India

Nari Shakti sets sail: 10 women officers from 3 forces on historic voyage around the world

India’s first all-women tri-service sailing team embarks on a 26,000-nautical mile global voyage aboard indigenous vessel Triveni, showcasing Nari Shakti and military unity

CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as Vice President of India

CP Radhakrishnan has been sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered to him the oath of office.

Wife and son watching, Indian-origin man beheaded at US motel; suspect illegal migrant, arrested

The shocking incident unfolded on the morning of September 10 at the Downtown Suites Motel on Samuell Boulevard, east of Downtown Dallas, where Nagamallaiah worked as a manager

Why physiotherapists in India will no longer be allowed to use ‘Dr’ before their names

The director general of health services (DGHS) has issued a directive, stating physiotherapists are not entitled to use the prefix ‘Dr’. The primary regulatory body attached to Ministry of Health said using the title could confuse or even mislead patients into believing that they are trained medical doctors

Nepal’s Sushila Karki and her India connection

Following the deadly protests in Nepal, all eyes are on the efforts to form an interim government that can bring some stability back. Sushila Karki, ex-Chief Justice known for her anti-corruption stance, has been Gen Z's pick to lead the nation. Interestingly, she also shares a personal connection with India, one she often remembers fondly from her student days at Banaras Hindu University

News18 SheShakti 2025: Voices of cinema, sport and music redefine nation-building

The conversations revealed that the journey of women today is not just about breaking into male-dominated arenas; it is about building legacies that last

Women leaders at News18 SheShakti 2025 redefine what it means to build a nation

From grassroots empowerment to global influence, the sessions drove home one truth: women are and will continue to be architects of New Bharat

Delhi Police arrests five in terror case, recovers IED parts & finds links to Pakistan

The Delhi Police has said that it has arrested five persons on terrorism-related charges. It has also recovered some parts used to make improvised explosive devices (IED) and found suspects' links to Pakistan.

Reliance launches 10-point relief plan for flood-hit Punjab

Reliance has launched a ten-point humanitarian response in flood-hit Punjab, providing food, shelter, healthcare and livestock support. Working with local authorities, the company is delivering urgent relief in Amritsar and Sultanpur Lodhi while aiding long-term recovery.

Modi-Ramgoolam talks tomorrow: Kashi to host Mauritius PM

Kashi is set to host Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam for a three-day visit beginning Wednesday, with a high-level bilateral meeting scheduled between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday

'Just want to go home': How tourists and students have been stranded in Nepal

Nepal has been shaken by powerful Gen Z protests, with violence in the Himalayan country killing at least 20 and injuring over 300. As locals struggle to cope with the unrest, thousands of students, tourists, and workers, most of them Indians, have been caught in the middle

When is Apple’s new iPhone 17 coming to India? How much of it is ‘made in India’?

Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 series with four new models. But this year, India has a bigger reason to cheer as all the latest iPhones, including the high-end Pro models, will be assembled in the country from day one. Foxconn, Tata, and Pegatron factories are producing the devices, which will be shipped the world wide

Fitch Ratings revises its India outlook upward, predicts 6.9% growth on strong domestic demand

Fitch Ratings has revised India’s growth outlook for FY26 to 6.9 per cent, up from its earlier forecast of 6.5 per cent

Trump wants EU to hit India and China with 100% tariffs in Russia push

Trump urged the EU to impose steep tariffs on India and China to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine