In a landmark summit in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron officially upgraded ties to a "Special Strategic Partnership." From the inauguration of a revolutionary H125 helicopter assembly line in Karnataka to the launch of cutting-edge Indo-French AI hubs, this visit marks a massive shift in the global order.
18 February,2026 12:25 AM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day visit to India where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai and New Delhi. The leaders will review the India-France Strategic Partnership and discuss global issues including defense cooperation, artificial intelligence and economic ties.
17 February,2026 12:50 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman, delivers a wide-ranging economic reset focused on income tax restructuring, investment growth and sectoral reforms. The new framework expands tax slabs under the new regime, offering targeted relief for middle-class and upper-middle-income earners while maintaining continuity in both old and new tax structures. The 30% tax bracket now applies only to income above ₹24 lakh, shifting significantly from the earlier ₹15 lakh threshold and delivering major relief to earners in the ₹15–₹24 lakh segment. Price relief is expected across essentials, healthcare imports, personal-use imported goods, energy inputs, education-linked sectors, and manufacturing components due to customs exemptions and duty relaxations. WATCH
01 February,2026 11:20 PM IST
Maharashtra and the entire nation are in mourning as Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, popularly known as “Ladka Ajit Dada,” tragically lost his life in a devastating air crash. The sudden passing of the senior NCP leader has sent shockwaves across Indian politics, leaving allies and opposition parties in deep grief. PM Narendra Modi expressed his profound sorrow, remembering Ajit Pawar as a people’s leader with a strong connection to the grassroots and unwavering public commitment. Political leaders like Devendra Fadnavis, Sanjay Raut, Home Minister Amit Shah and others have also conveyed condolences, highlighting the unprecedented loss to Maharashtra’s political and social landscape. WATCH
29 January,2026 10:29 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
