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Constitution Day 2024: History, significance, and why we celebrate the day

The Constituent Assembly was adopted in 1949 and it originally came into effect on January 26, 1950, which took almost three years to complete. Here's all you need to know

India bond yields drop as Trump's Treasury pick eases US market concerns

India's inflation accelerated to 6.21 per cent in October, above the central bank's target range of 2 per cent-6 per cent for the first time in 14 months, dashing hopes of a rate reduction in December

United States leads global Network Readiness Index 2024; India ranks 49th

Singapore has retained the second position, while South Korea has risen to fifth, making them the only Asian countries in the top 10

Elon Musk announces X is India's number one news app on App store

One user, Hitman Hub, said, "X has claimed the No.1 spot in Australia! Big love down under X is No. 1 in Germany! Feeling blessed to have reached the top here. X is now No. 1 in Brazil

Highlights: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Israel's defense minister & Hamas official

Latest news updates: Catch all the latest news developments from across the world here

India always advocated, practiced dialogue for resolving issues: Rajnath

During the meeting, Singh underscored India's commitment to dialogue in resolving complex issues and emphasised that India firmly believes in constructive engagement

After Diljit, Hanumankind to become second Indian to perform at Coachella

Kerala-born rapper Hanumankind is set to become the second Indian after Diljit Dosanjh to perform at the Coachella 2025. Here's all you need to know

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Dominica PM Skerrit in Georgetown

The meeting, held during PM Modi's visit to Guyana, is part of India's ongoing engagement with Caribbean nations to strengthen ties and foster cooperation

India successfully tests long-range hypersonic missile in historic trial

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and the Industry for the successful flight trial of the country's first long-range hypersonic mission, and termed

FBI's wanted Vikash Yadav seeks court exemption citing security threat

It was also argued that the threat to the applicant's life is immediate, grave, and imminent and that his physical presence in court could provide an opportunity for these elements to harm

Nepal-India talks third-country nationals' movement at border security meet

They indicated the movement of Chinese and Pakistani nationals from our border and we also expressed concerns about the Rohingya refugees as well as Bangladeshi nationals

US Hindus celebrate Trump's win with 'Bharat and America Sabse Acche Dost'

In his post he noted that the 2024 US Presidential elections told that more than 85 per cent of Hindus in America, making a number over 300,000 in key states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin

Over 200 firms 2nd largest employers in Nigeria: Indian High Commissioner

PM Modi's visit to Nigeria assumes a lot of importance because this is a follow-up visit after Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and PM Modi's meeting in G-20 in 2023 which aims to strengthen

COP29: Indian youths call to prioritise children's needs in climate policy

Fighting rising temperatures, Indian youths representing the communities vulnerable to the disastrous changing climate have demanded urgent action at the COP29, urging world leaders to prioritise the unique needs of children and youth in policy. Rising temperatures and unchecked development have led to landslides and impacted our way of life, said 23-year-old Manisha Arya, a youth delegate from India's Himalayan region, as she voiced the concerns of millions at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). Manisha is one of 20 young South Asian leaders representing the urgent demands of youth in the fight against climate change. Alongside her is Kartik Verma, a 19-year-old environmental advocate from a farming community in rural India. Through his Knowledge for Nature initiative, Kartik said he has reached over 5,000 children and youth to raise awareness about the environmental challenges faced by their communities. I was lucky to be heard, but I am here at COP29 for those

Coldplay set for 4th show in India, this time in Ahmedabad; check pricing

Coldplay has announced its fourth concert in Ahmedabad, which will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in January next year

Jaishankar highlights trust, growth in India-Russia economic ties

Elaborating on the economic cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow, Jaishankar said the two economies are not just complimentary but benefits from the trust and confidence built over many years

Retail inflation to touch 14-month high in Oct as food prices surge: Poll

Core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy and is seen as a better gauge of domestic demand, was forecast to be 3.60 per cent in October, according to the median estimate

Pakistan: Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to tackle hazardous air pollution

But Wednesday's index score for Lahore fell short of last week's unprecedented score of 1900, which had exceeded recommended levels by more than 120 times, prompting closure of primary schools

French Ambassador Mathou's mobile stolen; files e-complaint, 4 arrested

Delhi police arrested four people who reportedly stole the mobile phone of French Ambassador Thierry Mathou. The device has also been recovered

Looking forward to advancing EU-India FTA talks: Spanish President Snchez

Spanish President Pedro Snchez on Tuesday said he looks forward to advancing EU-India FTA negotiations, highlighting the "enormous" potential for a stronger relationship between India and the 27-nation European Union bloc, including Spain. The European Union (EU)-India proposed a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at further boosting bilateral trade and investments between the two regions. The two sides are negotiating FTA, investment protection treaty and agreement on geographical indications (GIs). "The potential for a stronger relationship between India and the European Union (including Spain) is enormous. Spain is one of the largest economies in the world and has invested USD 4.2 billion in India... We look forward to advancing negotiations on a European Union-India free trade agreement. This will help our markets grow in size and diversity," Snchez observed while addressing the CII Spain India Business Summit in Mumbai, a statement issued by the industry body said. This is Spanis