Union Home Minister Amit Shah has leveled serious allegations against the Trinamool Congress (TMC)-led West Bengal government, accusing it of attempting to register illegal immigrants as voters. Shah’s statements, made during the “Times Now Summit 2025” and within parliamentary sessions, have ignited a political firestorm, raising concerns about electoral integrity and national security. Shah claimed…
In a devastating natural disaster, Myanmar was struck by a powerful earthquake, resulting in the tragic loss of over 1,000 lives. The earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 7.7, caused widespread destruction across several regions, reducing buildings to rubble and leaving survivors in dire need of assistance. Emergency response teams have been working tirelessly to…
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda informed the Lok Sabha that the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has been successfully implemented across all states and Union Territories in India, with the notable exception of West Bengal. The minister’s statement highlighted the widespread reach of the government’s flagship health insurance scheme, which aims…
The Indian government has announced the reintroduction of a 10% import duty on chickpeas (chana), set to take effect from April 1st, 2025. This decision reverses the previous duty-free import policy that was implemented to stabilize domestic prices and increase availability. The move comes as India anticipates a stronger domestic chickpea harvest this year. The…
The Delhi Police have apprehended six individuals who illegally crossed the border from Bangladesh and were disguising themselves as transgender women to evade detection. The arrests highlight a novel tactic employed by illegal immigrants to avoid law enforcement scrutiny. According to police reports, the individuals were apprehended during routine checks in a specific area of…
The Indian government has strongly criticized Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, for labeling its online compliance website as a “censorship portal.” This dispute marks an escalation in the ongoing legal battle between X and the Modi administration concerning content moderation.The core of the disagreement revolves around a government-initiated website designed to streamline notifications to…
India’s quick commerce sector experienced remarkable growth in 2024, accounting for over two-thirds of all e-grocery orders and achieving a market share of $6-7 billion, a significant increase from $1.6 billion in 2022. This sector, led by platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, also contributed to a tenth of the total e-retail spending in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to Bangladesh on its Independence Day through a letter addressed to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. In his message, Modi highlighted the historical significance of the 1971 Liberation War, emphasizing its role as the foundation of the strong and enduring ties between India and Bangladesh. He reiterated India’s commitment…
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected a privilege notice filed by Congress MP Jairam Ramesh against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The notice accused Shah of casting aspersions on Sonia Gandhi, the Congress Parliamentary Party head, during a debate on the Disaster Management Bill, 2024. Shah had referenced a 1948 government press release…
New Delhi: Recent trade developments indicate that Indian auto component manufacturers could bear a heavier burden than vehicle producers in the face of newly imposed U.S. tariffs. While India’s direct vehicle exports to the United States are relatively low, the nation’s auto component sector, deeply integrated into global supply chains, faces significant exposure. U.S. President…
