Following a notable thaw in strained U.S.–India trade relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded positively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent overture, expressing eagerness to engage in dialogue aimed at resolving lingering trade issues. President Trump recently announced on his social media platform that the United States and India are continuing discussions to tackle...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reinforced its status as the wealthiest cricketing body in the world, with its bank balance now standing at an astounding ₹20,686 crore. According to financial records presented at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), the board added ₹14,627 crore to its reserves over the last five...
The sensational honeymoon murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi (29) has taken a new turn after the Meghalaya Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) filed a 790-page chargesheet naming five accused, including Raja’s wife Sonam Raghuvanshi (25) and her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha. The chargesheet, submitted in a local court, provides chilling insights into how a...
A wave of terror has swept through Daurala in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, as women report repeated attempts by unidentified naked men—referred to as the “nude gang”—who allegedly try to drag them into isolated fields. The most recent incident marks the fourth such occurrence, heightening fear across local communities. In the latest case, a woman traveling...
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, tragedy struck near the revered Mahakali Mata Temple on Pavagadh Hill, Gujarat, when a cable of a cargo ropeway collapsed during maintenance operations. The incident claimed the lives of six individuals, according to local authorities. The cargo ropeway, situated in Panchmahal district and used to transport materials to the hilltop...
In response to the growing controversy surrounding India’s scheduled Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a clear statement reaffirming the match’s legitimacy under newly revised government policy. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia explicitly cited the updated guidelines formulated by the central...
In a landmark disclosure, Canada’s Department of Finance has formally recognised that certain Khalistani extremist groups—including Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation—have been raising funds domestically to support politically motivated violent extremism (PMVE) within the country. The findings appear in the newly released 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks...
In a landmark reform aimed at enhancing healthcare affordability across India, the GST Council, under the leadership of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved sweeping changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure. Beginning September 22, 2025, the revamped GST 2.0 brings significant relief by completely exempting 33 lifesaving medications—previously taxed at 12%—and three...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly dismissed a Bloomberg report that claimed Chinese President Xi Jinping had sent a “secret letter” to Indian President Droupadi Murmu as part of a covert diplomatic outreach. The Indian government clarified that the report was baseless and no such communication had been received from the Chinese...
In a strikingly candid social media post on September 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump voiced alarm over shifting global alliances, suggesting that the United States may have “lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China.” The post was published amid growing trade friction and diplomatic realignments. Context and Statement Following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation...