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A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India, on Sunday. According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremor originated at a depth of 5 km. Mandi lies in seismic zone 5, a region categorized as having a high risk of severe earthquake damage. Preliminary reports indicate no loss of life or property.

The 21st Director General-Level Talks on Customs Cooperation was held between India and Nepal in Kathmandu on April 10-11, 2025

Calling AI the next big opportunity for India, the IT secretary compared its impact to the “Y2K moment” that transformed the country’s IT sector

The Indian Army extended the deadline for Agniveer online registration under the Agnipath scheme till April 25

Let’s explore how students from all walks of life are transforming their careers—and their communities—through a U.S. education.

The outage started around midday, prompting a surge of complaints on social media and Downdetector, a platform that tracks service disruptions in real time. At the height of the issue, Downdetector logged more than 2,300 reports—81% related to failed payments and 17% linked to problems with fund transfers. Major banking apps from SBI, ICICI, and HDFC were also affected, pointing to a broader issue within the UPI network infrastructure.

“Rahul mentioned it later — this is his home ground. He grew up playing here, so he knows how to approach the game and maintain a positive mindset throughout the innings. He kept encouraging me to look straight, and that really boosted my confidence,” Stubbs recounted.

The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 1,210.68 points to reach 75,057.83 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty climbed 388.35 points to 22,787.50. The gains came after the US announced a 90-day suspension of additional tariffs on India, effective until July 9, as per executive orders from the White House.

The visit will also see her participating in the India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue, where key issues like market access for goods and services, dispute resolution mechanisms, and financial services will be on the agenda.

Before attending the conference in Patna, Rahul Gandhi will first travel to Begusarai, where he will participate in the “Stop Migration, Give Jobs (Palayan roko naukari do)” march led by former JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar.

Alan, a native of Kairamkode, was riding a two-wheeler with his mother when they were attacked on Sunday night by an elephant just 50 metres from their home. The duo was returning from a relative’s house in Puthupariyaram when the incident occurred around 8 p.m.

Hitesh created history by becoming the first Indian boxer to win a gold medal at the World Boxing Cup. His opponent in the 70kg final, England’s Odel Kamara, was unable to compete due to an injury. Meanwhile, Abhinash Jamwal, who reached the 65kg final, put up a strong fight against local favourite Yuri Reis but fell short of victory, settling for a silver medal.

Modi was conferred with the 'Mithra Vibhushana' award by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in recognition of his role in boosting bilateral ties

In a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan on Friday night, the Governor's office refuted reports suggesting that the Supreme Court had rebuked the Governor- who also serves as the Chancellor of state universities- over the appointment process.

PM Modi said this even as he presented a comprehensive 21-point action plan during the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit held in Bangkok, laying out an ambitious roadmap for cooperation across diverse sectors.

Upon his arrival, the Chief Minister will get a grand welcome organised by the Nilgiris District DMK at three locations, Kanchappanai in Kotagiri, Katapettu, and Cherringross in Ooty.

It may be recalled that Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja recently became the first ever Indian to present a Western classical symphony at the Eventim Apollo theatre in London.

In his message to mark National Maritime Day, PM Modi said, “We recall India’s rich maritime history and the role played by this sector in nation-building. “

With its funding and bilateral efforts, the Quad grouping is facilitating the delivery of relief supplies, deploying emergency medical teams and supporting humanitarian partners working in Myanmar to provide care for those affected by the earthquake.

The summit, which brings together leaders from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Bhutan, is a crucial platform for fostering collaboration in areas such as connectivity, development, and regional economic integration within the Bay of Bengal region.