Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent allegations of electoral manipulation, citing data that shows Congress victories in over two dozen constituencies where voter turnout surged by more than 8%. Responding to Gandhi’s claims of irregularities in the Lok Sabha elections, Fadnavis said, “There are more than 25…
India’s basmati rice exports to Iran have hit a major roadblock, with nearly 100,000 tonnes of shipments stranded at Kandla and Mundra ports in Gujarat due to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. According to the All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA), the disruption stems from a lack of available vessels and shipping insurance for Iran-bound cargo….
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking urgent intervention to strengthen aviation safety norms across India, following the fatal crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad earlier this month that claimed approximately 270 lives. The petition, filed by advocate Ajay Bansal, calls for the immediate suspension…
Digital payments giant PhonePe, backed by Walmart Inc., is preparing to file for an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to ₹13,018 crore (approximately $1.5 billion), according to sources familiar with the matter. The IPO is expected to value the fintech firm at around $15 billion, positioning it among India’s most significant tech…
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) marked the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with synchronized yoga sessions across its strategic outposts, reinforcing themes of unity, wellness, and operational readiness. The celebrations were anchored by a symbolic sunrise session at Indira Point—the southernmost tip of India—led by Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana. Set against…
In a late-night anti-narcotics operation, Mayabunder Police apprehended a 33-year-old autorickshaw driver at Tugapur Junction for allegedly transporting cannabis concealed inside a speaker box. Acting on a tip-off, Inspector Abdul Sajid, Station House Officer of PS Mayabunder, formed a raiding team under the supervision of the SDPO of Diglipur. The team, comprising police and forensic…
The Indian rupee appreciated by 14 paise to settle at ₹86.59 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by steady inflows of foreign capital, easing crude oil prices, and a broadly weaker dollar in global markets. After opening at ₹86.67 at the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency touched an intraday high of ₹86.57…
The Department of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, is all set to host the ‘Cuisines of India Festival–2025’ on June 28 and 29 at the ITF Pavilion, Sri Vijaya Puram. As part of its ongoing cultural promotion initiative, the festival aims to showcase the rich and diverse culinary heritage of India. The event will be…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the highest spender in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, accounting for nearly 45% of the total declared election expenditure by national political parties, according to a report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) on Thursday. Based on the audited income and expenditure statements submitted to the…
Amazon has committed ₹2,000 crore (approximately $233 million) towards expanding and modernizing its logistics and delivery network across India in 2025. The move reinforces the e-commerce giant’s long-term strategy to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency in one of its fastest-growing markets. The investment will support the development of new fulfilment centres, sortation hubs, and…
