BJP supporters in Mumbai have stirred controversy by demanding “bulldozer action” against properties linked to the National Herald case. This comes in the wake of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filing a chargesheet against senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Leading the charge was BJP leader Vishwabandhu Rai, who displayed provocative posters outside the…
The United States has raised tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 245%, citing retaliatory actions by Beijing, the White House announced on Tuesday afternoon (India time). This latest development marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing trade war between the two global economic giants, pushing the standoff further into uncertain territory. The move comes…
In a significant move aligning with a new federal directive, NASA has terminated Neela Rajendra, the former head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The decision follows an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump mandating the elimination of all DEI-related roles and programs across federal agencies. Rajendra,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that Assamese will be the compulsory official language for all government notifications, orders, acts, and similar official works across the state, starting from the Bohag Bihu season. The decision marks a significant push to strengthen the cultural identity of the Assamese language in state administration. In…
India and the United States have finalised the terms of reference for the initial phase of a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement, according to a report by Reuters citing an Indian trade official. The development comes as both nations aim to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 under the ambitious “Mission 500” initiative. This…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday issued a second summons to businessman Robert Vadra in connection with a money laundering investigation related to the Shikhopur land deal in Haryana. The summons comes days after Vadra failed to appear before the agency following an earlier notice issued on April 8. In a show of defiance, Vadra,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party over its opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, accusing it of appeasing Muslim fundamentalists and neglecting the broader Muslim community. Speaking at the inauguration of Hisar airport in Haryana, PM Modi said the Congress’s stand on the new law was a clear indication…
In a strategic political maneuver ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, is ramping up efforts to build a powerful alliance aimed at challenging the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and forming a coalition government in Puducherry. According to party sources, TVK is on the verge of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a significant and controversial claim that at least 155 Chinese citizens are currently fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing war in Ukraine. His statement follows the recent capture of two Chinese fighters in the eastern Donetsk region—marking Kyiv’s first official accusation of China providing manpower to Russia. “We…
In a move aimed at curbing unregulated budgetary expenses, the Finance Department has issued a circular mandating cabinet approval for all new projects, including those sponsored by the Central Government. The new directive makes it compulsory for all departments to seek formal clearance before initiating any project or scheme. Multi-Tier Approval System Introduced Before seeking…
