India's Exports Hit Record $863 Billion In FY26: Commerce Ministry
- India's total exports rose from $468 billion in 2014-15 to $863 billion in 2025-26 at 5.7% CAGR
- Merchandise exports grew from $310 billion to $442 billion; services exports rose to $421 billion at 9.3% CAGR
- Non-petroleum exports hit a record $387.9 billion, showing India's export base diversity
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The Curious 'Case' Of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha Papers Rejection
- Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination was rejected over nondisclosure of a case
- Complaint by BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya cited a pending Telangana court case against Natarajan
- The case involves a 2022 private complaint about harassment linked to a Congress leader in Telangana
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Same Demands, New Wrapper: India's Dowry Paradox
- The Indian wedding industry was worth Rs 10 lakh crore in 2024, rising to Rs 14 lakh crore by 2026
- Middle-class families often incur debts averaging Rs 15.5 lakh per wedding due to hidden dowry costs
- Dowry persists as disguised gifts like gold, cash, and appliances despite being illegal since 1961
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Starlink Junks Talk Over Frozen License For Satellite-Based Internet In India
- Starlink is in active talks with India and has received positive government feedback on connectivity goals
- The firm applied for a license and awaits final approval after receiving a Letter of Intent
- Concerns over Starlink terminals used in Iran have caused regulatory caution amid geopolitical tensions
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Iran Targets F-35 Hangars, US Bases After Strikes Over Apache Downing
- US military launched strikes on Iranian air defence near Strait of Hormuz after Apache downing
- Explosions reported in Jask, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Sirik in southern Iran
- Iran vowed retaliation, warning US to leave the region and launched drone attack on US Fifth Fleet
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Indian-American CEO Facing US Citizenship Loss Over H-1B Visa Fraud
- An Indian-American businessman is among 17 facing US citizenship revocation for fraud
- Neeraj Sharma allegedly submitted 11 fake H-1B visa applications with forged signatures
- Sharma became a US citizen in 2017 after denying any criminal wrongdoing
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Polish Woman On Her First Bus Journey In India Shares Experience, Video Viral
- Dominika Patalas-Kalra shared her first 11-hour Indian bus journey experience on Instagram
- She described the bus as clean, spacious, luxurious, and punctual during her trip to Delhi
- Passengers received a gift bag and enjoyed a five-course meal during a rest stop on the journey
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Indian-Origin Cop Killed In Canada After 18-Year-Old Man Hit Him With Car
- An Indian-origin Ontario police officer, Tarun Bali, was killed while on duty near Hearst
- Bali was struck by a vehicle during an investigation and later died from his injuries
- An 18-year-old man, charged with first-degree murder, was arrested in connection with Bali's death
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2026 Audi Q7 Revealed: Profoundly Flexes Diesel Powertrain In EV Era
- Audi unveiled the third-generation Q7 with petrol and diesel V6 engines for global markets
- The petrol engine produces 429 hp, while diesel variants offer 245 hp and 299 hp with mild-hybrid tech
- The diesel engine supports hydrotreated vegetable oil, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 95 percent
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Huge Hardik Pandya Setback For India, All-Rounder Out Of Afghanistan ODIs
- Hardik Pandya ruled out of India-Afghanistan ODI series due to quadriceps injury, sources have told NDTV
- Pandya was declared fit but suffered a fresh injury before joining the team
- Rohit Sharma cleared fitness test and will participate in the series
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Bharathiraja: The Man Who Brought Tamil Villages To Life On Screen
- Bharathiraja died at age 84, leaving a legendary legacy in Tamil cinema
- He revolutionized Tamil films by authentically portraying rural life and nature
- His films highlighted social issues like female infanticide and caste conflicts
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