A tragic stampede occurred at Sree Lairai Devi Temple in Shirgao, North Goa, during an annual festival, resulting in six fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident took place around 3 AM, when a large crowd gathered for the traditional Shree Devi Lairai Jatra. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited the site and assured a detailed inquiry,…
Congress has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly avoiding Manipur amid ongoing ethnic strife, marking the second anniversary of the violence that erupted in the state in 2023. The party also accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of failing to manage the crisis effectively. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that despite traveling worldwide, PM…
India has emphasized that resolving non-tariff barriers (NTBs) faced by businesses is just as crucial as addressing import duty issues for meaningful progress in Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU). During a meeting in Brussels, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic…
The Delhi High Court has refused to recall its order directing TMC MP Saket Gokhale to pay ₹50 lakh in damages to former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri for defamation. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav dismissed Gokhale’s plea to condone a 180-day delay in seeking relief, stating that no valid explanation was provided. Puri had filed the…
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…
