India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s repeated references to Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations (UN), calling them “unwarranted” and emphasizing that the region is an integral part of India. The strong response came during a Security Council debate on peacekeeping reforms, where India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, condemned Pakistan’s attempts…
A Significant Salary Hike for MPs In a recent announcement, the Central Government has approved a substantial 24% salary hike for Members of Parliament (MPs), along with increased daily allowances and pension benefits. Effective from April 1, 2023, this revision aims to align lawmakers’ compensation with rising inflation and living costs. The move has drawn…
A Cautionary Tale of Wealth and Ruin The world has witnessed many rags-to-riches stories, but the journey from riches to rags is often more dramatic and heart-breaking. One such story is that of Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty, popularly known as BR Shetty. Once a towering figure in the business world, with a net worth exceeding Rs…
Comedians and Controversy in India The intersection of comedy and politics in India has been a hotbed of controversy in recent years. Stand-up comedians like Kunal Kamra have often found themselves in the eye of political storms for their remarks on government figures. In the latest episode, Kamra’s comments during a show in Mumbai sparked…
Rising Tensions in Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir continues to witness high-security tensions due to persistent terrorist infiltrations. A major encounter is currently underway in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, following intelligence reports of terrorist activity. Security forces, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army’s Rising Star Corps, launched a…
The Controversy Surrounding Justice Varma Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma has strongly denied allegations that burnt currency was found at his residence following a fire on the night of March 14-15. In response to claims that wads of cash were discovered and removed, Justice Varma asserted that neither his staff nor his family…
India Tightens Trade Measures Against China Amid growing concerns over trade imbalances and unfair pricing, India has imposed anti-dumping duties on several Chinese products, including vacuum flasks, aluminium foil, and essential industrial components. This move follows similar actions by other countries, such as the United States, which recently levied a hefty 45% tariff on Chinese…
A Significant Cultural Victory India’s ongoing efforts to recover its stolen heritage have seen a major milestone in 2024, with the repatriation of 297 smuggled antiquities from the United States. This brings the total number of Indian artefacts retrieved from the U.S. to 588. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism,…
A Changing Face of Poaching For decades, poaching in India was largely driven by local hunters operating with rudimentary tools and small-scale smuggling networks. However, in the last three years, a new-age poaching mafia has emerged—one that leverages technology, digital payment systems, and hawala networks to orchestrate large-scale tiger killings. An extensive investigation involving five…
A Strategic Financial Move In a significant development for India’s renewable energy sector, the state-owned Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) has launched its first perpetual bond to raise ₹1,247 crore. The bonds, issued at an annual coupon rate of 8.4%, mark a crucial step in optimizing the company’s capital structure while capitalizing on…
