Piyush Goyal at WTO: Bilateral Momentum Builds At the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Abu Dhabi, India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level bilateral meetings, reinforcing India’s intent to deepen trade ties and reshape global cooperation frameworks. These engagements reflect New Delhi’s broader strategy to secure diversified Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and position…
Spanish Para Badminton International 2026: A Strong Start India’s campaign at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 – Level 1 in Toledo began on a high note, led by the ever-resilient Pramod Bhagat. Competing in the SL3 category, Bhagat secured one gold and two silvers, anchoring India’s dominant overall performance. His gold came in mixed doubles alongside Manisha…
A Mega Listing in the Making Reliance Jio Platforms is moving closer to what could become India’s largest-ever IPO, with reports indicating advanced talks with global investors to sell down stakes ahead of the listing. The company is engaging with 13 foreign investors to offload around 8% individual stakes in the proposed Mumbai-listed entity. This signals not just a…
A Landmark Move in Gujarat The Gujarat Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, marking a significant step in India’s evolving legal and political landscape. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has positioned the legislation as a move toward equality and justice, asserting that a single legal framework for all citizens—irrespective of religion or caste—will strengthen individual…
A Fresh Boost to Grassroots Development The Centre has released ₹4,383.98 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) grants to strengthen rural local bodies across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra for 2025–26. The move is aimed at deepening decentralised governance and accelerating service delivery at the grassroots level. The funding mix includes both tied grants—earmarked…
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,…
