Gunshots were heard in Baisaran valley in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, following which security forces rushed there, police said on Tuesday. At least 12 tourists were injured in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran in Jammu and Kashmir. Gunshots were heard in the area, following which security forces rushed there. Initial reports suggested a…
The Indian rupee appreciated 33 paise to ₹85.05 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar index and strong domestic equities. Weakening Dollar Index: The US dollar has been facing sustained pressure, with the Dollar Index (DXY) dropping over 9% year-to-date. This decline reflects growing expectations that the Federal…
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will assume security responsibilities at Lengpui Airport, Mizoram’s only airport, starting April 24. This marks the 69th airport under CISF’s counter-terrorism cover and the first in the northeastern state to receive protection from the paramilitary force. Lengpui Airport, located 35 km north of Aizawl in Mamit district, was the…
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, just a day after celebrating Easter. The Vatican confirmed his death in a statement on April 21, 2025, announcing that he died at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. The Pope had been battling double…
In Chhattisgarh’s Kondagaon district, a Youth Congress leader, Hemant Bhoyar, was killed, and his sister-in-law, Champi, was injured after a BJP worker, Purendra Kaushik, allegedly rammed his car into their motorcycle and fled the scene. Bhoyar, who was a panch of Mulmula village, was heading to the market with Champi, the sarpanch of the same…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has raised concerns about dwindling liquidity in India’s call money market, warning that it could pose challenges for monetary policy transmission. Malhotra highlighted asymmetries between different money market rates, including the call money rate, market repo rate, and TREPS (tri-party repo dealing system) rate. He urged banks…
The Supreme Court of India has granted the Election Commission (EC) three weeks to respond to a plea filed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and others, challenging recent amendments to the 1961 Conduct of Election Rules. The amendments, introduced by the Union Law Ministry in December 2024, restrict public access to certain election-related documents, including…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has reaffirmed that the Ladki Bahin scheme will continue, dismissing rumours of its discontinuation. The scheme, officially known as the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, provides ₹1,500 per month to eligible women and played a crucial role in the ruling Mahayuti coalition’s electoral success last year. Speaking to reporters…
Bihar Police have arrested seven individuals, including a woman, in connection with the abduction and murder of a Pune-based businessman, Laxman Sadhu Shinde. The victim was kidnapped shortly after landing at Patna airport on April 11, and his body was later discovered in Jehanabad district. According to police officials, Shinde was lured to Patna through…
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, of enabling large-scale illegal mining in the Chambal ravines, leading to environmental destruction and the disappearance of entire hills. In a strongly worded post on social media, Yadav questioned whether the small and large hills near the historic…
