News

Nitin Gadkari clears air around Opposition's PM offer: Not my ambition

Nitin Gadkari dismissed ambitions of holding the Prime Minister post, asserting his commitment to current duties and reaffirming loyalty to the BJP amid speculation of opposition offers.

Nitin Gadkari said he received offers before and after Lok Sabha polls
Asserted he isn't in race to replace PM Modi, happy with current role
Survey ranked Nitin Gadkari third as potential PM candidate

Law News

Bilkis case: Top court rejects Gujarat's plea seeking review of 'adverse' remarks

The Supreme Court observed that there was no clear error in its January 8 order that overturned the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case.

India News

Rahul Gandhi gets Defence, Kangana Ranaut in Communications panel of Parliament

Rahul Gandhi will join the Defence Affairs Committee, while Kangana Ranaut is appointed to the Communications and IT panel, as the Parliament restructured 24 of its standing committees.

Punjab

Why are students at Patiala law university protesting against Vice-Chancellor?

For five days, students at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Patiala have been protesting against Vice-Chancellor Jai Shankar Singh, demanding his resignation. Here's what has happened.

India Today Mumbai Conclave 2024

Saif Ali Khan addresses Karan Johar's 'stars can't guarantee hits' comment

Saif Ali Khan discussed the sustainability of high salaries of actors in the film industry at India Today Mumbai Conclave 2024, while responding to Karan Johar's remarks on the issue.

Saif Ali Khan at the India Today Mumbai Conclave, 2024

World News

'Hezbollah doesn't want you to watch this': Israel's big claims in new video

As Israel intensifies its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, a new video reveals the Iran-backed terror group's weapon stockpiles hidden within civilian areas.

India News

Government increases minimum wage rates for workers

This revision marks the second wage adjustment for 2024, following the previous update in April. The government revises the VDA biannually, in April and October, based on fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index for industrial workers.

The wage hike is expected to bring much-needed financial support to workers. (Representative Image)

Business News

Swiggy files for IPO, aims to raise about Rs 3,750 crore

Swiggy, backed by investment group Prosus and Japan's SoftBank, competes with Zomato in India's online restaurant and cafe food deliveries sector.

Founded in 2014, Swiggy partners with more than 150,000 restaurants across India

Health

What is body roundness index the new standard to measure health?

A new metric called Body Roundness Index (BRI) is emerging as a more accurate measure of health risks compared to the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI).

BRI is a more accurate measure of body fat distribution compared to BMI

World News

In US, Israel's Netanyahu vows to carry on Lebanon strikes with 'full force'

Israel continues its military strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, dismissing ceasefire calls, as Prime Minister Netanyahu landed in the US for a United Nations General Assembly meeting.

Paris Olympics 2024

Manu Bhaker recalls scooter accident a year before Paris Olympics

Manu Bhaker said that she had an accident last year in Paris while driving a scooter. Manu recently won two bronze medals in shooting for India in the Paris Olympics 2024.

India News

PM trying to broker peace in Ukraine, but what about Manipur, asks Gaurav Gogoi

Speaking at the India Today Mumbai Conclave session, Gaurav Gogoi said that a hands-on approach is needed from PM Modi to resolve the ethnic conflict plaguing Manipur since May last year.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi at India Today Mumbai Conclave 2024. (Credit: Hardik Chhabra/India Today)

LATEST STORIES

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Opinion

Israel-Lebanon front: A regional or limited war?

Israel has conducted multiple airstrikes over the past week, with reports claiming the deaths of senior Hezbollah military leaders, including Ibrahim Aqil and Ibrahim Mohammed Qubaisi.

India News

Will police clap if shot at? Devendra Fadnavis on Badlapur encounter

Speaking on the shooting of the Badlapur sexual assault accused, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said glorification of such incidents should not happen.

Devendra Fadnavis at India Today Conclave

Celebrities

Navya Naveli Nanda opens up about handling social media trolls after IIM admission

Navya Naveli Nanda discusses handling social media trolls after her IIM Ahmedabad admission, emphasising the importance of constructive feedback.

Beyond News

Bangladesh seeks Pakistan help to revive Saarc, but why isn't India interested

Muhammad Yunus, the head Bangladesh's caretaker government, met Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and sought help to revive Saarc, a south Asian grouping where India is the key player. Pakistan had also spoken about Saarc's revival, but India shot down the idea. This is why.

: Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's caretaker Prime Minister, met Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in New York on September 25. They both are keen on reviving Saarc. (Image: X/Shehbaz Sharif)

Personalities

How Levi's jeans were first created as workwear for miners

Levi Strauss created the first blue jeans during the California Gold Rush. His workwear for miners has evolved into a global fashion icon today. But did you know that he never planned on making clothes in the first place?

How Levi Strauss turned miners' workwear into the classic blue jeans we love

US woman reveals 3 reasons why she shifted to India in new video

Kristen Fischer, a US woman who shifted to Delhi two years ago, has revealed three reasons why she chose India as her new home.

Tamil Nadu News

Tamil Nadu priest, 70, arrested for sexually assaulting girl inside temple

The children were playing outside the temple when the priest allegedly lured them offering sweets and then sexually assaulted a girl.

A Pocso case has been registered against the 70-year-old priest Thilagar. (Photo: India Today)

Conclave Mumbai 2024

Manu Bhaker reveals how strict mother keeps her focussed on goals

India shooter Manu Bhaker revealed how strict her mother keeps her disciplined in life. Bhaker etched her name in history books by becoming just the second Indian to win two medals in a single edition of Olympic Games.

Celebrities

Actor Divya Dutta shares 'horrendous experience' with IndiGo after flight cancellation

Actor Divya Dutta slammed IndiGo for cancelling her flight without prior notification. The actor shared her distressing experience on social media and vented out her frustration in a lengthy note.

SCIENCE

PM Modi launches Param Rudra supercomputers for climate computing

PM Modi inaugurates Param Rudra Supercomputer to enhance weather, climate computing

India Today Conclave Mumbai 2024

Saif Ali Khan: Didn't have option to live off parents' money

Saif Ali Khan attended Day 2 of the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2024 on September 26, where he spoke about his journey in films and choosing acting as a profession. The actor also touched upon his political views, and shared his experience of making his Telugu debut with Devara.

Saif Ali Khan at India Today Conclave Mumbai 2024. (Photo: Hardik Chhabra / India Today)

World News

No Durga Puja holidays, no idol immersion, Islamists in Bangladesh warn Hindus

An organisation called Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta staged a protest in Dhaka, holding placards in Bangla that read: "no worship everywhere by closing roads, no pollution to water by idol immersion, no worship to idol".

In Our Defence

MQ-9 Reaper deal almost done: How it will help India become 'super supremely aware’ | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 41