Invest India CEO and Managing Director Nivruti Rai says the next phase of the India-Japan partnership must be driven by trust, innovation and advanced technologies rather than infrastructure alone. Speaking at NDTV Indo-Japan Strategic Dialogue, she highlighted semiconductors, AI, clean energy, green hydrogen and resilient supply chains as the biggest opportunities for collaboration, arguing that India and Japan can leverage their complementary strengths to shape the next decade of economic growth.
A major political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the ruling TVK alleged an attempt to poach its MLAs through cash inducements.
The row intensified after a TVK MLA claimed he was offered ₹35 crore to vote against the government during a proposed Assembly move. Following his complaint, police arrested multiple individuals, including the brother of former minister Senthil Balaji, according to the investigation.
A 55-year-old man was killed after being swept in a manhole amid heavy rain in Mumbai on Thursday. The incident took place around 12:30 pm on the Khairani Road, which connects the western suburbs of Andheri-Saki Naka and Jogeshwari to the central areas of Kurla and Ghatkopar, when he was reportedly talking on his mobile phone.
The victim was identified as Aslam Esaf Shaikh. He was rushed to Rajawadi Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed business leaders following the India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi, outlining an ambitious roadmap to deepen economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
During his address, PM Modi highlighted India's strong economic growth, ongoing reforms, and ease-of-doing-business initiatives while inviting greater Japanese investment. He also announced that the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will organize a dedicated Japan Business Week to engage directly with Japanese companies and address investment-related concerns.
Air India has significantly reduced its fuel surcharge on long-haul flights to North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia, with reductions of up to $80 on some routes. This adjustment follows a dip in crude oil prices. Meanwhile, its low-cost arm, Air India Express, has fully restored connectivity across its West Asia network, resuming services to Oman and Kuwait.
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USCIS has finalized a new online registration and biometrics rule for certain foreign nationals in the US. This policy, effective since April 2025, targets those lacking standard immigration records. Individuals entering without inspection, certain visa-exempt Canadians, and 14-year-olds in the US must register. The agency assures no new groups are affected, emphasizing procedural updates and traveler-friendly changes to an existing system.
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A 30-year-old woman faced brutal public humiliation in Ujjain's Jharda area after resuming a live-in relationship with a man recently released from jail. Her clothes were torn, face blackened, hair cut, and she was paraded with a shoe garland by her partner's father, relatives, and villagers. Police have registered a case against 11 accused and arrested three, citing anger over her return after a prior rape case.
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Richa Chadha has defended Dia Mirza against online criticism regarding a podcast clip where her son objected to plastic packaging for coconut water. Chadha highlighted the public's tendency to attack figures speaking on social issues, questioning why actors are expected to remain silent. She also refuted claims of hypocrisy regarding Mirza's environmental advocacy and car ownership, emphasizing Mirza's extensive work in climate initiatives.
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India is embracing a new era of online payments with Visa Pass Key, now live with IDFC First Bank. This innovative system replaces traditional OTPs with familiar device unlocks like fingerprints and facial recognition. Users can now enjoy smoother, more secure checkouts across popular platforms like Myntra and Paytm, aligning with RBI's vision for advanced authentication and paving the way for future commerce.
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Features wise, the Creta EV gets dual 10.25-inch screens - one for the infotainment and one for the instrument cluster and it will also get a new steering wheel as seen on Kona sold overseas. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated and powered seats, automatic climate control, vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology, 360-degree camera, digital key and ADAS suite.
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The BJP has accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her husband Robert Vadra of involvement in an alleged land grab attempt in Uttarakhand. Party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari claimed Robert Vadra's sister-in-law, Saira Vadra, is trying to acquire a four-acre property. He alleged a Congress MLA and supporters intimidated the 90-year-old occupant, Nasreen Khan, to vacate the land, calling it the "Gandhi-Vadra model of land-grabbing."
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Rs 5 lakh ex gratia announced for deaths; survivors who lost belongings await clarity beyond short-term rent aid
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Under this initiative, students are encouraged to collect and bring recyclable waste from their homes and neighbourhood to the school.
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A massive cash-handling operation at the Ram Temple, processing up to Rs 75 lakh daily, is under intense scrutiny following allegations of large-scale donation diversion. A police probe and an SIT report have flagged procedural lapses, including ignored norms on pocket-less clothing, CCTV blind spots, and weak frisking. Investigators are examining how these weaknesses may have been exploited, leading to the arrest of eight individuals.
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