The Delhi Police have placed themselves on high alert ahead of the scheduled parliamentary debate on the Waqf Bill, sources confirmed today. This heightened state of preparedness comes amidst concerns regarding potential security risks and public reactions to the sensitive legislation. The Waqf Bill, dealing with the management and regulation of Islamic endowments, is set…
Diesel prices in Karnataka will increase after the state government hiked the sales tax on diesel by 3 percent on April 1, with immediate effect.As per the state government notification on Tuesday, Karnataka Sales Tax (KST) on diesel has been increased from 18.4 percent to 21.17 percent. According to the Akhila Karnataka Petroleum Dealers Association,…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) showed signs of returning to Indian equities, as sharp outflows, witnessed early in the year, were followed by renewed buying interest in March. Despite heavy selling in January and February, FPIs turned buyers towards the end of March, helping the benchmark Nifty recover by nearly 6 per cent in this month….
Since 2014, the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) in India has received a total of 568 complaints related to acts of violence against minorities. This data sheds light on a persistent and alarming issue that affects minority communities across the country. These complaints, lodged by individuals and groups, reflect a range of incidents, including physical…
At a recent Eid prayer gathering, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the importance of unity and harmony among communities. She criticized the BJP for what she described as “divisive politics,” accusing them of creating rifts among people based on religion and other differences. Her remarks were aimed…
Amidst widespread DMK-led protests against alleged fund cuts to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched a scathing attack on the Modi government, accusing it of hypocrisy. Stalin contends that while the government demonstrates a clear dislike for Mahatma Gandhi, it continues to operate the…
In a move signaling a significant strengthening of bilateral ties, India and Sri Lanka are poised to ink a major defence cooperation pact next week during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the island nation. This development arrives against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical activity in the Indian Ocean region, notably China’s expanding influence….
A recent decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to increase ATM withdrawal charges has ignited a political firestorm, with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accusing the Modi government of turning banks into “collection agents” for a “loot.” The RBI has authorized banks to raise ATM cash withdrawal charges beyond the free monthly limit by…
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…
