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New Delhi | January 3, 2026, 12:18 PM IST India’s Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project eyes August 2027 launch with the first phase from Surat to Bilimora, as overall costs nearly double to ₹1.98 lakh crore. In a major development for India’s first high-speed rail project, the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor is now targeted for … Read more
New Delhi, January 02, 2026, 10:23 AM IST Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn, renowned for his elegant stroke play during the country’s dominant era in the early 2000s, is showing encouraging progress in his fight against meningitis. The 54-year-old batting maestro remains in a Queensland hospital, where he was admitted after suddenly falling ill on … Read more
Bharat Taxi launches as India’s government-backed cooperative ride-hailing service, challenging Ola and Uber with zero-commission fares, fixed pricing from ₹30, and Amul-inspired driver ownership New Delhi, January 1, 2026, 2:03 PM IST – In a bold move to empower drivers and curb high commissions from private ride-hailing giants, India’s first government-backed cooperative taxi service, Bharat Taxi, … Read more
New Delhi | December 31, 2025, 8:15 AM IST: In a major regulatory overhaul aimed at strengthening consumer protection, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced that all food product approvals and food standard change requests must be backed by comprehensive scientific evidence from January 1, 2026. The move marks a decisive … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo wins Best Middle East Player at Globe Soccer Awards 2025 in Dubai, marking his third straight victory and promising to reach 1,000 career goals. New Delhi/Dubai, December 29, 2025, 01:04 PM IST: Cristiano Ronaldo has once again proved that age is just a number. The football legend was named Best Middle East Player … Read more
The Congress launches ‘MGNREGA Bachao Andolan’ from January 5, opposing the VB-G RAM G Act and aiming to mobilise rural voters before 2026 polls. New Delhi, December 27, 2025, 6:25PM IST— The Congress Working Committee (CWC) met in New Delhi on December 27, 2025, to plan a nationwide protest against the government’s Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for … Read more
Gold Prices in India: Surged past ₹1,38,000 per 10 grams, with some retail quotes near ₹1,40,850. Silver Prices in India: Breached ₹2,23,000 per kilogram – both setting new all-time records. Global Records: Spot gold hit $4,500/oz, silver touched $72.70/oz, and platinum reached $2,377.50/oz. New Delhi, December 24, 2025, Time: 12:20 PM IST– Gold and silver … Read more
Parliament passes the SHANTI Bill, ending India’s nuclear power monopoly and allowing private companies to build and operate nuclear plants. Key Highlights In a historic legislative decision, Parliament on Thursday passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, formally opening India’s nuclear energy sector to private companies for the … Read more
Lok Sabha passes the VB G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA amid protests. Opposition warns of federal strain as states face higher funding burden. Key Highlights Lok Sabha Passes VB G RAM G Bill Amid Opposition Protest and House Disruption The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the VB G RAM G Bill (the Viksit … Read more
India Oman CEPA signed under PM Modi grants zero-duty access on 98% tariff lines, boosts exports, services, jobs, mobility, and Gulf trade ties. Key Highlights The India Oman CEPA was signed on Thursday in New Delhi, marking a major milestone in India’s strategic and economic engagement with the Gulf region. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement … Read more
WHO launches the Traditional Medicine Global Library in New Delhi as India hosts the Second WHO Global Summit, advancing evidence-based traditional medicine worldwide. Key Highlights The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the Traditional Medicine Global Library at the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, marking a major step toward integrating … Read more
CAG flags DBT system flaws, warning that weak data checks and siloed departments allow thousands of crores to flow without mandatory verification. Key Highlights India’s flagship welfare delivery mechanism has come under scrutiny after Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) K. Sanjay Murthy flagged DBT system flaws, warning that thousands of crores of rupees are being … Read more
Nuclear Fusion Reactors Face Criticism as Big Tech Bets on Nuclear Power for AI Energy Needs Nuclear fusion reactors face criticism from Elon Musk as major tech firms invest billions in nuclear energy to meet soaring AI data center electricity demand. Key Highlights Musk Criticizes Nuclear Strategy as AI Power Demand Surges Elon Musk sparked … Read more
H-1B social media screening is now mandatory in US visa processing, causing delays, revocations and uncertainty for Indian tech professionals. Key Highlights H-1B social media screening comes into force, tightening US work visa checks for Indian applicants The United States has formally implemented H-1B social media screening as a compulsory part of visa adjudication, significantly … Read more
India aims to achieve 900 KTPA of green hydrogen capacity by 2030 through major public sector investments, policy support, and state-led initiatives to cut fossil fuel imports and boost clean energy infrastructure. Key Highlights India has set its sights on producing 900 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) of green hydrogen by 2030, marking a major stride towards energy … Read more
Bondi Beach terror attack kills 12 people at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, marking Australia’s deadliest mass shooting since 1996. Authorities confirm terrorism. Bondi Beach Terror Attack Leaves 12 Dead During Hanukkah Event, Australia Shaken by Rare Mass Shooting TheInterviewTimes.com | December 14, 2025, 19:43 IST: At least 12 people were killed and 29 injured … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jordan on December 15–16 for high-level talks with King Abdullah II, focusing on strategic, economic, and cultural ties as India marks 75 years of diplomatic relations with the Hashemite Kingdom. In a significant diplomatic outreach aimed at strengthening India’s strategic and economic footprint in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra … Read more
The Indian rupee fell to a new all-time low against the US dollar as delayed India–US trade talks, persistent foreign portfolio outflows, and rising safe-haven demand weakened investor sentiment. RBI intervention and a planned dollar–rupee swap offer limited relief. Rupee Slides to Record Low TheInterviewTimes.com | December 13, 2025: The Indian rupee plunged to a … Read more
Childhood obesity in India is rising at an alarming pace, driven by fast-food consumption, sedentary habits, and lifestyle changes. With doctors warning of long-term risks including diabetes and heart disease, this in-depth report examines the causes, impacts, and urgent prevention measures needed to protect India’s children. Childhood Obesity in India Surges as Fast Food Culture … Read more
The World Malaria Report 2025 reveals stalled progress as drug resistance and funding gaps widen. WHO urges urgent investment to protect gains in high-burden regions. WHO’s World Malaria Report 2025 Flags Rising Drug Resistance, Funding Cuts, and Slow Progress TheInterviewTimes.com | December 7, 2025, 10:35 AM IST: The World Malaria Report 2025 released by the … Read more