Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming the state into one of India’s leading performers across multiple sectors, stating that the journey toward making Punjab “number one” will continue with the unwavering support and trust of its people. Addressing a public gathering, the Chief Minister said that the state government...
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan has been selected to serve on an important advisory task force established by the United States Federal Reserve, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career as one of the world’s leading economists. Along with Rajan, two other eminent Indian-origin economists have also been appointed to...
A protest by hundreds of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) workers in Chandigarh turned tense after police used tear gas shells, water cannons, and a lathi charge to disperse demonstrators who had gathered to press for their long-pending demands. The confrontation led to chaos at the protest site, with several workers reportedly...
Two passengers were injured following a violent altercation aboard a Mumbai suburban local train late Wednesday night, once again highlighting concerns over commuter safety on one of India’s busiest railway networks. The incident took place inside the luggage compartment of a train travelling towards Ambarnath, where an argument between passengers escalated into a physical fight...
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee has appealed to party leaders, workers, and supporters to participate in large numbers in the party’s annual July 21 Martyrs’ Day rally, one of the most significant political events on the TMC calendar. In her message to party members, Banerjee described the annual gathering...
The United States Treasury has announced that the U.S. Mint will issue a new $1 coin bearing the image of President Donald Trump, a move that has quickly drawn national attention and sparked discussions about its historical significance, symbolism, and the process behind commemorative American currency. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the decision, stating that...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched coordinated search operations across several locations in India as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged terror funding network that is suspected of facilitating illegal infiltration into the country. The operation marks a significant step in the agency’s efforts to dismantle financial channels believed to be supporting unlawful cross-border...
A viral social media claim suggesting that Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone publicly supported climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has been proven to be false. The alleged Instagram post, which circulated widely across multiple social media platforms, claimed that the actor criticized the government while expressing solidarity with Wangchuk during his ongoing protest. However,...
A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Karnataka, where a senior anaesthetist was allegedly stabbed to death inside his residence, while his teenage son sustained injuries during the incident. Police have taken the doctor’s wife into custody as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack. The incident has sent shockwaves...
An alleged Punjab-based gangster identified as Nitish Kaushal has come under intense international scrutiny after being added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Most Wanted list. The development marks a significant escalation in cross-border law enforcement efforts targeting organized crime networks that allegedly operate across multiple countries. Kaushal is believed to have links with...