In a gesture that blurred formal protocol and underscored his populist style, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded warmly to a female booth worker during a rally in Bihar by insisting she refer to him not as “sir,” but as “your brother.” The moment, brief yet impactful, drew attention to Modi’s effort to project closeness with...
Apple Inc. is reportedly in talks with Indian government officials, pushing for changes to tax provisions seen as barriers to scaling its manufacturing and operations in India. The core issue revolves around how India’s existing income tax laws treat Apple’s ownership of high-end iPhone manufacturing machinery. The Tax Challenge Under India’s Income Tax Act of...
In a significant development following days of deadly violence along the border, Pakistan and the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire. The truce, which reportedly came into effect on Wednesday evening, aims to bring temporary relief after intense cross-border clashes that claimed dozens of lives and displaced several civilians on both...
India’s flamboyant T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) has dropped what may be a major hint about the twilight of his international career, suggesting that the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup could mark his swansong tournament. In recent remarks, he acknowledged that while he remains fully committed today, he has begun to see boundaries on his...
In a major political announcement ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its second list of 12 candidates, showcasing a blend of political experience and fresh faces. The most notable name in the lineup is that of folk singer and social media icon Maithili Thakur, who has been...