A Smuggling Scandal Unfolds The arrest of Kannada actor Ranya Rao in a high-profile gold smuggling case has sent shockwaves across the country. With gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore found in her possession at Bengaluru airport, the case has taken multiple dramatic turns, resembling a heist thriller. While investigations continue, inconsistencies in Rao’s statements,…
How Currency Notes Are Issued The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the sole authority responsible for issuing currency notes in India. The process involves designing notes with enhanced security features, selecting motifs that reflect India’s cultural heritage, and ensuring smooth circulation. Every currency note issued by the RBI bears the signature of the current…
A Deep-Rooted Partnership India and Mauritius share a long-standing relationship built on historical, cultural, and economic ties. As a key partner in the Indian Ocean region, Mauritius has benefited from India’s support in trade, infrastructure, security, and capacity building. Strengthening this partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam recently signed eight…
A Landmark Deal in India’s FMCG Sector Singapore’s sovereign investment firm, Temasek, has finalized a deal to acquire nearly a 10% stake in Haldiram’s snacks division for approximately $1 billion. This move marks a significant foreign investment in India’s fast-growing consumer sector, particularly in the thriving savory snacks segment. The deal, following months of negotiations,…
IndusInd Bank’s Steep Fall IndusInd Bank’s share price witnessed extreme volatility this week, with a sharp 27% crash on Tuesday followed by a partial recovery on Wednesday. The steep fall was triggered by the revelation of discrepancies in the bank’s forex derivatives portfolio, raising concerns over its financial health and transparency. This decline added to…
A Major Collaboration in Satellite Internet Reliance Jio has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s satellite-based internet services in India. This collaboration is set to revolutionize broadband connectivity, especially in rural and remote regions. As the world’s largest mobile operator by data traffic, Jio aims to leverage Starlink’s advanced low…
Strengthening Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard is set to visit India as part of a multi-nation Indo-Pacific tour. Gabbard, a former congresswoman and Army veteran, announced her travel plans on social media, highlighting stops in Japan, Thailand, and India, with a brief stop in France before returning to…
The Tibet-China controversy remains one of the most sensitive geopolitical issues, rooted in the 1950 annexation of Tibet by China. The Tibetan people have long sought autonomy and freedom from Beijing’s control, with India playing a crucial role in providing refuge to the Tibetan exile community, including the Dalai Lama. On March 10, observed as…
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has been a subject of intense political debate, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has strongly opposed its implementation. A major point of contention is the three-language formula, which the DMK sees as an attempt to impose Hindi. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently…
Lalit Modi’s Legal Controversy Lalit Modi, the former chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been a controversial figure ever since he left India in 2010 amid allegations of financial irregularities and money laundering. Despite multiple investigations by Indian agencies, no formal charges have been filed against him. Recently, Modi surrendered his Indian passport…
