President Vladimir Putin has appointed Andrei Belousov, a seasoned economist, as the new Minister of Defence. · The reshuffle also involves Shoigu assuming the role of Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, indicating a broader restructuring within Russia’s security apparatus. · The Kremlin spokesperson emphasized the importance of integrating the economy into the security…
The CBI has apprehended former DHFL Director Dheeraj Wadhawan in connection with a staggering ₹34,000 crore bank fraud. · The agency alleges that the Wadhawan brothers, in collusion with others, misrepresented facts, abused public funds, and orchestrated a complex scheme to siphon off billions of rupees from DHFL’s coffers. · Dheeraj Wadhawan’s detention comes as a continuation…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar staunchly defended India’s commitment to the Chabahar Port agreement with Iran. · The Chabahar Port, located near Iran’s border with Pakistan, has been a cornerstone of India’s foreign policy since 2016 when India entered into an agreement with Iran to develop and operate the port. · The US reiterated its stance on…
A tragic incident unfolded on May 14 in New Delhi’s bustling ITO area as a massive fire ravaged the Income Tax CR Building, resulting in the untimely death of a 46-year-old office superintendent. The inferno, which erupted on the building’s third floor, sent shockwaves through the community and prompted a rapid response from emergency services….
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) prepares to name the AAP as an accused in the alleged liquor policy scam. · The decision to implicate the AAP as a party in the case underscores the deepening complexities of the probe, which has already ensnared several key AAP leaders, including party chief Arvind Kejriwal. · Amid mounting scrutiny and legal…
In a bold and consequential move, President Joe Biden has unleashed a barrage of steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports. · The White House’s decision marks a significant escalation in the ongoing economic feud between Washington and Beijing, as Biden seeks to resolve unfair trade practices. · However, the tariff escalation carries broader implications…
Russian President Vladimir Putin is slated to embark on a consequential two-day state visit to China this week. · The Kremlin’s announcement of Putin’s trip, emphasizing that it was extended upon Xi Jinping’s invitation, signals a notable convergence of interests between Moscow and Beijing.. · As the geopolitical landscape evolves, both nations find themselves at odds with…
The first phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha concluded peacefully, the state recorded a voter turnout of 73.97 percent in the first phase. · Ahead of the second phase polling on May 20, the BJP on Tuesday claimed that the party has performed well in the first phase and is optimistic of winning…
In the high-stakes political battleground of Odisha, where the upcoming elections loom large, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving no stone unturned in its quest for power. With the dynamic duo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah leading the charge, the BJP is gearing up for an electrifying campaign…
The Supreme Court has decried the staggering amount of untreated solid waste accumulating in Delhi amounting to a staggering 3,800 tonnes each day. · Terming this situation as “horrible” and a violation of citizens’ fundamental right to a pollution-free environment, the apex court has issued a stern call for urgent action. · It observed that with ongoing…
