The Kashmir Valley witnessed an unprecedented shutdown on Wednesday, marking the first such protest in 35 years against a terror attack. The tragic incident occurred in Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadows, a popular tourist destination in South Kashmir, where terrorists ambushed civilians, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and injuring several others. The shutdown was a…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar on Wednesday to honor the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The bodies of the deceased, killed in the ambush on Tuesday, were brought to the PCR earlier…
With the international gold prices crossing the $3,400/ounce-mark on Monday, the domestic prices are set to cross the psychological mark of Rs 1,00,000/10 grams on Tuesday as dollar continued to face headwinds — down to a three-year low today against the key other currencies–and the new escalation in the tariff war. In Delhi the metal jumped…
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…
