May 8, 2026 10:34 PM

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Supreme Court directs setting up of special courts for pending NIA trials

The Supreme Court today directed that at least one special court be established to deal with 10 to 15 pending trials in cases probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The apex court. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the special courts should be set up wi...

May 8, 2026 10:30 PM

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India-Australia defence talks reaffirm Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

The 10ᵗʰ edition of Defence Policy Talks between India and Australia took place in New Delhi today, led by Defence Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad and Australian First Assistant Secretary International Policy Department of Defence Bernard Philip. Ministry of Defence said that the discussion reaffirme...

May 8, 2026 10:24 PM

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India, Canada conclude second round of CEPA negotiations in New Delhi

India-Canada Joint Statement on the Conclusion of the Second Round of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Negotiations concluded in New Delhi today. The discussions were held in accordance with the Terms of Reference signed by the Trade Ministers of both countries on 2nd March this y...

May 8, 2026 10:15 PM

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India’s new Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami presents credentials

Newly-appointed Ambassador of India to China Vikram Kumar Doraiswami presented his credentials to China's Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Foreign Ministry, Hong Lei, yesterday. Mr Doraiswami was appointed as the Ambassador to China in March. Previous...

May 8, 2026 10:03 PM

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UIDAI Data Hackathon 2026 showcases innovative student-led governance solutions

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has successfully concluded the UIDAI Data Hackathon 2026, showcasing innovative student-led solutions aimed at improving governance and public service delivery through digital identity data.   The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology...

May 8, 2026 9:58 PM

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MoS Defence Sanjay Seth says Operation Sindoor strengthened national pride

At Thiruvananthapuram, Minister of State for Defence. Sanjay Seth said Operation Sindoor raised the pride of the nation. He also added that the uncompromising stance against terrorists will continue. The concept Atma-Nirbhar Bharat will be implemented in all sectors, including Defence productions, h...

May 8, 2026 9:51 PM

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Myanmar miners unearth country’s second-largest ruby by weight

Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the 2nd-largest by weight ever found in the country. The ruby, measuring 11 thousand carats or 2.2 kilograms, was unearthed near the town of Mogok, in the upper Mandalay region. The town is the heartland of the lucrativ...