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…
Mr. Rangalal Halder, the president of the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee, has formally asked the Directorate of Health Services, A&N Administration, to act immediately to remedy the worsening conditions in GB Pant Hospital’s Female Ward 2. Mr. Halder emphasized in his letter the difficulties that patients in the ward—which houses about 30–40 people—face….
During Expresso, actor-filmmaker Randeep Hooda lamented that Bollywood films have become ‘formulaic’, saying that ‘there is no filmmaking now, but a lot of films are being executed.’Bollywood is currently going through a drought, with many films being re-released, which are attracting more number of audiences in theatres than new releases. Actor Randeep Hooda and filmmaker…
Actor Salman Khan is busy promoting his upcoming film Sikander.During a recent press meet, the actor spoke about his parents, Salim Khan and Salma Khan’s marriage. Salman opened up about the challenges his parents faced in their marriage. Salman revealed that the main issue was not their different religious backgrounds but his father’s profession as…
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda informed the Lok Sabha that the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has been successfully implemented across all states and Union Territories in India, with the notable exception of West Bengal. The minister’s statement highlighted the widespread reach of the government’s flagship health insurance scheme, which aims…
The Indian government has announced the reintroduction of a 10% import duty on chickpeas (chana), set to take effect from April 1st, 2025. This decision reverses the previous duty-free import policy that was implemented to stabilize domestic prices and increase availability. The move comes as India anticipates a stronger domestic chickpea harvest this year. The…
