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Puri and Fadnavis Defend India’s Economy Amid Criticism
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have vigorously countered claims that India’s economy is struggling, asserting that the nation’s economic foundation is “strong, steady, and resilient.” Their statements came in the wake of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s comments, which echoed former US President Donald...
Funeral Held for Pahalgam Terrorist Amid Controversy
The village of Charwah in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir witnessed the ‘Janaza-Ghaib’, or funeral in absentia, of Tahir Habib, one of the militants involved in the deadly attack during Operation Mahadev in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. This marks the second confirmation of Pakistan’s involvement in the operation that...
Karnataka Minister Engages Top IT Firms After Job Cuts
Karnataka’s labour minister Santosh Lad is set to launch a comprehensive outreach initiative aimed at strengthening ties with major IT companies following the significant job cuts at Tata Consultancy Services. The initiative comes in response to the widespread layoffs affecting thousands of workers in the sector, which has sparked...
India Faces Rising Oil Import Costs Amid US Pressure
India could see a sharp increase in its annual oil import bill, potentially by USD 9-11 billion, if it is forced to reduce its reliance on Russian crude in response to growing US demands and the threat of additional tariffs or penalties on Indian exports. The country, the world’s...
Five Lashkar-e-Taiba Militants Killed in Kulgam Clash
An intense overnight encounter in Kulgam, South Kashmir, resulted in the death of five militants linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group. The operation, which involved the Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force, and Jammu and Kashmir Police, unfolded late Friday evening in the Akhal area and extended into the...
Rahul Gandhi’s EC Bomb Draws BJP Fire
Rahul Gandhi has launched a sharp critique against the Election Commission, accusing it of complicity in electoral malpractice and threatening consequences for its officials. Gandhi’s comments have sparked significant political reactions. The allegations, which centre around accusations of “vote theft,” have reverberated across political circles, intensifying the already charged...
Bangladesh Secures Landmark Tariff Agreement with US
Bangladesh’s trade negotiators have achieved a significant milestone by securing a vital tariff agreement with the United States. The deal, described as a decisive diplomatic victory by Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, Muhammad Yunus, marks a breakthrough in the country’s trade relations with the US. This agreement has...
Court Grants Karti Chidambaram Permission for Europe Trip
A Delhi court has granted permission to Congress leader Karti Chidambaram, facing charges in connection with high-profile corruption and money laundering cases, to travel to Europe. The decision comes despite the ongoing investigations into his alleged involvement in the Aircel Maxis and INX Media scandals. The court’s ruling has...
Rijiju Reacts to Disruption in Rajya Sabha Sessions
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed the disruptions in Rajya Sabha, where some Members of Parliament moved aggressively to block proceedings. Rijiju clarified that the responsibility to maintain order lies with the respective Chairpersons of both Houses of Parliament, not with the government. The minister highlighted that the marshals’...
SC Bars Delay in Framing Charges Against Lalu Prasad
A bench of the Supreme Court composed of Justices M. M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh declined an application by Lalu Prasad seeking to delay the framing of charges by a Delhi trial court in the land-for-jobs scam linked to his tenure as Railway Minister between 2004 and 2009. The court...
US Targets India‑based Chemical Traders in Sanctions Sweep
United States moves to sanction six India‑based firms accused of dealing in Iranian petroleum and petrochemical goods, freezing any U. S. assets they hold and barring them from transactions with U. S. persons or businesses. The measures form part of a broader designation covering 20 entities worldwide deemed to...
Operatives Behind Pahalgam Massacre Eliminated After Months of Intelligence Pursuit
Security forces killed the three men held responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam massacre after a meticulously coordinated counter-terror operation informed by intelligence intercepts and forensic confirmation. The men, confirmed as Pakistani nationals linked to Lashkar‑e‑Taiba via The Resistance Front, had evaded capture for over three months before being located...
OPS Severs NDA Ties Hours After Meeting Stalin
Former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, leading the AIADMK Cadres Rights Retrieval Committee, has formally walked away from the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, a move confirmed just hours after he met Chief Minister M K Stalin during a morning walk in Chennai. Panruti S Ramachandran, long-time adviser to OPS, announced at a press conference...
Ambani Faces ED Summons Over Alleged ₹17,000 Crore Fraud
Industrialist Anil Ambani is due to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi on 5 August after being summoned in connection with an alleged ₹17,000 crore loan fraud probe. The case centres on allegations of fund diversion, bribery and unsecured lending involving companies under the Reliance Group’s umbrella....
Kokate Shifted from Agriculture amid Card Game Controversy
Maharashtra’s Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate has been removed from the agriculture portfolio and reassigned to the Sports and Youth Welfare Ministry, along with responsibility for Minority Development and Waqf, as part of a late-night cabinet reshuffle. Dattatray Bharne, previously the sports minister, has taken over as the new Agriculture...
Congress Rift Deepens Over Trump’s ‘Dead Economy’ Dig
Rahul Gandhi declared that U. S. President Donald Trump had stated “a fact” by referring to India as a “dead economy”, directly blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government for undermining economic prospects. His remarks, delivered at the Parliament precinct, accused the administration of favouring billionaire interests, particularly...
Trump Hits India With 25 Per Cent Tariff, Plus Penalty
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25 per cent tariff on exports from India starting August 1, along with an unspecified penalty to be imposed for India’s defence and energy procurements from Russia. This may have a significant adverse impact on India’s shipments to its...
US‑Pakistan Oil Pact Shifts South Asia Energy Dynamics
A landmark US–Pakistan energy accord has been unveiled, promising collaboration to develop what President Donald Trump described as Pakistan’s “massive oil reserves,” with the selection of a lead oil company already underway. On the same day, Washington imposed a 25% tariff on imports from India, underscoring a pronounced shift...
