The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought Sourabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin and promoter of the Mahadev online betting syndicate, back to India from Oman following his extradition from Muscat. Detained after an Interpol Red Notice was issued against him, Chandrakar is scheduled to be produced before a special CBI court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh….
Delhi’s trading community has claimed an estimated ₹11,000 crore business loss following the INDIA bloc’s rally at Ramlila Grounds, alleging that restrictions and disruption around the venue brought commercial activity across several major markets to a virtual standstill. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), also referred to as CTI in the reported statements, said…
Cyclone Murasu has triggered high alerts across coastal Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu as it advances over the Bay of Bengal, threatening heavy rainfall, destructive winds and possible coastal flooding. With Chennai and neighbouring districts already taking precautionary measures, authorities are preparing for a potentially dangerous landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. The approaching…
Iran has formally designated the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as “terrorist organisations” and classified Britain’s foreign intelligence service, MI6, as a “hostile group”. Announced on November 1, 2026, the decision marks a significant escalation in the already strained relationship between Tehran and London, bringing Britain’s armed forces and intelligence establishment directly…
Ambitious Lifelong Care Township Reliance Foundation has announced plans to build a 100-acre township near Mumbai, offering lifelong homes, specialised healthcare and comprehensive support to more than 5,000 vulnerable people. Named Nita Mukesh Ambani Anant Ashray, the proposed not-for-profit initiative at Karjat aims to create an inclusive community for orphaned children, senior citizens and people…
ISRO’s GSLV-F18 mission has successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite, marking another significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its independent satellite navigation capabilities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO scientists and engineers on the successful launch, describing it as an important achievement for the country’s space programme. The mission reinforces India’s commitment to developing…
India Rejects Second-Class Seats in UN Security Council Reform External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and India’s UN mission have firmly rejected proposals for a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that would grant new permanent or long-term seats without veto power. India has described such an arrangement as creating a category of “second-class” permanent members,…
RBI’s Bhubaneswar data centre: A strategic shield for India’s financial core. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s ₹169-crore Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute at Info Valley-II, Jatni, near Bhubaneswar, on October 25, 2026. The facility represents a significant investment in safeguarding India’s digital financial infrastructure while strengthening cybersecurity expertise and…
Storm Intensifies, Triggering Coastal Emergency Preparations Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh braces for landfall, Odisha mobilises as the developing storm advances across the Bay of Bengal, raising concerns over destructive winds, torrential rainfall and coastal flooding. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the cyclone could intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm before crossing the…
Odisha has approved 19 industrial investment proposals worth ₹3,280.58 crore, with the projects expected to create 10,661 employment opportunities across manufacturing, services, tourism and the emerging biofuel sector. The approvals at the 150th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting underline the state’s continuing effort to attract investment while expanding its industrial base beyond…
