India Inc’s CSR Contributions Cross Rs 30,000 Crore Mark In a milestone year for corporate philanthropy, India Inc’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending soared to ₹29,986.92 crore in FY 2023–24, according to data from Red Lab. This marks a record-breaking 16% increase from the previous year, driven by rising corporate profits and tighter regulatory enforcement. With over 1,871 listed companies executing more than 51,900…
Gold Hits Record High Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions The ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, with gold prices in India crossing the ₹1 lakh mark per 10 grams for the first time in history. On Friday, gold opened at ₹99,500 and surged to ₹1,00,403 on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX),…
The Fallout of a Broken Deal The ongoing Iran-US nuclear standoff has entered a volatile new phase after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran following Israel’s airstrikes on Tehran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. Trump reiterated his position that “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon” and stressed the urgency of returning to the negotiating table. His…
Tensions Erupt in Dhubri Over Temple Desecration In a dramatic escalation of law-and-order response, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued ‘shoot-at-sight’ orders on Friday against those involved in the desecration of Hindu temples in Dhubri town, following communal unrest sparked by the alleged throwing of beef at a Hanuman temple during Eid celebrations. During his visit to the…
Iran Retaliates After Khamenei’s Warning In a dramatic escalation of regional conflict, Iran launched approximately 100 drones at Israel late Friday night, following Israeli airstrikes that killed top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists. The move came just hours after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning that Israel would face “severe consequences”…
Operation Rising Lion Begins: Israel Targets Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Israel launched a massive, surprise airstrike campaign against Iran in the early hours of June 13, striking at the core of the country’s nuclear and military infrastructure. In what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Operation Rising Lion, the offensive targeted dozens of strategic sites, including the…
US Invites Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for Army Day; Munir Heads to Washington Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir—now elevated to Field Marshal—has been formally invited to attend the 250th anniversary of the US Army in Washington on June 14, an event that also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday….
No Meeting with Starmer Amid High-Stakes Visit UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined a formal request to meet with Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, during his visit to London. The decision, reported by the Financial Times, underscores the diplomatic chill surrounding Yunus’s controversial rise to power and the international skepticism his government now faces. UK officials confirmed…
High Alert Over a Tense Standoff The United States is reportedly on high alert amid escalating fears that Israel may launch a unilateral military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Tensions have surged as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran appear to falter, raising alarms in both capitals. Intelligence reports suggest that Israel, impatient with stalled nuclear talks, might…
Putin’s Push: Goodbye WhatsApp, Hello ‘National Messenger’ Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the complete phase-out of WhatsApp among government officials, demanding its replacement with a Russia-made national messaging app. This move marks the final step in cutting off foreign digital platforms in Russia, with WhatsApp standing as the last widely used Western service in the…
