US, Ukraine hold talks ahead of Moscow meet

Top Trump administration officials met with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida on Sunday, pushing to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine and setting the stage for key talks planned this week in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

PM hails cultural unity ahead of upcoming Kashi Tamil Sangamam

In his monthly radio address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to become part of platforms like the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi later this week. He said that platforms like these help strengthen the spirit of "Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat", or One India, Great India.

GDP growth is robust, over to MPC

The Indian economy grew at a robust 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of the ongoing financial year, surpassing expectations by a mile. To put this number in perspective - the RBI had projected growth at 7 per cent for the quarter.

In era of Al and climate change, energy policy must navigate new trade-offs

Our energy policy must now prioritise the weakening of the link between economic growth, technological innovation, energy demand and environmental degradation.

Why PM2.5 is attacking your joints, even before symptoms show up

Since PM2.5 particles are tiny, they can be inhaled and pass from the lungs into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, these particles trigger a general inflammatory response throughout the body. The particles are strong oxidisers, which can damage cells and tissues, contribute to inflammation and imbalance the body's immune system.

How antibiotic misuse is fuelling a crisis in ICUs across India

Overuse and misuse of antimicrobials can put undue pressure on pathogens like bacteria, fungi and viruses to mutate and gain the ability to withstand the drugs. This essentially means that these drugs stop working during an infection.

Higher penalty, regulating quality: What new Seeds Bill proposes

The centre has come out with a new Seeds Bill, proposing mandatory registration of seed varieties and stricter punishments for violations. The draft law, released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on November 13, will replace the Seeds Act, 1966 once enacted.

Ditwah: How are tropical cyclones named?

Cyclones that form in every ocean basin across the world are named by the regional specialised meteorological centres (RSMCs) and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs), including the IMD.

Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse

The central government is going to introduce two legislative bills in Parliament on Monday to bring in higher excise levy on tobacco and related products, and a new cess called 'Health Security se National Security Cess' on pan masala, as the compensation cess levied under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime is set to end.

Economists upgrade FY26 GDP growth forecasts to 7.4%

India's Stronger-than-expected GDP growth data for the second quarter running has pushed economists to revise upwards their forecasts for 2025-26 as a whole to almost 7.5 per cent, significantly higher than the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) current projection of 6.8 per cent and Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran's revised figure of at least 7 per cent.

Vietnam's VinFast to launch electric 2-wheelers in India in 2026

Vietnam's Major automaker VinFast, which debuted two electric cars in India earlier this year, will also launch electric two-wheelers in the Indian market in 2026, and is currently undertaking feasibility studies, a top executive of the company said.