New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, during which the leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral and global issues. PM Modi described the interaction on X as a “very good conversation,” noting that both sides positively assessed progress in defence, trade, technology, and people-to-people...
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 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...
Mumbai witnessed a spectacular outpouring of devotion on Saturday morning as the grand visarjan procession of Lalbaugcha Raja, the city’s most revered Ganpati, began with pomp and fervor. The farewell rituals commenced after the final aarti at the iconic Lalbaug pandal, where thousands of devotees had gathered overnight to offer their prayers and bid farewell...
Amid rising tensions in India–US relations, United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said during an interaction with Bloomberg TV on Friday that India would soon seek reconciliation with Washington. Lutnick predicted that within the next one or two months, India would apologise to US President Donald Trump and come to the negotiating table for...
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...
Mumbai Police have been placed on high alert after receiving a bomb threat on the official WhatsApp number of the city’s traffic police on the eve of Anant Chaturdashi. The alarming message claimed that 34 vehicles packed with explosives and “human bombs” were stationed across Mumbai. It further alleged that a group called “Lashkar-e-Jihadi” was...