Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday announced that 100 per cent of Australian tariff lines will become zero-duty for Indian exports from January 1 , marking a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations between India and Australia. The announcement was made on the third anniversary of the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) , which came into force in December 2022. According to the Minister, the agreement has deliver

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday stayed the Delhi High Court’s order that had suspended the life sentence of expelled BJP leader and former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case , ensuring that he continues to remain in jail . A vacation bench comprising Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant , Justice J.K. Maheshwari , and Justice Augustine George Masih issued notice to Sengar on the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) plea cha

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the implementation of its own earlier directions concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli mountain range, citing the need for further expert clarification on issues with significant environmental implications. A vacation Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant , along with Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.G. Masih , ordered that the directions issued by the apex court on November 20, 2025 , along wit

The Government of India has officially declared the Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) , a move aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation while promoting responsible ecotourism. Announcing the decision, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh , said the notification reflects the government’s commitment to protecting ecologically fragile areas and developing sustainable tourism models th

Indian chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy clinched bronze medals in the men’s and women’s categories respectively at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Women’s World Rapid Chess Championships , held in Doha, Qatar . The prestigious global event saw World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway and Russia’s Alexandra Goryachkina emerge as champions in the men’s and women’s sections respectively. Men’s World Rapid Championship: Erigaisi Creates History Magnus Carlsen secured his

Former Doug Bracewell , one of New Zealand’s experienced seam-bowling all-rounders, has announced his retirement from international cricket , bringing an end to a 12-year international career and an 18-year professional journey in the sport. The 35-year-old represented New Zealand national cricket team across all three formats between 2011 and 2023 , featuring in: 28 Test matches 21 One Day Internationals (ODIs) 20 T20 Internationals Across his international career, Bracew