In a significant breach of the ceasefire agreement, Pakistani troops intruded into Indian territory along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on April 1, 2025. The intrusion was accompanied by unprovoked firing, prompting a controlled and calibrated response from the Indian Army. The incident occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector…
As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to announce reciprocal tariffs on April 2, Indian exporters are bracing for potential disruptions across key industries. The tariffs, aimed at addressing the U.S.’s trade deficit, could significantly impact sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and automobiles. India, the U.S.’s largest trading partner from 2021-22 to 2023-24, accounts for…
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, describing it as “unacceptable” and vowing to resist its implementation. Speaking to media representatives in Srinagar, Abdullah expressed his concerns about the bill’s implications for the governance of Waqf properties and its potential impact on the Muslim community. “The Waqf…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that India’s capital expenditure (capex) allocation for the fiscal year 2025-26 has been increased to ₹11.21 lakh crore, up from ₹11.11 lakh crore in the previous fiscal year. Addressing the Rajya Sabha during the Question Hour, Sitharaman emphasized that there has been no reduction in capex, countering claims of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held comprehensive discussions with Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font during the latter’s state visit to India. The meeting, which took place at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, focused on enhancing bilateral relations across diverse sectors, including trade, defense, renewable energy, and cultural exchange. Describing Chile as an “important friend and partner”…
Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (RV) chief Chirag Paswan has voiced strong opposition to the administrative orders imposing temporary bans on the sale of meat, fish, and eggs during Navratri in certain states. Speaking after an NDA meeting at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s residence, Paswan labeled such restrictions as “trash talk” and emphasized…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on April 7-8 to assess the security situation and review counter-insurgency operations in the region. During his two-day visit, Shah will chair a high-level meeting with senior officials from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and intelligence agencies. The…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh today to inaugurate and lay the foundation for several major infrastructure projects. His day began in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where he visited Smruti Mandir and Deekshabhoomi, paying homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He also laid the foundation stone for the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre, a state-of-the-art eye…
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the results for the SBI Clerk Preliminary Examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now access their results on the official website, sbi.co.in. This marks a significant step in the recruitment process for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) positions. The preliminary exam,…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has stirred controversy with her remarks during a discussion at Kellogg College, Oxford University, where she expressed skepticism about predictions that India would become the world’s largest economy by 2060. Her comments have drawn sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused her of tarnishing India’s image…
