March 28, 2025 7:44 PM

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Release of 500 Indian prisoners by UAE reflects strong bilateral ties

  UAE has pardoned 500 Indian prisoners ahead of Ramzan, reflecting the strong bilateral ties between India and the Gulf nation. The Narendra Modi government’s proactive and sustained diplomatic efforts have facilitated the release and pardon of thousands of Indian nationals across various countries...

March 28, 2025 7:25 PM

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Nepal: Clashes between police & supporters of pro-monarchy in  Kathmandu

Supporters of pro-monarchy in Nepal clashed with police during a rally in Kathmandu for the restoration of the abolished monarchy. The demonstrators breached the prohibited area at Tinkune and torched some houses. They also vandalised private property. As the pro-monarchy demonstration moved towards...

March 28, 2025 6:55 PM

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Fresh Israeli attacks on Beirut since ceasefire  

  Israel has launched an attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in November. According to media reports, Beirut heard a large boom and witnessed smoke rising from the area that Israel's military had vowed to strike. On the o...

March 28, 2025 8:27 PM

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India is contributing to shaping & securing world future, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that "India First" has become the mantra of the country’s foreign policy, and now, New Delhi is not just participating in the world order but also contributing to shaping and securing the future. Mr. Modi was addressing an event organized by a private TV chann...

March 28, 2025 6:10 PM

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RBI increases charges on ATM withdrawal beyond stipulated limit

    The Reserve Bank has permitted banks to increase charges on ATM cash withdrawals beyond the free monthly usage by  2 rupees, raising the fee to 23 rupees per transaction from 1 May. Customers are entitled to five free transactions (inclusive of financial and non-financial transactions) per month...

March 28, 2025 5:52 PM

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Heavy air strikes by US on Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen

The US military carried out more than 40 air strikes on Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen today. According to media reports, the strikes hit Sanaa International Airport, military sites, and other areas in the north. One person was injured. Residents said the strikes on a military camp in central Sana...

March 28, 2025 5:26 PM

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NITI Aayog launches second edition of “Trade Watch Quarterly”

NITI Aayog Member Arvind Virmani launched the NITI Aayog Trade Watch Quarterly Report in New Delhi today. The quarterly report has been published for the second quarter from July to September of the financial year 2025. The report highlights that India's total trade grew by 5.67 percent in April- Se...

March 28, 2025 6:13 PM

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PM Modi to embark on  visit to Thailand to participate in 6th BIMSTEC Summit

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Thailand on the 3rd of April to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. Briefing the media in New Delhi this afternoon, Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar said this will be the Prime Minister's third visit to Thailand. In November 2019, ...