Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for de-escalation between India and Pakistan, urging both nations to exercise restraint amid rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Monday for a one-day visit, where he met with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the evolving regional situation. During…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank, IDBI Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra for lapses in regulatory compliance. The fines, ranging between ₹29.60 lakh and ₹97.80 lakh, were issued under various provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Among the five banks penalized, ICICI…
A tragic stampede occurred at Sree Lairai Devi Temple in Shirgao, North Goa, during an annual festival, resulting in six fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident took place around 3 AM, when a large crowd gathered for the traditional Shree Devi Lairai Jatra. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited the site and assured a detailed inquiry,…
Congress has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly avoiding Manipur amid ongoing ethnic strife, marking the second anniversary of the violence that erupted in the state in 2023. The party also accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of failing to manage the crisis effectively. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that despite traveling worldwide, PM…
Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known ant fossil, dating back 113 million years, in Brazil’s Crato Formation. The extinct species, named Vulcanidris cratensis, belonged to the hell ant lineage, known for its scythe-like jaws used to impale prey. This groundbreaking discovery pushes back the timeline of ant evolution by 10 million years, revealing their early global…
India has emphasized that resolving non-tariff barriers (NTBs) faced by businesses is just as crucial as addressing import duty issues for meaningful progress in Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU). During a meeting in Brussels, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic…
The Delhi High Court has refused to recall its order directing TMC MP Saket Gokhale to pay ₹50 lakh in damages to former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri for defamation. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav dismissed Gokhale’s plea to condone a 180-day delay in seeking relief, stating that no valid explanation was provided. Puri had filed the…
The concept of an “automation mindset” is gaining traction as a smarter way to work and live in today’s fast-paced world. This approach involves rethinking how we handle repetitive tasks and asking, “Is there a smarter way to do this?” By adopting this mindset, individuals and organizations can streamline processes, save time, and focus on…
IndusInd Bank’s shares fell over 3% on Wednesday following the resignation of its Managing Director and CEO, Sumant Kathpalia. The stock dropped to ₹810.40 on the BSE and ₹810.05 on the NSE, reflecting investor concerns over governance and financial reporting issues. Kathpalia stepped down on April 29, 2025, citing “moral responsibility” for accounting lapses in…
Following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives, including one Nepalese national, the Indian government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). Former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) chief Alok Joshi has been appointed as the chairman of the reconstituted board. The decision was made during a Cabinet Committee…
