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India rolls out next-gen e-passports to stop forgery, impersonation

In a major upgrade of its passport-related system, the government has introduced a next-generation "e-passport" that combines both paper and electronic elements, a step that also seeks to detect......

Lok Sabha to discuss Vande Mataram, electoral reforms next week

The Lok Sabha will take up a debate on the 150th anniversary of National Song 'Vande Mataram' on Monday and on electoral reforms on Tuesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said.......

India, Russia Set for Big Nuclear Deal

India and Russia are expected to unveil a major nuclear energy partnership during Vladimir Putin's visit, potentially involving Russian small modular reactors and expanded cooperation as India......

CJI Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as next Chief Justice of India

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has recommended to the Centre the name of Justice Surya Kant as the next CJI. IMAGE: Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai, left, with his successor......

EC to begin pan-India SIR next week in '10-15 states'

The Election Commission is likely to roll out the first of pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list next week beginning with "10 to 15 states", including those going to polls next......

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion for India's AI-first future: Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday announced plans to invest $17.5 billion in India to help build infrastructure and sovereign capabilities for the country's AI-first future, marking the third......

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

The Dutch investor posted steady growth in its India operations for the six months ended September 30, 2025, led by a stronger PayU performance and continued momentum across its broader portfolio......

Fitch ups India's FY'26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%

Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.4 per cent, from 6.9 per cent, on increased consumer spending and improved sentiment boosted by GST reforms.......

India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia

'India, being and remaining a sovereign nation, carries out foreign trade operations and purchases energy resources where it is beneficial for itself,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told......

Should India Retain The Inflation Targeting Regime?

The best way for India to prepare is by preserving and strengthening the RBI's hard-won credibility, point out Rajeswari Sengupta and Vaishali Garga. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Next......

AI Films Are Coming: India Must Adapt

'If we don't become part of this, if we don't embrace this particular technology, millionaire brands might go down, which we cannot allow.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using......

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

IMAGE: Sri Lanka had beaten India to win the Asia Cup T20 tournament in July last year. Photograph: Asian Women's Council/X The Indian women's team will take on Sri Lanka in a five-match T20I......

IPL 2026: 'LSG need to win crunch moments next season'

IMAGE: LSG finished seventh in IPL 2025, with six wins and eight losses as they failed to qualify for the play-offs. Photograph: BCCI South African opener Aiden Markram says his IPL side Lucknow......

Jr Women's Hockey World Cup: India outclass Wales

IMAGE: India's players celebrate a goal during the FIH Junior Hockey Women's World Cup in Santiago, Chile. Photograph: Hockey India Out of quarter-final contention, India defeated Wales 3-1 to......

Team India jersey for T20 World Cup unveiled

IMAGE: The Team India jersey for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Photograph: Screengrab/X The Indian team jersey for the 2026 T20 World Cup was revealed during the second ODI against South Africa, in......

Jitesh Reveals Why India Trusts Him Over Samson

Jitesh Sharma shrugs off Sanju Samson 'rivalry', says healthy competition brings out his A-game IMAGE: India once again preferred Jitesh Sharma over Sanju Samson for the opening T20I of the......