West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a sharp critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing them of hypocrisy in their stance towards Muslims. Speaking at a gathering with Muslim clerics, Banerjee alleged that while the BJP projects an anti-Muslim narrative domestically, it accepts hospitality from Muslim-majority nations…
In a significant diplomatic move, Bangladesh has demanded USD 4.32 billion in compensation from Pakistan, along with a formal public apology for the atrocities committed during the 1971 Liberation War. The demand was raised during the Foreign Secretary-level Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) held in Dhaka, marking the first such talks between the two nations in…
In a significant development, Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has voluntarily surrendered 21 million employee stock options (ESOPs) valued at over ₹1,800 crore. The decision comes in the wake of regulatory scrutiny by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) over alleged violations in the issuance of share-based employee benefits. The ESOPs,…
HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, is set to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY25 on April 19, 2025. Analysts predict a steady performance, with modest growth in net profit and net interest income (NII), as the bank continues to navigate post-merger challenges and focus on operational efficiency. Key Expectations…
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s family has garnered significant attention following the announcement of the company’s final dividend for the financial year 2024-25. The IT giant declared a ₹22 per share dividend, benefiting shareholders and members of the promoter group. Among the beneficiaries is Murthy’s 17-month-old grandson, Ekagrah Rohan Murty, who will receive ₹3.3 crore from…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced a bold initiative to eliminate Naxalism from India by March 31, 2026. Addressing the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) 86th Raising Day function in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, Shah emphasized the pivotal role of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and the CRPF in achieving this goal. Shah highlighted…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 19 national highway projects worth ₹4,000 crore in Odisha on Thursday. The projects, aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting infrastructure, span a total length of 105 kilometers across key districts, including Khurda, Puri, Ganjam, Kandhamal, and Nayagarh. The event,…
Tensions are escalating in Eastern Europe as Poland and the Baltic states—Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia—remain on high alert following open threats from Russia. Sergei Naryshkin, Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, issued a stark warning, stating that if NATO continues its “aggressive actions,” Russia will retaliate against Poland and the Baltic nations. This comes amid…
In a devastating escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a child, and injuring at least 30 others. The attack, which occurred late Wednesday, caused widespread destruction to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, a dormitory,…
As the Bihar Assembly elections draw closer, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) convened a crucial meeting in Patna on Thursday to strategize for the upcoming polls. The meeting, held at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) state office, focused on finalizing the alliance’s election agenda, seat-sharing arrangements, and the Common Minimum Programme. A key highlight of the…
