Trump announces 100% tariff on import of patented pharma products

Expanding the tariff net, US President Donald Trump has said his administration will be imposing a 100 per cent tariff on branded or patented pharmaceutical products, a 50 per cent tariff on all kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and associated products, and a 25 per cent tariff on heavy trucks from October

PM sends 10,000 each to 75 lakh women under Bihar job scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana via video conferencing, transferring the first instalment of Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh beneficiaries of the scheme to promote women's self-employment and livelihood.-

H3N2 flu cases rise in Delhi, doctors urge precaution

Delhi and its neighbouring cities are witnessing a rise in H3N2 an Influenza A subtype cases -virus - over the past few months, with doctors cautioning that symptoms this time are more intense than in previous years.-

Delhi govt to waive off late payment surcharge on water bills: Minister

In a relief for residents, the Delhi government will waive off 100% of late payment surcharges on water bills starting next month, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh announced Friday.

The scheme will be applicable until March 31, 2026 and will benefit around 29 lakh registered Delhi Jal Board consumers -both domestic and government users. Commercial establishments are not covered under the scheme.

MiG-21 flies into the sunset

The MIG-21 was not only a mighty machine that carried the weight of national security on its wings for decades, but also a hallmark of collective pride of the nation, and a testimony to the deep ties between India and Russia, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday as the last of the fighter aircraft flew a final sortie, calling curtains on their six-decade-long service to the Indian Air Force.-

India dismisses NATO chief claim on Modi & Putin call, says 'baseless'

India on Friday responded to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked Vladimir Putin to "explain his strategy" on the Ukraine war after Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. 

42% quota for BCs in Telangana local bodies

Hyderabad: The Telangana government issued an order on Friday evening to ensure 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local bodies. The order comes after the state's Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Rural and Urban Local Bodies) Bill, 2025, was passed in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council in March. The Bill is currently pending with the President for her assent.

MiG-21 bows out: road ahead for IAF's dwindling fighter fleet

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has bid farewell to its iconic MiG-21 fighter jets.

The final two MiG-21 squadrons, the No 23 (Panthers) and the No 3 (Cobras), which together operated some 36 jets, retired in Chandigarh at a decommissioning ceremony on Friday.

The retirement further depletes IAF's fighter squadron strength. The fact that the Soviet-era fighter, with its chequered history, remained in service for so long is testimony to the Air Force's enduring challenges.-

Understanding the Rupee's slide against the US dollar

Throughout September, the Indian rupee (INR) has been hitting all-time lows in its exchange value relative to the US dollar (USD), dropping to 88.6 on Tuesday. It means that an Indian wanting to buy a US good, or any foreign good whose price is de-nominated in US dollars (like crude oil), must now shell out more than 88 Indian rupees for each US dollar.

To be sure, this slide hasn't been sudden. However, it comes at a time when the rupee has been losing value against the currencies of almost all the major economies. 

India-EU strategic agenda 

At a time when the United States, under President Donald Trump, is upending old and established global alignments, Europe is positioning itself as an all-weather friend of India, a predictable alternative to the unpredictability stemming from the White House.

The India-European Union (EU) leaders' summit, which will build on the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India earlier this year, is set to take place next February. In the six months leading up to it, the two sides will be meeting roughly once a week to discuss cooperation across the board.-