National News

New Delhi, May 13:The Government of India has increased the effective import duty on gold and silver to 15%, a significant move aimed at reducing non-essential imports and protecting the country’s foreign exchange reserves amid rising global economic uncertainty. The revised duty structure came into effect on May 13 through a notification issued by the … Read More

Kolkata, May 8:Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reportedly announced Suvendu Adhikari as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, positioning him to become the state’s first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party to hold the top post. According to circulating information, Adhikari is expected to take oath as Chief Minister on May 9 at 11 … Read More

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation has indicated that the proposed Agni-6 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) has achieved a level of technical preparedness, with the programme currently awaiting government approval for full-scale development. DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat stated that the core technologies required for the system are already in place, suggesting that … Read More

New Delhi/Guwahati, May 1:A trilingual book focusing on diabetic foot care is drawing attention for its effort to raise awareness about a preventable yet often overlooked health condition. The publication aims to make essential medical knowledge accessible to a wider audience by presenting it in multiple languages. Authored by Sudhir Kumar Jain, the book is … Read More

New Delhi, May 1:Several important financial and regulatory changes have come into effect across India starting May 1, 2026, impacting daily expenses, digital platforms, and banking services. From an increase in commercial LPG prices to stricter online gaming norms and revised credit card charges, these developments are expected to affect both businesses and consumers. Commercial … Read More

New Delhi, April 2026: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that there is currently no proposal to increase petrol and diesel prices, dismissing recent reports suggesting a possible hike as misleading. In an official statement, the ministry stated that such claims are not based on any formal decision and urged the public … Read More

New Delhi | March 9, 2026 The Indian rupee weakened sharply on Monday, falling to its lowest level ever against the US dollar, closing at around ₹92.35 per dollar. The currency dropped by 53 paise during the trading session, reflecting growing pressure from global economic developments and rising energy prices. Financial analysts say the depreciation … Read More

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were martyred after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in a remote hilly area near Nilip Block under Chokihola in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Thursday evening (March 5). The pilots have been identified as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, both of whom sustained fatal injuries … Read More