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…
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,…
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…
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…
