Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has cautioned that India’s nominal GDP growth for FY26 may fall short of the budgeted target of 10.1% due to persistently low inflation. While the government remains optimistic about achieving the real GDP growth target of 6.3–6.8%, the subdued price environment—driven by a strong kharif harvest, landmark GST…
India batter Shreyas Iyer has finally addressed his omission from the Asia Cup 2025 squad, describing the experience as “frustrating” but reaffirming his commitment to team success and personal integrity. Speaking on a podcast aired on September 7, Iyer opened up about the emotional toll of being left out despite a stellar run of form,…
A wave of anxiety has gripped West Bengal following widespread rumors that the proposed State Identification Registry (SIR) may be linked to a National Register of Citizens (NRC)-like verification process. The speculation, fueled by social media posts and political rhetoric, has led to a frantic rush among residents to secure birth certificates, voter IDs, Aadhaar…
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after Congress Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar declared that “tribals are not Hindus,” during a Tribal Development Council event in Chhindwara on September 4, 2025. The remark, which Singhar said he made “with pride,” has drawn sharp criticism from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with…
In a powerful appeal for justice and accountability, over 40 women’s rights organisations and prominent activists have written to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, seeking her intervention in the ongoing investigation into a series of unnatural deaths and alleged sexual assaults in Dharmasthala, Karnataka. The letter, dated September 4, 2025, was signed by leading voices from…
A political firestorm erupted in the West Bengal Assembly on September 4, 2025, after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “vote chor” (vote thief), triggering outrage from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators and leading to demands for her resignation. The remark, made during a heated debate on electoral integrity…
In a dramatic shift that could reshape South Asia’s infrastructure and diplomatic landscape, China has officially exited Pakistan’s $60 billion China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) flagship project, the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway upgrade. The move, confirmed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Beijing, marks the end of nearly a decade of negotiations and signals…
In a politically charged statement that has reignited historical wounds, Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharya has accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] of failing to act during some of the state’s most violent episodes, including the 1980 Mandwi massacre and the 1996 Kamalpur Colony Bazar killings. Addressing a press conference on September 4,…
In a politically charged statement that has stirred regional tensions, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders have accused senior members of the banned Awami League (AL), currently residing in India, of conspiring to destabilise Bangladesh and derail the upcoming February 2025 general elections. The allegations were made during a press briefing in Dhaka on September 5,…
In a controversial and widely condemned statement, Pakistani General X has declared his intent to continue targeting India despite acknowledging the ineffectiveness of his country’s missile systems. “I will keep attacking India even though my missiles reach nowhere,” the general reportedly said during a televised interview on September 5, 2025, adding that plotting against India…
