a police party conducting a search operation after getting information about the movement of suspected persons.

J&K Encounter: Encounter Breaks Out Between Police, Terrorists in Rajouri & Udhampur

Two days before the visit of Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban regime ruling Afghanistan, the Indian government came one step closer to formally recognising the Taliban. 

India-Afghanistan ties: Muttaqi to travel to India for five-day visit starting October 9

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Tuesday. The encounter began after terrorists opened fire at a police party conducting a search operation after getting information about the movement of suspected persons.


J&K: Encounter breaks out in Rajouri and Udhampur

PM Modi will inaugurate Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 today.


PM Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai Airport: India’s first fully digital hub handling 90 Mn passengers

What started as a mystery illness in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district has exploded into a full-scale public health emergency

The death toll has now climbed to 20 children,

Including a baby as young as 18 months old.

And now a legal battle is also unfolding.

Watch this video to find out more.

Drug regulators, pharma giants or prescribers -- Who is accountable? 

The Sabarimala gold plating scandal has triggered a high-level judicial probe after the Kerala High Court flagged serious lapses in how sacred temple ornaments were handled and repaired.

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) sent gold-plated copper idols to a private Chennai firm without prior court approval—violating earlier orders. A loss of 4.54 kg of gold was discovered upon return, with no proper documentation or oversight. The court has now ordered the valuables be returned and a full audit conducted.

Sabrimala scandal: 4.5 kg temple gold missing after plating work 

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai for a two-day visit. His schedule today includes attending a soccer event at Cooperage Ground, visiting Yash Raj Studios, and meeting several leading industrialists.


UK PM Starmer's visit boosts India-UK bilateral trade with key talks 

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