In a dramatic turn of events for the Indian judiciary, Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, April 10, 2026. This sudden move comes just as impeachment proceedings against him in Parliament were gaining significant momentum. Justice Varma, who was at the center of a…
Foreign delegates under the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) visited polling stations in Assam on Thursday to observe the voting process in the single-phase Assembly election, including mock polls, security arrangements and the use of election technology. Officials said the foreign delegates appreciated the voter-friendly facilities at polling stations, such as drinking water, ramps, wheelchairs,…
The Indian Parliament’s Budget session has reached a point of unprecedented friction as the Lok Sabha took up a high-stakes resolution moved by the opposition to remove Speaker Om Birla from his post. This rare constitutional move follows days of escalating tension over the alleged silencing of opposition voices and the frequent switching off of…
In an extraordinary display of integrity that has touched hearts across the country, a scrap dealer in Faridabad, Haryana, returned gold jewellery worth approximately Rs 15 lakh to a family that had accidentally sold it as junk. The incident dates back to January 2025, when Ashok Sharma and his family decided to secure their valuables…
In a significant escalation of its maritime security operations, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized three oil tankers—the Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star, and Al Jafzia—following their interception approximately 100 nautical miles west of the Mumbai coast. These vessels, identified by international tracking analysts as being under U.S. sanctions and linked to an Iranian “shadow…
Shares of Tata Investment Corporation Limited (TICL) rose 11.5% to a 52-week high of ₹8,125 per share on Tuesday, September 23. The company has received shareholder approval for the stock split, or subdivision of shares, it had previously announced. The investment company has approved splitting each fully paid-up equity share of ₹10 face value into…
New Delhi: Guar seed prices rose by Rs 11 to Rs 5,042 per quintal in futures trade on Monday as speculators increased their positions amid a firm trend in the spot market. Guar seed contracts for October delivery on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) rose by Rs 11, or 0.22 percent, to Rs…
Amazon plans to expand its network of micro-fulfillment centers in India from 100 to 300 by the end of 2025, reflecting the global e-commerce giant’s move toward accelerated commerce. These small facilities, operating in cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai, are designed to expedite the delivery of daily essentials and high-demand items. They are comparable…
New Delhi: According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold prices in the national capital fell by Rs 600 to Rs 1,13,200 per 10 grams on Thursday due to a decline in local demand. Gold of 99.9 percent purity had closed at Rs 1,13,800 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Similarly, gold of 99.5…
New Delhi, Crude oil futures fell by Rs 11 to Rs 5,611 per barrel on Thursday as traders cut their positions due to weak demand in the spot market. At the Multi-Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil contract for October delivery fell by Rs 35, or 0.62 percent, to Rs 5,611 per barrel with…
