A Political Address Under Pressure The eviction notices served to Indian National Congress asking it to vacate its long-held offices at 24 Akbar Road by March 28 have triggered a fresh flashpoint in India’s political landscape. While the party has already shifted much of its operations to its new headquarters at Indira Bhavan near ITO, its…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the escalating crisis in West Asia, addressing Parliament with a focus on its far-reaching implications for India’s security, economy, and global positioning. His remarks reflected both urgency and reassurance, as the government steps up efforts to navigate the uncertainties arising from the intensifying conflict. A Call for Restraint…
Bengaluru’s real estate market is facing a visible crunch as IT company layoffs begin to ripple through the city’s economic backbone. Long driven by high-paying tech jobs and steady income growth, the property sector—especially in the luxury segment—is now confronting new uncertainties as hiring slows and automation reshapes the workforce. A Market Built on Tech Prosperity…
Gold is at its weakest level this year, dropping nearly 5% as rising bets on interest rate hikes reshape market sentiment. What was once a preferred safe-haven asset is now under pressure, as investors pivot in response to inflation fears driven by escalating tensions in West Asia and the prospect of tighter monetary policy in the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting to review the evolving situation arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia and assess India’s preparedness to mitigate its impact. Convened on March 22, 2026, the high-level session reflected urgency as geopolitical tensions intensified, with ripple effects threatening global energy markets, trade flows,…
A Moment of Recognition In a significant celebration of humanitarian leadership, Nita Ambani was honored by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar on March 16, 2026. She received an honorary doctorate alongside the prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2025, recognizing her far-reaching contributions through Reliance Foundation across education, healthcare, rural…
The government has taken over a prime ₹410-crore land parcel in the heart of New Delhi that had been allotted more than 45 years ago to United News of India (UNI). The agency’s office at 9 Rafi Marg has now been sealed, following a court-backed eviction. While the move is rooted in legal findings over land misuse, the…
A High-Stakes Visit Amid Global Flux S. Jaishankar’s recent visit to Brussels marked a significant diplomatic moment, coming just weeks after the landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Invited by Kaja Kallas, Jaishankar addressed all 27 EU foreign ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council—India’s first such engagement since escalating tensions in West Asia disrupted global supply…
USCIRF Flags India, Seeks Sanctions A fresh diplomatic row has emerged after the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommended sanctions on India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) over alleged religious freedom violations. The 2026 report also reiterates its call to designate India as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), marking…
Dealers Asked to Pay Upfront India’s state-owned fuel giants have begun demanding advance payments from dealers for petrol and diesel, marking a major shift in how the country’s fuel retail system operates. Companies like Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited—which together supply nearly 90% of India’s fuel outlets—have scrapped the…
