Shinde Orders Five-Year Audit of Temple Donations The controversy surrounding donations at Mumbai’s renowned Shree Siddhivinayak Temple has taken an official turn after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ordered a comprehensive five-year audit of the temple’s finances. The decision follows allegations by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, who claimed that nearly ₹18 crore…
RBI Governor Explains Future of UPI Transaction Charges India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues to remain free for users and merchants in most cases, but the debate over who should bear the cost of maintaining the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem has entered a new phase. Addressing the issue, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor…
Around 4,000 EVMs Destroyed in Government Building Blaze A massive fire that reportedly destroyed around 4,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in a government building in Kolkata’s Alipore area has sparked a criminal investigation and intensified political scrutiny over the safety of India’s election infrastructure. The blaze engulfed the nine-storey administrative building, reducing thousands of stored EVMs…
Tehran has said ‘no decision’ has been made about attending a fresh round of talks with the United States, with Iran’s foreign ministry accusing Washington of not being serious about diplomacy. The statement, citing alleged “violations” of a fragile two-week ceasefire, has cast uncertainty over whether negotiations in Islamabad will proceed as planned. Background: A Fragile Ceasefire and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on April 21 to dedicate the nation’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Balotra. The project marks a major milestone in India’s energy and industrial landscape, promising to reshape both regional development and national energy security. Project Overview: Scale, Capacity, and Investment The refinery, developed by HPCL Rajasthan…
Days after Lenskart sparked controversy over its workplace policies, Air India has landed in a similar storm. The airline is facing backlash after its internal grooming guidelines—circulating widely on social media—appeared to object to symbols such as sindoor, chooda, and mangalsutra worn by cabin crew. The episode has reignited a broader debate on corporate dress codes, cultural identity, and perceived bias….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined an ambitious, win-win partnership with South Korea during talks with President Lee Jae-myung in New Delhi. The meeting marked a significant upgrade in bilateral ties, with both leaders presenting a forward-looking framework that spans technology, trade, culture, and strategic cooperation. A “Futuristic Partnership” for a Changing World At the core…
The controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi and alleged dual citizenship has resurfaced with fresh developments in court, turning into a significant legal and political flashpoint. What began as a petition questioning his nationality has now evolved into a broader debate on judicial powers, procedural fairness, and constitutional interpretation. The Allegations and Legal Claims The case originates from…
The United Arab Emirates has sought a financial guarantee from the United States for damage sustained during the war on Iran—a move that could expose Washington to wider financial obligations as other Gulf nations consider similar demands. The request signals a major shift in how regional allies view burden-sharing in conflict and reconstruction. The Core…
The ongoing Iran–Israel conflict has taken a volatile turn, with fresh developments in the Gulf of Oman highlighting how fragile the ceasefire environment remains. A high-stakes maritime confrontation involving the United States and Iran, coupled with internal crackdowns and hardened diplomatic positions, signals a dangerous widening of the crisis beyond conventional battle lines. Seizure of M/V…
