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September 23, 2025 1:52 PM

Health Minister Nadda stresses the need for multi-dimensional approach to ensure food standards

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda today stressed the need for a multi-dimensional approach to ensure that food consumed by people is safe and healthy. He said food regulators must remain vigilant to changing food habits and market dynamics. The Minister made these remarks ...

National Ayurveda Day 2025: ‘Ayurveda for People, Ayurveda for Planet’

September 23, 2025 2:04 PM

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National Ayurveda Day 2025: ‘Ayurveda for People, Ayurveda for Planet’

The All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa, celebrated the 10th National Ayurveda Day at its Dhargal campus today. The Governor of Goa, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, presided over the event. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State for Ayush and Health, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, and Uni...

Singer Zubeen Garg cremated with state honours at his native village in Assam

September 23, 2025 2:00 PM

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Singer Zubeen Garg cremated with state honours at his native village in Assam

Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was cremated with state honours today at his native village Kamarkuchi in Kamrup district near Guwahati, Assam. Several thousand people, including fans and dignitaries, paid their last respects. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sa...

Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Startup Conclave 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar

September 23, 2025 1:46 PM

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Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Startup Conclave 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Startup Conclave 2025 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar today. The two-day event, which has been organised by the State Education department, features more than 1,000 startups, 5,000 innovators, 100 industry mentors, 50-plus venture funds, and leading pol...

September 23, 2025 12:00 PM

NCVET to hold workshop for Southern Zone tomorrow in Chennai

The National Council for Vocational Education and Training(NCVET), functioning under the Ministry of Skill Development, will hold a one-day workshop for the Southern Zone tomorrow in Chennai. The workshop will have members from Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Puducherry and...

Next Gen GST reforms to directly ease financial burden on households and strengthen consumers

September 23, 2025 11:53 AM

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Next Gen GST reforms to directly ease financial burden on households and strengthen consumers

In order to bring direct savings to households, the government has reduced taxes on everyday essentials and packaged foods. GST rates on products like hair oil, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush and shaving cream have been reduced from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. Items like Ultra-high temperature...

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces his readiness to adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year — MOSCOW, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 7 (RUSSIA OUT) Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during his speech at the meeting in Zaryadye Hall, marking the City Day, September 7, 2024, in Moscow, Russia. Putin came back to Moscow after a long-term trip to Mongolia and Russia's Far East to vote in a local elections and to attend the celebration of the City Day. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

September 23, 2025 11:40 AM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announces his readiness to adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his readiness to adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States that expires in February, and he urged Washington to follow suit. Mr Putin said allowing the New START agreement signed in 2010...

Super Typhoon Ragasa hits southern part of China

September 23, 2025 11:36 AM

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Super Typhoon Ragasa hits southern part of China

Super Typhoon Ragasa hit the southern part of China this morning, forcing widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services in at least 10 major cities, including the major tech hub Shenzhen. Authorities issued urgent warnings, advising residents to remain indoors unless part o...

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte charged with crimes against humanity — MANILA, July 23, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his third State of the Nation Address at the Philippine House of Representatives in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 23, 2018. Rodrigo Duterte vowed on Monday to intensify his administration's war on illegal drugs, saying the fight against drug dealers and users is "far from over." (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali/IANS)

September 23, 2025 11:12 AM

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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte charged with crimes against humanity

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). He was President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. He is accused of being responsible for dozens of killings linked to his controversial war on drugs, during which...

UN chief issues strong appeal for international community to intensify efforts toward achieving SDGs — Berlin, Germany - November 04: Antonio Guterres, High Commissioner for Refugees of UNHCR, attends a press conference in german foreign office on November 04, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Michael Gottschalk/Photothek via Getty Images)

September 23, 2025 11:07 AM

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UN chief issues strong appeal for international community to intensify efforts toward achieving SDGs

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a strong appeal for the international community to intensify efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), warning that progress is falling dangerously behind with just five years remaining until the 2030 deadline. Spe...

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