National News: Latest India Updates

Shigeru Ishiba, one of first global leaders to reach out to PM Modi after Pahalgam attack: India’s Ambassador to Japan

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:25 PM

Japan, Aug 28 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to embark on a two-day official visit to Japan starting August 29, India’s Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George on Thursday highlighted the close relationship between PM Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, recalling the early show of solidarity from Japan following the Pahalgam terror attack and said that he was one of the first global leaders to reach out to PM Modi after the tragic incident.

Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) While Pakistan Army chief Asif Munir has succeeded in selling his idea of the potential that his country holds for the US to mine rich rare earth materials and oil, what American President Donald Trump’s advisers are brushing under the carpet is that venture could land them back in the same mess that they had ended up in Afghanistan and from which they have only just pulled out.

Enhanced dignity, gave people power to script their own destiny: PM Modi as PM Jan Dhan completes 11 years

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) As the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completes 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the scheme has enhanced dignity and empowered people to script their own destiny.

Japan will be key economic partner for India amid US tariff pressures: Indian Ambassador to Japan

IANS | August 28, 2025 12:58 PM

Tokyo, Aug 28 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi readies for first visit to Japan, after the imposition of steep 50 per cent tariff by United States, India’s Ambassador to Japan Sibi George on Thursday said that the two nations will be discussing a broad range of geopolitical and geo-economic issues, adding that Japan remains a vital and reliable economic partner for India.

Extremely shameful: BJP slams LoP Gandhi, Tejashwi over abusive slogans by party workers against PM Modi during yatra

IANS | August 28, 2025 12:38 PM

Patna, Aug 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav after their supporters were caught on camera using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother during the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar's Darbhanga.

PM Modi-Shigeru Ishiba meet set to address pressing global challenges: India’s envoy to Japan Sibi George (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 28, 2025 12:32 PM

Japan, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day official visit to Japan tonight. He will be in Japan on August 29 and 30 for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

India to clock average 6.5 pc growth in next 10 years, macro balance sheet strong

IANS | August 28, 2025 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The starting point of India's macro balance sheet is positively positioned, underpinned by a robust macro-stability framework (fiscal consolidation and flexible inflation targeting framework), productivity enhancing policy reforms, and favourable structural factors such as demographics, that lend support to the growth trajectory, a Morgan Stanley report said on Thursday.

Over dozen children injured as school bus carrying 40 falls into gorge in U'khand's Haldwani

IANS | August 28, 2025 11:24 AM

Haldwani, Aug 28 (IANS) A school bus carrying around 40 children fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Haldwani on Thursday morning after the driver lost control of the speeding bus, leaving more than a dozen children injured.

India-Japan ties: 170 MoUs signed in 2 years with over $13 billion in committed investments

IANS | August 28, 2025 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day Japan visit is set to begin, both nations have accelerated trade and economic ties, with over 170 MoUs signed in two years representing more than $13 billion in committed investments.

GST reforms may offset tariff impact, India remains fastest-growing economy: Fitch Solutions' BMI

IANS | August 28, 2025 10:47 AM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, which aim to cut rates and boost private consumption, could offset the US tariff impact, BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, said on Thursday, adding that India is likely to remain one of the fastest-growing emerging market economies in Asia through this decade.

national

Shigeru Ishiba, one of first global leaders to reach out to PM Modi after Pahalgam attack: India’s Ambassador to Japan

Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

Enhanced dignity, gave people power to script their own destiny: PM Modi as PM Jan Dhan completes 11 years

Japan will be key economic partner for India amid US tariff pressures: Indian Ambassador to Japan

Extremely shameful: BJP slams LoP Gandhi, Tejashwi over abusive slogans by party workers against PM Modi during yatra

PM Modi-Shigeru Ishiba meet set to address pressing global challenges: India’s envoy to Japan Sibi George (IANS Interview)

India to clock average 6.5 pc growth in next 10 years, macro balance sheet strong

Over dozen children injured as school bus carrying 40 falls into gorge in U'khand's Haldwani

India-Japan ties: 170 MoUs signed in 2 years with over $13 billion in committed investments

GST reforms may offset tariff impact, India remains fastest-growing economy: Fitch Solutions' BMI

LATEST NEWS

WPL 2026: It has been a roller-coaster, says Gardner on dramatic final-over win

WPL 2026: Rodrigues praises 'special' fightback from Sneha-Prasad after Delhi's close loss

U19 World Cup: India, Pakistan set for key clash after big wins, remain on course for semis spots (Ld)

WPL 2026: Sophie Devine's magical final over helps Gujarat pip Delhi by three runs

PWL 2026: Delhi Dangal Warriors defeat Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals 6–3 to stay alive in semis race (Ld)

U19 World Cup: Vihaan Malhotra's century helps India beat Zimbabwe, remain on course for semis

Priyanka Chopra misses Nick Jonas as she heads to Hyderabad for work, wears his sweatshirt

Badshah, Amaal Mallik express sorrow as Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing

Akshay Kumar teases Chunky Panday for being money minded, says ‘paisa jahan, Chunky wahan’

PWL 2026: Delhi Dangal Warriors seal two points at halfway mark against Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals