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…
The Congress party has reignited political tensions by recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s actions during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and criticizing the BJP’s controversial advertisement targeting the UPA government at the time. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted Modi’s “grandstanding” as Gujarat Chief Minister, when he addressed the media in Mumbai just two days after…
The BJP has strongly criticized the Congress over a controversial social media post featuring a headless kurta-pyjama ensemble with the caption “Gayab” (missing). The post, widely interpreted as a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence from an all-party meeting following the Pahalgam terror attack, has sparked a heated political debate. The BJP alleged that…
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade today, driven by persistent foreign fund inflows and easing tariff concerns. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 442.94 points to reach 80,661.31, while the NSE Nifty rallied 129.15 points to 24,457.65. Among the top gainers were Tata Motors, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra &…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on Wednesday, marking the second such meeting since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in South Kashmir. The attack claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, and has prompted India to take calibrated actions against cross-border terrorism. The CCS meeting,…
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was presented before a Delhi court on April 28, 2025, following the completion of his 18-day custody under the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian national, is alleged to have played a significant role in the planning and execution of the…
India’s industrial growth, as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), showed a significant improvement in March 2025, rising to 4.3% year-on-year from 2.9% in February. This growth was primarily driven by increased activity in the manufacturing and mining sectors. However, the growth in March was still lower than the 5.5% recorded in the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Saturday that his government is taking several measures to ensure that the opportunities for employment and self-employment keep growing. Addressing the 15th edition of Rozgar Mela after distributing over 51,000 appointment letters to recruits in different departments of the central government, he said it is a time for unprecedented opportunities…
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has called on the Uttar Pradesh government to take strict action against incidents of casteism and communal hatred. In a series of posts on social media, Mayawati expressed concern over atrocities against Dalits, including attacks on their marriage processions and disrespect towards statues of figures like Baba Saheb Bhimrao…
India’s equity market has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite the uncertainties caused by the ongoing global trade war. A recent report highlights that the BSE 500 index recorded a 6.25% gain in March, marking its best monthly performance in 15 months. This indicates that much of the market excess has likely been corrected, showcasing India’s strong…
